Forest Cottages

About this hotel

Located in Kampala, this charming hotel for $57 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Offering a restaurant, Forest Cottages is located in Kampala. Free WiFi access is available.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - Uganda Martyrs Basilica

7.73 miles

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

22.27 miles

Mayfair Casino

2.75 miles

Lugogo Stadium Complex

1.59 miles

Forest Cottages

3.6

Good(163 Reviews)

Hotel in Kampala

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Located in Kampala, this charming hotel for $57 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Offering a restaurant, Forest Cottages is located in Kampala. Free WiFi access is available.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - Uganda Martyrs Basilica

7.73 miles

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

22.27 miles

Mayfair Casino

2.75 miles

Lugogo Stadium Complex

1.59 miles

Reviews

3.6/5.0

Good(163 Reviews)

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6.0

Aug 2023

The ambience, quirkiness and privacy was good but let down by loud music and untrained staff.

The location, the seclusion and privacy, variety of seating areas and the swimming pool. The style of the cottages is good but in need of update.

Music constantly playing, this was not a feature in 2016 and disturbs the ambience, it is unnecessary, particularly in the daytime. The loudness of the music the evening there was a wedding. The lack of professionalism and training of the staff, particularly when they stated they understood a request and clearly did not. Also when they wanted you to accept an order you were not happy with. The lack of consistency re cleaning and standards e.g. on two occasions there was no hand towel in the bathroom, on the last day there was only one towel (rather than two and no hand towel). The bedside lamp in the room was broken and rather than offer to fix or replace I was told to just switch it off at the plug socket, which defeats the purpose of having a bedside lamp as this involved getting out of bed.

3.0

Aug 2023

Poor

Lication

Dangerous spiral staircase. Poor bed and beddings. Poor rustic work. Bad dollar exchange rate

10.0

Aug 2023

Best place to be privately

They've got good customer care and hospitality The place looks for beautiful.

None.

7.0

Jul 2023

Enjoyed the stay and would use it again

The outdoor atmosphere in the city due to all the tress

Room a bit small

1.0

May 2023

NEVER AGAIN

NOTHING

Just less than 24 hours before check in, the property sent me msg that they are not able to accommodate me. the reason was because they got a group of tourists who will stay longer and eventually pay more. Even though they offered alternative, but I am still very much disappointed, the notice time was not enough to find a convenient alternative. my Kampala trip mood was damaged.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

I loved the cottage I stayed in, the most special type of accommodation I’ve stayed in. Breakfast was great and I loved the surroundings. were beautiful. Appreciated the free access to the pool at Kabira country club as the pool at forest cottages is small and full of children most of the time which made it difficult to swim.

It can be a bit loud at night, both from traffic and music playing, it’s good to bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

very friendly and attentative staff, nice pool area, good and safe location. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the hotel offered very good service.

Sometimes it was a bit noisy in the evening, but this wasn't the hotels fault, as the noises were coming from outside (out of their control)

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

The Staff were exceptionally friendly....

Nothing

7.0

Mar 2023

A little garden haven in a big city.

Staying at First Cottages it is quite easy to forget that the bustling city of Kampala is just outside. The staff were friendly and competent, the facilities as expected and the immense garden area, a pleasure to relax in.

I was a bit disappointed with the food. I ordered the Steak Diane and there was more sauce than steak, it was literally swimming in it. The other food looked alright but the Steak Diane .......... sauce the side please.

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Lovely site, full of trees, chalets felt private, swimming pool

Food was poor.

5.0

Feb 2023

Passable

I booked online

They gave trouble with the bill,they were not sure of what I was invoiced online verses what they do in person.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

We loved all the staff and trainees. They were wonderful and made our stay special The grounds were beautiful! We loved it all.

Our room needed more attention. There was no shower curtain, towels and the floors dirty. They cleaned and made it better. The noise of the city was loud so next time we'll try and get a better room. All in all we loved Forest Cottages and will tell people about it!

9.0

Jan 2023

True to its name, Forest Cottage is a real botanical retreat within a busy part of the city.

The private bungalows were great fun and spacious, loved the private balcony looking into the trees. The staff were very quick and helpful setting up an extra bed for our son.

It would be nice to upgrade the bathroom, but it worked and we had hot showers and it was just fine.

7.0

Jan 2023

Nice place in Kampala.

Nice and comfortable place. Nice staff. A green forestish place within the big city.

There wasnt anything I didnt like. The standard was ok for the price, but I wouldnt pay more for that standard.

6.0

Jan 2023

A beautiful setting, a charming property but beware of management if you have an issue.

The rooms were very unique in their style, I particularly loved the architecture. I loved the trees and landscaping, it made it very cool in the warm weather of Kampala. I liked that the rooms have the ability to cook your own meals if you wish. They also offer room service and the food is quite good. They provide a mosquito net and a pedestal fan which we didn’t need to use because the window had mesh on it to prevent them entering the room. The wait staff were very kind and mild-mannered and helpful throughout our stay.

The room we stayed in is very old and needs replenishing and/or updating. The towels provided were very old and musty and need replacing. The spiral staircase is also a bit unnerving, however, there is a door that you can enter straight into the bedroom if you don’t feel confident using it. The bed was okay, but it dipped in the middle making it uncomfortable to sleep on. The couches in the living area were also very uncomfortable to sit on for any length of time. We also experienced an issue with management when a mistake was made when ordering room service. There was a miscommunication but the management handled it poorly and when they offered us compensation, it wasn’t followed through. It’s disappointing that an establishment can’t recognise their mistakes and own up to them instead leaving their customers with a bad taste in their mouths, especially after spending a fair amount of money on our stay. Not only did we pay for our stay, but we also ordered 3 meals on top of that and they couldn’t refund us for one plate of food that we didn’t order.

4.0

Dec 2022

Too expensive for what it offers

The only nice place was the reception area and the staff at Avocado restaurant.

The room was absolutely disappointing and not as per what was advertised. Basic barely finished building. We arrived on Saturday evening and the noise of an ongoing wedding I the premises was absolutely deafening. We could feel the thumping of the music on our beds as if the party was on our room. Not recommending to stay there during weekend if you are looking for peace and quiet. Check out is very early (by 10am) unlike the hotels all over the world. Receptionist did nothing to fix our situation. We arrived after a long flight to have peaceful forest rest. Bedsheets were stained. Bathroom very basic for the price we paid.

4.0

Dec 2022

bad service too expensive

Great location close to the main road that leads to the city center but still quiet

it’s totally not worth the price, our room was so tiny that not even one suitcase could be properly opened, no hangar, no wardrobe, mattresses were worn out, in the bathroom you need to go up steep stairs to enter the shower and you can hardly turn around, the service was poorly, we always had to call for the waiter cause he was not attending to us, worst was when we entered the breakfast room in the morning, the waste from the party from the previous evening was still all over the floor, the buffet had not been set up fully 20 minutes after breakfast was supposed to start, for the price we payed we got so much more at other places

5.0

Oct 2022

Passable

The whole concept of the cottage is beautiful.

The room wasn't fresh and it hasn't been cleaned in a while. No glasses, cabinets have dust

5.0

Oct 2022

Airport transfer forgotten

I booked airport transfer in the morning, arrived at the agreed pick up time in the evening to discover that they had simply forgot about it. Had to wait for 45 minutes before someone arrived to pick me up, the staff did not even had the decency to offer something to drink while I waited.

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Very nice ambience and landscape architecture of the public areas.

8.0

Jun 2022

Helpful staff, basic breakfast

Staff were very accommodating! Helped me to order takeaway food and changed the beds when I was ill. Beautiful cottages!

The pool's surrounding could so with some work. There were loud celebrations in the grounds, non-residents were having a party. Breakfast was basic.

9.0

May 2022

Will go back there!

Great location and setting. Food was excellent across all meals. Staff is very friendly and looks after all your requests - Christine and Shakira at front office; Andrew and Roshan at the restaurant and Ronald at housekeeping. Good price point. Large room. Nestled amongst the woods.

Room is old and fatigued. Shelves and fittings were falling apart or non existent. Needs up gradation. Toilet is tiny compared to the room. Breakfast a la carte for a guest's guest was very expensive ($13 per person) and definitely not worth the price. Wifi was patchy.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kampala?

The average price for a rental in Kampala is $46 per night. This rental is $11 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Forest Cottages. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Forest Cottages. Enjoy the water!

Is Forest Cottages pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Forest Cottages?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.

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Forest Cottages

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Forest Cottages

Hotel in Kampala

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kampala?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Forest Cottages pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Forest Cottages?

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