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Kampala Serena Hotel

5.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
2 bars/lounges, Champagne bar
Balcony view
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Free self-parking, free valet parking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kintu Road, Kampala, 256
  • Uganda Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Makerere University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Business Suite

  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Executive Room

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Superior Room, Courtyard View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kampala Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and full-service spa
Along with 6 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club and a poolside bar.
Kampala Serena Hotel offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Serena Maisha Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Kampala Serena Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Uganda Golf Course. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and 6 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy French cuisine with garden views at The Pearl Restaurant, one of the property's 6 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with manicures and pedicures, facials or hydrotherapy at Serena Maisha Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Uganda Golf Course and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Kampala Serena Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 16 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 10290 square feet (956 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Kampala Serena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Kampala hotel is smoke free.

The Pearl Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Explorer Italian Bistro – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Lakes Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Pool Side Restaurant – This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Champagne Bar – This Champagne bar only serves light fare. Open selected days.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Champagne Bar
  • Explorer Italian Bistro
  • Pool Side Restaurant
  • The Lakes Restaurant
  • The Pearl Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (10,290 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for UGX 150.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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 242750 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: UGX 150.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and window guards
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 61491

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Kampala Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 187 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, brownsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent service. Will stay here in the future for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalil

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Aegis

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Momodou

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheikh, Dakar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food was good, staff were very professional and helpful. Buffet was outstanding and the chefs were quite happy to explain the dishes and help me explore Ugandan food. The gym is well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reem

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Momodou

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lush oasis
Great location, beautiful grounds - a lush oasis in the middle of the city. Service excellent, especially in executive lounge. Food offering not brilliant but still good enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shaheen Abdulgani A.

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and classy but please please change or update your pillows. Someone booking a good room means they want a good rest. It’s terrible when you can’t sleep because you can feel the age lumps in your pillows. Everything else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Deve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds and professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

CHINTAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA, GRANGER

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Momodou

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best place to stay in Kampala
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tijuana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Property
Great hotel and beautiful setting. My only issue was that the bed was not that comfortable so I had a bit of difficulty sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Aging and lack of maintenance. Services are sloth pace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Edward A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Palm Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mumbere

I like
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faridah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023