Forest Cottages

3-star Colonial hotel in Naguru

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym
Business services

Explore the area

Plot 17/ 18, Naguru Hill, Old Kira Road, Kampala

Place, The Acacia Mall
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Kisementi
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Ndere Cultural Centre
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

Excellent

Garden view
85 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

Very good

Garden view
150 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Economy Room (standard twin)

Garden view
130 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

1 Bedroom Cottage

Garden view
180 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Cottage

Exceptional

Garden view
180 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi

Family Cottage

Garden view
355 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Economy Room (standard twin)

Sleeps 3
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kampala

City center stay.Your stay at this Naguru hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ndere Cultural Centre and Kisementi. The Acacia Mall and British High Commission are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

The Acacia Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Kisementi - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Ndere Cultural Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
Uganda Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
Makerere University - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kabira Country Club - ‬6 min walk
‪Clamato Lounge - ‬13 min walk
‪Generous Pork Joint - ‬8 min walk
‪The Villa - ‬6 min walk
‪The Mask Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Forest Cottages

3-star Colonial hotel in Naguru

Forest Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1800 square feet (167 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Forest Cottages. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Kampala hotel.

27 guestrooms or units

2 levels

3 buildings

1800 sq ft of conference space

167 sq m of conference space

Built in 2005

Manager's reception (free)

Deli

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Conference center

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Pool or billiards table

Library

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Forest Cottages offers 27 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Parking included

$104 nightly

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Lifeguards on site
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Billiards/pool table
Gym
Library
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Lever door handles
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service
Restaurant dining guides
Toaster

Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

An early check-in fee will be charged

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Forest Cottages

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for UGX 74000.0 per night.

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.

Airport shuttle fee: UGX 37 per person (one-way)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: UGX 74000.0 per night

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Forest Cottages

Forest Cottages Hotel

Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala

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Forest Cottages Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Forest Cottages to the airport?

Forest Cottages is 30.9 mi (62-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Cottages?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Cottages on Jun 21, 2026 start from $56, 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 Forest Cottages have an airport shuttle?

Forest Cottages offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of UGX 37 per person, one-way.

Does Forest Cottages offer free breakfast?

Forest Cottages does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forest Cottages?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Forest Cottages?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Forest Cottages?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Forest Cottages have a pool?

Forest Cottages features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Forest Cottages have a restaurant?

Forest Cottages is home to The Avocado Restaurant, which features international cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Forest Cottages have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Forest Cottages to downtown Kampala?

Forest Cottages is 1.4 mi away from Kampala.

Forest Cottages Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Feb 28, 2026

Disliked: Amenities

The hotel was hosting 5 or 6 graduation parties each night. The speeches and music were excessively loud. I received conflicting messages about use of the pool. All in all, I did not feel very welcome.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Mar 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great and fun place! Party in the night so not for the noise sensitice, but we enjoyed the fun vibes.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Oct 23, 2024

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

Good stay

Good central location and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Jun 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I have stayed at Forest Cottages many times within the past ten. It never disappoints and is an oasis to within the hustle and bustle of the city.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Mar 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place with beautiful trees, and really nice swimming pool under the trees. Very friendly staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Apr 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice resort for temporary stay. Power isn't reliable and WiFi seldom works for note book computers. Also, the resort charges for everything, including water.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Aug 16, 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Always stay at the property and treated like family. Love it!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Merlin

Apr 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice area with trees, and a nice swimming pool. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good wifi (most of the time). The only thing was that on some evenings there was a party which was a bit noisy.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Mr Patrick

Sep 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a great place to get away, the property is packed with many activities located on the property, becuase its stationed on a hill it can be quite chilly in the mornings and evening in the room. . A gentle suggestion would be a Split unit or a heater in the rooms to remove the chill, as hard as it is to believe my wife and i got sick 😫 as a result of this, outside of that the place is great! . Would definitely go back!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

6/10 Okay

Gisèle

Mar 9, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice location in a forest and the staff are great. The food is also good. However, the property needs a major upgrade and renovation. The place has seen much better days and is falling apart. There are also safety issues - stairs in the units that are falling apart, no railings etc. Nevertheless, we were relatively comfortable. Being able to use the Kabira Club facilities is nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen

Oct 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Nice property but caters to events

This property is lovely and the staff was great, but this hotel absolutely caters to events. There were loud weddings throughout the day and evening and one night the restaurant was closed due to an event. Hotel guests had to scramble to find a nice place to sit for a meal (and the high tops were not comfortable). Without events, I would stay here again. With events, I would not.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

2/10 Terrible

George

Aug 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Horrible

Construction was going on during the night, a lot of banging of walls that could allow me sleep.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Mar 18, 2025

Liked: Amenities

The grounds are lovely, a true forest in the city. Over the years my travel companion and I have had three different types of accomodations, a small budget room, a two bedroom suite, and a cottage. They all had advantages and disadvantages, but we agree that the cottage we recently stayed in for four nights was our favorite. It had two patios, two en-suite bedrooms, a living/kitchen/dining room and was surrounded by lush greenery. If steps are a problem, maybe not suitable. The food here is varied and good and the chef accommodating. The included breakfast buffet is really good. We wanted to have a dinner for 18, and the event planner helped us plan a great buffet in the garden. Downside for people with any physical problem is steps. Lots of steps.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Isaac

Dec 16, 2023

Disliked: Staff & service

No room service Ordered for food and it never came Couldn’t make myself tea in the room coz there was no tea leaves sugar or even a cup only a kettle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Jan 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country-Side Feel

It’s a very pretty place as a whole. The patio and other common areas were well maintained and the plants made it so welcoming. It didn’t feel like we were in a city. The bedroom was very clean and the bed was comfortable with the addition of the fan to keep the room cool. It also had a small fridge. Something most places I stayed didn’t have. My only issues were the front desk staff didn’t have written down (on a log book) the reservation correctly and it didn’t coincide with what I booked or canceled in Hotels.com. The shower didn’t work. At least I was able to shower from the faucet on the wall, but the knob wouldn’t turn on the shower. There are very many steps, starting from the parking to the rooms. Anyone using a cane or other device may want to rethink staying here. Otherwise, this hotel is worth staying at. The restaurant was very good.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

Beautiful property and the simple twin room was mostly very nice, BUT I wouldn’t recommend or stay here again. There were multiple parties both nights I stayed, replete with DJs, thumping bass music, kids popping balloons and it lasted until after 11pm both nights. I had a room between the 2 parties so I got blasted with Christian songs from one side and pop music and a DJ talking on the other side. On the second night my room didn’t have water. I alerted the front desk (Shakira is amazing) and was told that it would be on within 15 mins. Two hours and four trips to the front desk later, I got fed up and showered in the pool house. The manager hid in his office and made the poor desk staff deal with my repeated complaints and questions. Dinner at The Avocado House was good, breakfast was okay. Also, beds were saggy in the centre. I would not recommend this place.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ebba

Apr 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The first thing that happened was that they couldn’t find our booking. It took a long time, and the person at the reception seemed very incompetent. A few days later, we had a problem with rats in the room. It took us an hour to get the same receptionist to believe what we were saying, even though a cleaner came up to the room with us and saw the rat. That night we were given a different room, which was disgusting – very worn-down and dirty. The next day, we were moved again – another downgrade. A tiny room for the two of us, even though we were supposed to stay there for another whole week. We also had daily problems with lizard droppings in the room – it was everywhere. There was also poor hot water in the new room; every other day we had to take ice-cold showers. Worms were falling from the ceiling into the bed. We had to keep our suitcase shut at all times to avoid animals getting in. The Wi-Fi was okay. The pool was constantly full of kids splashing around, and you’d get water all over you, even though the staff told them off. The food at the hotel was good – very large portions, easy to share between two people. Overall, the hotel is in serious need of renovation.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Ulrik

Dec 31, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Kæmpe fester med larm 12 timer i træk. Værelserne run down

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Karl-Johan

Apr 27, 2025

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

Härliga dagar med underbar personal. Bra omgivning och nära till bekvämligheter oavsett om du tar Uber eller Boda-Boda. Dock blev vi tillsagda att man inte fick pussas offentligt, inte personalens fel men genom dem av en annan gäst. Här kunde personalen ha stått på sig eftersom det är ett internationellt hotell. Vi var på smekmånad men vi kommer gärna tillbaka

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Uta

Apr 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Jan 20, 2023

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

Altid en behagelig oplevelse

Vi vender tilbage til FC gang på gang... vi elsker de hyggelige hytter, maden er god og til trods for beliggenheden midt i byen, føles det som en dejlig og afslappende oase at komme til. Og så er personalet bare nogle vidunderlige mennesker, som nærmest er blevet venner. Forventer man super luksus, så skal man finde et andet sted, men har man brug for afslapning og hygge i et behageligt og roligt miljø, så er FC ideelt. Helt klart yndlingsstedet for os.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Jul 4, 2022

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

Forest Cottages

Das Hotel ist nicht unweit der Stadtzentrum aber der Verkehr am Werktags kann extrem sein. Die Zimmer sind relativ klein aber sauber. Der Wasserdruck der Dusche war schwach aber genügend. Das Essen im Restaurant war schmackhaft, Frühstück war auch nicht schlecht aber es war immer dasselbe Auswahl. Was mich aber tiemlich gestört hat. ist dass das Hotel als Eventzentrum fungieren kann, besonders am Wochenende. Dadurch kann so viel Lärm entstehen, dass ich Ohrenstöpseln im eigenen Zimmer verwenden musste, damit ich keine dauerhafte Gehörschaden erleiden sollte.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Jun 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

DO NOT STAY HERE. I kept my two suitcases behind the front desk for about 8 hours on the day that I checked out before I took a car to the airport. (They do not have a luggage room.) I had luggage locks on both suitcases. When I returned to pick up my bags, one luggage lock was missing, and the other had been broken off. I had nothing valuable in the suitcases, and nothing (from what I can tell) was taken. I called the hotel management, and they said they asked their employees if they did it. Since all the employees denied breaking into the suitcases, they said it didn't happen. What was otherwise an ok stay was ruined by this experience.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHEL

Mar 5, 2022

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

Très agréable, tout le personnel est aux petits soins, je recommande

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Feb 27, 2022

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

Great staff who are very friendly. Good value stay in Kampala

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

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Forest Cottages Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

8.0/10

8.6/10

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4/10 Poor

Nancy

Nancy

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Rasmus

8/10 Good

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Good stay

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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