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African Roots Gulu

3.0 star property
African Roots Gulu combines garden views with local cuisine and continental breakfast in a warm atmosphere near the town center

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Travelers enjoy a welcoming atmosphere at this hotel with attentive staff receiving praise. The property offers local cuisine in its restaurant and a peaceful garden to relax. Free WiFi, tour assistance, and luggage storage make exploring easier after unwinding at the bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 164 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
Desk chair
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 164 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Upper Churchill, Gulu

What's nearby

  • Gulu University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulu Independent Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Joseph's College Layibi - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪BJ'z Bar Gulu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Larem - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sanyu Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palema Crown Hotel And Restaraunt - ‬5 min drive

About this property

African Roots Gulu

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at African Roots Gulu. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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 and cash
Property Registration Number 37466490

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

African Roots Gulu Gulu
African Roots Gulu Hotel
African Roots Gulu Hotel Gulu

Frequently asked questions

Is African Roots Gulu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at African Roots Gulu?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at African Roots Gulu?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is African Roots Gulu located?

Situated in Gulu, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Gulu University and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gulu Independent Hospital. St. Joseph's College Layibi is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) away.

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Reviews

African Roots Gulu Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks….excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room, quiet. And comfy mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and excellent service. My room was well equipped and everything worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, although no A/C with the built-in fan it was excellent. Service was great and food didn’t take too long!! Great value in Gulu.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

jodi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024