About this property

Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd is located in the heart of Kampala opposite the Sheraton Gardens. The historic hotel features 3 specialty restaurants, conference facilities and is 1 km away from Uganda Golf Club. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a seating area. Extras include satellite channels. Rock Garden Cafe offers a daily à la carte menu of both Continental and African dishes while Khyber Pass Restaurant focuses on Indian cuisine. There is also a pizzeria and a well-stocked bar. Evening entertainment is offered on selected days. Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd offers free parking and WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Entebbe International Airport is 44 km away from Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Love the atmosphere, the location and the staff. The Indian restaurant is superb.
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good hotel as a base for exploring Kampala. The breakfast was brilliant with a lot of variety on offer - fresh fruit and juices, cereals, yoghurt and cooked options which included eggs and waffles available to order. We used the laundry service...
Saraya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Check in meant that staff can only work with what they have - the whole process for 9 of us took a while as the system isn’t computerised and we are only permitted one room key even with the twin rooms which is an inconvenience.
Phil
Uganda Uganda
The manager is really a great guy! Very nice to stay at this historical hotel.
Samuel
Germany Germany
Very nice and friendly stuff and a very good breakfast!
Sandeep
India India
I had a wonderful experience during my stay! The breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of options, including fresh fruits, hot dishes, and great coffee – something for everyone. The room was spotless, spacious, and very comfortable, with...
Prerak
India India
Excellent property on the main road near government buildings & conference place. There is Iskcon temple with Pure Vegetarian restaurant-Govindas. The morning breakfast also had Indian Vegetarian food - Thepla.
Douglas
Kenya Kenya
The location is very central and very convenient for the business traveller. I enjoyed the walking distance to most essential places in Kampala.
Muhammad
Poland Poland
very friendly, safe, extra clean & beautiful location
David
France France
Good breakfast, good location,just a quick walk to centre. Quiet at night.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Pizzeria Italian Cuisine
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Khyber Pass- Authentic Indian Cuisine
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Rock Garden Continental Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • British • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.