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The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Property grounds
Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden
Serves lunch, dinner, and happy hour

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Plot 27 Akii Bua road, Nakasero, P.O.Box 74764, Kampala, Kampala, 256
  • Place, Uganda Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Makerere University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Acacia Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

1 Bedroom Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kampala

Located in Nakasero, The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection is a leisurely stroll from sights such as All Saints Cathedral and Embassy of France. This 20-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Uganda Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Makerere University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mulago National Specialized Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Acacia Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Uganda National Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Javas - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Yujo Izakaya - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Onomo Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fairway Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Silver Spoon Cafe & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking
Guests staying at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection enjoy an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 60 per person one way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, minibars, and espresso makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Fez Brasserie
  • Fez Wine and Bar

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spelunking
  • Steam room
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1920
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 10 to 17 years old)

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: noon—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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 onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Emin Pasha Hotel kampala
Emin Pasha Hotel
Emin Pasha kampala
Emin Pasha
The Emin Pasha Hotel
The Emin Pasha Hotel Spa CityBlue Collection
The Emin Pasha Hotel Spa City Blue Collection
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Hotel
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Kampala
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Hotel Kampala

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection on Oct 26, 2025 start from $133.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

This hotel is situated in Nakasero within a short 15-minute walk of Uganda Golf Course and also 18 minutes on foot from Independence Monument. You'll also find Uganda National Museum and The Acacia Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

Spa services at the hotel include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology. The spa is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection include a casino on the premises?

No, The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection serves free English breakfast at Fez Brasserie each morning.

Will The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection.

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

The closest major airport to The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB), which is 29.8 mi away (56 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection.

Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Godfrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with plenty of greenery and areas to relax. Staff were helpful and friendly, great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bedrooms… great bedding, lots of room. Very comfortable. Good pool with few users. Beautiful gardens. Lots of comfortable common areas to sit and read , socialise, work from. Flexible on check out times Plenty of breakfast choice .. if you like cooked breakfast. I’d skip evening meals and eat at one of the cheaper and better places. Don’t choose the pasta if you eat in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel; excellent spa!

The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. It was -concerning to me though that rooms are not child safe. Our 2-year could easily open the locked front door, and the balcony door did not lock well. Other than that, are wonderful hotel. The spa is excellent and reasonably priced; but the restaurant is over-priced for the standard of meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel, but expensive restaurant

We had a wonderful stay. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. The rooms are beautifully furnished. The pool is clean and lovely; as well as the gardens. The food was average (CJ's standard), yet very very expensive. The spa was awesome!! Agness gives a great facial and massage. I will definitely stay here again, though will likely eat out in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ananda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived in the middle of the night and the fire alarm in my room had an expired battery that beeped every few seconds. This should have been noted and changed. The menu at the restaurant is extremely limited. No real vegetarian options (no main course). No vegan options. Internet is terrible and doesn't work most of the time. The second room I was given could not be locked. The balcony door was missing a key and no one could find it. I had to request to be moved. They have music and its loud and as a guest you have no recourse but to listen to it because they put loud speakers at full blast. The transport to the airport was in a car that was severely damaged. The smell was horrific, the trip 20 minutes longer than expected because the car had no power (carburator problems). I was severely concerned we would not make it at all, so the smell was head ache inducing and stressful. All in all NOT the level expected for this kind of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at tge hotel, i was told the room i had booked and paid for in January was not available and i had to accept another cheaper room. The following day I spoke to the manager, Moses who promptly gave me an upgraded room. Very happy with this outcome!!! Apart from this one issue, the hotel, grounds and staff are great. Reception desk very helpful. I will happily stay there again. Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

quiet retreat

With limited rooms, this makes for a quiet retreat. The rooms are very comfortable and well taken care of. At night a staff member even comes to get the room ready for the night - puts the mosquito net down, fluffs the pillows, turns down the bed. The fresh fruit in the room was an added bonus. Such a comfortable, warm and welcoming spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming hotel

Charming colonial butique hotel, completed with old world feel and problems with hot water. Well Suites for romatic stats, but for Business trips I lacked a few shops nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is slipping a bit in terms of the attention to detail and design/style. It is still a very good property, but it used to be one of my favorite hotels in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat in the middle of Kampala. Comfortable rooms and overly landscaping. Food, I'd give it a B. Service, A plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable stay

Small but cozy and greeny hotel, not like the biggest chain hotels in Kampala. I complained not having bathtub in the room but they didn't have the room at that time. At dinner time, the manager came and offered me to move to the room with a bathtub. Thank you for the quick response and kindness. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Dajana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Hotel mit Serviceschwächen

Schönes Hotel, aber schlechter Kundenservice, den uns wurde beim Check-In zugesagt, am nächsten Tag gegen Aufpreis einen späten Check-Out vorzunehmen, da unser Flug erst am Abend ging. Am nächsten Morgen hieß es dann jedoch, das Hotel sei ausgebucht und wir müssten das Zimmer regulär verlassen. Das Personal an der Rezeption war unfreundlich und auch nicht bemüht, eine Lösung zu finden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

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

En rolig og avslappende oase i Kampala

Emin Pasha er en liten oase i et stille, men sentralt område av Kampala. Det har et fint grøntområde med basseng, bra SPA, veldig god og variert mat og hyggelig betjening. Rommene er store med god seng, men sengetøy bærer noe preg av slitasje. Et godt sted å slappe av eller jobbe i Kampala, utenfor trafikk og støy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018