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Gately on Nile

47 Nile Crescent, Jinja, Uganda
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Gately on Nile
Ranked #2 of 12 Jinja B&B and Inns
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Gately on Nile is a lovely small hotel quite near Jinja town, easy walk into main street , yet far enough away to be quiet at night.Staff are very professional and helpful. The hotel has some rooms but across the street there are 3 lovely houses in a compound with views over the nile. Each house is huge and has... More

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I love staying at Gately, a complete out of africa experience! eat there a few times a week, and stay there when I need a break! Also should point out amazing Pad Thai but also the steak with blue cheese sauce is a classic!

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Stayed here after seeing the great reviews on TripAdvisor and was not disappointed! Reserved via phone the day before and my call was received by a very cheerful and helpful receptionist who promised a wonderful stay. Was given a a duplex cottage on the other side of the main guest house area which had great views of the Nile, which... More

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

After my most enjoyable stay at Gately Inn Entebbe I decided to visit her sister lodge, Gately on Nile in Jinja........I was not disappointed! Yes, the friendly staff, the beautiful accommodation and the mouth watering cuisine were all there too. This lodge however offers something different being out of the city buzz. The garden is absolutely beautiful, offering a more... More

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Nairobi
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

This was my second visit to Gately on the Nile Hotel situated in Jinja, Uganda and I was not disappointed. I was allocated a different room this time, Cottage 1, which is on the other side of the road to the main hotel and had a downstairs room with kitchen and dining room, with a single bed, whilst upstairs there... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

We have stayed here three times, but this was our first in the new property (next door to old one). While the grounds are somewhat smaller the gardens are beautiful with the same relaxing gazebos for reading, drinks or conversation. There are five lovely and spacious rooms in the main house/reception building, with a second main house and two cottages... More

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kuala lumpur
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

Stayed here various times and it can be fantastic, or mediocre, depending if the owner is around. Unfortunately the staff do let it run down and get slack with holes in the mosquito nets and poorer quality food and service. It is however always a great R and R place with its beautiful gardens, great view of the lake and... More

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Stellenbosch
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We spent two days in Jinga, and immediately felt at home. The people who work there are extremely friendly and helpful, and the views are fantastic. Waking up in the morning and watching sunrise on the deck is very peaceful. The rooms were very comfortable, and the food was good. I will definitely be back there next time I am... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Lovely large, newly built, self-contained house and 2 cottages. Perfect for groups of about 8 adults and a few kids. Friendly staff, good breakfast and lunches. By far the nicest place to stay in Jinga.

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Nairobi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

Gately on the Nile Hotel situated in Jinja, Uganda is one I had not heard of until I needed to find accommodation at short notice for a business trip to Jinja. Having considered alternatives, I settled on the Gately and was not disappointed. The room I was allocated was one of twowith its own bathroom in a large housice and... More

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Additional Information about Gately on Nile

Address: 47 Nile Crescent, Jinja, Uganda
Region: Uganda > Eastern Region > Jinja
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Jinja
Price range (per night): S$107 - 201
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Gately on Nile offers Luxurious Accommodation on two separate properties by the lake side in Jinja town. The British built bungalow home houses the Reception, Restaurant and five well appointed en-suite bedrooms finished to the usual warm yet rustic, elegant Gately standard. Across the road is a new property offering a main house (of 2 en-suite bedrooms) uniquely built from local rock, large glass windows with high raked ceilings giving a huge sense of space and shingle tile roof keeping all so cool sitting opposite the lake. Accompanied on this site are two double storied cottages offering a quaint living area downstairs and a log cabin bedroom, balcony accommodation upstairs including Gately's renowned classic pebble shower room. This property offers the most expansive water views and constant lake breeze in Jinja town. Relax in the thatched bandas of tranquil grounds surrounded by exotic fauna and flora all absorbed adjacent the waters of Lake Victoria. Gately houses a stunning Continental Restaurant with an additional authentic Thai menu not found elsewhere in Uganda. This plus great internet, office and laundry services, warm and friendly staff all make you feel completely at home in such creative, casual and rustic elegance with Gately celebrating 13 successful years of business in Uganda 2013. 'Relax, you're at Home!'.... ... more   less 

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