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Rates Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Mbale with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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House | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
House | Living room | Flat-screen TV
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House | In-room dining
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

House

Highlights

Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Fan
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Mbale is home to Rates Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mt Elgon Waterfall and Sipi Falls. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mbale travel guide
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Plot 9 Crab Tree, Industrial Division Offices, Mbale, Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • LivingStone International University
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sipi Falls
    17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Wanale Cliff
    26 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Sipi Falls
    56 min drive - 37.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Case Del Turista
    9 min walk
  • Chicken Papa
    8 min walk
  • Sukaali
    18 min walk
  • Endiro Coffee - Mbale
    11 min walk
  • Casa Del Turista
    10 min walk

About this property

Rates Motel

Property highlights
A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Rates Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Rates Motel boast thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, fans and daily housekeeping

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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 7 per person

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 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; cash is not accepted
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rates Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rates Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rates Motel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rates Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Rates Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rates Motel located?

Situated in Mbale, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from LivingStone International University and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mt Elgon Waterfall and Sipi Falls. Wanale Cliff is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.

Rates Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

jack

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022