Ivory Castle Boutique Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (5 reviews)
Roche Cl, Kampala, Central Region , Kampala , UG

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Conference space
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Full-service spa
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good facilities
Cons:
Needs improvements in restaurant
Poor breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
The facilities is a good one, but there are concerns regarding cleanliness that may affect overall satisfaction.
Service
8.88
The hotel staffs are very efficient and friendly, which enhances the overall experience.
Location
8.92
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.37
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.36
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
6.91
The hotel restaurant needs improvements; breakfast service did not meet expectations.
Overall Experience
8.38
A mixture of positive service and areas for improvement in food and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:12

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Dining Experience
Indulge in massages and facials at our full-service spa and savor delicious meals at the restaurant. Don't miss out on the complimentary daily English breakfast at our hotel.

Entertainment and Socializing
Enjoy free wireless internet, relax in the bar/lounge, and mingle at the daily reception. Stay entertained with a TV in the common area and unwind with room service and a variety of dining options.

Convenient Amenities and Location
Benefit from dry cleaning services, conference spaces, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Located near Wonder World Amusement Park and Embassy of the United States, Ivory Castle Boutique Hotel offers a comfortable stay in Kampala. Book now for a relaxing getaway.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6 PM.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: EBB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Covid

    Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
M
Mema couple ug
1
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
F
Francesca couple it
6
2025-11-17 via Nuitee
E
Epiphane partner
8
Pros:

The facilities is a good one. The hotel staffs are very efficient and friendly. The hotel restaurant needs improvements. My breakfast service did not meet my expectations. Very poor.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
J
Joshua group gb
7
Good
Pros:

Breakfast portions were generous with plenty of options. The rooms were neat and clean. The staff were great, friendly and attentive. Location is perfect as well. Nice and quiet but close to other bars and restaurants.

Cons:

Pool was a little smaller than it looked in the photos. Some of the facilities were a little worn out. There was building work going on next door which was loud at times and it overlooked the pool so we had a bit of an audience when we swam.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
D
Daudi family with young children rw
3
Poor
2025-04-27 via Nuitee
R
Rachel review category business travellers us
1
Stay away
Pros:

There is nothing good here

Cons:

There is not one good thing to say about this hotel.
1. It is run down and dilapidated. When you walk in you walk past piles of mattresses in the hall. There is visible dirt everywhere.
2. I chose this hotel because of its quiet location off the main road. They did not inform me that it is in the center of a construction site and there is relentless banging and drilling from 7am to 6pm. Furthermore the construction is around the pool so it is not useable.
I came to do work and with that construction noise it was not possible. Furthermore, the wifi did not work. I'm not new to Uganda so none of this completely deterred me.
3. The biggest issue I had was that I was placed in a ground floor room in the center of the construction. I had a sliding glass window that led out to the pool area. I discovered during the night that the window had no lock. As in: anyone could enter at any time. I was too scared to sleep after that and I definitely could not leave my bags to go elsewhere.
I checked out first thing in the morning and found somewhere else to stay. Even after all of this, the hotel refused to refund me. Stay far far away. They have no customer service and it's not a safe place until they renovate and start taking customer satisfaction seriously.
Lastly: I got tricked by the Google reviews but upon looking at them now, they are all AI bots.

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
K
Kiberu family with young children ug
7
Good
Pros:

THE VIEW AND LOCATION ARE NICE

Cons:

DRAINAGE OF TOILETS HAS TO BE WORKED ON . CLOGS AND SMELLS INTO THE ROOM , ROOM CURTAINS HAVE TO BE FIXED WELL SO THAT PEOPLE FROM OUT DON'T VIEW PEOPLE IN THE ROOM .

2025-03-20 via Nuitee
I
Ibrahim solo traveller qa
10
Exceptional
2025-03-17 via Nuitee
V
Valen review category business travellers za
8
Very good
Pros:

The food was good.

Cons:

It would help to have a kettle in the room.

2024-10-26 via Nuitee
R
Richard young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2024-01-26 via Nuitee
S
Samsom solo traveller no
8
Very good
2023-12-27 via Nuitee
R
Reynold review category business travellers ke
8
Awesome
Pros:

Awesome breakfast in a serene environment

2023-12-20 via Nuitee
H
Hendrik friends
8
Pros:

The property is fine for the price. The staff is very helpful.

2023-12-03 via Nuitee
H
Hugo review category business travellers ae
7
Good
2023-08-31 via Nuitee
A
Abdi review category business travellers gb
9
Superb
2023-08-27 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous solo traveller gb
8
It felt secure and a very friendly place. Everyone was obliging!
Pros:

It was spacious and they cleaned our rooms each morning. There was also a fan available.

Cons:

My room was facing the front so at night there was music and voices from people using the outdoor bar! This made it quite difficult to sleep

2023-07-17 via Nuitee
K
Kiyimba young couple ae
10
Exceptional
2023-06-11 via Nuitee
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Linda young couple gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

The place was dirty Carpets were worn. The pool was filthy and should come with a health warning.

2023-01-23 via Nuitee
S
Shakila
10
Pros:

It was excellent

2023-01-18 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed review category business travellers ke
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Hotel is very good, has a good restaurant and garden ambience is excellent. Rooms are clean.

Cons:

They had mentioned the room had air conditioner but in reality there was just a portable cooler and fan. Also the bathroom shower enclosed did not have a door so water was everywhere after a shower which was dangerous as it was very slippery.

2022-10-27 via Nuitee