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Galaxy Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel perfect for exploring Kampala

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Terrace/patio
Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Katwe, Kampala, Central Region
  • Makerere University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rubaga Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Business Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Heart of Kampala.Stay at this Kampala motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Owino Market/Kampala and 2 miles (3 km) of Independence Monument. Embassy of France and Gaddafi National Mosque are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karveli Bakery and More - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mask Foods - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Indigo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪2K Restaurant Central - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Galaxy Motel

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

The business-friendly Galaxy Motel also features a rooftop terrace, a picnic area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kampala motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Galaxy Motel offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Galaxy Motel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Galaxy Motel Motel
Galaxy Motel Kampala
Galaxy Motel Motel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Galaxy Motel to the airport?

Galaxy Motel is 24.5 mi (57-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Galaxy Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Galaxy Motel.

Does Galaxy Motel offer free breakfast?

Galaxy Motel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Galaxy Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Galaxy Motel?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Galaxy Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Galaxy Motel have a pool?

Galaxy Motel does not have a pool.

Does Galaxy Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Galaxy Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Galaxy Motel to downtown Kampala?

Galaxy Motel is 1 mi away from Central Kampala.

Galaxy Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adamu Addissie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Unfriendly staff...clean rooms...

The property is clean and basic. However the front desk receptions were not so friendly in responding to requests. They need some professional training. One of the days, there was no bottled water in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mbale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have my reservation although we showed the desk our confirmation numbers. So we paid twice for a room. I was very disappointed because me and my wife usually have a good experience here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property's location is very convenient, right in the city centre, and could do better with an elevator and sound-proof windows in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and reasonable prices.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abdulrahman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
As a frequent world traveller ( International correspondent ) , this was my worst hotel stay- EVER! Do not be fooled by the bogus percentage or the numbers that Galxay management displays. It is simply not true. Out of the 6 nights I was trapped in that “ heartbreak Motel“ the Internet was absent for 2 days, partially or continuously. After exhaustive inquiry it turned out that the “ simple technical problem “ reason they told us was a lie! We learned that the provider interrupted the service because Galaxy people FAILED to pay on time! Adding to your misery, there are NO air conditioning in the pigeon-cage-sized rooms. As such, the frequent electricity blackouts would make your sleepless night more hellish! The powerless staff are extremely friendly and polite but if you had a chance to speak to their sales accountant, Edwin, he would undoubtedly volunteer unnecessary over doze of arrogance, pretentious of knowledge and tendencies to adopt fraudulent ways to overcharge you! Although my actual stay was 6 nights he insisted to charge me for a 7th night that I did not stay ! When I told him this is a brazen , fraudulent , rip off of my money and vowed to report it on my review , his reply was “ pay us and write what you want .We do not care about your threats “.I hope Expedia Group and its affiliates care about their reputation and there customers.I demand compensation and kicking Galaxy Motel from their listing. Best AAlamin Woodbridge, Va USA
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorcas, Maun

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarim

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

Good

It's convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Rocklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my husband enjoyed his stay. Did not expect that there would be no air conditioning in the room; however, staff attempted to make him comfortable. He also thought that the breakfast variety was lacking. If you're from the United States, this motel is similar to a Motel 6 without air. Adjust expectations and everything will be fine. The staff is the BIG PLUS for staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
屋上の眺めは良かったです。一般の客には,少し不便な立地かと思います。また、道路と工場からの音が大きく気になる方は、宿泊場としては適地では無いかもしれません!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel est très bien mais il est situé dans un secteur industriel très bruyant!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024