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The Athena Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of The Acacia Mall

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Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7 PM, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Reception hall
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

Explore the area

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Plot 21 Faraday Road, Kampala
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Makerere University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kampala

At Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from The Acacia Mall and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Ndere Cultural Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves Cambodian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. 2 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. 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 Bugolobi hotel include Uganda National Museum and Makerere University.

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Makerere University - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Uganda National Museum - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Thrones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Banana Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Nest Bar and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafesserie - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Athena Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of The Acacia Mall
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

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

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Spa services

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
  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (from 1 to 17 years old)

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 and cash
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, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Athena Hotel Kampala
Athena Kampala
The Athena Hotel Hotel
The Athena Hotel Kampala
The Athena Hotel Hotel Kampala
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Athena Hotel?

As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Athena Hotel on 19 May 2025 start from NZ$229.23, 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 there a spa on site at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:30 AM to 7 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel features a health club, an outdoor pool and a steam room.

Does Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus The Athena 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 Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Cambodian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Athena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dr. Jacob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Best Western Experience Ever!

This was the best visit at any Best Western Hotel. The team makes it such a great experience. From check-in to check-out and in between. I know I will forget someone but starting with Prima and the ladies at front desk, to Charles (during his first week in the job showed more poise and care than anyone I have interacted), to Ms. Grace, Emanuel, Louis, Fred and the Chef who made sure my meals was exactly what I was hoping for. I never had the pleasure of actually talking to the young lady from housekeeping but she showed initiative and care that was unbelievable. The security guards out front and the garage - thank you. To the management - you have a gem of a team.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onesmo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyitayo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and the rooms immaculately presented and maintained. Staff are courteous and helpful. The location is busy and the roads a little bumpy but overall a nice hotel to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geffry

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome on arrival.. Check in staff were kind and helpful. Room amenities top notch.. thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geffry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was swift with warm welcome. Everything was perfect. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Salt Lake

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Salt Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experiencing the epitome of Ugandan hospitality, our stay was elevated by the genuine warmth of the staff, notably Jessie. His unwavering friendliness and attentive service left an indelible mark, ensuring our time there was not just comfortable but truly unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Twesigye Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

I recommend

Nothing really to complain about, great hotel and service. Good location. One thing that could be improved is the breakfast choices - buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here with family for a birthday celebration. This team really understands how to take care of a guest right from check in to check out. Everything in the hotel is modern and updated. The room had some nice personal care items for guests. The location was perfect as we were able to have a night out in bugolobi which is buzzing with restaurants, bars and clubs. The breakfast buffet is a large spread of everything you can think of to eat from western items to African items. Thanks to the team we left with great memories and very relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mebble, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Charmane

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Kampala. Fantastic staff, always immediately helpful. Home away from home. Nice rooms, great location but the staff are the highlight - friendly, welcoming, efficient and facilitating.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Excellent hotel

Very nice hotel. Room was in perfect condition, including the bathroom. All the necessary toiletries were provided as well as hot beverages . Only wish that the room had a fridge . Internet worked perfectly but have to factor that the hotel has minimal occupancy . Will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yousuf

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice new and maintained hotel. The swiming pool is there but its too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I did not know that it was a new hotel (opened only a few months ago). Everything was to a high standard. The food and service was great too. It was on sale on hotels.com and I believe that I got a four star experience for a three star price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business hotel that is brand new, everything is shiny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018