Masindi Hotel

3-star historic hotel with direct access to Murchison Falls National Park

Historic Charm & Amenities

Masindi Hotel is the oldest hotel in Uganda, offering a library, table tennis, and social verandas where guests from around the world gather. The hotel maintains its original architecture and fittings from a century back, preserving the experience of staying in a colonial-era property. The well-tended gardens and the timeless Hemingway Bar, adorned with captivating memorabilia, provide spaces for relaxation that reflect the hotel's long history.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms in Masindi Hotel are spacious and designed with simple, period-appropriate decor, including wooden desks and simple fittings. The hotel offers the Hemingway Room, where Ernest Hemingway recuperated after surviving two plane crashes in 1954. Superior Triple Rooms are also available, and guests can request rooms at the back of the hotel for a quieter stay away from the main road.

Dining at Kabalega Restaurant

Kabalega Restaurant at Masindi Hotel Uganda serves a diverse menu that includes African, Chinese, American, and Asian cuisines, with good vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can also enjoy sizzling Chinese dishes and a good curry at the restaurant. The hotel provides a continental breakfast each morning and can prepare packed lunches for guests heading to Murchison Falls National Park.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Masindi Hotel is located near Murchison Falls National Park, a major natural landmark offering wildlife safaris and game drives. The hotel provides expert fishing opportunities for Nile Perch and tiger-fish nearby, appealing to sport fishing enthusiasts. Pakuba Airfield is 93 miles from the property, and Lake Victoria is also within reach for guests exploring the region.

Services & Guest Experience

Masindi Hotel Uganda offers a 24-hour front desk service, free on-site private parking, and daily housekeeping. The hotel provides a historical tour led by guide Agathe, which covers its colonial roots and famous guests such as Hemingway, Hepburn, and Bogart. Packed lunches are available for day trips, and the souvenir shop offers good quality items for guests to take home.

• History: Oldest hotel in Uganda, built in 1923
• Location: Near Murchison Falls National Park
• Rooms: Hemingway Room and period-decorated suites
• Dining: Kabalega Restaurant with local & international cuisines
• Activities: Fishing for Nile Perch and tiger-fish, historical tours
• Services: 24-hour front desk, free private parking