Residence 256 Kampala, Kigo

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Residence 256 Kampala in Kampala offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and lake views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, restaurant, bar, and shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a minimarket, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a children's playground. Dining Experience: Breakfast is available as a buffet or à la carte, with options for halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Convenient Location: Located 32 km from Entebbe International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Kampala Wonder World Amusement Park (14 km) and Kabaka's Palace (18 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Coen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very friendly and helpful people, food is good and affordable. Property was clean and beds were comfortable. Location is in an apartment building in Mirembe villas (compound). Not too much around. We arrived in the night (from the airport) and...”
Faith
Uganda Uganda
“Residence 256 is an unassuming hidden gem. You walk through the doors into a little, tastefully decorated oasis. The rooms are exactly as pictured and very comfortable, the staff are wonderful and so friendly - shout out to Esther - and the...”
Emmanuela
United States United States
“I was in Kampala for a conference and stayed at Residence 256 for a week. The rooms/facilities look even nicer in person, and the Superior room was excellent and had all the amenities I needed and more! The breakfast (fresh and delicious) was my...”
Francis
Kenya Kenya
“Amazing resident chef, never expected this, top notch security and my bedroom was so so awesome, I really enjoyed my stay...”
Miriam
Uganda Uganda
“I loved the interior decor and general arrangement of lounge area. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome, always available to help. The area is great for evening walks which I enjoy.”
Bakrawi
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The staff are very friendly and dedicated and the food in the restaurant is amazing. I liked the decoration and the whole set-up very much as it feels very cozy and like home.”
Ozash
Nepal Nepal
“The rooms are nicely decorated, cozy and comfortable. Toni and the team were extremely hospitable. Food is delicious.”
Hobbs
Ireland Ireland
“Esther welcomed us to the beautiful Hotel 256. The room was beautiful and very clean. The dining and are were also lovely. The food prepared by the chef was the best we've had in Uganda. The hospitality really was wonderful. We really enjoyed our...”
Louise
France France
“We spent two nights at this fantastic location! It's the ideal spot to stay before and after traveling around the country. The staff is incredibly friendly (special thanks to Tony!!), and the chef is highly skilled-the food was outstanding. The...”
Adit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The place was really amazing, people are really amazing (nice,friendly,sweet) Everything was really super cool,I had the best stay and I would love to come back again next time”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Grace & Moses

Company review score: 9.8Based on 35 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi there! We are a Ugandan couple, Grace and Moses. We've been living here in Kampala, for the last 25 years. We enjoy meeting new people and familiarizing ourselves with other cultures. This is, essentially, why we've decided to become full-time hosts.

Property information

A cozy gem with heartwarming service and breathtaking views of Lake Victoria & Serena Golf course. Located within 20 minutes drive from Entebbe airport, and easy accessibility to most of Kampala's attractions. Personalized touch across the board, with great attention to detail. Comfortable bedding and interior designs with an eco-friendly touch.

Neighbourhood information

Residence 256 Kampala is located in Mirembe Villas, an affluent estate overlooking Lake Victoria and Serena Golf Course. It's within walking distance from Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, as well as Speke Resort Munyonyo, and Munyonyo Martyrs shrine.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Residence 256 Kampala, Kigo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 06:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.