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Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains. - Kahondo Buffalo Hotel (Kampala)
A bar area with several patrons seated at tables, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and a red carpet leading to the entrance. - Kahondo Buffalo Hotel (Kampala)
A bar with shelves stocked with various bottles of alcohol, including liquor and beer. - Kahondo Buffalo Hotel (Kampala)
The exterior of Kahond Buffalo Hotel with a multi-story structure, a covered entrance, and surrounding greenery. - Kahondo Buffalo Hotel (Kampala)
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a chair. - Kahondo Buffalo Hotel (Kampala)
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Room options

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A room with a bed, a table with a red tablecloth, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a window with sheer curtains.

Economy Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a canopy, two pillows, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a chair.

Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a bedside table, and a chair.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rubaga, a neighborhood in Kampala, is home to Kahondo Buffalo Hotel. Uganda National Museum and Destreet Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wonder World Amusement Park and Nakigalala Tea Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mandela National Stadium, or consider a night out at Speke Resort and Conference Centre. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Kampala travel guide
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Plot 1107, Masaka Road, Nalukolongo, Opposite Mapera Bakateyamba, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Rubaga Cathedral
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kabaka's Lake
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Buganda Parliament
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kasubi Tombs
    6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • The Acacia Mall
    9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe'Javas & CityOil
    4 min drive
  • Kfc Rubaga
    3 min drive
  • 2K Restaurant - Bakuli
    4 min drive
  • Sky Beach - Freedom City
    6 min drive
  • Tata Tamale's son
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kahondo Buffalo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kahondo Buffalo Hotel located?

Located in Rubaga, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kabaka's Lake and Rubaga Cathedral. Buganda Parliament and Namirembe Cathedral are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel Reviews

6.6

9.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

John

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sven

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

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025