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Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

5.0 star property

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Exterior
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View
Children’s area
On the beach

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1047, 1049 Wavamunno Road, Kampala
  • Place, Speke Resort and Conference Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, Garden View

Executive Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Garden View

Executive Suite, Garden View

  • 110 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 187 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Kampala

When you a stay at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Speke Resort and Conference Centre and Lake Victoria. .This beach resort is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Wonder World Amusement Park.
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What's nearby

  • Speke Resort and Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Makerere University - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • The Acacia Mall - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bean Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nomad - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Speke-Munyonyo Resort Main Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caramel Cafe & Lounge Munyonyo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Some Kafunda In Makindye - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort offers 114 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Kampala resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A marina and a health club are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 114 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local cuisine at Nyanja, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 20 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Nyanja - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
Lake Terrace - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours. Open daily.
The Stables - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Lake Grill - This restaurant specializes in barbecue. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lake Grill
  • Lake Terrace
  • Nyanja
  • The Stables

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 20 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per room (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mathias .H.

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The property is amazing, great breakfast! Very helpful front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNET, ISTANBUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I attended a conference here for 5 days. It was very comfortable and well set up for this purpose. The grounds are beautiful and you can see Lake Victoria. The staff is pleasant and every need was cared for. Aisha in particular at the front desk was helpful as I had to check out before my conference duties were finished. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

FARUK, ISTANBUL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service needed for more effort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

phiona, Portland

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful hotel and views .. the service was exceptional I should mention Abraham the butler was so nice and kind !! Will visit again !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

samir

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pravin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

experience

The stay at Munyonyo was good but the Hotel.com confirmation email stated that the total price paid included Airport Transfer including other facilities but the resort denied that and said it was not included thus costing me extra $30 for the Taxi. I think the confirmation was misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A TAD DISAPPOINTED OVERALL

Was actually expecting a little more in terms of the overall experience, the room was ok but I had to ask a number of times to get it cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Extraordinary hotel

This was by far the best stay of our trip! The hotel and grounds were beautiful, as was the room. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the bed very comfortable, the food was fantastic, and the location on Lake Victoria couldn't be beat. It is located about 30 minutes from Entebbe Int. Airport, which was convenient, but we felt like we were miles away from any city. I couldn't recommend this hotel more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Munyonyo resort experience

The staff were very friendly and respectful. The rooms were clean and had a very good view of the lake I loved their al acarte menu, especially the fish dishes. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautifil resort

Absolutely great food. clean hotel. friendly staff. Felt like being home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

M.Z, Chicago, Il

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience, this is my home away from home, courteous staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totally recommended

Very well looked after by all. Beautiful part of the world!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in Uganda

Everything here is amazing! We loved our stay -- the rooms are supremely comfortable, the grounds are beautiful and the staff are all really nice and helpful. We heard that when foreign presidents come to Uganda, they stay here and we can understand why. There's a lot to do, the food is great and the area is gorgeous. If you're lucky, you'll even see a family of monkeys passing through.

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Rohit, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect hotel, except for the Internet.

This hotel was perfect in every sense of the word, except for the Internet service, which was pretty much non-existent for the majority of my stay. If it weren't for that, my experience would've have been very positive. Hopefully, they'll resolve it the next time I'm there.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ww had a great experience. This is a great resort near many attractions.

2/10 Terrible

Katarvia

Terrible wifi

Had to switch hotels. No wifi