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Grassroots Cottages & Tours
3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Purongo lodge
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Reviews
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Popular amenities
- Breakfast includedBreakfast included
- BarBar
- Parking includedParking included
- Pet friendlyPet friendly
- Room serviceRoom service
- HousekeepingHousekeeping
Explore the area
Gulu - Arua Rd, Purongo, Northern Region
- Murchison Falls National Park5 min drive
- Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate45 min drive
Room options
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Cottage
- 151 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
About the neighborhood
Purongo
In Purongo .You'll be 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Murchison Falls National Park with a stay at this Purongo lodge.
What's nearby
- Murchison Falls National Park - 5 min drive
- Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate - 45 min drive
Getting around
- Pakuba (PAF) - 91 min drive
About this property
Grassroots Cottages & Tours
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Purongo lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.
Grassroots Cottages & Tours also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Purongo lodge.
- 6 guestrooms or units
- 7 buildings
- Built in 2017
- Full breakfast (free)
- Coffee in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- BBQ grill(s)
- Outdoor picnic space
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Grassroots Cottages & Tours offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Languages
English, Swahili
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Accessibility
- No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels
Food and drink
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
More
- Desk
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets: USD 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 5 per stay
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per vehicle (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 50 (one-way), (from 12 to 18 years old)
- Pet deposit: USD 5 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per stay
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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 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 rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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.
A cash deposit 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 rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Grassroots Cottages & Tours to the airport?
Grassroots Cottages & Tours is 43.6 mi (91-min drive) away from the Pakuba (PAF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Grassroots Cottages & Tours?
As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grassroots Cottages & Tours on Jun 4, 2024 start from $76.27, excluding 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 Grassroots Cottages & Tours have an airport shuttle?
Grassroots Cottages & Tours offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 100 per vehicle, one-way.
Does Grassroots Cottages & Tours offer free breakfast?
Grassroots Cottages & Tours offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Grassroots Cottages & Tours?
No, there is no casino at this lodge.
What time is check-in at Grassroots Cottages & Tours?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.
Is there free parking at Grassroots Cottages & Tours?
This lodge offers free self parking.
Does Grassroots Cottages & Tours have a pool?
Grassroots Cottages & Tours does not have a pool.
Does Grassroots Cottages & Tours have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Grassroots Cottages & Tours have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this lodge.
How close is Grassroots Cottages & Tours to downtown Purongo?
Grassroots Cottages & Tours is 1 mi away from Purongo.
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