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Kampala Serena Hotel

5.0 of 5
P. O. Box 7814, Kintu Road, Kampala 256, Uganda
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Kampala Serena Hotel
Ranked #1 of 47 hotels in Kampala
4.5 of 5 stars 131 Reviews
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Waimea, Hawaii
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Mentioning online that I was checking in at the Serena, friends commented that it was their favorite hotel in all of East Africa and I soon agreed. The facility is large and grand, reminiscent of something that you'd find in Las Vegas or a resort in my home State of Hawaii but somehow exists in a bubble of peacefulness among... More

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Nairobi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Rooms are really comfortable and have everything a normal person would need. The meals are great and most staff try very hard to provide for your needs.

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Harare
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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I completely enjoyed my stay at Kampala Serena Hotel. Everything exceeded my expectations. The Deluxe rooms are spacious, well furnished and equipped with every gadget one would ever need. Internet access was great. It was my first time to experience a restaurant (Lakes Restaurant) that offers buffet meals 24/7. I am particular about what I eat. However with so much... More

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Washington, DC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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My colleagues and I had an extended stay at the Kampala Serena for business travel.  When we first arrived in Kampala, several locals and expats mentioned that the Serena was considered the nicest hotel in all of Kampala and possibly all of Uganda. In our experience, the Serena lived up to this reputation and after visiting other local hotels for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile

Best in Uganda. Gym spa and pool are great. Bar on the ground floor fantastic.

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Arlington, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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I loved my stay here. Lovely hotel, very friendly staff. Absolutely the best in Uganda. In fact, I have stayed at 3 Serena hotels and have loved all 3 - but this one is the best so far. So relaxing - you forget you are in the middle of Kampala. Its not cheap, but I wouldn't stay anywhere else in... More

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Manchester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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It's very hard to think of anything to add to other traveller reviews. The hotel is an oasis in the middle tf a frantic city. Wonderful facilities, wonderful service, great restaurants, calm and peaceful. Perfect. Don't hesitate if you get the chance!

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Los Angeles
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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The Serena Kampala has pretty much everything one could wish for in a five star hotel anywhere in the world. Staff are efficient (although not quite as warm as the staff in other locations around the country), and amenities are of a high quality. It would be the perfect place to start or end a trip. Beware of rush hour... More

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Calgary
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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This hotel was incredible. From the moment of being picked up at the airport until the time we left the service was incredible. The drive from the airport to the hotel is quite long, but you have the opportunity to see a lot along the way. When I arrived at the hotel I was in awe of the beautiful emense... More

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Isla Mujeres, Q Roo
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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I absolutely love this hotel. It may even been my favorite hotel ever! The rooms offer every amenity--including fruit bowls and fresh flowers. The staff are friendly--from the doorman to reception to restaurant staff. The gym is terrific (although you do have to walk thru the main lobby to reach it--not one of my favorite treks), and the spa treatments... More

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P. O. Box 7814, Kintu Road, Kampala 256, Uganda
Price range (per night):* S$458 - 595

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