Gately Inn Entebbe

Very warm and welcoming service. Delicious filling breakfasts (prepared even at 5 a.m. for early departure!). The property is mostly in shadow of several large trees, decorated with uniquely-looking metalwork sculptures. The furniture in the room also feels authentic: bedframes made of thick hardwood, bedside tables use giant tree cross-sections as tabletops. Although there was a safe in our room, we did not use it. The lighting in the room is rather dim, and the windows lack net curtains during daylight (for privacy), but these points were not significant for us. Also the electric sockets were only in one place - near the table with a single chair, although there were two of us. The hotel is located in between two busy roads, so car horn sounds may be a little bothersome during the first night, but you get used quickly. Although the hotel is located basically on the airport highway, a lot of our taxi drivers had difficulties finding it (maybe we were just unlucky). There is also a dog and a cat on the territory, and this, again, proves how nice and genuine the staff here is :)

Not so great, book something else The room is average, faced the road and the plumbing was terrible, the flush didn't work properly so it was good that it was just me and not two people in the room. The hotel is average for the price, I am sure there are better deals in the area.

I've been going to Uganda on and off for 10 years now and the Gately is my favorite stopping place when I'm in Entebbe. It's a very sweet small hotel with lovely and relaxing grounds. I love the staff there- they are absolutely wonderful and so kind and helpful. The location is central to everything from restaurants to shops to the botanical gardens and it's a great launching place for any local activities. If you're looking for a nice quiet place to sleep off your jet lag- this is the best.