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Phenicia Motel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Entebbe Golf Club

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Executive Double Room, Garden View | Mini-refrigerator
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Junior Suite, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, Garden View | Balcony

Executive Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Cemetery Road, Entebbe, 1007

What's nearby

  • Entebbe Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sesse Islands - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Cafeteria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Phenicia Motel

Hotel near Entebbe Botanical Garden
Located close to Entebbe Golf Club and Sesse Islands, Phenicia Motel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a free kid's club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Phenicia Motel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 24-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 7 (one way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 11 February to 30 September

Property is also known as

Phenicia Motel Entebbe
Phenicia Entebbe
Phenicia Motel Hotel
Phenicia Motel Entebbe
Phenicia Motel Hotel Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

Is Phenicia Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Phenicia Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Phenicia Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Phenicia Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Phenicia Motel located?

Located in the heart of Entebbe, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Entebbe Golf Club, Entebbe Botanical Garden, and Lake Victoria. Sesse Islands and Kitubulu Forest and Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Phenicia Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience with Phenicia Hotel!

My experience was very good. The room is clean, the staff are polite. The Hotel is close to my office.

2/10 Terrible

Rehma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drove area 4x and spare inexistent. The contact number was constantly hang up and eventually phone turned off. Messaging system said to wait a few days before any response and it’s been 3 days later still no response. Luckily we booked another hotel 1am that night after leaving the airport at 11pm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Old Owner continues to take reservations & your $$

The hotel has been sold and is now the Silver Garden Old owner continues to advertise and take reservations and fees under Phoenicia It will be a surprise when you arrive and they dont show a reservation or that you have aleady paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a comfotrtable, convenient motel after long flights! Enjoy the meals and sightings of monkies, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could be better

A bit expensive. Good breakfast and WiFi. Downsides - no hot water, didn't have our booking upon arrival and not really walking distance to city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice value. Good Ugandan property. Assistant manager Beverly went over and above helping with procuring a cell phone to use in country.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room. Good location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful visit! First time at this hotel; close to airport and lovely surroundings! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, nice room, garden setting were positives. Slow service at the restaurant is a negative, however, the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

DS, Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful; they were always available. We always had fresh food but the meals were a little bit slow. Some of the rooms were old, small, and hard to get around. we moved to a newer room which was better. Some things like toilet seat, towel racks, and soap containers were either insufficient or loose. Smaller hotel with a nice setting; fine for a quiet night or two near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the airport and that is the only good thing I can say
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Very convenient. Good value near airport. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Haiying

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not comfortable stay

Friendly staff was probably the only good thing about this place. The twin room we booked was so small can hardly fit two people in it. We asked for upgrade and paid extra and moved to a executive room which was a lot more spacious. The bed was not comfortable still. In the ad, it say the executive room has a king bed but it actually only a queen. The bathroom was just about functional but not very clean. We mainly chose the hotel because it is close to the airport but the local area doesn't seem very safe. The hotel was guarded by iron door and high walls and at night has a guard with a gun. There was nothing really around the hotel anyway so no point to go out. Wont stay the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Phencia good low cost option near Entebbe Airport

I travel to central uganda arriving to Entebbe late evening. I wanted to avoid the dangerous drive in the dark to Kampala sonlooked for a modesty priced place at the airport and found Phencia. This is my 3rd time of staying and am not disappointed. It is gated so safe,quiet clean rooms and a nice breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Okay-Not great, not terrible

For a night or two, with the purpose of being near the Entebbe airport, this place will work. Wouldn't want to stay longer. The staff is very kind, the room is fine, its more the ambience of the place that is a little off. The propery is enclosed by a stone wall with barbed wire above it (sort of typically though), and is locked behind a solid metal door which a man with a rifle has to open. Man with rifle was at night, I did not see him in the morning. Garden view is more so a lawn with a cute dog, and less a garden as most people define the word. Not bad, not great. As a single female traveler, the rifle and barbed wire took me off guard but -again, the staff was very nice and for one or two nights, its not bad. They make great homemade pita bread at least! :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent alternative for a brief transit

I had a very early flight out of EBB and did not want to go all the way from Kampala in the middle of the night, therefore I booked this hotel. It keeps what it promises, is fine for transit and has a great rate. Staff is very friendly and internet is stable and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great small hotel next to airport - quiet and safe

We go to Uganda several times a year and do not like to drive to our final location late at night when we arrive at Entebbe. I found this hotel and it offered a very good price compared to the large hotels. We were very pleased with the room - comfy bed, hot shower and excellent service. The manager went and got us food at midnight when we arrived. We had a big breakfast delivered to a nice open dining area next morning. It is a great and safe place to stay close to the airport. Manager Ben was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017