2 Friends Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Entebbe with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lake
Bar (on property)
Lake

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Nambi Road plot 3, Entebbe
  • Place, Entebbe Botanical Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitubulu Forest and Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Entebbe

2 Friends Beach Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Entebbe Botanical Garden and Victoria Mall. This 16-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Imperial Shopping Mall - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Javas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Middle East Restaurant & Cafe Entebbe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Rolex Guy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Palms Beach Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Emiboozi Restrobar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

2 Friends Beach Hotel

Hotel in Entebbe with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of 2 Friends Beach Hotel enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours). The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a garden, and barbecue grills.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, desks, and free toiletries are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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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 free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free airport pick-up service. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

This hotel in Entebbe is within a 10-minute walk of Entebbe Botanical Garden and Victoria Mall. You'll also find Lake Victoria and Kitubulu Forest and Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does 2 Friends Beach Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, 2 Friends Beach Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

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

Does 2 Friends Beach Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, 2 Friends Beach Hotel serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does 2 Friends Beach Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at 2 Friends Beach Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

The closest major airport to 2 Friends Beach Hotel is Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB), which is 5.4 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at 2 Friends Beach Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at 2 Friends Beach Hotel offer a furnished patio and may feature lake views.

Reviews

2 Friends Beach Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel was super cute. They picked us up from the airport and even came early since our flight arrived over an hour early. The property is a bit dated but still comfortable. We walked around safely from the property and appreciated how close to the mall they were for quick access to a ATM. The staff is super nice however our safe was locked when we arrived and we called 3 separate times over the course of 4 hours and no one ever unlocked it. That was super frustrating since we had to carry our valuables everywhere cause no one ever unlocked it. The other downside is it says airport transportation is included however it must mean only one way because we had to pay $15 to be taken to the airport which isn’t a problem but isn’t clearly stated. This is a great stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were so friendly and happy to help in anyway they could
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

7th time and counting!

Always great here. The staff are excellent and very accommodating. Great location and perfect for starting and finishing a wonderful visit to Uganda!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

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

Great little hotel!

This is a beautiful little getway by Lake Victoria. The staff is kind and welcoming and the rooms are nice. You just need to be mentally and physically prepared for no AC. They do provide a fan though and a refrigerator to keep your complementary waters cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Given that the hotel didn’t have many guests, I would think they could have put me in a better room than the view of the parking lot. Their rate is much higher than the hotel next door, which I have stayed at several times. For a quick overnight, I will likely pick another option and save money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

Great stay, will be back

So welcoming, the rooms were very clean, had everything we needed. Great location and nothing was too much trouble for the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a little gem of a hotel in Entebbe. It sits 40 meters from the shores of lake Victoria with a restaurant literally kissing the water. The atmosphere here is warm friendly and welcoming with a staff that loves their job. The food is delicious and it’s only 15 minutes by car to the airport. Can highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Peace River

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, CANBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice property with Lake Victoria access. The room was well appointed and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The shuttle driver was there to pick me up at the airport even at a very late hour. My room was ready and waiting. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Stay here!

After staying one night, I had to stay again for a couple of more nights at the end of the trip. The service and the accommodations were great. It was also close to a mall and a craft market. They also include an airport shuttle which is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and friendly! The breakfast had lots of variety. It is walkable to a mall and also right next to the lake with many restaurants and bars to visit. We also went for a run and saw the botanical garden and zoo close by. We will recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly place! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall we found the staff to be friend helpful and accommodating. Quaint hotel. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great Place

I stayed 2 different nights during my vacation. Both stays were great. The rooms are large, beds are comfortable and each room has air conditioning. the food was very good. Breakfast is buffet with eggs to order. I would definately stay here again. It is only 15-20 min. from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at 2 Friends Beach Hotel are exceptionally friendly and very professional from the booking until check-out. The driver even waited for 3 hours because my flight was delayed to pick me up from the airport. My questions were answered immediately and any concerns or complaints are handled promptly. I stayed for 2 nights in a Pool/Lake View Room which was very clean, had a comfortable double bed, shower with hot running water, tv, spacious wardrobe with hangers, towels, mini fridge, water, coffee, tea, sugar, water boiler, cups and glasses. There was also a hair dryer, which I found just perfect for my hair and had not expected this little detail. Restaurants are nearby and even delicious snacks and drinks are served right at the hotel. I also loved the breakfast which had all you can think of from juice to pancakes and fruits, coffee, bread and tea. The pool is spacious enough to do a little bit of swimming and refreshing on a hot day. The area is quiet and you can hear the waves break at the shore of Lake Victora. Overall this made me relax and enjoy my stay very much. As a solo female traveler I felt very safe and well treated at this place. I can highly recommend 2 Friends Beach Hotel and will likely come back again on my future visits to Uganda. Thank you, Webale nyo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Night to remember

The food was really good. The staff are exceptionally professional and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024