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Carpe Diem

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Entebbe with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

Photo gallery for Carpe Diem

Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
Economy Double Room (Room 5)
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Plot 33, Uringi Crecent, Entebbe, Wakiso District
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Victoria Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View (Room1)

Double Room, Lake View (Room1)

Double Room, Lake View (Room1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Room 5)

Economy Double Room (Room 5)

Economy Double Room (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View (Room 3)

Double Room, Lake View (Room 3)

Double Room, Lake View (Room 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Entebbe

At Carpe Diem you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Entebbe Golf Club and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Imperial Shopping Mall. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Entebbe guest house, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Sesse Islands and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Entebbe Botanical Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Entebbe Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sesse Islands - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Victoria Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Cafeteria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Carpe Diem

Guesthouse in Entebbe with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Carpe Diem. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Entebbe guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carpe Diem offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Entebbe guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
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, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

Property is also known as

Carpe Diem Entebbe
Carpe Diem Guesthouse
Carpe Diem Guesthouse Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carpe Diem?

Carpe Diem offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Carpe Diem?

Yep, Carpe Diem has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Carpe Diem?

The closest beach to Carpe Diem is Kalangala Beach (46.3 km).

What makes Carpe Diem a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carpe Diem.

Does Carpe Diem serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carpe Diem?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carpe Diem?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Carpe Diem?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carpe Diem?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Carpe Diem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isabel, Saint Cloud

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One of my favorites.

Great hotel, clean rooms and very nice staff. best is that they are right next to the airport, actually with a great view of lake victoria and the airport and they offer a free ride to and from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really loved this hotel. The offered transfer to the airport is a welcomed plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpe Diem is close to the airport, with a nice view and clean accommodations. The staff were friendly and my airport pick-up was smooth. The breakfast was also delicious. A good option when arriving in Entebbe!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very pleasant stay. My next visit to Uganda will definitely include a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020