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The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Library
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Serves lunch, dinner, and happy hour
Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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Plot 27 Akii Bua road, Nakasero, P.O.Box 74764, Kampala, Kampala, 256
  • Uganda Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Makerere University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

1 Bedroom Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection

3.5-star Kampala hotel with rooftop terrace
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free English breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a poolside bar, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection features an outdoor pool and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. This Colonial hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Fez Brasserie - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Fez Wine and Bar - This wine bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Fez Brasserie
  • Fez Wine and Bar

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spelunking
  • Steam room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1920
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 10 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Emin Pasha Hotel kampala
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Emin Pasha
The Emin Pasha Hotel
The Emin Pasha Hotel Spa CityBlue Collection
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The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel; excellent spa!

The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. It was -concerning to me though that rooms are not child safe. Our 2-year could easily open the locked front door, and the balcony door did not lock well. Other than that, are wonderful hotel. The spa is excellent and reasonably priced; but the restaurant is over-priced for the standard of meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel, but expensive restaurant

We had a wonderful stay. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. The rooms are beautifully furnished. The pool is clean and lovely; as well as the gardens. The food was average (CJ's standard), yet very very expensive. The spa was awesome!! Agness gives a great facial and massage. I will definitely stay here again, though will likely eat out in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ananda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in the middle of the night and the fire alarm in my room had an expired battery that beeped every few seconds. This should have been noted and changed. The menu at the restaurant is extremely limited. No real vegetarian options (no main course). No vegan options. Internet is terrible and doesn't work most of the time. The second room I was given could not be locked. The balcony door was missing a key and no one could find it. I had to request to be moved. They have music and its loud and as a guest you have no recourse but to listen to it because they put loud speakers at full blast. The transport to the airport was in a car that was severely damaged. The smell was horrific, the trip 20 minutes longer than expected because the car had no power (carburator problems). I was severely concerned we would not make it at all, so the smell was head ache inducing and stressful. All in all NOT the level expected for this kind of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at tge hotel, i was told the room i had booked and paid for in January was not available and i had to accept another cheaper room. The following day I spoke to the manager, Moses who promptly gave me an upgraded room. Very happy with this outcome!!! Apart from this one issue, the hotel, grounds and staff are great. Reception desk very helpful. I will happily stay there again. Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet retreat

With limited rooms, this makes for a quiet retreat. The rooms are very comfortable and well taken care of. At night a staff member even comes to get the room ready for the night - puts the mosquito net down, fluffs the pillows, turns down the bed. The fresh fruit in the room was an added bonus. Such a comfortable, warm and welcoming spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming hotel

Charming colonial butique hotel, completed with old world feel and problems with hot water. Well Suites for romatic stats, but for Business trips I lacked a few shops nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is slipping a bit in terms of the attention to detail and design/style. It is still a very good property, but it used to be one of my favorite hotels in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat in the middle of Kampala. Comfortable rooms and overly landscaping. Food, I'd give it a B. Service, A plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Small but cozy and greeny hotel, not like the biggest chain hotels in Kampala. I complained not having bathtub in the room but they didn't have the room at that time. At dinner time, the manager came and offered me to move to the room with a bathtub. Thank you for the quick response and kindness. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Dajana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Hotel mit Serviceschwächen

Schönes Hotel, aber schlechter Kundenservice, den uns wurde beim Check-In zugesagt, am nächsten Tag gegen Aufpreis einen späten Check-Out vorzunehmen, da unser Flug erst am Abend ging. Am nächsten Morgen hieß es dann jedoch, das Hotel sei ausgebucht und wir müssten das Zimmer regulär verlassen. Das Personal an der Rezeption war unfreundlich und auch nicht bemüht, eine Lösung zu finden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

En rolig og avslappende oase i Kampala

Emin Pasha er en liten oase i et stille, men sentralt område av Kampala. Det har et fint grøntområde med basseng, bra SPA, veldig god og variert mat og hyggelig betjening. Rommene er store med god seng, men sengetøy bærer noe preg av slitasje. Et godt sted å slappe av eller jobbe i Kampala, utenfor trafikk og støy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018