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Hotel Africana

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Kampala with 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Hotel Africana

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Free daily full breakfast
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, hair dryer
Fitness facility

Overview of Hotel Africana

7.0 out of 10 Good
7.0/10 Good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Plot 2 - 4 Wampewo Avenue, P.O. Box 10218, Kampala, 0256
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Spa tub
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Conference center
  • Business center
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchen
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with balcony

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, City View

  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • Lake Victoria - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 40 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Mediterraneo Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Vitamin Café - 2 min walk
  • Mythos - 14 min walk
  • Great Indian Dhaba - 7 min walk
  • Tamarai Restaurant and Tea Bar - 13 min walk
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About this property

Hotel Africana

Hotel Africana offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per person return. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, and Ngeye, one of 2 restaurants, serves African cuisine. Other highlights at this upscale hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Swahili

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 252 rooms
  • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 5:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Shopping
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (3000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 38-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Kitchen
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Ngeye - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine.
Kibs - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 40 per person (return)
  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 1 and 6 costs USD 0.00 (return)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Africana offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Africana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Africana?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Hotel Africana?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Africana?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Africana?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Africana?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 40 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Africana?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Africana and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Hotel Africana includes aerobics. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Africana also has 3 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Africana?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring African cuisine.
Does Hotel Africana have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Hotel Africana have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Hotel Africana have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Africana like?
Hotel Africana is a short 20-minute walk from Uganda Golf Course and 16 minutes' walk from The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Erica, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Unprofessional stuffs, not cooperative at all.
Erisa, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kubrom, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Soyeb, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gracious staff, clean rooms and quirky architecture. Odd styling choices, which seem to be Soviet inspired, and that's part of the experience. Great value for a historic property.
Nevan, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent helpful staff
Mary, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lucy, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

I had no warm water, other than that was a good stay.
Ronald, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Ronald, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was friendly in the view was breathtaking.
1-night family trip
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