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1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Royal Cottage, Courtyard View
377 square feet
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour business center and outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at Sambiya River Lodge in Karuma, you'll be on a river, and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Murchison Falls and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Murchison Falls National Park. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Budongo Central Forest Reserve and 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Sambiya River Lodge

Sambiya Village, Karuma,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sambiya River Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Television in common areas
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 20

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sambiya River Lodge offers 26 shared accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks, printers, and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Patio
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared accommodations
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Chef
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Printer
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Ziplining on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: USD 40 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sambiya River Lodge Karuma
  • Sambiya River Karuma
  • Sambiya River Lodge Hotel
  • Sambiya River Lodge Karuma
  • Sambiya River Lodge Hotel Karuma

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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