Kampala Serena Hotel  

In the heart of Kampala on Kintu Road, set across 17 acres of lush water gardens. Minutes from the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Uganda Golf Course and the Independence Monument. Close to The Parliament and the Embassy of Belgium — a prime spot for both leisure and business stays.

This 5-star, Art Deco hotel blends polished luxury with pan-African panache. It has 188 rooms, including 14 suites, all framed by a central water theme with hand-carved panels and shimmering mosaics. Rooms feature minibars, Smart TVs, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, bathrobes and bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers. Expect a tranquil, family-friendly oasis feel amid dramatic water gardens and rock-terraced poolscapes.

Relax at a full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments, plus a sauna, steam room and massage suites. Stay active in the health club, fitness center and yoga area, then dive into the free-form outdoor pool set among waterfalls, wooden bridges and rock terraces. Free Wi‑Fi, concierge and a tour desk keep things easy. Extras include a pool bar, shops, beauty salon (extra charge), babysitting (surcharge), karaoke and picnic/BBQ areas.

Serena offers a sizable conference centre and 16 meeting rooms with 10,290 sq ft of event space and a business center on site. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, valet parking, limo/town car service and airport shuttle (surcharge) support smooth corporate travel.

Six on-site restaurants serve international and regional flavors, including the gourmet Pearl restaurants offering French and African-influenced cuisine. Grab snacks or coffee at the cafe, sip cocktails at the poolside bar or unwind in one of two lounges. 24-hour room service is available, and guests can opt for full board or half board.