Javelin Hotel , Kampala, Uganda

Hotels
7.7 (304 reviews)
Hoima Road Nansana, Uganda , Kampala , ug

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Good rooftop restaurant
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconvenient location

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Guest experiences indicate issues with room cleanliness and odors, impacting the rating.
Service
9.06
Many guests remarked positively on the staff's helpfulness and politeness.
Location
7.11
The location received mixed feedback, with some finding it inconvenient.
Room Quality
7.06
Although some rooms had positive comments, others were criticized for cleanliness and odors.
Amenities
8.58
Rooftop restaurant and other amenities received good reviews, but some noted issues.
Value for Money
8.04
Affordable pricing assessed positively, though cleanliness and service varied.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Rooftop restaurant was appreciated; however, there were mixed reviews about food quality.
Overall Experience
7.57
Overall, the experience was positive, tempered by concerns about cleanliness and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 18:05

Property Description

Modern Comforts and Convenience
Javelin Hotel in Kampala offers 3-star accommodation with a terrace and a bar. Each room features a balcony and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Exceptional Services
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and dine at the on-site restaurant offering a variety of cuisine options.

Convenient Location
Situated near several popular landmarks including Kasubi Royal Tombs and Gaddafi National Mosque, Javelin Hotel is the perfect choice for travelers visiting Kampala. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 304 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 9.06
Location: 7.11
Room Quality: 7.06
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 7.57
solo_traveller qa
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2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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patrick solo_traveller ke
6
A lovely, cost-effective hotel, though its only significant drawback is the distance from the town
Pros:

I enjoyed a comfortable room and a fantastic experience at the rooftop bar and restaurant. The entire staff was polite and efficient, with a special mention to the very kind receptionist who made me feel welcome.

Cons:

Javelin Hotel offers a wonderful international atmosphere, where you can easily connect with fellow travelers from around the world. The rooms and service provide solid value for the price. The only significant drawback is the location, which proved quite inconvenient for accessing the city center and meeting with friends. Despite this, the overall experience was very positive.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Theo KAV69 solo_traveller fr
8
2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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BHAVIK couple in
8
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Kalyegira couple ug
6
Pros:

Nothing much to say. It's a cheap hotel. One of the rooms was smelling of sewage as it's next to a pit latrine blow that has a methain release pipe directly below the room balcony. The stinch was disgusting to say the least.

Cons:

The staff was helpful.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Nzambi couple ke
5
Pros:

The rooftop restaurant is so cool.
The male chef was very, very kind!

Cons:

It was sad to experience racism from fellow East Africans. Left a very bad taste.
Room 207 didn't have steady WI-FI
Power outages were too rampant

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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B Nabusiu solo_traveller za
3
Pros:

Nothing very impressive though rooms had balconies which face into other buildings nearby

Cons:

The linen was dirty and of poor quality. The room was not cleaned. There was not even soaps to bath

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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B Nabusiu couple za
3
2025-09-11 via Nuitee
solo_traveller in
8
2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller ng
8
2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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NEBOJSA couple es
8
Pros:

Everything was good,thanks for everything

Cons:

Food is waiting too much

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple ug
5
Fair
Pros:

Location was ok .

Cons:

They were not ready for us

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Nurudeen solo_traveller ng
9
2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller ug
9
Pros:

Very comfortable stay. Staff were very accommodating. Will definitely stay there again

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Sauda family_with_children gb
7
It was peaceful, enjoyed my stay and staff are friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Staff are polite and very respectful.
Good location , convenient for shopping and not far from city.
Rooftop is a plus for fresh air

Cons:

Dusty bedroom doors, cupboards . Though rectified immediately they received the complaints

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Coralie extended_group fr
7
Pros:

Personnel très accueillant, chambre spacieuse avec frigo. Nous avons apprécié pouvoir manger sur place. Bon rapport qualité prix

Cons:

Un peu excentré sur Kampala.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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KAGWIRI solo_traveller ke
3
Horrible!
Pros:

I arrived at night and they had no available room, i don't know what it means by confirming the booking? Coz I did that but when I arrived it was like they were not expecting anyone to come, they ended up giving me a dusty room with a weird smell, I couldn't sleep well coz I'm dust allergic, the following day they cleaned but still felt unclean, just arranged, honestly I only stayed coz I had no option.

Cons:

The room was dirty and no change of towels or even checking if I still had soap or tissue

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Mohamed couple ug
10
2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rodrigues solo_traveller br
10
2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Desire solo_traveller ie
8
2025-08-25 via Nuitee