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Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property – evening/night
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Plot 1107, Masaka Road, Nalukolongo, Opposite Mapera Bakateyamba, Kampala
  • Place, Rubaga Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Buganda Parliament
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kabaka's Palace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Kampala

At Kahondo Buffalo Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Rubaga Cathedral and Kabaka's Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Kampala hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Buganda Parliament and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Kabaka's Palace.

What's nearby

  • Rubaga Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kabaka's Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buganda Parliament - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kabaka's Palace - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe'Javas & CityOil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sky Beach - Freedom City - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luwombo Restaurant,Busabala Road. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shiraz Restaurant and lounge Munyonyo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant - Bakuli - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Kahondo Buffalo Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kampala hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Kahondo Buffalo Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
    • Free self parking on site
    • Limited on-site self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

    Food and drink

    • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
    • A bar/lounge
    • A restaurant
    • Snack bar/deli

    Things to do

    • Bicycle rentals

    Family friendly

    • Laundry facilities
    • Snack bar/deli

    Conveniences

    • 24-hour front desk
    • Free newspapers in lobby
    • Laundry facilities
    • Luggage storage
    • Safe at front desk

    Guest services

    • Concierge services
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Housekeeping (daily)
    • Tour and ticket assistance

    Business services

    • Meeting room

    Outdoors

    • Barbecue grill
    • Garden

    Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

    More

    • Banquet hall
    • Designated smoking areas
    • Mosquito nets

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries
    • Private bathroom
    • Shower
    • Slippers
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

    Food and drink

    • 24-hour room service

    More

    • Air conditioning
    • Ceiling fan
    • Desk
    • Phone

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    Minimum check-in age - 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10 AM

    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 at the property
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Staffed front desk

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

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

    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 60.00 per vehicle (return)

    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 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 cash
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit 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 cash.

    Property is also known as

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the cancellation policy at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

    Kahondo Buffalo Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

    Is parking available at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

    Yep, Kahondo Buffalo Hotel has a free self car park.

    Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel serve breakfast?

    Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

    No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

    Is there a bar or restaurant at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

    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 Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

    Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

    Are pets allowed at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

    No, pets are not allowed.

    Kahondo Buffalo Hotel Reviews

    Reviews

    6.6
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 4 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

    9.0/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Staff & service

    6.0/10

    Amenities

    5.0/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    7.4/10

    Eco-friendliness

    Reviews

    4/10 Poor

    John

    Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

    4/10 Poor

    John

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Wonderful and dedicated staff did all they could in frustrating conditions: wifi problems in some rooms, water problems, long time to wait for meals, must use cash to pay for meals, power blackout, no fans, no air con, poor lighting in some rooms

    8/10 Good

    kenneth

    A good value stay

    We were very happy we stayed here and would stay again. The staff went out of their way to help us and make us feel we were valued guests. We enjoyed the restaurant as well. (We expect it is better to take the rooms that are further away from the road.)
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Sven, Morden

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    One amazing manager running that place!!!
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022