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Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages

3.5 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Sesse Islands

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Exterior
42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • On private beach
    On private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

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PLOT 11 NAMBI ROAD, MANYAGO, Entebbe, UGANDA, 26138
  • Popular LocationEntebbe Botanical Garden10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSesse Islands16 min walk
  • Popular LocationEntebbe Golf Club4 min drive
  • AirportEntebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)18 min drive

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2/10 Terrible

Black mold in the ceiling and bath tub did not work
Reginald
Apr 18, 2024

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Lake View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 93 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Garden View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Garden View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Beach View

Honeymoon Suite, Beach View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Honeymoon Suite, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private outdoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Entebbe

Located in Entebbe, Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages is in the suburbs and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Sesse Islands and Lake Victoria can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Entebbe Golf Club. Nakigalala Tea Estate and Wonder World Amusement Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 10 min walk
  • Victoria Mall - 11 min walk
  • Sesse Islands - 16 min walk
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 3 min drive
  • Entebbe Golf Club - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Javas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Palms Beach Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ssese Gateway Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rider's Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages

Hotel near Lake Victoria
Located close to Sesse Islands and Entebbe Golf Club, Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages provides game and wildlife viewing, a beach bar, and a rooftop terrace. With a private beach, a beach shuttle, and motor boating, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and fishing. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a safari
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), game drive on site, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Hindi, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 6-12 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Motor boating
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Free supervised childcare
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Towels fee: USD 0 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO COTTAGES Resort Entebbe
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Saffron Bistro & Cottages
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SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO & COTTAGES Entebbe
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Frequently asked questions

Is Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 10.00 per person applies.

Where is Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Entebbe hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sesse Islands, Entebbe Golf Club, and Lake Victoria.

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 27 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Reginald

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black mold in the ceiling and bath tub did not work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

tery

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly has a nice location but is run down. Needs a lot of cosmetic updating and new TVs. Has streaming but would not working because the internet was very bad. Power went out numerous times. I prepaid for property and then at the end they said I owed taxes of $55. I had already paid taxes. To orbitz of $47 so I got doubled charged for taxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a late check-in and we were well cared for even got food as kids were starving from a long flight transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adams

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheong-Hee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed for 5 nights and although I didn’t ask, no one offered to do any cleaning in my room. The tub had a hole in it near the drain and there was no curtain so between the two the floor got really wet. There wasn’t much water pressure and brown and black sediment often came out in the water. There isn’t much beach but the garden area has a great view of Lake Victoria. There are a couple of small restaurants nearby and the zoo is about a 29 minute walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

DEANNA

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is not like the pictures. The property looks nice from the outside but that is not the case for the inside. Upon entering our room, we noticed an infestation of spiders along the curtain and windows. The whole room and bathroom were dirty and poorly maintained. We could not stay. Unfortunately we still had to pay for our two nights. We didn't want to argue and just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. We had stayed all over Uganda for the past 2 weeks and had not seen such a poorly maintained room. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Has Potential
The guesthouse is okay, although no door to the bathroom. Bathroom filled with lake flies at night as some window vents do not have mosquito net. Bed was comfortable. Room had a big bath but no shower. Breakfast was nice. With some small changes, this place could be great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023