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Royal Lake View Gardens

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near Rubaga Cathedral with a rooftop terrace offering spectacular views and easy access to local attractions

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Near Namirembe Cathedral, Royal Lake View Gardens offers a quiet getaway with free cooked-to-order breakfast. Relax in the garden, cool off in the outdoor pool, and enjoy city views from the rooftop terrace. WiFi, luggage storage, and tour assistance available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View, Ground Floor

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Local meal delivery service
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Local meal delivery service
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nabunya Rd, Kampala, Central Region

What's nearby

  • Kabaka's Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buganda Parliament - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Namirembe Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gaddafi National Mosque - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe'Javas & CityOil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant Central - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luwombo Restaurant,Busabala Road. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant - Bakuli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kibuye Dancers Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Lake View Gardens

Hotel near Rubaga Cathedral
Located close to Namirembe Cathedral and Gaddafi National Mosque, Royal Lake View Gardens provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Lake View Gardens boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and toilet paper
  • LED light bulbs, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 35 (from 10 to 14 years old)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Spa fee: USD 5 per day

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Property Registration Number 1013447415

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Royal Lake View Gardens Hotel Kampala
Royal Lake View Gardens Hotel
Royal Lake View Gardens Kampala
Royal Lake View Gardens Hotel
Royal Lake View Gardens Kampala
Royal Lake View Gardens Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Lake View Gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Royal Lake View Gardens 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 Royal Lake View Gardens?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Lake View Gardens?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Royal Lake View Gardens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Royal Lake View Gardens located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Cathedral, and Gaddafi National Mosque. Makerere University and Kasubi Tombs are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Royal Lake View Gardens Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and polite people, amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are good, they look nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maciej

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCOMPETENT AND UNHELPFUL HOTEL STAFF, NO TOWELS, DAMAGED TOILET, LONG DISTANCE FROM THE CITY CENTRE
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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