Top Hotels in Jinja
The best available hotels & places to stay near Jinja
Discover the best hotels in Jinja, Eastern Region including Nile it Resort and Campsite, Jinja BaseCamp, Nile Village Hotel & Spa, Holland Park, The Haven, Bikeventures Volunteer House, Eden Rock Resorts, Hotel Paradise on the Nile, Ci' Sand Suites, The Mansion Hotel.
Restaurants in Jinja
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. 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
5. The Haven
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
The Haven is consistently rated one of Jinja's best lodges / restaurants, with a breath-taking view of rafting at the White Nile's first waterfall. Enjoy our delicious food while watching monkeys, otters and incredible birds. Fish on the River Nile. Go bird watching. Take a motor boat cruise straight from our jetty. Explore the river's beautiful islands by canoe. Ride a mountain bike. Explore local life. Sit by our campfire. Free facilities: volleyball, football, badminton, table tennis, pool table, table tennis, hammock, sandpit, and Jinja's best children's play area. This peaceful river lodge has luxury bandas and bungalows, a honeymoon suite, family bungalows and suite, lazy camping tents and conference facilities. All rooms have (imported) spring-loaded mattresses, USB chargers, European and British power sockets. The Haven also has a swimming pool (residents only) and satellite TV. This eco lodge is solar-powered and has hot water. Our water is from our 18 m deep well and is UV filtered as well!
One of the best spots we stayed at in Uganda
Reviewed By WesWK4Beautiful place clean rooms friendly staff good food. This is a winner of a place. we stayed at many other places but we found this to be the best. the view was amazing especially in the morning with the mist coming off the Nile river.
6. Bikeventures Volunteer House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Perfect for friendgroups
Reviewed By paulinefG1441RHThis place was by far the cutest and cleanest i have ever stayed in. My friends and I felt super comfortable right from the start and we were satisfied with everything. The cooking worked particularly well. There was drinking water, you could buy soft drinks and every bed had a mosquito net. No matter if with many or a few people - the accommodation is worth it. I also left my ring in the accommodation and it was sent to me in the mail so quickly and easily afterwards. The service is so friendly and accommodating! Thanks a lot for this. Any time again.
7. Eden Rock Resorts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Very spacious and sweet place
Reviewed By 336giladbEden Rock is a beautiful resort! 3 different kinds of room are available, as well as a pool. the location is a few hundred meters from the Nile, the team is kind and a bonfire is guranteed every night (when it doesnt rain). Thank you David, Brenda and the team for hosting us, and good luck!
8. Hotel Paradise on the Nile
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Great location and helpful staff
Reviewed By experttravelcornerWe stayed here while volunteering with local charities and had just over two weeks sharing a twin room. Some of the organisation was slow- we were given a double bed originally and we had to ask for a twin- we were then given a room with three beds and told we would have to move the following day, but the room wasn’t available so we had packed our things again for no reason. We also got a box of water that was half full and it took three days for the staff to deliver the rest of the bottles to us and we had to ask daily for it! The food in the restaurant was lovely and all of the staff were great with us and so kind and helpful. I would stay here again in the future.
9. Ci' Sand Suites
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Ci' Sand Suites Hotel is located in the heart of Jinja town in a quiet environment a long Spire road near Uganda revenue authority jinja. The facility has 23 en suite rooms each equipped with satellite television, a terrace, private bath, and free WiFi. We provide excellent, quite conference facilities that can accommodate up to 100 participants. Our well-manicured gardens are ideal for private functions including wedding photo shoots, corporate events, and private parties. The hotel is strategically located in a place famous for amazing tourist sites including the source of the Nile, Mabira forest, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, horse riding, and also a highway to the much-coveted eastern Uganda tourist attractions including Mt Elgon, Sipi falls, among others. The main clientele includes tourists, workshops goers of various kinds up to a capacity of 80 pax and above, holidaymakers, honeymooners, both local and international.
My life at Ci Sand ❤️
Reviewed By Teopista NVery clean rooms affordable, am happy to have been here , and the food is so good . The suites are so comfortable and you can continue with your work even for a little by stay . For Honeymoon you will have a great time .
10. The Mansion Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Tucked away in a quiet residential area with a courtyard garden and pool, The Mansion Hotel Jinja offers exquisite luxury accommodation in a serene environment in the calm lakeside town of Jinja. With well appointed refurbished rooms, The Mansion is situated in one of Jinja's most prestigious neighbourhoods, enjoying close proximity to Bujagali Fall, the golf course and the Source of the Nile.
Ok!
Reviewed By Emer MWe stayed two nights in the 'deluxe room'.. AC was nice, room was clean but the bed was rock hard and so uncomfortable. Staff we're friendly but extremely slow/unresponsive- sometimes we ordered things that never came! The fried whole fish was delicious.
