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Set in Kampala, 5.4 km from Uganda Golf Club, Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms come with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. At Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala. Independence Monument is 6 km from the hotel, while Clock Tower Gardens - Kampala is 6.3 km away. Entebbe International Airport is 43 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Best Western Plus
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Kampala

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything is exceptional. Anita, Jesse, Febe and many other people are lovely. We enjoyed our stay. Coming soon
  • H
    Herlinde
    Namibia Namibia
    Breakfast was good. I liked the fruit served at the breakfasts.
  • Tomasi
    Fiji Fiji
    I very much liked the service provided by the staff throughout my stay.
  • John
    United States United States
    Fantastic staff. Best attitude ever. Super courteous and helpful. Great food and spotless facilities. Best value for money ever.
  • Joseph
    Uganda Uganda
    The space of the room was exceptionally great, which we enjoyed a lot. The quietness of the hotel room gave us al of of peace.
  • Malisa
    Germany Germany
    Good sized rooms, friendly staff and suitable for business travel.
  • Gloria
    Uganda Uganda
    " l liked the exclusive warm reception and the ladies in the restaurant area were absolutely amazing". The rooms are spacious, value for money! I recommend this place.
  • Judy
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The friendly and professional staff, the close proximity to the happening night life, the entertainment at the hotel, the food at the hotel, location, the price
  • Q
    Qazi
    India India
    Breakfast was good and the staff was also very supportive.Location was also good and I will prefer to stay at this hotel again.Good value for money.
  • Shandie
    Uganda Uganda
    Everything was in sync and perfect. So perfect that is going to become our got of choice

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Ambrosia Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.