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Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 6:30 AM to 7 PM, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Plot 21 Faraday Road, Kampala
  • Uganda Golf Course
    6 min drive
  • The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
    6 min drive
  • Kibuli Mosque
    7 min drive
  • Kampala (KLA)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Exterior
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (126)
The price is $116
per night
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Located in Kampala (Bugolobi), Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of The Acacia Mall and Uganda National Museum. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Ndere Cultural Centre and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Mulago National Specialized Hospital.

What's nearby

  • The Acacia Mall - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Uganda National Museum - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Makerere University - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Thrones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Banana Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Nest Bar and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafesserie - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of The Acacia Mall
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kampala hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Cambodian cuisine at Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Cambodian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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

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

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • 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
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 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
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

Athena Hotel Kampala
Athena Kampala
The Athena Hotel
Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Hotel Kampala

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geffry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was swift with warm welcome. Everything was perfect. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Salt Lake

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Salt Lake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experiencing the epitome of Ugandan hospitality, our stay was elevated by the genuine warmth of the staff, notably Jessie. His unwavering friendliness and attentive service left an indelible mark, ensuring our time there was not just comfortable but truly unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Twesigye Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend
Nothing really to complain about, great hotel and service. Good location. One thing that could be improved is the breakfast choices - buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here with family for a birthday celebration. This team really understands how to take care of a guest right from check in to check out. Everything in the hotel is modern and updated. The room had some nice personal care items for guests. The location was perfect as we were able to have a night out in bugolobi which is buzzing with restaurants, bars and clubs. The breakfast buffet is a large spread of everything you can think of to eat from western items to African items. Thanks to the team we left with great memories and very relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mebble, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Charmane

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Kampala. Fantastic staff, always immediately helpful. Home away from home. Nice rooms, great location but the staff are the highlight - friendly, welcoming, efficient and facilitating.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Very nice hotel. Room was in perfect condition, including the bathroom. All the necessary toiletries were provided as well as hot beverages . Only wish that the room had a fridge . Internet worked perfectly but have to factor that the hotel has minimal occupancy . Will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yousuf

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice new and maintained hotel. The swiming pool is there but its too small.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. I did not know that it was a new hotel (opened only a few months ago). Everything was to a high standard. The food and service was great too. It was on sale on hotels.com and I believe that I got a four star experience for a three star price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business hotel that is brand new, everything is shiny
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

HECTOR

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DECEPCIONANTE
El precio que tiene este hotel es altísimo para lo que realmente es el hotel. Acabados de las habitaciones malas, aire acondicionado con mucho ruido, la música de los pasillos a un nivel alto a las 2am donde parece que estés en una discoteca... Para nada recomendable Experiencia decepcionante.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cost/performance ratio. Very friendly and competent staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019