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Grassroots Cottages & Tours
Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Purongo lodge
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
Explore the area
Gulu - Arua Rd, Purongo, Northern Region
- Murchison FallsPlace, Murchison Falls
- Murchison Falls National ParkPlace, Murchison Falls National Park6 min drive
- Murchison Falls National Park Northern GatePlace, Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate54 min drive
- Pakuba (PAF)Airport, Pakuba (PAF)99 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 - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
- Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate - 54 min drive - 36.2 miles
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.
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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 provided
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 staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
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
Grassroots Cottages Tours Lodge Purongo
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Grassroots Cottages & Tours Lodge
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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.
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.
Grassroots Cottages & Tours Reviews
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