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About the Hotel

Plot 14 Jinja Road, Entebbe, Uganda, EBB280
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Near Lake Victoria
Very good
7.4
/10
4.0
3.8
/5

Nearly a 25-minute walk from Entebbe Botanical Garden, the 2-star smoke-free Gorilla African Guest House Entebbe includes 113 rooms. Located not far from Lake Victoria, the charming hotel boasts a lounge bar, lawn tennis, badminton, and cycling.

Location

The guest house has a prime location 2.7 km from Waterfront Beach. White Sands Beach is around 10 minutes by car from the Gorilla and Entebbe International airport is 5 km away.

Rooms

Some of the soundproof rooms are appointed with high ceilings and sound-proof windows, and such self-catering options as a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment. Guests can use a sink, along with dressing gowns and a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

Dining options include an Indian restaurant, which features Belgian dishes as well as American restaurant with its European cuisine, and more.

Leisure & Business

Enjoy themed dinner nights and cooking classes and other entertainment at the Gorilla Entebbe. The presence of a golf club and a golf course ensures guests an active stay at this accommodation.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens for stunning flora and peace.
  • Try the grilled tilapia at Kampala Jinja Road fish market; a must!
  • Explore the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre for interactive fun.
  • Take a ferry to Ngamba Island for chimpanzee conservation.
  • Shop for crafts at the Crafts Village for unique local souvenirs.
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Gorilla African Guest House offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Triple Room Garden View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
Single Room Garden View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Balcony
Double or Twin Room Garden View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Balcony
Budget Single Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Gorilla African Guest House offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.1/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Golf course
  • Darts
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room features

  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Gorilla African Guest House Location

Plot 14 Jinja Road, Entebbe, Uganda, EBB280
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Plot 14 Jinja Road, Entebbe, Uganda, EBB280
Nearby
St. Stephen's Church
3300 ft
Magala Market
3800 ft
Calvary Chapel Entebbe
3800 ft
Restaurants
Carpe Diem Guest House and Restaurant
1700 ft
Plot 33
Getting around
City Centre
Entebbe27 min  ·  1.4 mi
Airports
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)12 min  ·  5.0 mi
Jinja (JIN)185 min  ·  76.6 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 10:00-23:59
Check-out
from 10:00-13:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$10 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
113

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Gorilla African Guest House from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 97 verified reviews
7.6/10
Very good
81%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
7.7/10
Facilities
7.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.1/10
Location
7.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.4/10
Staff
8.2/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 282 reviews
7.4/10
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