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Carpe Diem

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Entebbe with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Terrace/patio
Economy Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Reception
Exterior
Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2) | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is £83
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Room options

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Double Room, Lake View (Room1) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Lake View (Room1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Lake View (Room 3) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Lake View (Room 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Economy Double Room (Room 6) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Plot 33, Uringi Crecent, Entebbe, Wakiso District

What's nearby

  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sesse Islands - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Imperial Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Victoria Mall - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Cafeteria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Carpe Diem

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace at Carpe Diem. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Local meal delivery service, a gift shop and outdoor furniture
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Carpe Diem Entebbe
Carpe Diem Guesthouse
Carpe Diem Guesthouse Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

Is Carpe Diem pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carpe Diem?

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carpe Diem on 22 May 2025 start from £83.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Carpe Diem?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carpe Diem?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carpe Diem?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Carpe Diem provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Carpe Diem located?

Situated in Entebbe, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Entebbe Golf Club, Imperial Shopping Mall and Sesse Islands. Entebbe Botanical Garden and Victoria Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Carpe Diem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpe Diem is close to the airport, with a nice view and clean accommodations. The staff were friendly and my airport pick-up was smooth. The breakfast was also delicious. A good option when arriving in Entebbe!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really loved this hotel. The offered transfer to the airport is a welcomed plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very pleasant stay. My next visit to Uganda will definitely include a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020