Kabalega Resort - Masindi

Hotels
8.1 (59 reviews)
Masindi Port Road, Murchison Enrout , Masindi , ug

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff
Quiet location
Gardens and pool
Spacious/comfortable rooms (for many)
Good choice en route to Murchison Falls
Pleasant environs/vegetation
Cons:
Unpleasant smell reported in at least one room
Rooms described as old; some maintenance issues (no AC/fan)
Breakfast/buffet inconsistencies and underprovision during groups
Restaurant very dark / poor lighting
Some staff described as sullen at times
Lacks larger modern amenities (bigger pool/sauna) compared to nearby hotels

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Mixed; one review explicitly reports a very unpleasant smell in the room, indicating cleanliness issues for at least some stays.
Service
9.3
Generally strong—multiple reviews praise friendly and helpful staff; a few comments note sullen behaviour on occasion, but overall service is a highlight.
Location
9.1
Positive—several guests comment on good location (convenient en route to Murchison Falls, quiet surroundings); one review notes a competitor is closer to the park entrance but location is overall praised.
Room Quality
7.3
Mixed; rooms described as spacious, solidly built and quiet but also noted as old, with issues (bad odour, lack of working AC/fan) that reduce comfort.
Amenities
8.9
Generally positive: gardens and pool are repeatedly praised and grounds are well kept; however some note the hotel lacks larger modern amenities (bigger pool/sauna) compared to alternatives.
Value for Money
7.5
Somewhat below average: guests note that for the same price there are newer hotels with bigger facilities, suggesting value could be better.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Mixed-to-negative: several mentions of breakfast and buffet being 'not great' or underprovided due to group events, plus comments about a very dark restaurant; food quality and service inconsistent.
Overall Experience
9
Overall positive and satisfactory for many guests—quiet, comfortable and pleasant staff lead to a generally good experience despite specific issues with rooms, food or cleanliness at times.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 16:05

Property Description

Luxurious Outdoor Amenities
Kabalega Resort - Masindi boasts an inviting outdoor swimming pool and a lush garden, perfect for relaxation and leisure activities.

Family-Friendly Features
Families will love the children's playground and water park available on-site, ensuring a fun-filled stay for guests of all ages.

Convenient Services
With a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi, guests can enjoy a seamless and stress-free experience during their time at the resort.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and comfort at Kabalega Resort - Masindi. Book now to secure your unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EBB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 59 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 9
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Ronald • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel.
Goed ontbijt
Ruime kamer

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Eberhard • solo_traveller • de
1
Cons:

Leider hat es im Zimmer sehr unangenehm gerochen alles in allem waren wir sehr froh wieder zu gehen

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • couple • mu
6
Pros:

Хорошее месторасположение, приветливый персонал, тишина в номере.

Cons:

Номера старые. За такую же цену есть новый отель в этом районе с большим бассейном и сауной, и ближе к въезду в национальный парк.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • au
8
Good choice en route to Murchison Falls National Park
Pros:

We stayed in Masindi overnight en route to Murchison Falls National Park. For this it was satisfactory. The room is solidly built and comfortable. Exceptionally quiet. Food was okay. Staff were very pleasant.

Cons:

Could be just me but the restaurant was very dark. Lighting is minimal. Maybe a good reason for this. Not sure.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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SAMPATH • couple • lk
10
Pros:

Nice place to stay

Cons:

Rainy day bit hard to go to reception and cafeteria

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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AHMED • solo_traveller • ug
8
Confortable altogether. I'd still go back there
Pros:

Environs great. Well nurtured vegetation and trees

Cons:

Breadfast for residents may not have been budget for well because, unlike during my previous visits, this time around, the hotel hosted some group who were on a residential workshop. By 9.00AM, the caterers were caught "flatfooted" when guests turning up for breafast had little or breakfast made hurriedly

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Bara • couple • fr
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Tony • extended_group • gb
6
Adequate
Pros:

Gardens and pool were an asset. Staff very helpful in helping to sort out a problem with our chimpanzee trek

Cons:

Room was stifling, no air con and fan did not work. Buffet dinner and breakfast not great. Staff were mostly rather sullen.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

De deluxe tweepersoonskamers zijn ruim met een grote badkamer. Fijn zwembad. Dichtbij de zuidelijke ingang van MFNP, waar je meteen tussen de apen bent. Voor het andere wild moet je nog wel een stuk noordwaarts rijden.

Cons:

De driepersoonskamer was krap, er was weinig ruimte voor 3 koffers.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Esther • extended_group • es
9
Pros:

El sitio es espectacular, precioso con muchas instalaciones y estancias para poder relajarse o no. La piscina genial, las habitaciones muy grandes y cómodas y mucha variedad de comida. Un desayuno muy rico.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Rae • couple • au
10
2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Ohiana • couple • es
8
2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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lidiamolins • couple • es
10
Recommended for sure
Pros:

The room was wonderful, better than expected. It was huge, with a kitchen and living room very well cared. Everything was cleaned and the resort in general was amazing. It had swimming pool, bar, terrace, and good athmosphere in the nature. Perfect to stop one or two nights if you need to be close to Masindi, Murchison Falls Park or Chimps Trekking in Budongo Forest.
But the best was the service. Great attention of all of the workers -> We had a health issue and had to go to the pharmacy and the receptionist gave us his number to call him in the pharmacy and he helped us to talk to the pharmaceutical. Really appreciated.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lukasz • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Lokalizacja wygodne łóżko

Cons:

Brak internetu w pokojach oraz brak lodówki i długie oczekiwanie na obiad telewizor bez internetu

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Rosana • young couple • ve
7
Good
2025-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Janette • group • us
10
Always a pleasant and quiet place to stay in Masindi.
Pros:

I've stayed at Kabalega Lodge in Masindi several times and it's always been great. The staff goes beyond expectations and always ready to greet you with a smile and answer any questions. I highly recommend!!

2025-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Martha • group • us
10
A very nice stay!
2025-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Pieland • young couple • ug
10
Perfect stay at kabalega resort
Pros:

Food very nice
Rooms very nice
Staff very helpful
Location is in an ambient and a tranquil place

Cons:

Nothing

2025-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Derek • with friends • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

The food was good except the pizzas which were lacking.

2025-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • family with young children • fr
8
Great stay for a family
Pros:

Welcoming and helpful staff, Good breakfast, swimming pool, good location between Kampala or Jinja and Murchison Falls which enables to stop at the rhino sanctuary.
There was a party on this day closed to the hotel. The staff offered us another room at the other side of the hotel so it was very calm. Many thanks for this.

2024-12-30 • via Nuitee