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Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Kampala with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Nestled in a serene setting, Kahondo Buffalo Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind in the garden or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, while taking advantage of free WiFi and bike rentals - all within reach.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Plot 1107, Masaka Road, Nalukolongo, Opposite Mapera Bakateyamba, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Rubaga Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kabaka's Palace - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Makerere University - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Embassy of the United States - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • The Acacia Mall - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Beach - Freedom City - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe'Javas & CityOil - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zauja’s Lusaniya Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shiraz Restaurant and lounge Munyonyo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪2K Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel

Property highlights
At Kahondo Buffalo Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

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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 return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60.00 per vehicle (return)

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

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 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 cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Kahondo Buffalo Hotel Kampala
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Frequently asked questions

Is Kahondo Buffalo Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kahondo Buffalo Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Kahondo Buffalo Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kahondo Buffalo Hotel located?

Situated in Kampala, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kabaka's Lake and Rubaga Cathedral. Buganda Parliament and Kabaka's Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Kahondo Buffalo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kenneth

A good value stay

We were very happy we stayed here and would stay again. The staff went out of their way to help us and make us feel we were valued guests. We enjoyed the restaurant as well. (We expect it is better to take the rooms that are further away from the road.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and dedicated staff did all they could in frustrating conditions: wifi problems in some rooms, water problems, long time to wait for meals, must use cash to pay for meals, power blackout, no fans, no air con, poor lighting in some rooms

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One amazing manager running that place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022