Are you looking for the best Entebbe hotels near the airport?
Entebbe International Airport is Uganda’s only airport so if you are coming in or moving out of the country via air it is your only recourse. And given how disruptive travel can be (you will tend to be away from home for example if you are leaving), it is not uncommon to find that you need a place to spend a night in the neighbourhood.
Thankfully, entrepreneurs are well aware of this fact so numerous hotels have been built within reach from the Airport. That is not enough though because not all their services are alike.
In this post, we will explore the hotels near Entebbe international airport that have overtime come to be trusted by customers for their services. The details to expect among other things include; distance from Entebbe Airport, pricing, overall rating on Trip Advisor etc.
9 Best Entebbe Hotels Near the Airport
1. Boutique Hotel
This hotel leads the list of affordable hotels in Entebbe. Located approximately 1.5 miles from the Airport, it is a place that will ensure that you have a lovely experience whether you are staying the night as you wait an early morning flight or you are just arriving from a long journey.
Their ambience has a touch of the wild thanks to the well thought through blend of nature and architecture. When in the dining are thus, you will have a feel of sweet bird noises and when resting in the rooms, a freshness from the surrounding gardens will keep you company.
The staff at the hotel are very professional too. They receive guests warmly and are always eager to answer any inquiries that you may have. As for the services, the rooms at No.5 Boutique are as luxurious as it gets, spa is there if you wish to indulge with it, and their wine list is international. The hotel also has a gift shop.
For this experience, you will have to part with $380 on average though it varies depending on the aggregate of the services you spend on. The hotel is rated 4.6/5 on Trip Advisor.
2. Protea Hotel Entebbe
This is another very beautiful hotel to spend time at for travelers as it is conveniently located just 1.2 miles from the Airport. It is also very close to Uganda’s biggest lake (Victoria) so you will experience the resulting breeze in its full glory while there.
Protea is going to be especially good for you if you have just entered the country because after taking off time to sleep, you will find a lot of options waiting for you to choose from as you cool down some more. The first category is that of things located on the hotel premises and it includes; a swimming pool, a fitness center, and spa.
Then there are fun activities that are to be found in the surrounding are. These are; Mwamba swamp (has wildlife most famously the Shoebills), Entebbe Zoo, lake excursions, botanical gardens, Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary and many more.
The hotel is graded 4/5 on Trip Advisor. It still comes second nonetheless, because it has the highest number of reviews.
The average price is $ 235. Again, from situation to situation, you might pay a higher or lesser fee.
3. Admas Grand Hotel
“The staff were quite pleasant and helpful with any enquiries. The buffet breakfast menu at the restaurant was diverse and rich. Excellent response times on service issues. Great location in terms of access to places…” This comment from Trip Advisor does a good job of capturing the most crucial details that you need to know about the hotel. So let’s explore the details.
The places you can easily access from Admas Grand include the Airport of course. The distance between the two is 2.1 miles. As for the cuisine, it is an international one with a touch of fine wine to spice things up. For the atmosphere, a golf course is a stone throw away. Even if you are not a golfer, you will certainly love the scenery. And so will you the hotel gardens.
Admas Grand offers a whole range of rooms starting with “standard” all the way to “presidential.” In between, there are executive, deluxe, and suit rooms. On average, you will spend $116 which comes with breakfast.
I would highly recommend this hotel if a friend asked.
4. Imperial Golf View Hotel
If you checked out Trip Advisor, you would quickly find messages from people content with the hotel including those coming in from the West. They do this thanks to among other things the services of the restaurants.
The guest rooms there are also something. Depending on the type of room that you are staying in, it may come with Wi-Fi, a working desk, video and cable satellite TV, luxurious bathing facilities, air conditioning etc.
Equally amazing is how proximate it is to some of the most interesting tourist attractions e.g. the botanical gardens, Entebbe Zoo, as well as a golf course (hence its name). All the three are within a walking distance (ten minutes utmost). So it really doesn’t hurt to steal some two hours and visit any of these even if you are moving out of the country. After all, the time coming immediately before travel can be some of the most redundant there is.
It is only 2.7 miles from the hotel to the Airport. As for the pricing, $93 will do you justice (breakfast included).
5. Grik Hotel
The hotel is only 1.6 miles from the Airport and it is just perfect for calming you down whether you are visiting prior or post travel. This starts with the rooms themselves. They are spread across categories among which are; standard rooms, suites, and even cottages!
All rooms come with enough space for a king bed or twin beds (the choice is yours), TV, Wi-Fi, bathroom and toiletries etc.
Drinks and eating are another thing to look out if you are a guest at the hotel. They do not only have restaurants and a regular bar, but a coffee bar too! All this for a price of $120-180 a night if you are one person. There will be a slight increase if you have someone with you. In the case of standard rooms for example, you will be charged $130 (both of you).
6. Carpe Diem Guest House
This hotel well understands the need of folks traveling to or from the Airport. One example is that they can transport you as you go out for the flight or from Entebbe International Airport if you slept there prior to your flying time or you intend to upon arrival respectively.
The staff understands too that if you arrived early in the morning you will likely sleep late so they are happy to adjust their breakfast serving time. Talking of food, Carpe Diem serves Chinese, Indian, and continental cuisines. If you are frequent traveler, you will understand just how much of a problem food that you are not used to can be.
On top of all this, the hotel is located in just the right place to keep an eye on the wonder of nature that is L. Victoria. On average, you will spend $94.
7. Mowicribs Hotel and Spa
This is another great hotel that you will need to consider. Not only is it located in close proximity to the Airport (2.8) miles but it also has the kind of people that would pick interest in this article in mind throughout its setup. Their official website therefore reads; “The location provides the ideal pit-stop for the international traveller jetting in or out of Uganda.” You will not find much trouble fitting in thus.
On top of these, the staff at Mowi pay great attention to tidiness. I mean, the last thing that you want whilst exhausted is fluff. The food there is excellent too.
Trip Advisor reviewers rate the hotel at 4.5/5. And on average, you will pay something like $101 for the services there.
8. Imperial Resort Beach Hotel
The hotel is found 2.8 miles from the Airport and it is great. It comes a little later on this list because while being spacious, the rooms there are not as comfortable as many of those that we talked about above. If you can look the other way on this point though, the rest of its amenities are very much worth the $113 that you will have to part with to enjoy the experience it offers.
Siting on approximately 30 acres of land, here are the things that make Imperial Resort Beach Hotel attractive; a private beach (approximately 1km), steam bath, squash courts, a gym, sauna, steam bath etc.
9. Entebbe Traveller’s Hotel
Want to know what this hotel is all about? Well, look no further than its name; “traveller’s”.
Located only 2.8 miles from the Airport, it is a decent place for you to spend a short time on your journey. It is safe, has rooms of considerable size, and their services are timely. All of this has garnered good reviews for Entebbe Traveller’s Hotel. It is one of the cheap hotels near Entebbe airport.
What’s more is that the hotel is the cheapest from all those that we looked at today (approximately $75).
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