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Forest Cottages

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Family Cottage | Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
View from room
2 Bedroom Cottage | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $57
$48 nightly
$57 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

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Plot 17/ 18, Naguru Hill, Old Kira Road, Kampala
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kisementi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ndere Cultural Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room (standard twin)

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Cottage | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Cottage | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Room (standard twin)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kampala

A stay at Forest Cottages places you in the heart of Kampala, within a 5-minute drive of Kisementi and Ndere Cultural Centre. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from The Acacia Mall and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from British High Commission.

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kisementi - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ndere Cultural Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Uganda Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabira Country Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clamato Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Generous Pork Joint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway Restaurant Bukoto - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Forest Cottages

Forest Cottages offers 27 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at The Avocado Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kampala? This hotel has 1800 square feet (167 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Avocado Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (1,800 square feet 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

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

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

Property 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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 162 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Hampton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Forest Cottages many times within the past ten. It never disappoints and is an oasis to within the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice resort for temporary stay. Power isn't reliable and WiFi seldom works for note book computers. Also, the resort charges for everything, including water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The grounds are lovely, a true forest in the city. Over the years my travel companion and I have had three different types of accomodations, a small budget room, a two bedroom suite, and a cottage. They all had advantages and disadvantages, but we agree that the cottage we recently stayed in for four nights was our favorite. It had two patios, two en-suite bedrooms, a living/kitchen/dining room and was surrounded by lush greenery. If steps are a problem, maybe not suitable. The food here is varied and good and the chef accommodating. The included breakfast buffet is really good. We wanted to have a dinner for 18, and the event planner helped us plan a great buffet in the garden. Downside for people with any physical problem is steps. Lots of steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country-Side Feel

It’s a very pretty place as a whole. The patio and other common areas were well maintained and the plants made it so welcoming. It didn’t feel like we were in a city. The bedroom was very clean and the bed was comfortable with the addition of the fan to keep the room cool. It also had a small fridge. Something most places I stayed didn’t have. My only issues were the front desk staff didn’t have written down (on a log book) the reservation correctly and it didn’t coincide with what I booked or canceled in Hotels.com. The shower didn’t work. At least I was able to shower from the faucet on the wall, but the knob wouldn’t turn on the shower. There are very many steps, starting from the parking to the rooms. Anyone using a cane or other device may want to rethink staying here. Otherwise, this hotel is worth staying at. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good stay

Good central location and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Hampton

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay at the property and treated like family. Love it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Merlin

Business traveler
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 traveler
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