Residence 256 Kampala, Kigo

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Residence 256 Kampala in Kampala offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and lake views. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, restaurant, bar, and shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a minimarket, indoor and outdoor play areas, and a children's playground. Dining Experience: Breakfast is available as a buffet or à la carte, with options for halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Convenient Location: Located 20 mi from Entebbe International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Kampala Wonder World Amusement Park (8.7 mi) and Kabaka's Palace (11 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Akello
Uganda Uganda
“The location is perfect, the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Food is so fresh and delicious.”
Tibugwisa
“Stayed here with my family and we loved the exceptionally friendly and thoughtful hospitality from the staff, they anticipated all our needs and catered to them. The rooms were cozy, clean and comfortable.Set in the exclusive Mirembe villas we...”
Coen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very friendly and helpful people, food is good and affordable. Property was clean and beds were comfortable. Location is in an apartment building in Mirembe villas (compound). Not too much around. We arrived in the night (from the airport) and...”
Faith
Uganda Uganda
“Residence 256 is an unassuming hidden gem. You walk through the doors into a little, tastefully decorated oasis. The rooms are exactly as pictured and very comfortable, the staff are wonderful and so friendly - shout out to Esther - and the...”
Emmanuela
United States United States
“I was in Kampala for a conference and stayed at Residence 256 for a week. The rooms/facilities look even nicer in person, and the Superior room was excellent and had all the amenities I needed and more! The breakfast (fresh and delicious) was my...”
Francis
Kenya Kenya
“Amazing resident chef, never expected this, top notch security and my bedroom was so so awesome, I really enjoyed my stay...”
Miriam
Uganda Uganda
“I loved the interior decor and general arrangement of lounge area. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome, always available to help. The area is great for evening walks which I enjoy.”
Bakrawi
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The staff are very friendly and dedicated and the food in the restaurant is amazing. I liked the decoration and the whole set-up very much as it feels very cozy and like home.”
Ozash
Nepal Nepal
“The rooms are nicely decorated, cozy and comfortable. Toni and the team were extremely hospitable. Food is delicious.”
Hobbs
Ireland Ireland
“Esther welcomed us to the beautiful Hotel 256. The room was beautiful and very clean. The dining and are were also lovely. The food prepared by the chef was the best we've had in Uganda. The hospitality really was wonderful. We really enjoyed our...”

Managed by Grace & Moses

Company review score: 9.8Based on 35 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hi there! We are a Ugandan couple, Grace and Moses. We've been living here in Kampala, for the last 25 years. We enjoy meeting new people and familiarizing ourselves with other cultures. This is, essentially, why we've decided to become full-time hosts.

Property info

A cozy gem with heartwarming service and breathtaking views of Lake Victoria & Serena Golf course. Located within 20 minutes drive from Entebbe airport, and easy accessibility to most of Kampala's attractions. Personalized touch across the board, with great attention to detail. Comfortable bedding and interior designs with an eco-friendly touch.

Neighborhood info

Residence 256 Kampala is located in Mirembe Villas, an affluent estate overlooking Lake Victoria and Serena Golf Course. It's within walking distance from Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, as well as Speke Resort Munyonyo, and Munyonyo Martyrs shrine.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Residence 256 Kampala, Kigo takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.