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Phenicia Motel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Entebbe Golf Club

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Interior
Exterior
Lounge
Executive Double Room, Garden View | Mini-refrigerator
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
5 Cemetery Road, Entebbe, 1007
  • Entebbe Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

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Junior Suite, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Garden View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, Garden View | Balcony

Executive Double Room, Garden View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Luxury Twin Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Entebbe

Entebbe Golf Club is within a mile (2 km) of Phenicia Motel, and other popular sites like Entebbe Botanical Garden are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 9 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a free children's club.

What's nearby

  • Entebbe Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sesse Islands - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Cafeteria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Phenicia Motel

Hotel with free parking, near Entebbe Golf Club
Guests of Phenicia Motel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a free kid's club, and spa treatment rooms. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
24-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 7 (one way)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from February 11 to September 30 in accordance with national or local laws.

Property is also known as

Phenicia Motel Entebbe
Phenicia Entebbe
Phenicia Motel Hotel
Phenicia Motel Entebbe
Phenicia Motel Hotel Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Phenicia Motel?

Phenicia Motel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Phenicia Motel?

This hotel is located in Entebbe, close to Victoria Mall, Entebbe Botanical Garden, and Imperial Shopping Mall. You'll also find Lake Victoria and Sesse Islands within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Phenicia Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Phenicia Motel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages and mani/pedis.

Does Phenicia Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Phenicia Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Phenicia Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Phenicia Motel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include minibars and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Phenicia Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Phenicia Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Phenicia Motel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Phenicia Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Phenicia Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Phenicia Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Phenicia Motel?

The closest major airport to Phenicia Motel is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB), which is 3.3 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Phenicia Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Phenicia Motel offer a balcony and may feature garden views.

Phenicia Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rehma

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drove area 4x and spare inexistent. The contact number was constantly hang up and eventually phone turned off. Messaging system said to wait a few days before any response and it’s been 3 days later still no response. Luckily we booked another hotel 1am that night after leaving the airport at 11pm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Business traveler

Old Owner continues to take reservations & your $$

The hotel has been sold and is now the Silver Garden Old owner continues to advertise and take reservations and fees under Phoenicia It will be a surprise when you arrive and they dont show a reservation or that you have aleady paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a comfotrtable, convenient motel after long flights! Enjoy the meals and sightings of monkies, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Could be better

A bit expensive. Good breakfast and WiFi. Downsides - no hot water, didn't have our booking upon arrival and not really walking distance to city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice value. Good Ugandan property. Assistant manager Beverly went over and above helping with procuring a cell phone to use in country.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room. Good location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful visit! First time at this hotel; close to airport and lovely surroundings! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, nice room, garden setting were positives. Slow service at the restaurant is a negative, however, the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

DS, Bend

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful; they were always available. We always had fresh food but the meals were a little bit slow. Some of the rooms were old, small, and hard to get around. we moved to a newer room which was better. Some things like toilet seat, towel racks, and soap containers were either insufficient or loose. Smaller hotel with a nice setting; fine for a quiet night or two near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the airport and that is the only good thing I can say
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Very convenient. Good value near airport. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Haiying

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not comfortable stay

Friendly staff was probably the only good thing about this place. The twin room we booked was so small can hardly fit two people in it. We asked for upgrade and paid extra and moved to a executive room which was a lot more spacious. The bed was not comfortable still. In the ad, it say the executive room has a king bed but it actually only a queen. The bathroom was just about functional but not very clean. We mainly chose the hotel because it is close to the airport but the local area doesn't seem very safe. The hotel was guarded by iron door and high walls and at night has a guard with a gun. There was nothing really around the hotel anyway so no point to go out. Wont stay the next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Phencia good low cost option near Entebbe Airport

I travel to central uganda arriving to Entebbe late evening. I wanted to avoid the dangerous drive in the dark to Kampala sonlooked for a modesty priced place at the airport and found Phencia. This is my 3rd time of staying and am not disappointed. It is gated so safe,quiet clean rooms and a nice breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Okay-Not great, not terrible

For a night or two, with the purpose of being near the Entebbe airport, this place will work. Wouldn't want to stay longer. The staff is very kind, the room is fine, its more the ambience of the place that is a little off. The propery is enclosed by a stone wall with barbed wire above it (sort of typically though), and is locked behind a solid metal door which a man with a rifle has to open. Man with rifle was at night, I did not see him in the morning. Garden view is more so a lawn with a cute dog, and less a garden as most people define the word. Not bad, not great. As a single female traveler, the rifle and barbed wire took me off guard but -again, the staff was very nice and for one or two nights, its not bad. They make great homemade pita bread at least! :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Decent alternative for a brief transit

I had a very early flight out of EBB and did not want to go all the way from Kampala in the middle of the night, therefore I booked this hotel. It keeps what it promises, is fine for transit and has a great rate. Staff is very friendly and internet is stable and fast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Great small hotel next to airport - quiet and safe

We go to Uganda several times a year and do not like to drive to our final location late at night when we arrive at Entebbe. I found this hotel and it offered a very good price compared to the large hotels. We were very pleased with the room - comfy bed, hot shower and excellent service. The manager went and got us food at midnight when we arrived. We had a big breakfast delivered to a nice open dining area next morning. It is a great and safe place to stay close to the airport. Manager Ben was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Experience with Phenicia Hotel!

My experience was very good. The room is clean, the staff are polite. The Hotel is close to my office.