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Speke Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Nakasero

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Deluxe Double Room
Nightclub
View from room
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Plot 7 9 Nile Avenue, Kampala, 7036
  • Place, The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Embassy of Sweden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Uganda Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Kampala

Heart of Kampala.You'll be steps from Independence Monument and within a 10-minute walk of The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda with a stay at this Nakasero hotel. Also, Embassy of Belgium is within half a mile (1 km) and Embassy of France is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Embassy of Sudan - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Embassy of Sweden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Imperial Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Park Square in the Sheraton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Java House, Nile Avenue - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pizzeria - Speke Resort - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Speke Hotel

4-star hotel in Nakasero
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 4306 square feet (400 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Speke Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • 4306 sq ft of conference space
  • 400 sq m of conference space
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
Speke Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Speke Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 158000 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Speke
Speke Hotel
Speke Hotel Kampala
Speke Kampala
Speke Hotel Hotel
Speke Hotel Kampala
Speke Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Speke Hotel to the airport?

Speke Hotel is 25.1 mi (69-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Speke Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Speke Hotel on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $85, excluding 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.

Does Speke Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Speke Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of UGX 158000 per room, one-way.

Does Speke Hotel offer free breakfast?

Speke Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Speke Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Speke Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Speke Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Speke Hotel have a pool?

Speke Hotel features outdoor pool access.

Does Speke Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Speke Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Speke Hotel to downtown Kampala?

Speke Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Central Kampala.

Speke Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 202 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, cold AC, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Annual trip to Kampala

Have stayed here many times , good location classic property witb excellent food
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and i even got a room upgrade
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me Speke Hotel was nearly perfect. The location was close enough to the heart of the city but in a very quiet district. The onsite dining and food options were diverse and very entertaining, with a great ambiance. Excellent hospitality, warm, caring and eager without motive, always available and accommodating. Thank you Darshan and staff for making my stay there very memorable. I will see you again my friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel to stay in Kampala

Great place for the price , the staff was amazing. In one of the best parts of town as far as location . I would recommend this hotel if you come to Kampala.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, fast wifi, accessible to everything, good people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Obaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Great location! Good food restaurant on the side. Delicious breakfast buffet every morning!! Friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mangharam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very comfortable in all terms
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a pleasant stay

If you stay in the apartments be prepared for a lot of early morning noise from the street
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love staying there. such a great ambience in the middle of Kampala. Food good, staff great. It has to be experienced. Has car parking and good access for where one need. Just nice to sit even waiting for food and soak up the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

TEWOLDEBERHAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for the value of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Semin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable. Shower facility was good. Asked for a hair blow dryer which they provided. Provided a nice breakfast box as we had to leave very early. I would recommend the Speake hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good central location, apartments/suites are subject to external noises (2 night of loud music!) but otherwise well appointed. Staff are great, meals were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Had best experience
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Speke staff are like family to us!

The staff is WONDERFUL! (That’s why we continue to come to the Speke) A bag was delayed on arrival, and when it came a couple days later, the staff (Robert!) secured it for over a week until we returned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Per

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Ambiance and price friendly hotel in City Center

The hotel is very reasonably priced to nearby alternatives - and very conveniently located - in Kampala city. The hotel has a nice old ambiance .... some services are a bit run down and the breakfast is of poor quality. The staff is friendly and old school. The hotel doesn't have a gym - but its sister hotels have and you get access to those excellent facilities (a 12-minute drive). .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok ok

It was ok... bed not comfy as expected hotwater was scarce and no water to wash on the commode
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Birthe Loa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Almost no water in tap or shower. Whitney Houston music from early morning to 11pm from the dining area. Run down and shabby
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the whole very pleasant. Polite and helpful staff. Except that the girl at reception always tries to give us a room that is cheaper than the one we have booked and paid for. This has happened twice in a row. On thé plus side the manager has contacted us when we had left a bag by mistake and we got it back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Standard Apartment at the Speke

I booked a standard apartment for 4 nights, which was bigger than expected but pleasant. It is not in the hotel, but out the bar area and across a parking bay. Not a problem for me, and the autonomy of an apartment makes it worthwhile. The staff was friendly and helpful, the Indian food in the Khyber Pass was probably the best I've had. The kitchen in the apartment was stocked with plates and cookware, stove and fridge worked as well. I would definitely stay at the Speke again and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the worst hotels I have stayed in

Initially I booked an apartment-it is not clear from the site that you have to walk across a muddy car park to get there. The apartments are really poor quality. So I upgrade my 2 day stay to a room, which was nicer but still not in the main hotel. I paid USD 15 for this but when I came to check out I had to pay another USD 15. There was no hot water in the room and the shower attachment leaked terribly. I was offered a room change because of the water but a friend who was staying there said he too had no hot water so there seemed little point. The reception staff are uninterested generally. The breakfast is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich war nochmal 3 Nächte im Speke Hotel und finde das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels in Kampala sehr gut. Das Essen war lecker und die Zimmer sind super. Such das Personal ist super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025