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Forest Cottages

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Front of property
1 Bedroom Cottage | Living room
Reception
2 Bedroom Cottage

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Plot 17/ 18, Naguru Hill, Old Kira Road, Kampala
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mulago National Specialized Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room | View from room

Economy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room (standard twin)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Cottage

1 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 Bedroom Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
  • 17 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
  • 33 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Kampala

Forest Cottages puts you in the centre of Kampala, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Kisementi and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Ndere Cultural Centre. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Avocado Restaurant, serves international 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, pool loungers and lifeguards on site. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a conference centre. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Naguru hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from The Acacia Mall and 3 km (1.9 mi) from British High Commission.

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Uganda National Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Makerere University - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clamato Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Upper Endz Terrace - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kabira Country Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Generous Pork Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Diners Lounge - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Forest Cottages

Colonial hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Forest Cottages offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. 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. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1800 square feet (167 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Forest Cottages. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Kampala hotel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 1800 sq ft of conference space
  • 167 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2005
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Forest Cottages offers 27 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Avocado Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,800 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Forest Cottages

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for UGX 74000.0 per night.

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 37 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: UGX 74000.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Forest Cottages
Forest Cottages Hotel
Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala
Forest Cottages Kampala
Forest Cottages Hotel
Forest Cottages Kampala
Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Forest Cottages?

Forest Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Forest Cottages?

Yep, Forest Cottages has a free self car park.

Does Forest Cottages have a pool?

Forest Cottages has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What makes Forest Cottages a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Forest Cottages.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Cottages?

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 Forest Cottages?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Cottages?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forest Cottages?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.