Hotel
Kampala Serena Hotel
Five-star hotel on Kintu Road with 186 rooms and suites set in 17 acres of gardens and water features, with a spa, pools and several restaurants.
Speke Resort Munyonyo
Large resort on the shore of Lake Victoria at Munyonyo with 476 rooms, eight restaurants and bars, an equestrian centre and one of Kampala's biggest conference venues.
At a glance
- Type
- Lakeside resort and conference centre
- Area
- Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- spekeresort.com
Good to know
- 476 rooms
- Lake Victoria shoreline
- Equestrian centre
- Swimming pool
- Spa and gym
- Eight restaurants and bars
- Conference centre
Why we recommend it
Speke Resort Munyonyo sits on the shore of Lake Victoria at Munyonyo, on the southern edge of Kampala. With 476 rooms, it is a big resort, and it has a conference centre with a convention hall, 33 meeting rooms, six boardrooms and 13 outdoor venues, and it has been one of Uganda's main venues for meetings and events for more than two decades. It belongs to the Speke Group of Hotels, which also runs the Speke Hotel in the city centre, the neighbouring Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and Kabira Country Club in Bukoto.
The lakeside setting is the reason to stay here rather than in central Kampala. You can spend your time by the pool or at the Lake Terrace Restaurant instead of in city traffic, and sunsets over the lake are part of the appeal. The resort is about a 30-minute drive from Entebbe International Airport, which makes it a practical first or last night in Uganda.
There are eight restaurants and bars: the Nyanja, Sunset, Poolside, Lake Terrace, Victoria and Royal Club restaurants, the Viking Bar and the Calabash Lounge, so you can eat on site for several days without repeating yourself. Menus cover Continental, African and Indian cooking, and the restaurants run themed food promotions, such as an Indian spice trail at Nyanja and Lake Terrace. The Viking Bar is a sports bar with pool, darts, arcade games, a book swap and Sunday movie nights, and the Calabash Lounge on the lobby mezzanine serves drinks, tea and coffee.
Activities are another strength. The Equestrian Centre offers horse riding, hacking, riding lessons, pony rides for children and a Pony Camp, which makes the resort a good choice for families. The wellness side includes a swimming pool, spa, gym, squash and fitness facilities, and there are activities for children.
Because of its size and conference role, expect large groups and events. Ask for a room with a lake view when you book, and allow extra time to reach central Kampala, as the city centre is some distance away and traffic can be heavy. Karveli has a lakeside restaurant in Munyonyo if you want to eat off site.
Speke Resort Munyonyo FAQs
Where is Speke Resort Munyonyo?
At Munyonyo on the shore of Lake Victoria, on the southern edge of Kampala.
How many rooms does it have?
476 rooms.
How far is it from Entebbe Airport?
About a 30-minute drive.
Can you go horse riding?
Yes. The Equestrian Centre offers riding, hacking, lessons and pony rides for children.
How many restaurants are there?
Eight restaurants and bars, including Nyanja Restaurant, Lake Terrace Restaurant and the Viking Bar.
Is there a pool?
Yes, along with a spa, gym and squash.
Is it a conference venue?
Yes. It has a convention hall, 33 meeting rooms and 13 outdoor venues.
How do I contact the resort?
Call +256 414 227 111.