About this property

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Beachfront Location: Yellow Haven Lodge in Kampala offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with stunning views or unwind on the sun terrace. The property features a lush garden and a restaurant serving Dutch, Irish, American, and European cuisines in a romantic ambience. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment includes a private bathroom, terrace, and balcony. Amenities include a kitchenette, sauna, and work desk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Local Attractions: Located 41 km from Entebbe International Airport, the lodge is close to Kampala Wonder World Amusement Park (5 km), Clock Tower Gardens (9 km), and Uganda Golf Club (11 km). Guests can enjoy cycling and visit nearby landmarks such as Kabaka's Palace and Gaddafi National Mosque.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abba
    Kenya Kenya
    Beautiful, scenic and quiet, right on the shores of the lake. Food was lovely and the staff were warm and welcoming.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was fine and the staff were nice. Nice locatin and a nice alternative to geting away from kampala without a long drive.
  • Clara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing environment, quiet away from business of Kampala, a great haven. My room was very nice, food was great, sitting by lake in mornings or evenings was memorable. Internet connection was good. So many species of birds can be spotted. Location...
  • Daniel
    Germany Germany
    To me that was the extreme highlight if we are talking about accomodation on my trip through Uganda. - It is direclty located at the Victoria lake! - I was at this time the only guest and got an upgrade w/o extra payment. I had a large room, more...
  • Robert
    Denmark Denmark
    The lodge has a great view of the lake, nice facilities for relaxing and good food while still being close to Kampala. The staff was very kind, as well as the cat. The breakfast is very good for 10usd, you get eggs, bacon, sausage, fruits, juice,...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good, especially the yoghurt and brown toast.
  • Gwendolyn
    Sweden Sweden
    Second time staying here. Lush grounds, beautiful view of the lake, and soothing sounds of frogs and birds. Feels like being out in nature even though you're technically still in Kampala. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable...
  • Josephine
    United States United States
    The property is very beautiful, green, and on the water. It's off the beaten path and feels like an oasis in the middle of the bustling Kampala. The folks that work at the location are all friendly, warm, and accommodating. It's quiet and serene...
  • Mark
    Uganda Uganda
    Very welcoming by the lovely host Joan. The service was great! Special thanks to Sophia who arranged our meals and activities. Make sure not to miss on some of the best pizza made by chef Nancy. Great vibes in the tree house for nature lovers...
  • Georg
    Austria Austria
    Amazing place to stay. A little bit outside of the city center but a quite place to chill after visiting the city center. I recommend it!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Joan and Ronald

Company review score: 9Based on 91 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Ronald Scheer (Dutch) and Joan Kelly (Irish) have lived in Kampala together now for 8 years. They have a IT company and outsource work from mainly Europe and the US. Joan was born in Dublin and arrived the first time in Africa helping out for an I

Property information

Yellow Haven’s beautiful gardens are an oasis of peace and quiet surrounded by papyrus groves on the shores of Lake Victoria. The modern Dutch-style Lodge is easily accessible from Kampala - but miraculously far from the hustle and bustle of the city. The gardens and water inlets are home to a great variety of birds, frogs, and fish – and boats are available anytime, just to paddle along the lovely shoreline, to fish, or to have a picnic or barbecue on one of the nearby islands. There’s also great hiking and cycling – and at day’s end you can take a dip in the infinity pool, have a sauna or massage, or simply relax with one of our fresh-fruit cocktails and a snack! Designer-architect Ronald Scheer and his long-suffering Irish wife, Joan, dreamed of building this enchanting complex during their many years in Africa – a place where friends from around the world could experience the magic of nature while living in luxury, and enjoying great service - and great food. At the Yellow Haven, you’ll reside in an ultra-modern two storey townhouse, or in one of the two lovely single storey units. All apartments are fitted with the latest European amenities and offer total privacy

Neighbourhood information

Yellow Haven Lodge is on the south site of Kampala on Lake Victoria

Languages spoken

German,English,Dutch,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Snug
    • Cuisine
      American • Dutch • Irish • European
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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