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Reviews of Malakai Eco Lodge

3 out of 5
Malakai Eco Lodge
300 metres off the Entebbe road, Kitende, Entebbe

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony , Vancouver BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a unique experience - lots of art, flowers, gardens, birds, monkeys and water in a very rural setting, just off the Entebbe - Kampala road. Janet, the owner with her husband Andreas, runs a tight ship, and service is very good. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Place
My 4 sons and I looked for a place to stay for our weekend experience in Entebbe to visit the Ngambe Island sanctuary. Malakai was more than a place to stay it was itself an experience that my sons and I will never forget, from the family cottage, the environment, the pool, the restaurant and the staff. Beautiful very original place lovingly cared for and serviced by family owners. We’ve already picked our next cottage for our next stay in Entebbe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to relax and enjoy .
It was amazing, the owners are very friendly lovely people who will do everything to make your stay special . All the cottages are so unique and for sure we will come back to book each of them . Thank you for the great time :-)

8/10 Good

Moralie Ferrol, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First trip to Africa
I had a great time at Malakai Eco Lodge, would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Delilah, Alabama, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodging in a natural, beautiful setting
Our group of 5 arrived around 1 a.m. due to dealing with lost luggage claims at the airport. Although our arrival was 3 hours later than expected, the staff was gracious and accommodating with smiling faces. Breakfast was bountiful and delicious - and without cost. We wished we could have stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Orange Country

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Fascinating hotel in Entebbe
When I fly out of Entebbe, I make a point of sleeping in Entebbe the night before, in order to avoid the horrible traffic jams on Entebbe Road. My usual hotel was not available. I found Malakai Eco lodge, which had good reviews and looked intriguing. As we followed the signs for the Lodge off of Entebbe Road, my friends and I grew increasingly alarmed. The "road" was a narrow dirt trail that wound through small African houses. When we finally arrived, however, we found a large compound and a tropical wonderland. We were thoroughly enchanted and wished we had arrived earlier in the day so we could enjoy it more (our flight was early in the morning.) After supper, we all retired early and discovered the place's drawback - an unbelievably loud cacophony of frogs. I was in a treehouse, and got a double dose - the pond frogs and the tree frogs. I was in the tree with them. I had to wear my sound-attenuating headphones to get to sleep.They stop around midnight, fortunately.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Garden Very cozy Very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical retreat nestled in a quiet village
Malakai is truly an oasis in the bustling metropolis of Kampala/Entebbe. Stay here if you're looking for a peaceful, natural environment with some really unique and artistic architecture. Every room has a different theme -- I would highly recommend the "Pebble Room," it was our favorite. Although there is no air-conditioning, it's significantly cooler than surrounding areas due to it's location near water. The monkeys come out every evening to swing through the trees and eat bananas while you sip on a cold beer or have a bite to eat. You can swim in the pool, use the fitness center, play on the slackline or take a tour of a local island with the owner. Or you can just settle into one of the many cosy perches on the property and read a good book. The whole place has sort of an eco-African-Alice-in-Wonderland vibe to it. I would give this place two thumbs up for both hospitality and value.

8/10 Good

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are clean enough to African standards
My stay was amazing the overall experience was great I did have to extended from 2nights to 6nights it's really recommendable if is your first time in Africa this will be the test of Africa. My advice would be in terms of entertainment......

10/10 Excellent

Gorm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Places to relax after Safari driving.
Excellent stay. We had two nights as the Final destination after our Safari, to relax and calm Down.

8/10 Good

Steven, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fun, interesting, novel hotel - pure escapism
Really lovely place, with excellent, friendly staff. The room (with a balcony overlooking a pond) was way cool - I'd recommend it to anyone. Pretty unforgettable room, really - reminded me of a place where Robinson Crusoe or Tarzan might live... (Small points: 1. On the evening that I left Uganda, I experienced diarrhoea - lasting for several days. The only food or drink that I had that day was breakfast at the hotel, including uncooked salad-type food like tomatoes and avocados, and lunch on Ethiopian Airlines. Impossible to say where I got the bug from, but, as a precaution, on my next trip I'll stay away from uncooked food/salads anywhere on my travels. 2. The hotel receptionists understated the travelling time by car from the hotel to Kampala. They said up to 30 mins in heavy traffic, so I booked the hotel, figuring this was an acceptable trade-off to get an exceptional room - I took 1.5 hours on a Friday morning and was late for a business meeting. Still, the driver was very helpful and did his best to help me get to my destination - maybe I just had bad luck that day...)
Response from Malakai on 15 Dec 2016
Thanks a lot for your response We do appreciate you for staying with us. Sorry for the traffic but it is only 20 minutes to Kampala without traffic

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An atmosphere of living in the Jungle
Interesting place I have to say, built on a swamp and Greatly engineered into a complete functional resort with many amenities, owner and his family lives there too (Great Guy!) Only problem its abit out of the way, and the road to it is abit rough getting there.

10/10 Excellent

Mr Win, world traveller

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Peaceful and relaxing

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Entebbe Relaxation
I decided to take a short break at the end of a month in Uganda and chose Malakai Eco Lodge based on price and their free shuttle to the airport. I actually upgraded my room choice on arrival because the economy room that I booked was pretty basic. For a nominal extra charge I had a very spacious villa instead. The staff was very nice. Food was good in the restaurant. There's no local choices to go outside the hotel for meals. Though the place is really buried in the middle of a local neighborhood, it was secure and a veritable oasis.

10/10 Excellent

phyll, Vancouver

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Wonderful. Beautiful rooms and facilities.
Very relaxing. Lots of space to sit and walk around. Great facilities. Beautiful dining room. Delicious food. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Noreen, Colorado

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Tropical Oasis
Spent the last night of my vacation here after a Gorilla tracking safari. Driver had a bit of trouble finding the hotel. There are signs starting at the Entebbe-Kampala road that lead you down small dirt tracks through pretty meager local housing to the east of the road. Once your get to the hotel, it's marvelous! A beautiful tropical oasis. Each room is unique. Mine was beautiful. I was in the family suite with 4 poster bed, bed netting, sitting area, bathroom area, and a loft with another queen size bed. Beautiful hardwood floors, ice cold welcome glass of juice, bottled water, jacuzzi tub. Windows all around that open to the breeze. Landscaping is wonderful with ponds, a sand play area, an outside fire area, and various gazebos. Restaurant was delicious. Wish I had more time to spend there!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is not great, could be noisy
It's located about 40 min drive from EBB airport and it's in a residential area. The place could be noisy in weekend. The food is good but quite pricey.

8/10 Good

Jennifer, UK

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An unexected oasis.
A unique oasis down a rugged road. Fascinating decor - different in every villa. Our only issue was no wifi in the rooms and my room was not secure from mosquitos and potential intruders. The staff were very friendly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing vacation lodge between Entebbe and Kampal
This is a really unique hideaway with great food and comfortable rooms. I stayed in the treehouse which was very memorable, even if a bit different from most hotel rooms. They have set up nice little paradise away from the hectic Entebbe rode, with good service and food. Only challange was the wifi which didn't work in the main hall as they had said but behalf that was due to issues with my phone and computer. This a great getaway hotel, but not ideal for work travel due to lack of desks and internet in the room. I hope to return in the future on vacation.

8/10 Good

Michele, Sydney, Australia

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Welcoming lodge with amazing room decor
We were greeted by lodge staff at the airport on our arrival who were most corteous and helpful! We had a 40 min drive to the lodge where we were greeted with fresh fruit juice on arrival. Our room was immaculately decorated in African style and was very impressive. The dinner here was delicious however we could not have breakfast because we were apparently departing the lodge too early at 6.30am. The ambience of the lodge is very nice and the staff were very attentive. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Janet on 26 Apr 2016
Hello Michele. Thanks a lot for your nice review. We are great full. And thanks a lot for staying with us. Best Regards Janet

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little paradise
Tucked away. Very unusual place but beautiful. Amazing birds, beautiful scenery, nice food and the eco lodge was amazing. It couldn't be totally clean as it has open sections and birds and insects can fly in (so if you hate bugs, not a good option or if nature noise bothers you at night) but a fun experience. Our children loved the ponds, fish, and toys and we all enjoyed in the pool. About 30mins from Entebbe airport.
Response from Janet on 26 Apr 2016
Hello Laura Thanks a lot for the review. Best Regards Janet

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Jonathan, London

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Nice Eco lodge with friendly and helpful staff
The lodge is located on the Entebbe road which is a struggle to use at peak times, however it is a little piece of natural wonder amid the rest. The lodges are individually designed and are comfortable. The whole site is full of gorgeous flowers, butterflies and birds. There are many created ponds near the lodges full of fish. It is relaxing and a lovely place to unwind. The staff go the extra mile to help at every point, including airport transfers.
Response from Janet on 26 Apr 2016
Hello Jonathan We are grateful for your review. Best Regards Janet

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Liverpool. UK

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Different and very refreshing
This hotel has excellent facilities and beautiful natural surroundings. The rooms are unique and appropriate to the location and ethos of "Eco". The staff are all friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, including, a swimming pool, a late check out, shuttle to the airport and watching the nearby animals. I have travelled extensively and this hotel I would rate very highly in terms of relaxation and facilities. One place that f you g once you will want to return there.
Unusual family rooms
Relaxing Coffee Break
Natural Surroundings

10/10 Excellent

elawson, Vancouver Canada

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A tropical oasis between Kampala and Entebbe
I had a two night stay at this gem of a boutique lodge near Kampala. The design could be described as tropical chic with artistic whimsy and zen elements. Although that description is far encompassing, the owners (Swiss and African) pull it off very well. The staff are very pleasant and attentive. The rooms are spaced out on the grounds and each is designed with local materials and elements in a modern style. There are funky touches of design on the property but the tropical feel is well maintained. Many spots to explore and to chill out. The food is well put together, not high end but well crafted and consistent and tasty. Very fresh. The owners are a wealth of knowledge about Kampala and the surrounding area.

10/10 Excellent

B, Kassel

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Natur pur in Kampala
Die einzelne Häuser mitten in dem liebevoll gepflegten Dschungel haben uns sehr beeindruckt. Die Fotos im Internet werden dem nicht gerecht. Die sehr offen und luftig eingerichteten Zimmer laden zum relaxen und wohlfühlen mitten in der Natur ein. Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und überaus freundlich. Frühstück und Abendessen im Restaurant war ein traumhaftes Erlebnis an schön eingedeckten Tischen unter Palmen, Bananenpflanzen, am Bachlauf, blühenden Büschen....Wir fühlten uns in der Malakai Eco Logde wirklich wie im Urlaub und konnten uns trotz sehr heissen Tagen wundervoll erholen.

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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sehr freundliches aufmerksames Personal
Ein idealer Ort um in unterschiedlichen sehr geräumigen Bungalows sich zuhause zu fühlen und viele unterschiedliche Bereiche auf dem Areal zum relaxen, sich zurückzuziehen, den Pool genießen oder auch im Restaurant die sehr gute Küche zu genießen! Vielen Dank, besonders an Sharon, Janet und Andreas!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Disliked: Room comfort
Mooie lodge, mooi aangelegd, vriendelijk personeel
Budget kamer was prima maar niet zeer comfortabel; gedeelde wc had geen goed af te sluiten deur, douche zeer minimaal (geen hangertje voor kleren ed) Airport taxi kwam niet, wat vervelend was, na een nacht reizen Telefoonnr wat verkregen was via Expedia werd niet opgenomen ondanks herhaald bellen (ook vooraf)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glad staying there nice owners and staff . Looking forward for my next visit

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

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Un havre de calme et de beauté....
Établissement superbe entre Kampala et Entebbe, une deuxième nuit pour profiter de l'établissement nous a manqué avant notre départ d'Ouganda. Magnifique pour se détendre après 15 jours de pistes.

2/10 Terrible

Chris, Stockholm

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again!
Arrived 01.30am, due to delays. Since descriptions says 24/7 airport transport, we did not consider this to be a problem. The HOTEL HAD SOLD OUR FAMILY ROOM TO SOMEONE ELSE and was fully booked. And up untill now they have not even had the courtesy of cancelling the booking and returning the money..at least

8/10 Good

Maria, Sarpsborg Norge

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Flott kreativt hotell
Flott hotell i rolig omgivelse. Fantastiske eiere som tok godt hånd om gjestene. Hyggelig atmosfære