Holiday Express Hotel

3.5 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Kampala with free breakfast

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Deluxe Triple Room
Reception
Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
Dastur St, Kampala, Central Region
  • Makerere University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Embassy of the United States
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kampala

Holiday Express Hotel places you in the centre of Kampala, connected to a shopping centre and within just a 15-minute stroll of Owino Market/Kampala and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Kampala hotel include Gaddafi National Mosque and Embassy of France.

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Embassy of the United States - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karveli Bakery and More - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mask Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Indigo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪2K Restaurant Central - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Express Hotel

Central hotel connected to a shopping centre in Kampala with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4090 square feet (380 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Express Hotel. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kampala hotel.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 4090 sq ft of conference space
  • 380 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Holiday Express Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run films. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, 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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (4,090 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run films

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
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, debit cards and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Express Hotel?

Holiday Express Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Express Hotel?

As of 10 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Express Hotel on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$85.56, 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 Holiday Express Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Express Hotel has a free self car park, free valet parking and free extended parking.

Is Holiday Express Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Express Hotel is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Holiday Express Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, Holiday Express Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Express Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Holiday Express Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Express Hotel?

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Express Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Holiday Express Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Itayi

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Desta Embaye

Liked: Cleanliness
The reception is on the first floor. At night the gate is closed, you need to bang loud to wake up the guards.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024