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African Roots Gulu

3.0 star property

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Property entrance
Laundry

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 Upper Churchill, Gulu
  • Place, Gulu University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulu Independent Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Joseph's College Layibi
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 164 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

  • 164 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gulu

With a stay at African Roots Gulu in Gulu, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gulu University and Gulu Independent Hospital. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from St. Joseph's College Layibi.

What's nearby

  • Gulu University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Gulu Independent Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St. Joseph's College Layibi - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪BJ'z Bar Gulu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Larem - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanyu Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palema Crown Hotel And Restaraunt - ‬5 min drive

About this property

African Roots Gulu

Hotel in Gulu with free breakfast and a restaurant
African Roots Gulu offers 14 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include desks and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 37466490

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

African Roots Gulu Gulu
African Roots Gulu Hotel
African Roots Gulu Hotel Gulu

Reviews

African Roots Gulu Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

8/10 Good

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks….excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jodi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room, quiet. And comfy mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza, Lago Vista

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, although no A/C with the built-in fan it was excellent. Service was great and food didn’t take too long!! Great value in Gulu.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent service. My room was well equipped and everything worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024