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Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with beach shuttle, near Entebbe Golf Club

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Escape to Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages near Lake Victoria, where tropical vibes and warm sunshine await. With game viewing, a beach bar, rooftop terrace and private beach at your fingertips you're never short of adventure. The on-site restaurant serves up delicious meals while boat tours and fishing activities ensure an unforgettable stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport pick-up service

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchen
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
The current price is $56
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, Beach View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Suite, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Single Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
PLOT 11 NAMBI ROAD, MANYAGO, Entebbe, UGANDA, 26138

What's nearby

  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Imperial Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Entebbe Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 24 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Javas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rider's Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Middle East Restaurant & Cafe Entebbe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Goretti's Pizzeria and Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Entebbe Golf Club and Lake Victoria. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A beach bar and a bar/lounge are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Fishing

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Separate dining area

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per person
  • Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO COTTAGES Resort Entebbe

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO COTTAGES Resort

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO COTTAGES Entebbe

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO COTTAGES

Saffron Bistro & Cottages

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO COTTAGES

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO & COTTAGES Hotel

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO & COTTAGES Entebbe

SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO & COTTAGES Hotel Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 10.00 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and motor boating. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, spa services, and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

What's the area around Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages like?

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages is a short 10-minute walk from Entebbe Botanical Garden and 12 minutes' walk from Victoria Mall.

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Reviews

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages Reviews

6.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a late check-in and we were well cared for even got food as kids were starving from a long flight transfer.
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

My stay at Saffron started out well. The pick up from the airport was timely and the car was clean. The driver, Brian, was very respectful and professional. The check-in process was flawless. Promise, the daytime receptionist was so friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The meals were well prepared and they heeded to my requests of special meals due to my food allergies. Their medium fish was so big I couldn’t finish it by myself. They even accepted to keep half the fish for me for the next meal. The rooms were are well maintained and because I extended my stay by a day, they requested whether I needed my room cleaned. However, some of the facilities as shown by the online photos on Expedia were non-existent on ground. For example, the photo of benches on a mowed lawn by the lake which in reality is nonexistent. Similarly, my last morning was the worst. I could not get hot shower, the system had a malfunction and no room had a hot shower. After waiting for 3 hours to have the the hot shower fixed, I was disappointed to realize that nothing had been done and the staff were not really bothered. The other disappointment was the fact that the receptionist’s phone was disabled in the night and early morning making it difficult to communicate with the reception desk as you have to physically walk there yet there are phones in the room which should ease that.
Mourine, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The stay was horrible.
Kimenyi, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I was staying only overnight so it was dark when i arrived and dark when I left. I didn't see the lake but enjoyed the sounds of the waves from my balcony. Service was terrific and the staff was very helpful when I left something behind
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Has Potential

The guesthouse is okay, although no door to the bathroom. Bathroom filled with lake flies at night as some window vents do not have mosquito net. Bed was comfortable. Room had a big bath but no shower. Breakfast was nice. With some small changes, this place could be great.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I stayed for 5 nights and although I didn’t ask, no one offered to do any cleaning in my room. The tub had a hole in it near the drain and there was no curtain so between the two the floor got really wet. There wasn’t much water pressure and brown and black sediment often came out in the water. There isn’t much beach but the garden area has a great view of Lake Victoria. There are a couple of small restaurants nearby and the zoo is about a 29 minute walk.
Janis, 5-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Black mold in the ceiling and bath tub did not work
Reginald, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Properly has a nice location but is run down. Needs a lot of cosmetic updating and new TVs. Has streaming but would not working because the internet was very bad. Power went out numerous times. I prepaid for property and then at the end they said I owed taxes of $55. I had already paid taxes. To orbitz of $47 so I got doubled charged for taxes.
tery, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

This hotel is not like the pictures. The property looks nice from the outside but that is not the case for the inside. Upon entering our room, we noticed an infestation of spiders along the curtain and windows. The whole room and bathroom were dirty and poorly maintained. We could not stay. Unfortunately we still had to pay for our two nights. We didn't want to argue and just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. We had stayed all over Uganda for the past 2 weeks and had not seen such a poorly maintained room. Very disappointing.
DEANNA, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

When I got to the hotel, though I had a reservation, no rooms were available. They sent me to another hotel which was not up to par. Also the staff were clueless; they couldn't address basic questions and issues and provide basic services.
Kofi, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very kind and hospitable staff; good location; nice room. Important to get a beach view room as the others look a little claustrophobic.
Stuart, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This property is in need of a full renovation . My room was full of flys and Mosquitos . Hygiene was of a very poor standard . Owners and staff were wonderful . If i had booked for more than one night , i would have gone to another hotel . Also staff throwing stones at the Monkeys . Plenty of good hotels in Entebbe , this one is one to avoid . I hope that Expidia will stop using this hotel .
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Herzlich bedanken möchte ich mich für den mehr als freundlichen Service. Wir haben an zwei Abenden auch im Hotel gegessen - insbesondere die indischen Gerichte waren super lecker. Hotelchef Raoul halt uns gerne bei Extra-Wünschen, erzählte von Uganda und dem Leben dort und stand uns gerne mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt und wir kommen gerne wieder!!!
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Wir waren zum wiederholten mal als Gast in diesem Hotel.Manager ist top fit! Großes Lob. Er kümmert sich um die Bedürfnisse der Gäste sehr professionell!! Die Honeymoon-Suite ist sehr zu empfehlen! Ausreichend Platz und guter Ausblick! Preis ist fair!!
Kai, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and nice location
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

across from the lake, Everything real clean, People were GREAT! Would Go BACK
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful stay in Entebbe

The staff and owner at Saffron were great! I had made a date error on my booking as my arrival was actually a day earlier than I had reserved. When I arrived exhausted at 4am, the gracious person at the front desk found me a room despite the confusion that was all my fault, and the next day when I met the owner, he upgraded me to a much nicer room for the remainder of my three night stay! Their location is just across a quiet street from Lake Victoria, and there is a beachfront grassy area for guest use right on the water. I really liked the quiet location and the easy ten minute walk from to a major grocery store. The restaurant was great with a wide variety of choices very reasonably priced. Walking in the area was nice too and there are several other little beachfront bars/restaurants nearby. I would definitely stay there again when visiting Entebbe!
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was right on lake Victoria with great views! Convenient location for shopping and close to airport! Owner was very hospitable allowed me to take afternoon nap in room due to late flight! I would definitely stay again!
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I had a wonderful stay at Saffron. The nicest part was the warm and incredibly accommodating staff. I had a late flight and they were happy to let me check out late from my room. They were always available and were happy to help answer questions and assist me with anything I needed. Their location on the beach in excellent and I really enjoyed have breakfast looking out over Lake Victoria. I would definitely stay here again.
Hayley, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with great views of the lake. The food is fantastic and the hotel staff was very accommodating when we arrived. Upon first arrival we saw were struck by the incredible number of night-flies that were flying around the lights which was quite off-putting. These bugs are harmless but, not something you want in your room or in your bed. When inspecting our room, we noticed the sheets were dirty (most likely from dead night-flies) and so we asked for new sheets. Instead of changing the sheets, the staff decided to upgrade our room to the suit. The new room was beautiful and had many fewer flies because it was on the second floor. We really enjoyed the balcony and the staff even offered to bring our breakfast to our room so we could eat out on the balcony and enjoy the amazing view. At the time of our stay this property was brand new and still in the process of being renovated. The floor was covered by a fake tile plastic and the mirror was not hung up above the sink. After talking to the owner, I was informed that many of these issues are in process of being fixed: mosquito nets for beds have been ordered, updated flooring is being put in, and screens are being placed on windows to prevent night flies. All in all, this is a beautiful property with amazing Indian food. When the property is fully updated it will be fantastic but there is still a lot to do. I would however, try to avoid the night fly season as it is impossible to avoid their swarms.
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Empfehlenswert

Freundliches hilfsbereites Personal. Chef persönlich sehr profesionell. Wir kamen sehr spät im Hotel an, die Küche wurde extra wegen uns noch mal geöffnet!
Kai, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

TERRIBLE STAY COULD EVEN SHOWER OR BATHE

Toilet paper almost on the floor. No place to set toiletries or towles!
Carter, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Thor Bjarne, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Mohammad, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Adams, 2-night trip