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The Explorers Hub

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Uganda Golf Course

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Premium Single Room
Reception
Restaurant
Garden view
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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Plot 4, Lower Kololo Terrace, Kampala
  • Uganda Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Acacia Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • British High Commission
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kampala (KLA)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Single Room

Premium Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Business Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kampala

At The Explorers Hub you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Uganda Golf Course and within 30 minutes of The Acacia Mall. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Kampala B&B, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Uganda National Museum and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Makerere University.
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What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 9 min walk
  • The Acacia Mall - 2 min drive
  • Uganda National Museum - 3 min drive
  • Makerere University - 3 min drive
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden City Rooftop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hickory - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bushpig Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Cabana Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kololo Courts - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Explorers Hub

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Uganda Golf Course
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour fitness centre, a library, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Explorers Hub. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kampala bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Explorers Hub offers 22 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and children's slippers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

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, mobile payments and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Explorers Hub?

The Explorers Hub offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Explorers Hub?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorers Hub on 8 Mar 2025 start from NZ$153.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Explorers Hub?

Yep, The Explorers Hub has a free self car park.

What makes The Explorers Hub a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Explorers Hub.

Is The Explorers Hub family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Explorers Hub is a hit with families.

Does The Explorers Hub serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Explorers Hub?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Explorers Hub?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Explorers Hub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Explorers Hub?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Explorers Hub?

There is a golf course next to The Explorers Hub.

The Explorers Hub Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mpho Lester Mamanyoa

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOSES

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

wajid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is fantastic rooms are very claen, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing and overwhelming. Overall fabulous place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with an urban farm and specialty local supermarket on site. The restaurant is amazing with a farm to table concept. The room is clean and comfortable but nothing fancy. Good location. Reccomend for business teavelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Service Excellent
I think you would describe this as budget though it is not that cheap! Location excellent for central Kampala, staff really committed and friendly, safe and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, green, eco friendly space in the middle of Kampala
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property in an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kornelia

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice terrace bar and restaurant area. Helpful staff and a hotel at a good price. Good central location in Kampala
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice spot in Kampala
Amazing location. Great breakfast. Very friendly staff. Also loved the ceiling fan.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Amazing location. The breakfast was really good and staff was very kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

E

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kampala
I found Explorers Hub to be central and comfortable. There is organic food on the doorstep and food in the restaurant is good, bnut sadly closed quite early in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jennie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff. Lovely property and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding environment is very calm and beautiful. Great location, hospitable staffs and the breakfast is great too. Keep it up
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Lynn, Toronto

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price - central location, free wifi and breakfast, but no AC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some staff members were rude. Internet is bad Breakfast is not good. They do not have most of the items they list There is no provision for drinking water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the cost
Poor internet and the bed was hard foam and you sank toward the middle. Simple menu know offering of soup. Food and breakfast was very good overall. Very professional courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019