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Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

2.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Meeting facility
Exterior
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kampala

At Kahondo Buffalo Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Rubaga Cathedral and Kabaka's Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Kampala hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Buganda Parliament and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Namirembe Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Rubaga Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kabaka's Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buganda Parliament - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Makerere University - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe'Javas & CityOil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sky Beach - Freedom City - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant - Bakuli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luwombo Restaurant,Busabala Road. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kibuye Dancers Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

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
  • Conference 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 complimentary slippers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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 self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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.
  • Cots (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 (return)

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

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

Is parking available at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Yep, Kahondo Buffalo Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kahondo Buffalo 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 Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Sven, Morden

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