Dolphin Suites - Kampala

$$$$||View on mapKampala, UgandaPrincess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda|
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Dolphin Suites - Kampala
Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good · 172 reviews
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.7
Location8.6
Free WiFi8.5
Comfort8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.9
Who stays here
Families29%
Solo27%
Couples19%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good · 172 reviews
7.6Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.7
Location8.6
Free WiFi8.5
Comfort8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.9
Who stays here
Families29%
Solo27%
Couples19%
Groups13%

Dolphin Suites Kampala: 3 mi from Kampala City Center, featuring a gym, sauna, steam room, and an outdoor pool with a view, plus free WiFi and parking.

A wellness-focused stay in the heart of Bugolobi

Dolphin Suites Kampala Uganda is set in the upscale Bugolobi neighborhood, 3 miles from the city center. The hotel is built around a comprehensive wellness floor: a fully equipped fitness center with a personal trainer on request, an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar and a pool view, plus a sauna, steam room, and massage suites offering full-body and head massages. Spa/wellness packages are available, and sun loungers, beach umbrellas, and towels are provided. A children's playground and cooking classes are also on site.

Rooms with a private balcony and pool views

Each room at Dolphin Suites Kampala includes a private balcony with a pool view, air conditioning, satellite TV, and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. In-room extras include a safety deposit box, a work desk, and an ironing service. The on-site restaurant serves local Ugandan, continental, and authentic Indian dishes, with a dedicated kids' menu and special diet menus available upon request. The bar offers cocktails, wine, and champagne, with 24-hour room service and breakfast in the room available.

Practical comforts for business and leisure

Dolphin Suites Bugolobi Kampala offers free high-speed WiFi in all areas, free private parking (with a parking garage and valet service), a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and a courtesy concierge. For business guests, the hotel features a business center, meeting/banquet facilities, and a fax/photocopying service. Airport pickup and drop-off can be arranged directly with the hotel, and a scheduled shuttle service covers local routes. The property also offers packed lunches, a designated smoking area, and a grocery delivery service. Entebbe International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

A calm, secure base in Kampala

Dolphin Suites Bugolobi features 73 guest rooms across a secure, gated property. The hotel grounds include a sun terrace with outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and BBQ facilities, alongside an outdoor fireplace for cooler evenings. Guests have access to a shared lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar. The property is protected by 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside, and key-card access, with safety deposit boxes available at the front desk. Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and trouser press services are all provided for guest convenience.

Location and getting around

Dolphin Suites is a 3 mi (3 mi) drive from the center of Kampala, placing it in close proximity to Acacia Mall, the Bugolobi Market, and the commercial district of Nakasero. The hotel provides a range of transport options: car hire, airport shuttle (surcharge), and a local shuttle service. For guests with their own vehicles, free secure parking, valet parking, and an EV charging station are available on site. Express check-in and checkout ensure a smooth arrival and departure, and the hotel offers luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk for late arrivals.

  • 3 miles from Kampala city center
  • Full-service fitness center with personal trainer
  • Outdoor pool with pool bar & view
  • Sauna, steam room, and massage suites
  • On-site restaurant serving local, continental & Indian cuisine
  • Free WiFi, free private parking & 24-hour front desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:30-22:30
from 02:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 0.75 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of rooms:27
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Sauna
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Sauna

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Dolphin Suites

💵 Lowest room price 82 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 27.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Entebbe International, EBB

Location

Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
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Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
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Reviews of Dolphin Suites

7.6 /10
Very good
172 reviews
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