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Mount Elgon Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers can rejuvenate with spa treatments and savor delicious meals surrounded by beautiful scenery at this peaceful retreat

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Mount Elgon Hotel offers a scenic location with a poolside bar, terrace, spa treatments, and massages. Enjoy an English breakfast at the on-site restaurant. WiFi keeps you connected, and the helpful staff enhance your stay experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Executive Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mbale is home to Mount Elgon Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mt Elgon Waterfall and Sipi Falls. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mbale travel guide
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Plot 30, Masaba Road, Mbale

What's nearby

  • LivingStone International University
    5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Sipi Falls
    17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Wanale Cliff
    23 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Sipi Falls
    59 min drive - 38.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Endiro Coffee - Mbale
    2 min drive
  • Chicken Papa
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Arabica
    3 min drive
  • Sport Club Mbale
    14 min walk
  • DELICIOUS MEALS
    3 min drive

About this property

Mount Elgon Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Mount Elgon Hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub, and a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Mount Elgon Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Property payment types

Important information

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

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Mount Elgon Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mount Elgon Hotel 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 Mount Elgon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Mount Elgon Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mount Elgon Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Mount Elgon Hotel located?

Situated in Mbale, this spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from LivingStone International University and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Elgon Waterfall and Sipi Falls. Wanale Cliff is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) away.

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

Mount Elgon Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely position. Safe place to stay. Staff friendly. Service a bit slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and comfortable accommodation in Mbale with lush gardens
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mt Elgon is so beautiful with great scenery, clean rooms, elegant architecture and great customer service. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to visit Mbale
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nambooze

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019