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Forest Cottages
3.0 star property

Colonial Kampala hotel in Kyebando with free parking
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Forest Cottages

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 Bedroom Cottage
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
1 Bedroom Cottage | Living room

Overview of Forest Cottages

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • GymGymGym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is NZ$152
Price available on 1/5/2024

Explore the area

Map
Plot 17/ 18, Naguru Hill, Old Kira Road, Kampala
  • Popular LocationNdere Cultural Centre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Acacia Mall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMakerere University6 min drive
  • AirportEntebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)51 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Family Cottage

Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room (standard twin)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Room

Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 Bedroom Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 Bedroom Cottage

1 Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room | View from room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kampala

Forest Cottages is located in Kyebando, a neighbourhood in Kampala, and is in the mountains and in a provincial park. Wonder World Amusement Park and Nakigalala Tea Estate are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kisementi 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.
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What's nearby

  • Ndere Cultural Centre - 3 min drive
  • The Acacia Mall - 4 min drive
  • Uganda Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Makerere University - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC Bukoto - Drive Thru - 13 min walk
  • Diners Lounge - 10 min walk
  • Olives - 15 min walk
  • Machame - 18 min walk
  • Middle East Restaurant - 8 min walk

About this property

Forest Cottages

Hotel located in Kyebando
Consider a stay at Forest Cottages and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Avocado Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and express check-out
  • A billiards/pool table, free newspapers and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and dressing gowns, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Toasters, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Avocado Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,800 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 48 hours prior to arrival, 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 available for UGX 74000.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 37 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: UGX 74000.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Forest Cottages Hotel
Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala
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Forest Cottages Hotel
Forest Cottages Kampala
Forest Cottages Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Forest Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Cottages?

As of 23 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Cottages on 24 Apr 2024 start from NZ$152.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Forest Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Cottages?

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 Forest Cottages?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Forest Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of UGX 37 per person applies.

Where is Forest Cottages located?

Located in Kyebando, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kisementi, Ndere Cultural Centre and The Acacia Mall. British High Commission and Destreet Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Forest Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 129 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Merlin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area with trees, and a nice swimming pool. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good wifi (most of the time). The only thing was that on some evenings there was a party which was a bit noisy.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with beautiful trees, and really nice swimming pool under the trees. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gisèle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location in a forest and the staff are great. The food is also good. However, the property needs a major upgrade and renovation. The place has seen much better days and is falling apart. There are also safety issues - stairs in the units that are falling apart, no railings etc. Nevertheless, we were relatively comfortable. Being able to use the Kabira Club facilities is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Marion

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isaac

Disliked: Staff & service
No room service Ordered for food and it never came Couldn’t make myself tea in the room coz there was no tea leaves sugar or even a cup only a kettle
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice property but caters to events
This property is lovely and the staff was great, but this hotel absolutely caters to events. There were loud weddings throughout the day and evening and one night the restaurant was closed due to an event. Hotel guests had to scramble to find a nice place to sit for a meal (and the high tops were not comfortable). Without events, I would stay here again. With events, I would not.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mr Patrick, Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to get away, the property is packed with many activities located on the property, becuase its stationed on a hill it can be quite chilly in the mornings and evening in the room. . A gentle suggestion would be a Split unit or a heater in the rooms to remove the chill, as hard as it is to believe my wife and i got sick 😫 as a result of this, outside of that the place is great! . Would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the price
Beautiful property and the simple twin room was mostly very nice, BUT I wouldn’t recommend or stay here again. There were multiple parties both nights I stayed, replete with DJs, thumping bass music, kids popping balloons and it lasted until after 11pm both nights. I had a room between the 2 parties so I got blasted with Christian songs from one side and pop music and a DJ talking on the other side. On the second night my room didn’t have water. I alerted the front desk (Shakira is amazing) and was told that it would be on within 15 mins. Two hours and four trips to the front desk later, I got fed up and showered in the pool house. The manager hid in his office and made the poor desk staff deal with my repeated complaints and questions. Dinner at The Avocado House was good, breakfast was okay. Also, beds were saggy in the centre. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023