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Hotel Africana

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Kampala hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Executive Suite
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
Aerial view

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Plot 2 - 4 Wampewo Avenue, P.O. Box 10218, Kampala, 0256
  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    16 min walk
  • Uganda Golf Course
    20 min walk
  • Kibuli Mosque
    4 min drive
  • Kampala (KLA)
    3 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the area

Kampala

Kampala retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Kampala hotel, you'll find The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Uganda Golf Course. Kibuli Mosque and The Acacia Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Makerere University - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Javas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KyotoTurkish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Garden City Rooftop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hickory - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olives Italian Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Africana

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Kampala hotel
As a guest of Hotel Africana, you'll find an outdoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 3003 square feet (279 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Africana. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kampala hotel is smoke free.

  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • 3003 sq ft of conference space
  • 279 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Africana offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 5:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Free reception
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Africana

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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: USD 40 per person (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is 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 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
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Hotel Africana Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 179 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hannet

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are unfriendly, poor customer service, the receptionist couldn’t find my bookings . I was very disappointed and emotionally distressed! I think for my mental health I would never again book with Expedia to stay at African hotel !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Moses

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room fridge was not working. The Room AC was difficult to operate and shut off twice in the middle of the night. The TV was not easy to operate. Only had sound but no picture. The water faucet in the shower was stuck on very hot water and ended up taking a cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erisa

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Unprofessional stuffs, not cooperative at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kubrom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Soyeb

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nevan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent helpful staff
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had no warm water, other than that was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly in the view was breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Erin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for business. Good service overall. Property condition needs a spruce up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Yassinove, New York

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not a hotel for $ 88. Please increase by 10-15 dollar and choose another hotel if you are visiting Kampala. I don’t want to be rude by giving details.( hygiene, food and noises are the mean issues).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Abdallah, Nairobi

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, service is good and good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything needs some updating. Wardrobe wouldn’t close, some plumbing in bathroom poorly repaired
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jordan, Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area is beautiful! And the gym is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Manickaraj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inappropriate service
Wonderful inappropriate service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always it does what it says on the tin at a reasonable price. The new gym is excellent, I just hope they look after it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
EXCELLENT LOCATION, VERY CLEAN, GOOD FACILITIES, EXCELLENT STAFF, GOOD SERVICE & GOOD BREAKFAST.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a modern hotel centrally located, clean and good service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Venus, Pontiac, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great. Everyone we came in contact had such a beautiful smile. I appreciate the hospitality and I look forward to coming again.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value, if a little dated
Nice hotel, with a lovely garden area to enjoy a meal and drink in the evening. It is a little dated, but decent value for money. Service for food or drink is so slow, even by Uganda standards.