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Speke Resort & Conference Centre

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior
Front of property - evening/night
Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Daily English breakfast (UGX 15 per person)
Travelers find relaxation at Speke Resort & Conference Centre with fishing, motorboating, poolside bar, spa massages, and manicures. Enjoy international cuisine at four restaurants, plus horseback riding, racquetball, and boat tours.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Some on-site activities to enjoy during your trip include boat tours, motor boating, and fishing. Horseback riding is a popular activity to check out nearby.

Garden

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Cottage | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 117 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 155 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kampala, Speke Resort & Conference Centre is on the beach. Wonder World Amusement Park and Nakigalala Tea Estate are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Owino Market and The Acacia Mall. 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. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.
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Munyonyo Road, Munyonyo, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Speke Resort and Conference Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Embassy of the United States - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulungu Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bean Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caramel Cafe & Lounge Munyonyo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Speke Resort & Conference Centre

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
At Speke Resort & Conference Centre, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, motor boating, and fishing. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like boat tours, racquetball/squash, and horseback riding. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 449 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like late night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: UGX 15 for adults and UGX 10 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nyanja Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately UGX 15 for adults and UGX 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 203500 per room (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Speke Kampala
Speke Resort
Speke Resort Kampala
Speke Resort Conference Centre
Speke & Conference Kampala
Speke Resort & Conference Centre Hotel
Speke Resort & Conference Centre Kampala
Speke Resort & Conference Centre Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Speke Resort & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Speke Resort & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Speke Resort & Conference Centre?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Speke Resort & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Speke Resort & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Speke Resort & Conference Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of UGX 203500 per room applies.

Where is Speke Resort & Conference Centre located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kampala hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Speke Resort and Conference Centre and Lake Victoria. Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

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Speke Resort & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very impressed at the service level, scenery and food of the hotel. It is amazing if you are stying in Kampala.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Conference Abroad

Great venue for the conference, amazing facilities and great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Generally nice hotel, rooms and great food. However had issue whereby my card was charged three times for same meal. Whilst this was caused by POS, i am disappointed at lack of assistance and contact from hotel to reverse charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Easy check in/check out. Room service was excellent and the property is beautiful. We will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The service was ok but some of the basics were missing from the room such as slippers and dressing gowns . One phonecall and the slippers were delivered . But , i didn’t expect a 5 star hotel not to have dressings gowns .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ll run property with excellent staff management. Every request, especially a phone charging converter was supplied as quick as I asked. This will be my go to when I stay in Uganda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were several large stains on the carpet around the bed and they gave us a room facing a noisy parking lot although there were many other rooms available with a better view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Pamper yourself and enjoy Lake Victoria.

Lush resort with relaxing spa and beautifully decorated rooms with crisp sheets luxe amenities. Dining on the terrace was enhanced by a wide array of international offerings. Staff was welcoming, courteous and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

AZADEH

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and excellent service. Gift shop on site was never open. The room was large but the walls are paper thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great food, good rooms, but weekend nights have to be the worst nights for staying. Multiple events and wedding receptions are held right next to the accommodation residences from 10.00am to 11.00pm. Don't expect a restful day and evening if booking for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice but not worth the price

On the surface this is a lovely resort. However, rooms are a bit grubby and noise all night from construction. Air conditioning did not work very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The resort was beautiful and quite peaceful. A good getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The hotel staff should be given a refresher in good customer service. It was lacking particularly for those serving in the restaurant. Quite disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VEry well run and top class. Managers seem on top of things. At price I paid it was good value. Bathroom, matress, desk, room size, wifi, food quality were all high,. It is however too spead out.Gym and pool were 690 m from my room. some rooms would be even further - and it is somewhat uphill outdoor in heat and rain
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice calm place. I did not like the complex business processes and the staff have passive rudeness (they are polite in speech but often ignore instructions and orders, sometime pretend they have not heard what you have heard). Another thing, the internet in the residential rooms and the restaurant is horrible and frustrating. It is however very good in the conference centre. Hence, I can never go here as a business travelller.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was clean and beautiful, however, the customer service was bad, rude, just not on the same level as the property. Customer service was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jean Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the fact that room services left plates at my door for more than 3 days. This is so unclean. This is risk for travelers to pickup bugs and cockroaches in their bags and bringing it to their homes .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This place is not cheap. The level of service was not commensurate with the price. Beautiful grounds and facility. HOWEVER, they could not find my reservation on arrival (booked through Expedia, I provided confirmation number) and kept us waiting for 30 minutes while they worked it out. Rooms were available so to keep us waiting was needlessly vexatious. The front desk staff blamed Expedia, without taking responsibility for their role. Water pressure in the room was low to the point of having barely a drip for shower. Despite booking for 2 adults, breakfast was included for only one. Just a low level of service that one would expect from a cheaper hotel, not worth the $400 I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Léontine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They made my parents visit a painful one. I booked for my parents to stay there and I paid the airport shuttle and we had to remind them to pick them up and when they checked out they tried to scam them and charge them again a 53$! They thought they were going to pay because of the rush of checking out! Fortunately I took a picture and I had the bank proof!! You are scammers!! No slippers in the room and my dad had to pay a 20 000 Ugandan shilling for slippers! I celebrated my birthday over there and forgot my phone at the security point bucket at the hotel entrance and it got stolen,we are all convinced after the shuttle issue that it was stolen there! And the location phone is showing last seen there! We spent a lot on birthday and my dad wanted to enjoy the birthday celebration and asked to put the bill on the room and he would pay later and they made it an issue saying he could leave without paying as his room was paid in advance,yes because a important person from another country is going to leave without paying a miserable 250$!! The only decent person in that hotel was Samuel the server!! He treated us well and his service was amazing. The management is disorganised and they are crooked!! All scammers!! I will not recommend this hotel to anyone! If you choose to book,take pictures of every receipt as the wifi too may not allow you to check your bank account statements!

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the last time I will ever stay here. It has gone downhill the last few years and this is the last straw. (Between 2017-2023 I have stayed here 13-15 times and I will never return). The internet was so bad I had to use my own data from Canada - the exact thing happened last year May 2022 when I stayed here and they told me it was because they ‘had a conference’. That is no excuse- they need to buy more data if they have more people on the property. The same excuse was given this time - I’m on a business trip and it’s unacceptable to have no workable Wi-Fi for a hotel that charges this much money. Second, I had booked an upgraded room from the standard room and when I looked at it it was on the ground floor and the screen was broken and the room had a very strong smell of cockroach/ pesticide spray. I asked for a second floor room and was told I would need to pay an extra $110 a night! To not be in a room with a broken screen and terrible smell! Unbelievable. Third, everything feels cheap and falling apart. The shower this morning had no water and then no hot water for half an hour. If it was a cheaper place I would understand but at this price point you actually need to work to keep the place acceptable. When I first stayed here there was matching toiletries with an African brand - now it’s all mismatched with many in what looks like a blank toothpaste tube with just the word shampoo. This is not acceptable at this price point. I will be moving to stay at Latitude next
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a beautiful resort hotel. Good for leisure but not so much for business as the rooms are too far from the main lobby and the reception/breakfast area. The rooms are spread across acres of land close to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takura

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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