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Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Experience the upscale charm of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala, nestled in the business district. Enjoy a stroll through the garden, relax with dry cleaning/laundry services, or unwind at the bar. With a 24-hour business center and free in-room WiFi, you'll stay connected and productive.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4 Elgon Terrace, Kololo, Kampala, 9421

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Uganda National Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Makerere University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mediterraneo Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fairway Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mezo Noir - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Riders Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Java House - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala

Upscale hotel located in Kololo
Consider a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and wedding services
Room features
All 70 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, recycling, and free infant beds

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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 (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • Plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 56 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kampala Protea Hotel
Protea By Marriott Kampala
Protea Kampala
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Kampala
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 56 per person applies.

Where is Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala located?

Located in Kololo, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Uganda Golf Course and The Acacia Mall. British High Commission and Kisementi are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 120 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were Amazing. Very welcoming and helpful with navigating Kampala. Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

francis

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
When i checked in I was not happy about the size of the bed because it was not the standard queen size bed. However the manager on duty Nicholas was very helpful in getting me another room. In the morning i had to leave @9am leaving my partner sleeping. When she was leaving at around 11am the lady Joan at the reception told her that I had not paid for the room. This was a big embarrasment.She went on and paid and called me. I went to the hotel and spoke to Joan who immediately apologised and promised to refund the money in 24hours.This never happened I have tried to get in touch with the manager Samuel Ssembatya to no success they keep on telling me he is in a meeting.Calling the hotel is a bit expensive because i came back to the USA.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Excellent Value

The service at the hotel was excellent. Probably offers the best value in Kampala for location and condition. The staff were all really brilliant and breakfast was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel

A very nice hotel. Excellent value for Kampala . Great breakfast . Close to acacia mall and several bars and restaurants .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is beautiful and the staff were exceptionally warm, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and very clean property with a great restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Protea is modern, clean and comfortable. It is located in the middle of shopping, entertainment and culture. The staff is welcoming, friendly and helpful and the meals are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone here at Protea is amazing. Thank you for making my stay so wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

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

Work trip

Comfortable but very loud music from surrounding bars/clubs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Warren

Noise! Noise! Noise! There are a number of night clubs across the road from the hotel and the music was so loud I had to call reception at 1am and ask to be moved (which they did). The next morning I awoke to the banging of the construction activities happening on the other side of the property! I will not be staying at the Protea again in a hurry (if I do I would definitely find a room as far from the Kololo road as possible), I think Protea are going to struggle to fix this.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel, central location

Hotel is in a good central position, food is excellent and staff are very helpful and welcoming, particularly Noah. However, lots of building going on in the area at the moment and so can be noisy during the day. At night, lots of loud music in the surrounding area, on Thursday and Friday night this went on into the early hours - is possible to drown it out a bit with the air conditioning but not great if you are a light sleeper
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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

Business trip

Perfect location for business as it was close to our venue Rooms are large and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food were both excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work trip

Clean and comfortable. Amazing staff. Very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location in very green area. Bit noisy with construction site next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is Clean with Modern facilities (Bedroom, Gym, Restaurant) and Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located. Staff are polite and helpful. One issue which is ongoing is the water pressure in the bathrooms it is constantly surging so you are getting hot, then cold water every few seconds. It sometimes surges so much the shower head comes off it’s holder.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Protea good but...Protea Vs. Golf hotel

Stayed also in the Kampala Golf hotel so i can compare. Liked my room, the gym and the staff were quick on their feet and friendly. Internet was good enough for zoom and stable. Didn't like the breakfast since they switched from buffet to menu and only open at 8 am. In the Golf the rooms are good too and breakfast is buffet from 06.30 but the internet is dismal and bad altogether. Price though is much better than Protea and shops are more accessible as the Golf is adjacent to a mall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Room comfort

Decent, but consider somewhere else.

The place was clean, the staff were mostly friendly and professional. At the end of the day, I just think there are better value hotels in Kampala. For being on the higher end of prices, there are few amenities (no pool, spa, etc.) I think the place was quite nice when I stayed here about 13 years ago but it felt like they hadn't done much to update it since then. I was disappointed that they called one of 'their drivers' for me who didn't know the place I needed to go but also had no data to pull up google maps with and look it up. I expected a bit more because of the price.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Amazing place, Amazing staff!

Wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Güzeldi

Güzeldi
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Annieodiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very friendly and courteous,
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

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