Kampala

Kampala Serena Hotel

Name: Kampala Serena Hotel
Address: Kampala, Uganda
Price range: From US$350 per person, per night

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Kampala Serena Hotel

About Kampala Serena Hotel

Iconic hotel with extensive indigenous gardens in the heart of Kampala.

An excellent blend of five-star polish and pan-African panache, the 152-room Kampala Serena Hotel is a good choice if you find yourself in the capital for a night or two. Located in the thumping heart of the city, there's a good choice of restaurants, a wellness spa and an outdoor pool, and beautifully-landscaped indigenous gardens that make stepping off (or preparing for!) that long-haul flight a little easier. And if you want to do a spot of exploration, it's conveniently located for some pavement pounding through the streets of Kampala.

Kampala , Uganda

From $340 per person/per night

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152 Rooms

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The property

Styled as a showcase for Ugandan art, this unique 5-star hotel is home to a wide range of artworks by local creatives. It's also an excellent place for a spot of R&R, and there's a garden auditorium, roof-top terrace, a rock-sculptured pool and a mind-and-body wellness spa. If it's reviving you need, check out one of the three restaurants or two bars - the Pearl of Africa Restaurant boasts the finest a la carte menu in the city.

The rooms

The 152 rooms of the Serena are an oasis in the hubbub of the city - think flowing fabrics, muted colours and air-conditioning! All have just about every mod-con you could need including WiFi, satellite TV, mini bars and private safes, and most have private balconies or terraces. There are also eight Executive Suites and three Business Suites and if you really want to push the boat out, the fully-catered Royal Suite is the apartment of choice for members of the royal and presidential parties....

Activities

If time allows, day trips in and beyond the city can be booked at the hotel's travel desk, with options including a full- or half-day Kampala City Tour with a driver, golf days at a nearby course or even white-water rafting if the mood takes you! Otherwise, settle in to your trip with some time in the award-winning Maisha spa or with a wander around the beautiful hotel gardens.

Why we love it

Wander through the beautiful gardens - inspired by Uganda's abundance of lakes and rivers, they boast impressive water features, a range of indigenous plant species and numerous local birds.

Insiders Tip

If you can, request a room on one of the higher floors - they have excellent views over Kampala and watching the twinkling city lights at night is particularly beautiful.

Something to think about

It’s worth heading out for a little exploration, just be sure to book it with the hotel’s travel desk.

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How to book Kampala Serena Hotel

How do I book Kampala Serena Hotel?

Kampala Serena Hotel can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Uganda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Uganda trips featuring Kampala Serena Hotel or get advice and suggestions from one of our Uganda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Kampala Serena Hotel?

Stays at Kampala Serena Hotel start from around $340 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Uganda

Kampala

A bold and dynamic capital city with a good dose of history to satisfy culture vultures.