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Rates Motel

2.5 star property

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May

Explore the area

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Plot 9 Crab Tree, Industrial Division Offices, Mbale, Eastern Region
  • Place, LivingStone International University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sipi Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Sipi Falls
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the area

Mbale

At Rates Motel, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from LivingStone International University and 14.7 km (9.1 mi) from Sipi Falls. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and express check-in. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Mbale hotel, you'll be 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from Wanale Cliff and 21.7 km (13.5 mi) from Mt Elgon Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • LivingStone International University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sipi Falls - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Wanale Cliff - 26 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Sipi Falls - 56 min drive - 59.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Endiro Coffee - Mbale - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Papa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Arabica - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sport Club Mbale - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪DELICIOUS MEALS - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Rates Motel

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Rates Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mbale hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Rates Motel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Mbale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately USD 7 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rates Motel?

Rates Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Rates Motel?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rates Motel on 7 May 2026 start from AU$60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Rates Motel?

Yep, Rates Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Rates Motel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rates Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rates Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rates Motel's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rates Motel?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rates Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rates Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jack

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022