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Villa Kololo Guest House

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Kampala

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Garden view
Interior detail
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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42 Windsor Crescent, Kampala, Central Region
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Uganda Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Heart of Kampala.You'll find Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall within a 15-minute walk of this Kampala hotel. British High Commission and Kisementi are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Makerere University - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kasubi Tombs - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafeserrie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mediterraneo Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nawab's Asian Bistro, Acacia mall - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mezo Noir - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Divino - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Villa Kololo Guest House

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Kampala
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 15 meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Villa Kololo Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kampala hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Villa Kololo Guest House offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa Kololo Guest House to the airport?

Villa Kololo Guest House is 30.6 mi (54-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa Kololo Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Kololo Guest House.

Does Villa Kololo Guest House offer free breakfast?

Villa Kololo Guest House offers free breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Villa Kololo Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villa Kololo Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Villa Kololo Guest House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Kololo Guest House have a pool?

Villa Kololo Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Villa Kololo Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Villa Kololo Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Villa Kololo Guest House to downtown Kampala?

Villa Kololo Guest House is 0.8 mi away from Central Kampala.

Reviews

Villa Kololo Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Oranges and Lemons

We have stayed at Villa Kololo many times yet recently, the vibe has changed. It used to be a beautiful garden setting - very natural and authentic Italian style restaurant, and well maintained. Now, there are plastic oranges and lemons everywhere, fake flowers, and the real garden is overgrown and not maintained well. We feel the standard is slipping away, which is very sad. It used to be my favourite place to stay in Kampala. The breakfast service was disappointing - servers not very friendly, food very slow and average. Beds are still very comfortable though. If you like plastic oranges and lemons - you’ll love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet luxury

Quiet luxury in a curated environment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gisselle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was nice but the owner’s attention was on point the BEST attention to all guests staying and also dining at the restaurant! I would recommend this hotel if your staying in uganda.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

shayne

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for those looking for a nice boutique hotel attached to a amazing Italian restaurant. All the Staff were wonderful! Definitely will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Opubo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable bed, nice hot shower, very helpful staff (special thanks to Joanne), nice green surroundings, nicely decorated restaurant, good breakfast albeit not varied. On to the things that were not so great, the restaurant food is a bit overpriced/over hyped... my lamb shank wasn't fall of the bone and the vegetables were bland, far too many unnecessary small tapestry/rugs on the floor that aren't glued in place and look like they need a clean, lighting inside the bedroom and bathroom were inadequate, it felt like some of the installations in the room were an afterthought that weren't skillfully executed (e.g. the electrical sockets, light fixtures, faucets and shower heads), no room numbers on the room door exterior, one of the rooms in the hotel suffers from noise pollution.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable bed; delicious food!

I have stayed here many times and always enjoy my stay. In particular, the bed and pillows are so comfortable. And the restaurant is fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MR Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maimouna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hôtel conveniently located near the city center. Perfect for short stays. Staff was very helpful and provided great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the guest house on two separate occasions in two separate double rooms. Both rooms were very clean and well appointed. They each had enormous closet space, which was convenient. Hot water and Wi-Fi were reliable. The staff were pleasant and professional. Breakfast was included and was a generous portion of delicious food. The adjacent restaurant has an excellent Italian menu, albeit a bit pricey. This guesthouse is terrific value for the money. It’s in a convenient location, walkable distance to the Acacia Mall area that has plenty of affordable restaurants. The grounds are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with modern touches. Great Wifi. Wonderful restaurant on-site with great Italian/Mediterranean including awesome wood-fired pizza. Located near downtown Kampala, Arcadia Mall, and MUJHU hospital and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent option

This is a brilliant option if you want peace, quiet, a little style and great food. The restaurant (Mediterraneo) is one of the best in Kampala so I tried the accommodation as well. Pretty good and very good value. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Branco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and great value for money

Stayed overnight to not be impacted by the curfew, fast and efficient checkin and quiet and comfortable room, shower was excellent and the whole property is beautiful and inviting! Breakfast could have been a little more interesting given the excellent restaurant on premises, but all in all great value for the price! Convenient location for acacia mall and a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

A very hidden Gem and Sadiq the gentleman who never stops attending to any one was amazing as well as the bartender who quickly grasped my taste of the old-fashioned and did it perfectly to my taste. Absolute tidiness and great old character at the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious and a very lovely room with a big bathroom. Charming interior design with a colonial vibe. The hotel is right next to a very good Italian restaurant. The only thing missing is a garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Joohyun

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing Hotel Experience

I stayed for one night and had to check out at 6:00 AM. I asked the front desk staff if breakfast could be packed to go. She assured me that the meals would be prepared after the restaurant closed that evening. Upon entering the room, I found it smaller than expected. There was no door knob for the room or the restroom, which was quite unusual. Additionally, there was no place to put the soap except on the floor, which was inconvenient. The room's furniture was outdated. The hotel has a restaurant called Mediterraneo. I ordered pasta, but it was disappointing in flavor. The price was disproportionate to the quality. At checkout, I asked the front desk staff if the meals were ready. After checking the refrigerator, he informed me that no meals were prepared. I was deeply disappointed and left the hotel hungry. I left a message for the hotel through the app but received no response after a week. I don’t recommend this hotel and would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025