Top Hotels in Eastern Region
Top Things to do in Eastern Region
The 10 best hotels in Eastern Region, Uganda
Discover the best hotels in Eastern Region including Nile it Resort and Campsite, Jinja BaseCamp, Nile Village Hotel & Spa, Samuka island Retreat, Holland Park, Pearl on the Nile Hotel, Rafiki Lodge Sipi, Wash and Wills Hotel, Mamikki Hotel Apartments, Sipi Falls lodge.
Things to do in Eastern Region
1. Nile it Resort and Campsite
Overall Ratings
5 based on 119 reviews
We have created a little paradise along the shores of the Nile full of flowering plants, teeming with bird life and with a one in a million view on the river Nile. The sound of the rapids, frogs, crickets and birds is all you hear. Nile it! is the place where you can relax or start exploring the beautiful surroundings. On site we have a small pool and enough games to keep you entertained.
NileIt nails the camping experience
Reviewed By turkce_bilmiyorumI've dozens of years experience camping in the bush, but this was my wife's first time to ever sleep in a tent and she very much enjoyed it. Sometimes you hear people joke that their form of camping is the local luxury hotel. Well, if they ever tried NileIt Resort they might find it is very much like that sort of experience. We only decided that morning to go to Jinja, but needed to do some other things before we could leave; so, it was the middle of the afternoon before I called NileIt. No problem. They had room and when we arrived just before sunset, they had our tent all set up and the bed made. They also made getting there easy sending us a photo on WhatsApp of the sign we needed to be looking for to make the turn and our GPS led us directly there. The last few hundred meters are down a dirt road that can get muddy and might require a 4X4 in certain conditions. It had rained and we found the road slippery, but encountered no real troubles getting there. I appreciated that the facility is fenced in on three sides (access to the Nile means that one side is open) and there is round the clock security. The staff was very friendly. They waited till we had settled in and then offered to prepare us dinner, but there was no rush. The menu was quite varied with local foods and Thai foods dominating the menu. My wife choose pork chops and I sweet & sour pork with red curry. Both were prepared as ordered and were certainly good, but not superb. Meaning that I have no objection to the food and would certainly eat there again if staying there, but I wouldn't make a special trip for the food. We felt similarly with regard to breakfast which was a respectable eggs to order, 1 sausage, 1 strip of bacon, and a variety of fruit along with tea, coffee, and juice. Breakfast was included in the price of 220,000 shillings for a tent with a double mattress in the sleeping room and two lawn chairs in what qualified as a sitting room/entry. It did not rain while we were there, but based on all my years of camping I was satisifed that it was built well enough and properly set up so that we would have stayed dry in the rain. While we were cautioned to be prepared for it possibly getting cold at night, I actually found it quite warm in the tent -- so much so that I didn't need the very nice comforter our bed was made with. Sleeping is a tent that the staff sets up and takes down for each set of guests, so there is no ensuite bath. I found the shower house and toilets exceptionally clean. Do take a flashlight with you in case you should need to use it in the middle of the night as the electricity is turned off part way through the night. I actually appreciated that because that made it dark enough to enjoy the stars. That you are spending the night in a tent that is not a permament structure also means there is no charging of your phone overnight. Fortunately there is a charging station at the lodge where meals are served. The grounds are well maintained. My wife loved all the different varieties of plants and flowers. Mosquitos were not a problem, but do take proper precautions as they are around. The 'pool,' if we can call it that, is less than a meter deep. You can sit in it and enjoy cooling off, but not swim. It's too small. It's an above ground pool that one might purchase for your backyard, but we liked how they designed the brick to surround it and may copy that idea in our own compaund. As for activities, the resort doesn't really have anything onsite, we asked about a couple of things and they offered us brochures from other local companies that provide what we were looking for. It was then up to us to make arrangements for ourselves. Not a problem when you know the area as we do, but if I was from abroad I would be needing a bit more help -- and maybe they can provide it, I don't know as we didn't ask. All-in-all, a nice place for just sitting back and relaxing. I think next time we might take the kids, but if we do we'll get them their own tent.
2. Jinja BaseCamp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
We offer budget friendly, bed & breakfast, backpacker or self-contained cottage accommodation situated in a peaceful suburb of Jinja. A delicious breakfast is included in your room price and we offer all residents free Wifi and access to the swimming pool. Our restaurant is open daily from 8am - 6pm and offers freshly made wholesome and delicious meals, with weekly Sunday Brunch specials!
Super Friendly stuff
Reviewed By CharlieBeauFantastic to come back to Jinja and see everything and everyone come back to life post-pandemic! I passed by Basecamp twice last week. One afternoon I dropped by for a chat and a snack: home made tortilla chips plus hummus and guacamole dips ? I stayed one night in one of the Safari tents. Each has two single beds and was warm and comfy. It's a tight squeeze! The bathroom / shower is a shared affair in the main living area. Note: some of the rooming options changed during the pandemic but it remains an extremely good value for money option for budget travelers. Thank you to the super friendly staff. Had a great welcome. I particularly appreciated being shown my tent during one of Jinja's occasional power outages. (Guests are provided with rechargeable lamps) and the compound has good security. The camp seemed to be a hive of activity. A big group of volunteers had arrived from Europe on the day I stayed. It's wonderful to be traveling again!
3. Nile Village Hotel & Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Located in Jinja, on the banks of the majestic Lake Victoria and mighty Nile River you will find a compelling blend of business like convenience, African hospitality combined with luxurious comfort Our experienced staff is ready to cater to all your needs with a smile. Whether it's for business of pleasure, at Nile Village Hotel & Spa we believe in exceeding every expectation. Relax, Unwind and Recharge in true African luxury. ACCOMMODATION Impeccably designed, our 30 cottages, suites and apartments offer an unmatched blend of luxury, comfort and style. Our spacious accommodations feature lush fabrics, en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, air-conditioning, mosquito nets, fridges and other special touches to make sure that you are content and feel at home. For your convenience Nile Village Hotel & Spa offers a 24-HOUR Reception Desk which can assist you with a late check-in or a 2 o'clock cup of coffee. Your safety is our priority and with our 24-HOUR Armed Security and Access Controlled gate we make sure you can truly relax and unwind. CONFERENCE Nile Village Hotel & Spa boasts of modern, state of the art conferencing facilities. We can accommodate up to 60 delegates in true luxury. Big or small, lavish or simplistic, we provide it all. Our staff will pleasantly surprise you their creative ideas for banquets and receptions. Conference and meeting organizers can be assured of our uncompromising standards, especially when it comes to comfort and welfare of delegates. RESTAURANT At "taste" restaurant, it's never one thing! Experience exploding flavours combined with amazing service. Chefs work with the best local and seasonal products, merging their experience and creativity to surprise your palate. The restaurant offers a unique South African Wine List to match with our extensive menu.
My stay at Nile Village
Reviewed By NyinamarizaThere is a good ambience at Nile Village, rooms have plenty of supplies for visitors and clean. The steam bath is good. The food is good and plenty. the swimming pool is good, halls for meetings are comfortable. try it
4. Samuka island Retreat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Samuka Island Retreat is a boutique lodge within a bird Sanctuary with over 50 species of birds. Samuka Island is just off the shores of Jinja, Uganda, only one and half hours away from Kampala but a world away from the crowd. A gentle boat trip from Rumours at the Source of the Nile in Jinja will take the discerning traveler to Samuka Island. With a spectacular waterfront setting, natural beauty, and the option of relaxing in a secluded spot, all combine to make your stay the perfect way to refresh the mind, body, and delight the senses.
Lovely retreats on private Island
Reviewed By visitor909We spent two lovely days on Samuka Island, just 25 min by boat from Jinja. It is a small tranquil Island on Lake Victoria with a retreat with pool, restaurant and some Nice cottages for visitors. The staff is very Nice and welcoming, and the service is good. Samuka Island is a place to relax. It is green and lush. It only takes 15 min to walk around the Island, which is packed with all sorts of birds. You Can enjoy the views of Lake Victoria and see local Fishermen fish from wooden canoes. The place offers light activities like swimming in the pool, kayaking, a pool table and darts as Well as the possibility to fish with rods from the shore. I would definitely recommend Samuka Island!
5. Holland Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Holland Park offers self catering accommodation on the Western banks of the Nile, 7 kilometers from Jinja. Alex and Ana have 5 cottages and a luxurious chalet each with an equipped kitchen and a private barbeque (sustainable charcoal provided). And a new swimming pool. You only have to bring your own food and drinks. Other options are: order food from our small restaurant or order take-aways. Holland Park is situated in a 10 acre pristine garden with an abundance of bird life, which you can also observe during a boat ride with Alex. Holland Park is an affordable destination for people who want to cater for themselves and have privacy during their getaway.
Amazing Landscape Beaitiful view
Reviewed By SilviaAddisAmazing place beautiful landscape. Arrival not really welcoming Gard asking at gate vath we want? Reception to many Doc to fillfill x a double room a couple need to full fill a long questioning….Firs room we got on the last corner dark and not really nice Booking wen you book you got the last so we ask for a better positioned
6. Pearl on the Nile Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Situated in close proximity to the Source of the Nile on the river banks, our hotel offers luxury en-suite rooms that offer our guests a delightful choice of Single, Double and Deluxe options. Our excellent restaurant caters for all tastes with an a la carte menu or pre-booked bufets.
Decent
Reviewed By Gerald-GTADecent place to stay. Loved the rooms except the shower. Like the view from the rooms, hotel is also new. Water situation could improve to make this a true 3 star hotel. Excellent customer service from the team. Always willing to help.
7. Rafiki Lodge Sipi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 50 reviews
Rafiki Lodge Sipi consists of Cottages, Bandas and Basic accommodations for our guests, each individually designed with a thoughtful perspective view of Sipi Falls. The Lodge located on the cliff, with a view of sipi falls, is home to an incredible number of bird species, best Arabica coffee in the world & magical sunsets. Join us for a beautiful waterfall hike, Bird Watching, Abseiling.....
Beautiful scenery
Reviewed By martinaT8151CNMyself and my wife together with our two little girls hit the road for Kapchorwa on Saturday expecting nothing but an exciting stay in the Eastern part of Uganda and true to our expectation, we enjoyed every bit of our stay at Rafiki Lodge Sipi. The view from the lounge is breathtaking! Despite our family cottage having more that 4 beds, there was still plenty of space for the kids to play about as the weather was rather chilly for them to play outdoors. The staff were very friendly and helpful, meals were always on time and the guides were awesome. Sam and Sharif were always on hand to ensure that we were aware of the attractions in the Sipi area. For us the highlight of our stay was the visit to the Sipi falls and the man made caves, guided by Sharif who took time to give us a glimpse into the history and culture of the locals. In case you are travelling to Sipi, I highly recommend you contact Sharif on +256 703 584617 or Sam on +256 781 827963.
8. Wash and Wills Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Wash and Wills Hotel is the most prestigious Hotel in the Mbale City – Eastern Uganda Region, offering guests luxurious and comfortable space to relax, unwind and rejuvenate in an ideal location that is conveniently located 1Km to Mbale Town on the main road from Kampala. We offer impressive views of Mountain Elgon ranges, or the Swimming Pool’s view with private terrace straight from the suites and rooms. We love to keep our guests comfortable, energized and productive. We have free WiFi internet access, Meeting facilities making business easy. On your visit be sure to enjoy our family-friendly feel, our great restaurants and bars. No matter why you're here, you'll be glad you are. We have 84 self-contained rooms; 6 Executive Suites, 8 Junior Suites, 41 Deluxe Rooms, 4 Superior Rooms and 25 Standard Rooms all equipped with standard room amenities.
Nice Place
Reviewed By SeeitclearNice Place, big pool and best "Sauna" in Mbale. Food is ok, but not special. Some rooms are nice, with view other are very small with almost no light. So if you get a small room - change it !! Over all: nice !
9. Mamikki Hotel Apartments
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Located 1.3 km from Tororo Rock Peak in Tororo Town, Mamikki Hotel Apartment features a restaurant and bar. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, Kitchenette, refrigeration and ensuite bathroom with shower. Certain rooms include a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and transfer shuttles services available on request.
C'est toujours un plaisir de passer par cet hôtel
Reviewed By ISA_TNUn séjour agréable dans un endroit magnifique. Personnel sympa et surtout Mike toujours au service du client 24/24. Des appartements propres et bien aménagés pour un court ou long séjour. Si vous êtes de passage dans la région vous ne trouvez pas mieux.
10. Sipi Falls lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
You are paying for the view
Reviewed By Jane EI stayed 2 nights at the Sipi Falls Lodge (which was apparently previously called the Sipi Falls Resort). The view of Sipi Falls is perfect from the grass terrace at the front of the lodge and that is one of the main reasons for coming to this guesthouse. The guesthouse itself is pretty average but the quality of the accommodation is not what it is all about so don't hold your breath. My room was large but a bit minimal. There was a big bed with mosquito net, a strange little annex with sink and unplugged mini-fridge that is probably intended as a kitchen but completely unequipped except for running water, and a large bathroom. The floor in the main room was concrete with tiles in the bathroom. The bedroom also had a couple of cane chairs and coffee table. The bathroom had a geyser that worked well but was switched on from outside the room which is a bit awkward first thing in the morning. There was no shower curtain or enclosure around the shower box but a shower curtain covered the window. The floor of the shower was very slippery but much less so wearing the flip flops provided. There was no closet, just a few pegs on the wall and the wooden deck out front had an unplumbed, conventional bath set in it which was not an issue but pretty weird. The lodge has no internet. The staff were reasonably helpful and I appreciated the hot water bottles provided each night. The restaurant served plain food without much choice but it was fine for a couple of nights. My only real complaint was lack of cheap accommodation for drivers. My driver had to pay full price which was pretty poor considering that they were not full and most lodges provide discounted rooms for Uganda drivers/guides. The Sipi Falls Lodge is a reasonable choice if you want a superlative view of the falls and don't mind average accommodation and services.
