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Mestil Hotels & Residences

4.0 star property
Aparthotel in Kampala with full-service spa and free valet parking

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Outdoor pool
Property preview
Bar (on property)
Executive Room
Fountain

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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20 Barracks Drive, Nsambya, Kampala
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mulago National Specialized Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 180 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Kampala

At Mestil Hotels & Residences, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Makerere University and 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Synagogue Church of All Nations. Highlights at this aparthotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features Smart televisions with satellite channels, along with free WiFi, free wired Internet and a balcony or patio. A kitchenette comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, bathrobes and slippers. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and free weekday newspapers are also available. .A day of pampering at Sanaar can include massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Amber, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The aparthotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam, steam room and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Kampala aparthotel include Mulago National Specialized Hospital and British High Commission.
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What's nearby

  • Makerere University - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Uganda National Museum - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kitetika Goats Roaster - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oak Cafe Akamwesi Mall - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪RANCHERS SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Monte Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mestil Hotels & Residences

Aparthotel in Kampala with full-service spa and free valet parking
Mestil Hotels & Residences offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Mestil Hotels & Residences. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kampala aparthotel.

  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Mestil Hotels & Residences offers 98 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kampala aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

Sanaar has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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
  • Free valet parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Amber

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 60 per day

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Desk
  • Meeting rooms

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Location highlights

  • In a business district

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 98 units
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15.00 for adults and from USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 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

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 7 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mestil Hotels Kampala
Mestil Hotels
Mestil Kampala
Mestil
Mestil Hotels & Residences Kampala
Mestil Hotels & Residences Aparthotel
Mestil Hotels & Residences Aparthotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

Mestil Hotels & Residences offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

Yep, Mestil Hotels & Residences has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

Yep, Sanaar is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences have a pool?

Mestil Hotels & Residences has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6 AM to 7 PM.

What makes Mestil Hotels & Residences a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mestil Hotels & Residences.

Is Mestil Hotels & Residences family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mestil Hotels & Residences is a hit with families.

Does Mestil Hotels & Residences serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

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 Mestil Hotels & Residences?

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 Mestil Hotels & Residences?

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

Are pets allowed at Mestil Hotels & Residences?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mestil Hotels & Residences Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quintin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing place

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Luxury at its best

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Best Hotel in Kampala

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quintin

Business traveller

The Best hotel in Uganda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was really nice, very clean & i would highly recommend it 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

QUENTIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Outstanding.

Mestril hotel was clean, staff were very helpful, and I will recommend it to anyone who wants to come to Kampala!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hassan, Jeddah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean property. Big rooms. But the area is poor. No shops or restaurant around. Unsafe to walk around. the arena mall is too far about 20 minutes away by walk. It looks close but it is not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Valley Center

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Too many reservations

I had booked two reservation, and had to cancel one. The hotel did an awesome job
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay in mestil. Can genuinely be a home away from home. Beautiful buildings and garden with lots of great amenities. Away from the hustle and bustle of Kampala but easy access to all areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

abdulkarim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foster

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyemi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, quiet and the bed was most comfortable. I booked this hotel because I wanted a bathtub after my long flight from the US, and it was well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It took a while for the shower to heat up
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel aspiring to be world class. There is nothing walking distance. There is one hotel restaurant with very good but not excellent offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sameson

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024