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Athena Hotel Kampala

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and a health club

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Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers a tranquil retreat near Uganda National Museum. Unwind at the sauna or steam room, indulge in a massage, and enjoy pool views from the Cambodian cuisine restaurant. With an outdoor pool with sun loungers, free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and coffee/tea in the lobby.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
The current price is NT$2,859
NT$3,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Deluxe Room, Safety Box, Satellite Television, Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioned

Miscellaneous

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Deluxe Room, Safety Box, Satellite Television, Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioned

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 21, Farady Road Bugolobi Kampala, Kampala

What's nearby

  • Kibuli Mosque - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Uganda Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Makerere University - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thrones - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Java Coffee & Tea - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Coterie Book Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪1420 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Royal Fort Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Athena Hotel Kampala

Upscale family-friendly hotel near The Acacia Mall
Located close to Uganda National Museum, Athena Hotel Kampala provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception, and shopping on site. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like horseback riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari, and tennis courts
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms feature amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to sound-insulated walls and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (59 inch wide door)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20 (one-way), (from 1 to 17 years old)

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Athena Hotel Kampala
Athena Kampala
The Athena Hotel Hotel
The Athena Hotel Kampala
The Athena Hotel Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Athena Hotel Kampala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM–7 PM.

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

As of 2025/12/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena Hotel Kampala on 2026/1/1 start from NT$2,859, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Athena Hotel Kampala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athena Hotel Kampala?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Athena Hotel Kampala?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Athena Hotel Kampala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per person applies.

Where is Athena Hotel Kampala located?

Set in Kampala, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Acacia Mall, Ndere Cultural Centre, and Uganda National Museum. Mulago National Specialized Hospital and Makerere University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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