Forest Cottages

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
2 Bedroom Cottage
1 Bedroom Cottage | Living room
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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Plot 17/ 18, Naguru Hill, Old Kira Road, Kampala
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mulago National Specialized Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Room (standard twin)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

1 Bedroom Cottage

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

2 Bedroom Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Cottage

  • 33 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Kampala

A stay at Forest Cottages places you in the heart of Kampala, within a 5-minute drive of Kisementi and Ndere Cultural Centre. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from British High Commission and 1.9 mi (3 km) from The Acacia Mall.

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Uganda National Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Makerere University - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Upper Endz Terrace - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kabira Country Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clamato Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Diners Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cayenne Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Forest Cottages

Colonial hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Forest Cottages offers 27 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Avocado Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kampala? This hotel has 1800 square feet (167 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Avocado Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Avocado Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,800 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for UGX 74000.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 37 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: UGX 74000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Forest Cottages
Forest Cottages Hotel
Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala
Forest Cottages Kampala
Forest Cottages Hotel
Forest Cottages Kampala
Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala