Dolphin Suites

3.0 star property
Mediterranean Kampala hotel in Bugolobi with a full-service spa

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Exterior
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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
The current price is AED 277
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Princess Anne Drive, Plot 36, Kampala, 256

What's nearby

  • Embassy of the United States - 8 min drive
  • The Acacia Mall - 8 min drive
  • Makerere University - 8 min drive
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 9 min drive
  • Rubaga Cathedral - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thrones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Banana Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Nest Bar and Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafesserie - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Suites

Hotel near Makerere University
Located close to Uganda National Museum, Dolphin Suites provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a Thai massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine family restaurant, Dolphin Resto, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a front-desk safe, and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Dolphin Suites offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • 20 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Dolphin Resto

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (269 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for UGX 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: UGX 197500 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: UGX 10.0 per day

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Dolphin Suites Hotel
Dolphin Suites Hotel Kampala
Dolphin Suites Kampala
Dolphin Suites Kampala
Dolphin Suites Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Suites?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Suites?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Suites?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Dolphin Suites provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of UGX 197500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dolphin Suites located?

Located in Bugolobi, this spa hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mulago National Specialized Hospital, Ndere Cultural Centre, and Uganda National Museum. Makerere University and Kabaka's Palace are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Dolphin Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sergey Sunrise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and friendly personal. Very green and quiet area. Good food but breakfast could be better. When you need something they fix it fast. That’s I call a good service. I definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location , the service and the staff attitude towards guest was kind, courteous and pleasant. Other Amenities lie shopping malls and restaurants are at a distance . There is always traffic in Kampala. However nothing the hotel can do. This is government and state infrastructure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Lampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dåligt skick
Väldigt nergångna rum och väldigt smutsigt, dålig frukost och dyr mat. Ända fördelen är att det är centralt!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Trynke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room for Improvement
Only one towel in room, AC stopped working, and TV had no channels - but the staff did their best to rectify these things within 24 hours. Once working, TV channels were few. Restaurant menu is very limited and the size of the writing on the menu is so small it’s almost impossible to read it. Staff were great. I just think budget cuts on things like tv, good internet access and menu range has reduced the quality of the hotel. Before Covid it was much better. I hope it improves.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel with potential to be better
Stay was good. No TV working though which was disappointing. One towel in room, even though 2 guests checked in. Had to ask each day for a second towel. Restaurant Menu is limited. Service was a little lazy. Bed comfortable. Room very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff sleep in rooms.. my guests complained room was dirty and hotel management wanted a quick fix to of the room for new guests to occupy the room. Very unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and quiet
Loved the place, very peaceful and that staff was very helpful and friendly. Family friendly on weekends with the floating devices and jump tower.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Food was excellent. Only a few tv channels which was a tad disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Just okay
The morning buffet is not good, as they don’t have much things on their buffet cart. Inside your room also you can hear what’s happening in the next room, as that much sound disturbance is in night time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Maurice

Liked: Room comfort
Value just outside of busy Kampala
Useful hotel for Kampala . Quiet, clean and comfortable. Shiwing sign of wear. Staff could be a little more attentive. Disappointed that pool was not functioning - guests should be told as that is one of the benefits.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay
It was nice. Would be much more better if they serve weekend breakfast in the same way as the weekdays. Bathroom was very clean, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Diana

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cockroaches, stale breakfast. The positive was wifi fast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommended-Unreliable booking
When I got to Dolphin suites I was told that they were fully booked and would move me to another hotel of similar quality. The hotel they booked me into did not even serve breakfast .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

MJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
disappointing
I don't know how it is possible this property had such a good rating. overwhelming smell of urine, small bed, not clean, noisy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotellin sijainti on hyvä ja henkilökunta erittäin ystävällistä. Tasoltaan perussiisti mutta viihtyisä.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sergey, Stockholm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with nice pool
It was a very nice hotel. I was enjoying there every day. Wonderful personal with good service and always with smile. Good food and you never wait too long to get it.