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Malakai Eco Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Entebbe with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Family Cottage, 1 Bedroom

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Comfort Tree House, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Tree House, 1 Bedroom

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Double Room

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Children's theme room

Deluxe Chalet

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Cottage, Garden View

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Washing machine
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
300 metres off the Entebbe road, Kitende, Entebbe, 0

What's nearby

  • Mildmay Uganda Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kiwamirembe Catholic Shrine - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Nakigalala Tea Estate - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Beach - Freedom City - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr.Tasty-Freedom city - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gaucho Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marios Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Marie - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Malakai Eco Lodge

Property highlights
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Malakai Eco Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, MALAKAI RESTAURANT, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like late night room service and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • MALAKAI RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Slippers
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 1 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 1 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Amazon Pay
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Malakai Eco Lodge Kampala
Malakai Eco Lodge
Malakai Eco Kampala
Malakai Eco
Malakai Eco Lodge Entebbe
Malakai Eco Entebbe
Malakai Eco Lodge Lodge
Malakai Eco Lodge Entebbe
Malakai Eco Lodge Lodge Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

Does Malakai Eco Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Malakai Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Malakai Eco Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Malakai Eco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Malakai Eco Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Does Malakai Eco Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Malakai Eco Lodge located?

Situated in Entebbe, this spa lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kiwamirembe Catholic Shrine, Nakigalala Tea Estate, and Mildmay Uganda Hospital. Doctors' Hospital Sseguku and Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Malakai Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony , Vancouver BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a unique experience - lots of art, flowers, gardens, birds, monkeys and water in a very rural setting, just off the Entebbe - Kampala road. Janet, the owner with her husband Andreas, runs a tight ship, and service is very good. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Place
My 4 sons and I looked for a place to stay for our weekend experience in Entebbe to visit the Ngambe Island sanctuary. Malakai was more than a place to stay it was itself an experience that my sons and I will never forget, from the family cottage, the environment, the pool, the restaurant and the staff. Beautiful very original place lovingly cared for and serviced by family owners. We’ve already picked our next cottage for our next stay in Entebbe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to relax and enjoy .
It was amazing, the owners are very friendly lovely people who will do everything to make your stay special . All the cottages are so unique and for sure we will come back to book each of them . Thank you for the great time :-)

8/10 Good

Moralie Ferrol, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First trip to Africa
I had a great time at Malakai Eco Lodge, would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Delilah, Alabama, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodging in a natural, beautiful setting
Our group of 5 arrived around 1 a.m. due to dealing with lost luggage claims at the airport. Although our arrival was 3 hours later than expected, the staff was gracious and accommodating with smiling faces. Breakfast was bountiful and delicious - and without cost. We wished we could have stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Orange Country

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fascinating hotel in Entebbe
When I fly out of Entebbe, I make a point of sleeping in Entebbe the night before, in order to avoid the horrible traffic jams on Entebbe Road. My usual hotel was not available. I found Malakai Eco lodge, which had good reviews and looked intriguing. As we followed the signs for the Lodge off of Entebbe Road, my friends and I grew increasingly alarmed. The "road" was a narrow dirt trail that wound through small African houses. When we finally arrived, however, we found a large compound and a tropical wonderland. We were thoroughly enchanted and wished we had arrived earlier in the day so we could enjoy it more (our flight was early in the morning.) After supper, we all retired early and discovered the place's drawback - an unbelievably loud cacophony of frogs. I was in a treehouse, and got a double dose - the pond frogs and the tree frogs. I was in the tree with them. I had to wear my sound-attenuating headphones to get to sleep.They stop around midnight, fortunately.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Garden Very cozy Very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical retreat nestled in a quiet village
Malakai is truly an oasis in the bustling metropolis of Kampala/Entebbe. Stay here if you're looking for a peaceful, natural environment with some really unique and artistic architecture. Every room has a different theme -- I would highly recommend the "Pebble Room," it was our favorite. Although there is no air-conditioning, it's significantly cooler than surrounding areas due to it's location near water. The monkeys come out every evening to swing through the trees and eat bananas while you sip on a cold beer or have a bite to eat. You can swim in the pool, use the fitness center, play on the slackline or take a tour of a local island with the owner. Or you can just settle into one of the many cosy perches on the property and read a good book. The whole place has sort of an eco-African-Alice-in-Wonderland vibe to it. I would give this place two thumbs up for both hospitality and value.

8/10 Good

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are clean enough to African standards
My stay was amazing the overall experience was great I did have to extended from 2nights to 6nights it's really recommendable if is your first time in Africa this will be the test of Africa. My advice would be in terms of entertainment......

10/10 Excellent

Gorm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Places to relax after Safari driving.
Excellent stay. We had two nights as the Final destination after our Safari, to relax and calm Down.

8/10 Good

Steven, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fun, interesting, novel hotel - pure escapism
Really lovely place, with excellent, friendly staff. The room (with a balcony overlooking a pond) was way cool - I'd recommend it to anyone. Pretty unforgettable room, really - reminded me of a place where Robinson Crusoe or Tarzan might live... (Small points: 1. On the evening that I left Uganda, I experienced diarrhoea - lasting for several days. The only food or drink that I had that day was breakfast at the hotel, including uncooked salad-type food like tomatoes and avocados, and lunch on Ethiopian Airlines. Impossible to say where I got the bug from, but, as a precaution, on my next trip I'll stay away from uncooked food/salads anywhere on my travels. 2. The hotel receptionists understated the travelling time by car from the hotel to Kampala. They said up to 30 mins in heavy traffic, so I booked the hotel, figuring this was an acceptable trade-off to get an exceptional room - I took 1.5 hours on a Friday morning and was late for a business meeting. Still, the driver was very helpful and did his best to help me get to my destination - maybe I just had bad luck that day...)

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An atmosphere of living in the Jungle
Interesting place I have to say, built on a swamp and Greatly engineered into a complete functional resort with many amenities, owner and his family lives there too (Great Guy!) Only problem its abit out of the way, and the road to it is abit rough getting there.

10/10 Excellent

Mr Win, world traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and relaxing

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Entebbe Relaxation
I decided to take a short break at the end of a month in Uganda and chose Malakai Eco Lodge based on price and their free shuttle to the airport. I actually upgraded my room choice on arrival because the economy room that I booked was pretty basic. For a nominal extra charge I had a very spacious villa instead. The staff was very nice. Food was good in the restaurant. There's no local choices to go outside the hotel for meals. Though the place is really buried in the middle of a local neighborhood, it was secure and a veritable oasis.

10/10 Excellent

phyll, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful. Beautiful rooms and facilities.
Very relaxing. Lots of space to sit and walk around. Great facilities. Beautiful dining room. Delicious food. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Noreen, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tropical Oasis
Spent the last night of my vacation here after a Gorilla tracking safari. Driver had a bit of trouble finding the hotel. There are signs starting at the Entebbe-Kampala road that lead you down small dirt tracks through pretty meager local housing to the east of the road. Once your get to the hotel, it's marvelous! A beautiful tropical oasis. Each room is unique. Mine was beautiful. I was in the family suite with 4 poster bed, bed netting, sitting area, bathroom area, and a loft with another queen size bed. Beautiful hardwood floors, ice cold welcome glass of juice, bottled water, jacuzzi tub. Windows all around that open to the breeze. Landscaping is wonderful with ponds, a sand play area, an outside fire area, and various gazebos. Restaurant was delicious. Wish I had more time to spend there!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is not great, could be noisy
It's located about 40 min drive from EBB airport and it's in a residential area. The place could be noisy in weekend. The food is good but quite pricey.

8/10 Good

Jennifer, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An unexected oasis.
A unique oasis down a rugged road. Fascinating decor - different in every villa. Our only issue was no wifi in the rooms and my room was not secure from mosquitos and potential intruders. The staff were very friendly.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing vacation lodge between Entebbe and Kampal
This is a really unique hideaway with great food and comfortable rooms. I stayed in the treehouse which was very memorable, even if a bit different from most hotel rooms. They have set up nice little paradise away from the hectic Entebbe rode, with good service and food. Only challange was the wifi which didn't work in the main hall as they had said but behalf that was due to issues with my phone and computer. This a great getaway hotel, but not ideal for work travel due to lack of desks and internet in the room. I hope to return in the future on vacation.

8/10 Good

Michele, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming lodge with amazing room decor
We were greeted by lodge staff at the airport on our arrival who were most corteous and helpful! We had a 40 min drive to the lodge where we were greeted with fresh fruit juice on arrival. Our room was immaculately decorated in African style and was very impressive. The dinner here was delicious however we could not have breakfast because we were apparently departing the lodge too early at 6.30am. The ambience of the lodge is very nice and the staff were very attentive. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little paradise
Tucked away. Very unusual place but beautiful. Amazing birds, beautiful scenery, nice food and the eco lodge was amazing. It couldn't be totally clean as it has open sections and birds and insects can fly in (so if you hate bugs, not a good option or if nature noise bothers you at night) but a fun experience. Our children loved the ponds, fish, and toys and we all enjoyed in the pool. About 30mins from Entebbe airport.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jonathan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Eco lodge with friendly and helpful staff
The lodge is located on the Entebbe road which is a struggle to use at peak times, however it is a little piece of natural wonder amid the rest. The lodges are individually designed and are comfortable. The whole site is full of gorgeous flowers, butterflies and birds. There are many created ponds near the lodges full of fish. It is relaxing and a lovely place to unwind. The staff go the extra mile to help at every point, including airport transfers.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Liverpool. UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Different and very refreshing
This hotel has excellent facilities and beautiful natural surroundings. The rooms are unique and appropriate to the location and ethos of "Eco". The staff are all friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, including, a swimming pool, a late check out, shuttle to the airport and watching the nearby animals. I have travelled extensively and this hotel I would rate very highly in terms of relaxation and facilities. One place that f you g once you will want to return there.