Mbarara Town Hotels in Uganda

Not all Mbarara Town Hotels are Tourist hotels but at least they second to those found in the capital city Kampala. On this page we have to show you all types of hotels in Mbarara area both 5 star hotels and budget hotels.

If you have been in Uganda ,you already know that Mbarara town is the largest second to Kampala City. This is exemplified by Mbarara town hotels and other amenities that surround it.

Mbarara is a large town located in the west of Uganda and is usually traversed by the majority of visitors to the country in the mere blink of the eye. Few visitors seam to stop in this the Kingdom of the Ankole people other than for fuel for the vehicle or if travelling by bus to change buses when heading from Kabale to Fort Portal or vise versa.

On arrival from the east (Kampala) visitors are confronted by a statue in the traffic circle of a long horned Ankole cow before entering the high street.

Mbarara is an important cross roads where the road splits some 2 kms west of the town centre to take you in the direction of either Kabale (south west) or Kasese (north west).

Getting there and away:

Mbarara - Masaka 145 kms 1 1/2 hours

Mbarara - Kabale 144 kms 2 1/2 hours

Mbarara - Lake Mburo National Park 45 kms

Mbarara - Kasese 153 kms 2 1/2 hours

A fleet of buses and minibus taxis transit Mbarara daily heading to and from Kampala and locations in the west of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Fares increase over holiday periods. The Uganda Post Bus also runs through the town en-route to both Kasese and Kabale.

Bus services from Kampala are operated by raft of bus companies leaving Kampala from the main bus park between the Old and New Taxi Parks.

Honest Bus Services 4 buses a day departures at 8am, 11am Ushs8,000-/10,000-

Endigyito Bus - 4 buses a day departures at 9am,11am,2pm,4pm Ushs8,000–/10,000-

Horizon Coaches - 20 buses a day departures every two hours Ushs8,000–/10,000-

Swift Safaris - 9 buses a day departures at least every two hours Ushs8,000–/15,000-

GASO Bus - from Kampala on Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday at 2:00 am continuing to Burundi.

This same fleet of buses transits Mbarara en-route to Kampala. Mbarara - Kampala fares are the same.

Accommodation Within Mbarara Town

Agip Motel:

Tel 0485 421615, email reservations@agipmotelmbarara.com. Strategically located on the appraoch to Mbarara town when coming from Kampala.

A very popular hotel for travellers proceeding to the National Parks of Western Uganda. The hotel is also frequented by visitors to the nearby Lake Mburo National Park. Excellent buffet lunch. Secure parking and small garden. All rooms are self-contained.

The hotel has a small campsite.

Hotel Classic:

Tel 0485 421131, 0772 497758, 0782 339981, email info@hotelclassicafrica.com. 26 room popular hotel centrally located at 57 High street.

Budget rooms: Ushs20,000-, Single Ushs50,000-, Double Ushs60,000-, Twin Ushs60,000-, Suite deluxe Ushs70,000-.Rates include bed and breakfast except budget room.

Pelikan Hotel:

Tel: 0382 211656, email: pelikanmbra@yahoo.co.uk. Bananuka Drive. 63 rooms all self-contained.Single Ushs15,000- to Ushs20,000-, Double Ushs30,000- to Ushs40,000-, Suite Ushs60,000-.Rates include bed and breakfast

Oxford Inn:

Tel. 0382 271737, 0772 546538, email: kamupat@yahoo.com. Plot 12/Bananuka drive next to Pelikan hotel (behind the post office). 25 rooms all self-contained.Single Ushs40,000-, Double Ushs50,000-, Deluxe standard Ushs60,000-, Deluxe executive Ushs70,000-Suites Ushs90,000-. Rates include bed and breakfast.

Fort Coleb Rest House:

Tel. 0485 420892. 1 km from the town centre on Kamugungunu Hill Drive close to Ntare School. Accommodation Ushs40,000- per room. Secure campsite available.

Riheka Guest House:

Tel: 0485 421314, 0772 970350. Muti drive. 16 rooms all self contained.Single Ushs25,000-, Double Ushs35,000-, Twins Ushs35,000-, Suites Ushs70,000-. Rates include bed and breakfast.

University Inn:

Tel. 0485 420334, 0772 485148. Plot 9, Kabale road. 13 rooms.Hotel Canan:

Tel. 0772 659841. 38 rooms.

Akaanya Hotel:

Tel. 0772 874643. Plot 25 Masaka road opposite URA offices. 35 rooms.

Accommodation on a Bed Only Basis.

Bena Guest House:

Tel. 0772 610131. Masaka road. 15 rooms all self-contained.Single Ushs20,000-, Twins Ushs30,000-. Rates include bed and breakfast.

Ruhinda Exotic Hotel:

Tel: 0485 422559, 0782 760121. Kakoba road opposite Mbarara Secondary School. 32 rooms.

Full Stop Guest House:

Tel. 0772 681435. Ntale road. 16 rooms.

Hotel Parth:

Tel: 0485 421210. Plot 7 Johnson street opposite Boma grounds. 13 rooms all self-contained.

River Side Park:

Tel. 0485 421367, 0782 230886. Mbarara - Kasese road. 15 rooms.

Moyoba Inn:

Tel. 0382 271606, 0382 271507. Masaka road. 23 rooms.

Grand Hoilday Hotel:

Tel. 0772 425756, 0772 654192. Ndahendekire Road. 16 rooms.Single Ushs10,000- non self-

New Travelers Hotel:

Tel. 077 4436219, 0774 982736. Rwebikona/ Kasese Road. 15 rooms all self-contained.

4N Hotel:

Tel: 0485 421893. Mbaguta street. 16 rooms

Nyamitanga Hotel and Lodging

Fort Portal - Kasese road. 9 rooms non self-contained.

Silver Inn:

Tel. 0772 633533. Makhagnisng street. 10 rooms all non self-contained.

Entry View Guest House:

Tel. 0782 587087, 0752 614390. Located opposite the round about with the statue of the Ankole cow. 12 rooms all non self-contained

Paragon Hotel and Lodging:

Tel. 0752 463680. Rwebukonge road. All rooms non self-contained.

Hotels Outside Mbarara Town:

Rwizi Arch Hotel:

Tel 0485 421173, 0752 648980, email: rwiziarchhotel@gmail.com. Located on the junction to QE2 National Park and the Kampala - Kabale road some 1 km from Mbarara town centre. This is a modern 32 room hotel with all the expected facilities.

River Side Park:

Tel. 0485 421367, 0782 230886. Mbarara - Kasese road. 15 rooms.

The Lake View Hotel:

Tel 0772 501518, 0772 701912, 0772 701913, email lakeview@utlonline.co.ug. Frequented often by tour operators for their clients lunches and the preferred location for night stops when visiting Lake Mburo National Park some 45 kms to the east.

This large modern multi storied hotel set in it's own gardens and as the name suggests overlooks it's own small lake. The hotel is located on the junction to Kasese 2 kms from the town centre.

Katatumba Resort Hotel:

Tel 0772 603723. Located 7 kms west of town on the road to Kabale. Camping is possible here in the grounds. Comfortable facilities include Self-contained rooms, satellite tv.

KARO's Country Club:

Tel. 0772 502978, 0782 434269. Ruharo - Mbarara road. 15 rooms and 6 cottage

Pan Africa Hotel:

Located 40 kms west of Mbarara en-route to Kabale. This is a very useful lunch stop for those travelling to Kabale.

Uganda Lodge:

Tel. +256 (0)752 536197, (0)752 507555, email ann@ugandalodge.com. Set amongst the rolling hills of SW Uganda, about 40kms past Mbarara and very close to the main road, Uganda Lodge is ideally suited for travellers looking to rest awhile, on their way to Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo or on safari to see the Mountain Gorillas.

Volunteering opportunities within the local community are available for those seeking such placements.Uganda Lodge has several single and twin rooms, some with private shower or washing facilities.

There are also four separate African style Bandas, again with private washing facilities. Set amongst the grounds of Uganda Lodge, away from the main buildings, there is a barbeque area and a small camping site for those bringing their own tents.

There is a small restaurant and bar where you may enjoy a wholesome meal and genuine local hospitality.

The venue are working in close co-operation with The Ruhanga Community Development Network who are very much in need of guidance and training from outside volunteers, both short and longer term. More details at www.ugandanetwork.org

Pelican Beach Campsite:

75 kms west of Mbarara en-route Kabale. The camping site is sign posted on the right side of the main road in a rural area.

Amenities in Mbarara Town

Internet cafe:

Indeed Mbarara is on the Internet super highway. The Source cafe of Jinja fame has a satellite venue on the high street above the Ankole cow statue. Mon Pearl Internet café is located on the High street in the post office building, Byamaka Investments – Kakoba road (Internet café and secretarial Bureau) and Jm Computer Services is also on the High street. All charge Ushs50- per minute.

Entertainment and Night Clubs:

Vision Empire is located on Banaunka Drive. The venue is a Discotheque/Health club with a sauna, steambath, and massage. Wednesday is ladies night. Friday, Saturday, Sunday open from 7pm till dawn

Another Life is located on Bananuka Drive next door to Vision Empire. Tuesday is Karioke night, Friday, Saturday and Sunday disco starting at 7pm. Entrance fee Ushs3,000/5,000-.

Sliders Night Club. Saturday is Karioke night, entrance fee Ushs1,000-.

Lake View Hotel. Friday corperate night, entrance free.Kentucky Gardens. Saturday is corperate night, entrance free.

Mechanical Emergencies:

No shortage of 'mango tree mechanics' in town especially along the approach road to town from Masaka.

Medical Emergencies:

Mbarara has it's own government hospital and an array of private local small clinics.

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