Athena Hotel Kampala

$$$$||View on mapKampala, UgandaFaraday Road Bugolobi, Plot 21, Kampala, Uganda|
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Athena Hotel Kampala
Faraday Road Bugolobi, Plot 21, Kampala, Uganda·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Free WiFi9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Solo39%
Business19%
Couples18%
Families12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Free WiFi9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Solo39%
Business19%
Couples18%
Families12%

4-star boutique hotel with conference facilities in Kampala's Bugolobi neighborhood

Dining and Entertainment

Best Western Plus Athena Hotel operates Ambrosia Restaurant, serving African and international cuisine with options for halal, vegetarian, and vegan diets. The on-site bar offers local craft beers from Banange Brewing Co. alongside a well-stocked selection, and guests can order breakfast in the room or enjoy a daily complimentary breakfast buffet. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, themed dinner nights, and happy hour at the poolside lounge.

Wellness and Recreation

The hotel provides a steam room, sauna, and outdoor swimming pool with a view, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can book full body, foot, hand, neck, head, and back massages, or join yoga classes and fitness sessions in the on-site fitness center. A full-service spa offers massage options, and the property also includes a pool with a view and a shaded picnic area with BBQ facilities.

Business and Meetings

The Athena Hotel houses a boardroom for private VIP meetings and multiple conference rooms that accommodate both small and large corporate events. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available, and the 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out, private check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. A dedicated tour desk assists with local bookings, and the property provides a shuttle service to Entebbe International Airport.

Location and Accessibility

Situated in Bugolobi, this Best Western Plus property is a 10-minute walk from Village Mall's shops and restaurants, and a short drive from Uganda Museum, Kampala City Center, and Independence Monument. The hotel offers accessible parking, a parking garage, and car hire services, and is 27 miles from Entebbe International Airport with airport drop-off and pick-up available. Soundproof rooms with key card access ensure quiet stays, and the property is wheelchair accessible with raised toilets and grab rails.

Rooms and Suites

Rooms at Athena Hotel Kampala include Deluxe King Rooms, Executive King Suites, Standard Queen Rooms, and Deluxe Twin Rooms, all with air conditioning, minibars, and private bathrooms. Spacious suites feature separate sitting areas and garden or pool views, while all accommodations include tea and coffee makers and safety deposit boxes. Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press services are provided, and soundproofing ensures minimal noise from common areas.

  • Service: 24-hour front desk with concierge and room service
  • Dining: Ambrosia Restaurant with African and international cuisine
  • Wellness: Steam room, sauna, massage, and yoga classes
  • Business: Private boardroom and conference facilities
  • Location: 10-minute walk to Village Mall, 27 miles from Entebbe Airport
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with grab rails and raised toilets
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:55
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Rooms and availability

Executive King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Fireplace
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Athena Hotel Kampala

💵 Lowest room price 110 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.9 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 28.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Entebbe International, EBB

Location

Faraday Road Bugolobi, Plot 21, Kampala, Uganda
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Faraday Road Bugolobi, Plot 21, Kampala, Uganda
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Faraday Road Bugolobi, Plot 21, Kampala, Uganda
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