We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Fort Portal, Uganda. We have also included accommodation in lodges, guest houses, villas, country estates, farm stays and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Resort.Newly opened, November 2023. Situated in Fort Portal, 2.7 km from Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal, Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers a range of water sports facilities, as well as a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving African, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort. The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business centre and hot tub. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is 23 km from Tabebuia Spa and Safari Resort, while Sempaya National Park is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 72 km from the resort.Show full description
Camp Site.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Located within 3.9 km of Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal and 25 km of Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve in Fort Portal, Kalitusi Nature Resort provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. You can play darts at the campground, and bike hire and car hire are available. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with river views and an outdoor dining area. At the campground, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. An indoor play area is also available at Kalitusi Nature Resort, while guests can also relax in the garden. Sempaya National Park is 39 km from the accommodation, while Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Kasese, 70 km from Kalitusi Nature Resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, cool and creative camp sites in Fort Portal! AMAZING.
Charming. Great location.Opened November 2021. Set in Fort Portal, 5.2 km from Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal, Home Bliss Hotel- Fort portal Uganda offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 28 km of Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a garden view. Home Bliss Hotel- Fort portal Uganda provides certain units with city views, and all rooms have a patio. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Home Bliss Hotel- Fort portal Uganda. Sempaya National Park is 39 km from the hotel, while Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 73 km from Home Bliss Hotel- Fort portal Uganda.Show full description
Farm Stay. Located in Fort Portal and only 9.2 km from Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal, Kaswa Lodge provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. The units at the farm stay are equipped with a seating area. Units are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, while certain units at the farm stay also offer a terrace. At the farm stay, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The farm stay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is 22 km from the farm stay, while Sempaya National Park is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 82 km from Kaswa Lodge.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Newly opened, March 2024. Situated 2.8 km from Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal, Gaia Eco Hub BnB offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a bar. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. An à la carte breakfast is available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is 22 km away and Sempaya National Park is 40 km from the bed and breakfast. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. At Gaia Eco Hub BnB, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in African cuisine. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 72 km from Gaia Eco Hub BnB.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Located in Fort Portal, Sheevy"s Bed N Breakfast has rooms with free WiFi access. The bed and breakfast is also 3.2 km away from Tourism office. Local points of interest like Market Place and Amabere Caves are reachable within 3.8 km and 7 km, respectively. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the property. Kiko Tea Estates is 8 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Situated in Fort Portal, 3.4 km from Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal, Kasenene Legacy Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 24 km from Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve, 38 km from Sempaya National Park and 49 km from Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Kasenene Legacy Hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a city view. All rooms have a wardrobe. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Camp Site.Lovely property. Great location. Featuring lake views, Lake Nyamirima cottages features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a bar, around 2.9 km from Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Some units have a seating area and/or a patio with an outdoor dining area. A car rental service is available at the campground. Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal is 22 km from Lake Nyamirima cottages, while Kibale Forest Corridor Game Reserve is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kasese, 55 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This camp site has a great location in Fort Portal.
Lodge. Offering a garden, Kyaninga Royal Cottage is situated in Fort Portal . Free private parking is available on site. All units have a seating area. Each unit features a private bathroom with a shower. Towels are available. Kyaninga Royal Cottage also includes a children's playground. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. The property also offers packed lunches. The property has water sports facilities and car hire is available. You can engage in various activities, such as bird watching, monkeys and Lizards and go hiking.Show full description
Opened August 2021. Situated in Fort Portal, 2.7 km from Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal, Palm Star Motel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy African and American dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. All rooms have a wardrobe. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is 24 km from Palm Star Motel, while Sempaya National Park is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 75 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lodge. Offering mountain views, Mwamba Kelele Lodge in Fort Portal offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and barbecue facilities. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. A balcony with lake views is offered in all units. Guests at Mwamba Kelele Lodge can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while hiking and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve is 8.4 km from Mwamba Kelele Lodge, while Kibale Forest Corridor Game Reserve is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kasese, 41 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House. Our accommodation is located in the heart of the most beautiful nature around Fort Portal. About 40 minutes from the city, you will find our cosy hostel among the Crater Lakes, the green landscape and the authentic villages.Here you are in the middle of it all, yet surrounded by nature and silence. We also prepare a small school and a place to stay for a few orphans in the area. With comfortable beds, private bathrooms, lake view rooms, beautiful sunrises and silence, we offer you the ideal place to experience the beautiful nature of western Uganda. With a view of the lake in every room, you can enjoy the absolute idyll here. We are happy to offer you private and confidential tours to get an authentic insight into the area. Shopping can also be done on site, as the nearest village shop is only a few minutes away. A Boda driver is also available to take you to daily destinations or back to town. We run the accommodation with our family. Meals are prepared by us on site, fresh and local. However, contact with the children is explicitly optional for them.Show full description
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