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Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Kampala hotel in Rubaga area

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with several patrons seated at tables, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a chair.
A bar with shelves stocked with various bottles of alcohol, including liquor and beer.
The exterior of Kahond Buffalo Hotel with a multi-story structure, a covered entrance, and surrounding greenery.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Plot 1107, Masaka Road, Nalukolongo, Opposite Mapera Bakateyamba, Kampala
  • Place, Rubaga Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kabaka's Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Buganda Parliament
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a table with a red tablecloth, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a window with sheer curtains.

Economy Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a canopy, two pillows, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a chair.

Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kampala

Rubaga stay.Your stay at this Rubaga hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kabaka's Lake and Rubaga Cathedral. Buganda Parliament and Namirembe Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Rubaga Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kabaka's Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buganda Parliament - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kasubi Tombs - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 31 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe'Javas & CityOil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kfc Rubaga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant - Bakuli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sky Beach - Freedom City - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Club Liquid - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

Kampala hotel in Rubaga area
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
  • Meeting 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 slippers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Cribs (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 (roundtrip)

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kahondo Buffalo Hotel to the airport?

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel is 25.8 mi (55-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 60.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel offer free breakfast?

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel have a pool?

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kahondo Buffalo Hotel to downtown Kampala?

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel is 2.8 mi away from Kampala.

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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025