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Urban by CityBlue, Kampala

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel in Nakasero

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Superior Club Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Akii Bua Rd, Kampala, 7096
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Embassy of Sweden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Uganda Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Poolside Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Poolside Room

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

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Superior Club Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Club Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Club Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kampala

Nakasero stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Nakasero hotel, you'll find Makerere University and Embassy of Sudan. All Saints Cathedral and Embassy of Sweden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sudan - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Makerere University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Embassy of Sweden - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Tonight, Wandegeya - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Onomo Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Silver Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eats & Eats - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala

4.5-star luxury hotel in Nakasero
Urban by CityBlue, Kampala offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Urban by CityBlue, Kampala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kampala hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Urban by CityBlue, Kampala offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Plasma televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 175000 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Urban CityBlue Kampala Hotel
Urban CityBlue Hotel
Urban CityBlue Kampala
Urban CityBlue
Mamba Point Guesthouse Hotel Kampala
Urban by CityBlue, Kampala Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Urban by CityBlue, Kampala to the airport?

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala is 29.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala have an airport shuttle?

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of UGX 175000 per person, one-way.

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala offer free breakfast?

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala offers free English breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Urban by CityBlue, Kampala?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala have a pool?

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala features an outdoor pool.

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala have a restaurant?

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala is home to Cafe Mamba, which features international cuisine and a poolside location.

Does Urban by CityBlue, Kampala have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Urban by CityBlue, Kampala to downtown Kampala?

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala is 0.9 mi away from Central Kampala.

Urban by CityBlue, Kampala Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It has a very good ambiance. The rooms are very well done and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Apophia

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

Excellent

Super hôtel bien localisé.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Large, clean rooms

Nice, clean, large rooms with big bathrooms. Never saw anyone in the pool! But a great place to relax and eat. Wifi was good. Only problem was the loud music from the poolside area at night until 10pm so if you need to sleep before then and are sensitive to noise, perhaps avoid this hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good. Internet acceptable. There is NO gym at the hotel despite what is advertised online. Pool is tiny. Location ok but no easy access to shopping, restaurants by foot.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tue

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

Surpricingly cosy hitten gem

Great room, Great food and service. Unfortunately my stay was shadowed by the fact that I lost my phone in the restaurant and nobody could find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

Nice location, good stay

We had a good two nights at Urban in Kampala. The location was on a quiet street, which was very nice compared to other neighborhoods in the city. The hotel staff replied quickly to emails and arranged a driver to pick us up at the airport. He was more expensive than some other drivers who were recommended to us but the ease of the hotel booking for us was worth it. The restaurant at the hotel was fine for a late dinner and breakfast each day was a nice buffet with eggs cooked to order. The rooms were fine - a little water damage in the bathroom above the shower, but otherwise clean. Appreciated the 4 bottles of water daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
cozy and comfortable Hotel with nice garden and pool view. the breakfast meals could be improved abit with more local dishes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A great mid-market hotel

A great place to stay. Not much from the outside but rooms surround a lovely internal courtyard. Rooms simple, comfortable and clean. Service always prompt and friendly. Food not at all bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always staff make the real difference and the team here have been extremely helpful and cooperative with all our needs. The room is clean, well furnished and a very good size (think I went for the superior). The shower is better than mine at home...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service

Not bad, but could definitely be improved.

The staff at reception are friendly and professional. Unfortunately, when I arrived in my room, the floor was dirty despite my having booked the room in advance. There was a blackout on the second night of my stay and the air conditioning stopped working. They were going to upgrade me to another room, but just as they were asking me to pack to change rooms, the air conditioning began to work again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, enjoyed breakfast by the pool. The pool area needs a little bit of TLC and updating, only two loungers at the pool, but the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Disliked: Staff & service
We came to check in at around 5pm. They advised us that they gave our room to another person. I informed that this was not proper business they wanted us to go to another room and told us that we would have to pay $30 more I advised them that it was not good business practice for them to do this. They then advised us that they can put us in another room until tomorrow and then told us we will then have to move to the room we paid for on that day when I asked to speak to a manager they advised me that the manager was not there.the next day after breakfast my wife and I was leaving to do our tour. the front desk runs outside to ask us when we would be back after stating to them that we were not sure of the time they advised us that must tell them something because we need to change rooms. This back and forth cnversation resulted in us being late to our tour and causing us to miss out on a lot of time. When we got back to the hotel they told us we need to change rooms because they needed that room for a customer. We ask was our room ready they told us NO and that we have to move our stuff out of the room. I advised them that I need to speak with the district or regionial manager they had the Chef come out to talk to me. Who has nothing to do with the booking of the rooms. Finally after about 45 miniutes they advised me that the room was clean and ready for us to move in. This was my wife and I first visit to Uganda and to this establishment. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT ALL!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and set up (around the pool) is cozy and has a great "feel". The location is convenient if you need to be in town. The rooms are great, with big windows and lots of light. The gym equipment was broken when I was there but the area is safe so you can jog outside as well. The restaurant is great with some excellent stone oven pizza.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal für Geschäftsreisende, die nicht in den ganz großen Kettenhotels wohnen wollen. Alles funktioniert, helle und offene Bauweise, gute Belichtung der Zimmer, große Schreibtische, trotzdem hat die Anlage noch einen familiären Charakter. Kein überflüssiger Schnickschnack. Einziger Luxus ist der saubere Pool. Manchmal ist die Bar abends etwas laut.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good,clean value

the hotel is a good value option in an area surrounded by more expensive hotels.Most hotels in the aera seam to have problems with their tv's and the gym really isn't a gym but a small room with one exercise bike in it and 3 weights. food was nice and staff pleasant .Pool to small n shallow to swim laps in but perfectly adequate for lounging in or letting kids splash around in it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

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

Great place

The room I received was in an older building poolside. The room was comfortable, good bed, Wi-Fi and a/c. However, the lights were quite dim so in the evening the room would be quite dark. Sound isolation in room not great I was accompanied by 90's music played at the restaurant at night - depending on your taste of music this is either positive or negative. Next time I stayed at the place I received a room in the modern building which was better in terms of sound isolation, lighting and amenities. Restaurant is good and the service at the hotel great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel but breakfast is lacking. Often, individual items are not available. Good location and good security.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Per Ole

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

Stille og rolig - og likevel sentralt

Dette er et godt sted - gode rom, bra service, fin mat. Og, beliggende rett ved den norske ambassaden (om det er viktig)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

It is a nice and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Urban oasis

Excellent! My fav place in Kampala
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities. Great breakfast. Beds were a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Elena

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

rena rum men poolen och restaurangen inte bra

Bodde på hotellet i en vecka. Hotellet har stora och väldigt rena rum. Servicen var bra. Restaurangen är ingen höjdare och frukostutbudet var väldigt begränsat. Det finns inga solstolar vid poolen. Poolen ligger mitt inrestaurangen vilket gör det obekvämt att bada när andra äter och tittar på en. Gymmet var väldigt litet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

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

Excellent Staff

The staff was very friendly, professional, thorough.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imke

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

Oase met super service en heerlijk zwembad

Late check out geen probleem en ook geen kosten, kamer met terras aan zwembad in rustige en centraal gelegen buurt. Restaurant met veel keuze en geweldige kwaliteit. Super goede prijs-kwaliteitsverhouding. Echt een aanrader. Ik ben zeer tevreden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Good place to stay

Good place friendly helpful staff and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017