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Speke Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kampala with 3 restaurants and bars

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Exterior
Balcony
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
View from room
4 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, piano bar

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Trundle Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 7 9 Nile Avenue, Kampala, 7036

What's nearby

  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Francis Hospital - Nsambya - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fang Fang Restaurant, Communications House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Royale - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Slow Boat Resturant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Equator Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Seven Seas Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Speke Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Nakasero
Consider a stay at Speke Hotel and take advantage of a nightclub, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and al fresco dining at the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and laundry services
  • Multilingual staff, 3 meeting rooms, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 35-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Khyber Pass
  • Mammamia Pizzeria
  • Rock Bar
  • Rock Garden Cafe
  • The Piano Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (4,306 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 158000 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Speke
Speke Hotel
Speke Hotel Kampala
Speke Kampala
Speke Hotel Hotel
Speke Hotel Kampala
Speke Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Speke Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Speke Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Speke Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Speke Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Speke Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Speke Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of UGX 158000 per room applies.

Where is Speke Hotel located?

Located in Nakasero, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence Monument and The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. Embassy of France and Embassy of Sudan are also within 15 minutes.

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Speke Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 191 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mangharam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is very comfortable in all terms
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, fast wifi, accessible to everything, good people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Great hotel to stay in Kampala

Great place for the price , the staff was amazing. In one of the best parts of town as far as location . I would recommend this hotel if you come to Kampala.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Semin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable. Shower facility was good. Asked for a hair blow dryer which they provided. Provided a nice breakfast box as we had to leave very early. I would recommend the Speake hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

TEWOLDEBERHAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too expensive for the value of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Obaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Great location! Good food restaurant on the side. Delicious breakfast buffet every morning!! Friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Overall a pleasant stay

If you stay in the apartments be prepared for a lot of early morning noise from the street
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love staying there. such a great ambience in the middle of Kampala. Food good, staff great. It has to be experienced. Has car parking and good access for where one need. Just nice to sit even waiting for food and soak up the atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Birthe Loa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Almost no water in tap or shower. Whitney Houston music from early morning to 11pm from the dining area. Run down and shabby
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good central location, apartments/suites are subject to external noises (2 night of loud music!) but otherwise well appointed. Staff are great, meals were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Good

Had best experience
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good

very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Speke staff are like family to us!

The staff is WONDERFUL! (That’s why we continue to come to the Speke) A bag was delayed on arrival, and when it came a couple days later, the staff (Robert!) secured it for over a week until we returned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok ok

It was ok... bed not comfy as expected hotwater was scarce and no water to wash on the commode
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Per

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Ambiance and price friendly hotel in City Center

The hotel is very reasonably priced to nearby alternatives - and very conveniently located - in Kampala city. The hotel has a nice old ambiance .... some services are a bit run down and the breakfast is of poor quality. The staff is friendly and old school. The hotel doesn't have a gym - but its sister hotels have and you get access to those excellent facilities (a 12-minute drive). .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the whole very pleasant. Polite and helpful staff. Except that the girl at reception always tries to give us a room that is cheaper than the one we have booked and paid for. This has happened twice in a row. On thé plus side the manager has contacted us when we had left a bag by mistake and we got it back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

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

Standard Apartment at the Speke

I booked a standard apartment for 4 nights, which was bigger than expected but pleasant. It is not in the hotel, but out the bar area and across a parking bay. Not a problem for me, and the autonomy of an apartment makes it worthwhile. The staff was friendly and helpful, the Indian food in the Khyber Pass was probably the best I've had. The kitchen in the apartment was stocked with plates and cookware, stove and fridge worked as well. I would definitely stay at the Speke again and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

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

One of the worst hotels I have stayed in

Initially I booked an apartment-it is not clear from the site that you have to walk across a muddy car park to get there. The apartments are really poor quality. So I upgrade my 2 day stay to a room, which was nicer but still not in the main hotel. I paid USD 15 for this but when I came to check out I had to pay another USD 15. There was no hot water in the room and the shower attachment leaked terribly. I was offered a room change because of the water but a friend who was staying there said he too had no hot water so there seemed little point. The reception staff are uninterested generally. The breakfast is poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich war nochmal 3 Nächte im Speke Hotel und finde das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels in Kampala sehr gut. Das Essen war lecker und die Zimmer sind super. Such das Personal ist super freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Speke Hotel ist ein tolles Hotel im Zentrum von Kampala. Die Zimmer sind geräumig und verfügen über alles notwendige (Klimaanlage, Steckdosen, Handtücher, Kühlschrank). Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Im Rock Garden Restaurant kann man lecker frühstücken.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Naotaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
水道が止まることが多い
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Seiichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
思ったより古すぎなくて良いホテルでした。
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024