Villa Katwe

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.4

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Villa Katwe in Masaka offers a sun terrace, lush garden, and a restaurant serving continental and vegetarian breakfasts. Guests can relax at the bar or enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor play area. Family rooms and a games room provide entertainment for all ages. Convenient Location: Located 91 mi from Mbarara Airport, Villa Katwe is located on Somero Road. Nearby attractions include Lake Victoria and the Uganda National Museum, offering diverse activities for visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Kiyingi
Uganda Uganda
“The services were good. The ambiance is exceptional.”
Jaron
United States United States
“Beautiful grounds with lovely hang-out areas and cozy nooks to relax in. Love the eclectic layout and colorful design—it makes for a really fun, welcoming, and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are very spacious, comfortable, and clean, and the staff...”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent stopover place, welcoming, atmospheric, very good value for money. Dining area particularly nice, good food, great breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff.”
Silke
Germany Germany
“After years we returned to this extraordinary place in Masaka,. We felt Home at once like 14 years ago, when Wyclif and Robin had started the Villa with so much passion. And today there is a young black Team with the Same passion to care for...”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An oasis with a lovely garden and charming outside restaurant tucked away in a busy town Good food and drinks Lovely view Friendly staff Good breakfast and dinner”
Audrey
Netherlands Netherlands
“Amazing atmosphere! Lovely place. Delicious food, comfy bed. Warm shower, good selection of beer ans cocktails on the menu. ;) Friendliest staff! Would’ve loved to stay longer!”
Piia
Finland Finland
“Really cozy place, we stayed one night at the tent and one night in a room with a shared bathroom. Both were peaceful and comfortable to sleep in. The staff was very friendly <3”
Diane
Canada Canada
“Everything was fabulous! We loved staying here! Ruth and all the staff were just wonderful, they were all so friendly and helpful. We loved the relaxing environment around the entire complex. The meals were delicious and just amazing with the...”
Yoël
Germany Germany
“Beautifully decorated, lovely garden, great food, fireplace, nice staff. You can see that a lot of thought had been put into the place.”
Nederlof
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great surrounding, friendly staff, nice rooms, delicious food.”

Managed by Wycliffe & Robin

Company review score: 9.4Based on 31 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Villa Katwe is owned by Wycliffe and Robin a Ugandan / Dutch couple who are passionate about connecting people and showing them the beauty of Uganda.

Property info

Villa Katwe is a friendly Bed & Breakfast on a walking distance from Masaka town. We offer a beautiful and homely compound with lots of green and a magnificent view over Masaka. Enjoy a relaxing day in one of the many hangouts and spend the night at the campfire. Whether you'd like to stay in one of our fully self-contained apartments or put up your own tent in the spacious garden, our accommodation suits all needs.

Neighborhood info

Villa Katwe is located in Katwe, a quiet trading center on a walking distance from Masaka town. There is a little market down the road where you can buy fresh fruits and veggies. With the Villa being positioned on top of a hill you can enjoy a beautiful view over Masaka.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

Amenities of Villa Katwe

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Villa Katwe takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Katwe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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