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Rates Motel

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Mbale hotel

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A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a television.
A conference room with a large wooden table and ornate chairs.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A building with a tiled courtyard, a potted plant, and a small step leading to the entrance.
A building with a red roof, beige walls, and a paved entrance area with a metal railing.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Plot 9 Crab Tree, Industrial Division Offices, Mbale, Eastern Region
  • Place, LivingStone International University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Sipi Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Wanale Cliff
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a window with patterned curtains, and a purple wall.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, a mirror on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

House

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard and white linens in a room with green walls.

House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mbale

In Mbale .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of LivingStone International University and 9 miles (15 km) of Sipi Falls with a stay here. Wanale Cliff is within 12 miles (20 km) and Mt Elgon Waterfall is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • LivingStone International University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sipi Falls - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Wanale Cliff - 34 min drive - 12.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lux Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rates Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Mbale hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Rates Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mbale hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Rates Motel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Mbale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rates Motel have an airport shuttle?

Rates Motel offers an airport shuttle.

How much does it cost to stay at Rates Motel?

As of Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rates Motel on Sep 2, 2026 start from $41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rates Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rates Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rates Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rates Motel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Rates Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rates Motel have a pool?

Rates Motel does not have a pool.

Does Rates Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rates Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rates Motel to downtown Mbale?

Rates Motel is 0.6 mi away from Mbale.

Rates Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

jack

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022