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The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection

Property class: 3.5

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You can look forward to free English breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a poolside bar at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body wrap, thalassotherapy, or a Swedish massage. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Fez Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and concerts and live shows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

1 Bedroom Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Nakasero, a neighborhood in Kampala, The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection is next to a golf course. Independence Monument and Kasubi Tombs are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Acacia Mall and Kisementi. 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. Visit our Kampala travel guide
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Plot 27 Akii Bua road, Nakasero, P.O.Box 74764, Kampala, Kampala, 256

What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sudan
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Embassy of Sweden
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Makerere University
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Acacia Mall
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Javas
    2 min drive
  • Onomo Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Yujo Izakaya
    12 min walk
  • Fairway Hotel
    12 min walk
  • Smokey's Restaurant & Lounge
    9 min walk

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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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Fez Brasserie
  • Fez Wine and Bar

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spelunking
  • Steam room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1920
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 10 to 17 years old)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per person applies.

Where is The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection located?

Located in Nakasero, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of All Saints Cathedral, Embassy of France, and Embassy of Sudan. Embassy of Belgium and Embassy of Sweden are also within 15 minutes.

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

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like a vacation! Staff could not be more courteous. Gorgeous environs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with plenty of greenery and areas to relax. Staff were helpful and friendly, great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel, but expensive restaurant

We had a wonderful stay. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. The rooms are beautifully furnished. The pool is clean and lovely; as well as the gardens. The food was average (CJ's standard), yet very very expensive. The spa was awesome!! Agness gives a great facial and massage. I will definitely stay here again, though will likely eat out in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingvild

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

Nice garden feeling

Nice hotel if you want a hotel with a garden feeling. Enjoy breakfast in the garden. Saturdays there is usually a band so enjoy it or get annoyed for loud music until 1 am. Otherwise it is in a quiet area. Tip: ask for fresh omelette and proper coffee. It feels like a boutique hotel. On the negative side: the doors to the room are superthin and bathrooms eith water leakage. The spa is still in early stages but has good massage. I have explored many hotels in Kampala and this one had a good feeling of being able to have some greenery around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel; excellent spa!

The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. It was -concerning to me though that rooms are not child safe. Our 2-year could easily open the locked front door, and the balcony door did not lock well. Other than that, are wonderful hotel. The spa is excellent and reasonably priced; but the restaurant is over-priced for the standard of meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bedrooms… great bedding, lots of room. Very comfortable. Good pool with few users. Beautiful gardens. Lots of comfortable common areas to sit and read , socialise, work from. Flexible on check out times Plenty of breakfast choice .. if you like cooked breakfast. I’d skip evening meals and eat at one of the cheaper and better places. Don’t choose the pasta if you eat in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Love this hotel!!!

Wonderful hotel. I received a complimentary upgrade which was so kind. The food is delicious. Janzi band on a Friday night are fantastic. Overall, the perfect stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Thank you one thousand times!

Another delightful stay at Emin Pasha! My favourite hotel in Kampala! The staff are wonderful; rooms super clean; the restaurant is great; the garden setting is beautiful; and the spa has great massage therapists. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ananda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in the middle of the night and the fire alarm in my room had an expired battery that beeped every few seconds. This should have been noted and changed. The menu at the restaurant is extremely limited. No real vegetarian options (no main course). No vegan options. Internet is terrible and doesn't work most of the time. The second room I was given could not be locked. The balcony door was missing a key and no one could find it. I had to request to be moved. They have music and its loud and as a guest you have no recourse but to listen to it because they put loud speakers at full blast. The transport to the airport was in a car that was severely damaged. The smell was horrific, the trip 20 minutes longer than expected because the car had no power (carburator problems). I was severely concerned we would not make it at all, so the smell was head ache inducing and stressful. All in all NOT the level expected for this kind of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable stay

Small but cozy and greeny hotel, not like the biggest chain hotels in Kampala. I complained not having bathtub in the room but they didn't have the room at that time. At dinner time, the manager came and offered me to move to the room with a bathtub. Thank you for the quick response and kindness. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at tge hotel, i was told the room i had booked and paid for in January was not available and i had to accept another cheaper room. The following day I spoke to the manager, Moses who promptly gave me an upgraded room. Very happy with this outcome!!! Apart from this one issue, the hotel, grounds and staff are great. Reception desk very helpful. I will happily stay there again. Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

quiet retreat

With limited rooms, this makes for a quiet retreat. The rooms are very comfortable and well taken care of. At night a staff member even comes to get the room ready for the night - puts the mosquito net down, fluffs the pillows, turns down the bed. The fresh fruit in the room was an added bonus. Such a comfortable, warm and welcoming spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dajana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Hotel mit Serviceschwächen

Schönes Hotel, aber schlechter Kundenservice, den uns wurde beim Check-In zugesagt, am nächsten Tag gegen Aufpreis einen späten Check-Out vorzunehmen, da unser Flug erst am Abend ging. Am nächsten Morgen hieß es dann jedoch, das Hotel sei ausgebucht und wir müssten das Zimmer regulär verlassen. Das Personal an der Rezeption war unfreundlich und auch nicht bemüht, eine Lösung zu finden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming hotel

Charming colonial butique hotel, completed with old world feel and problems with hot water. Well Suites for romatic stats, but for Business trips I lacked a few shops nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is slipping a bit in terms of the attention to detail and design/style. It is still a very good property, but it used to be one of my favorite hotels in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat in the middle of Kampala. Comfortable rooms and overly landscaping. Food, I'd give it a B. Service, A plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

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

En rolig og avslappende oase i Kampala

Emin Pasha er en liten oase i et stille, men sentralt område av Kampala. Det har et fint grøntområde med basseng, bra SPA, veldig god og variert mat og hyggelig betjening. Rommene er store med god seng, men sengetøy bærer noe preg av slitasje. Et godt sted å slappe av eller jobbe i Kampala, utenfor trafikk og støy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Godfrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019