Richy Hotels and Safaris

Hotels
7.6 (25 reviews)
Plot 28, Aryada Street, Nkokonjeru , Mbale , ug

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Kid meals
Front desk (limited hours)
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Supportive service
Cons:
Rooms were a bit tired

Categories

Cleanliness
6.49
The rooms were a bit tired, suggesting potential cleanliness issues.
Service
7.96
The staff were really welcoming and supportive.
Location
8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
6.45
The rooms were a bit tired, but adequate.
Amenities
7.98
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.96
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 22:24

Property Description

Welcome to Richy Hotels and Safaris!

Convenient Location: Situated in Mbale, our hotel is just 45 km away from Tororo Railway Station, making it easily accessible for travelers. Explore nearby attractions like Sipi Falls and Nagongera Station during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodation: Enjoy our range of amenities including a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant, and a bar. With family rooms available, we cater to all types of travelers.

Exceptional Service: Our 2-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk to assist you at any time during your visit.

Book your stay at Richy Hotels and Safaris for a memorable experience in Mbale!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.49
Service: 7.96
Location: 8
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 7.96
K
Karen family
8
Pros:

The staff were really welcoming and supportive. The rooms were a bit tired, but adequate

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
S
Smith solo_traveller pl
9
2025-07-08 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous group my
2
-2 nights, 2times no electricity, second night, no water, internet is very slow
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

-2 nights, 2times no electricity, second night, no water, internet is very slow, the price i have to add 69000 on top of original price 130000, which i hope it reflects a good service, no ac, no tv

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo traveller ke
3
It was uncomfortable stepping in water in the room even after changing rooms!
Pros:

It started raining and water was flowing into the room wetting the bed windows don’t lock! Shower heads are discolored! No glass on the window in the bathroom.

Cons:

Needs a lot to of improvement!

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
A
Anthony with friends ke
6
It’s good but generally needs improvement. Will come back again to see if they have changed. But generally the front gir
Pros:

Location and clean rooms and excellent wifi

Cons:

The staff especially the night one was very unprofessional

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Michiel solo traveller nl
8
Great place, definitely recommended to budget travellers and all others looking for a cosy place
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is also good, just outside the bustling city center of Mbale. Breakfast was tasty and plenty of choice. Rooms were nicely decorated and well-kept.

Cons:

There were a few power outages, but that goes beyond the hotel's influence.

2024-08-05 via Nuitee
T
Tereza solo traveller fr
8
Very good
2024-07-18 via Nuitee
N
Nelson review category business travellers ug
9
Superb
2024-07-14 via Nuitee
J
Jos solo traveller nl
10
Personal touch and Ugandese hospitality
Pros:

Richard (Richard) is a top host! I wanted to see a Ugandese band. He went with me personally. Besides that, wonderful man, struggling to give his guests the best experience. His personal, especially Rachel, is very sweet and caring. If you are interested in the personal touch and connection, best place in town, especially for this price!

Cons:

Nothing. If you want the best of the best, go somewhere else.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
D
Djim solo traveller nl
10
Exceptional
2024-02-03 via Nuitee
M
Maja with friends de
8
Very good
Pros:

Loved the African Tea and Pancakes for breakfast! The hosts are very nice and helpful. Whenever we spend a weekend in Mbale we stayed with them :) enjoyed the hot shower a lot!

2024-01-05 via Nuitee
F
Fredo young couple ug
9
Superb
2023-12-27 via Nuitee
B
Borivoj solo traveller cz
9
Superb
2023-12-18 via Nuitee
F
Fenja solo traveller de
7
Good
2023-09-15 via Nuitee
A
Anna solo traveller de
8
Very good
2023-09-13 via Nuitee
K
Khabusi young couple ug
8
Very good
Pros:

The customer service was awesome and the breakfast was on point.

Cons:

The price on booking.com turned out different from the actual price by almost 30%. So I paid 30% more than I had anticipated.

2023-08-03 via Nuitee
A
Austin solo traveller us
9
Recommend
Pros:

Everyone at the hotel was very nice, along with the food as well. People were accommodating and the hostel is in a good area

Cons:

Nothing

2023-07-13 via Nuitee
K
Kalisa review category business travellers ug
1
Very bad
Pros:

I liked nothing about the place

Cons:

Their services was so bad

2023-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Menini review category business travellers ke
3
Cheap hotel - Cheap service
Pros:

The manager tries hard to run this no-frills hotel, but it's a struggle.

The location is ok, and it's cheap. Manager is helpful. Decent bedding.

Cons:

The food is not great; the staff - when the manager is not around - is nowhere to be found (had to take the first breakfast out as no one was in the kitchen at 7.20 am) They cannot do basic operations (had to literally operate the card machine to pay my own bill on check out). Toilet paper not refilled, wifi jumping all the time, overcharged on laundry. Walls are super thin and you will hear people below like they are inside the room.

I understand it's a $20 hotel per night but still, can still be decent which was not the case.

2023-05-31 via Nuitee
A
Alen solo traveller si
9
Superb
2023-04-11 via Nuitee