Name: Yellow Haven Lodge
Address: Joan Kelly Close Plot 203 Kawuku Bungu , 33858 Kampala, Uganda, Joan Kelly Close Plot 203 Kawuku Bungu, 33858, Uganda
Rating: 7.9

Yellow Haven Lodge

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Apartments
Kitchen
Lake view
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

About this property

Beachfront Location: Yellow Haven Lodge in Kampala offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with stunning views or unwind on the sun terrace. The property features a lush garden and a restaurant serving Dutch, Irish, American, and European cuisines in a romantic ambience. Comfortable Accommodations: The apartment includes a private bathroom, terrace, and balcony. Amenities include a kitchenette, sauna, and work desk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all guests. Local Attractions: Located 41 km from Entebbe International Airport, the lodge is close to Kampala Wonder World Amusement Park (5 km), Clock Tower Gardens (9 km), and Uganda Golf Club (11 km). Guests can enjoy cycling and visit nearby landmarks such as Kabaka's Palace and Gaddafi National Mosque.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Apartment with Balcony 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Apartment Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed
Duplex Apartment 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Duplex Apartment 3 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Loft 1 double bed
Duplex Apartment 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Apartment Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 single bed
Apartment - Ground Floor 1 large double bed
Budget Double Room 1 double bed
Quadruple Room with Balcony 2 double beds
Double Room with Lake View 1 extra-large double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Abba

Kenya

“Beautiful, scenic and quiet, right on the shores of the lake. Food was lovely and the staff were warm and welcoming.”

Daniel

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was fine and the staff were nice. Nice locatin and a nice alternative to geting away from kampala without a long drive.”

Clara

United Kingdom

“Amazing environment, quiet away from business of Kampala, a great haven. My room was very nice, food was great, sitting by lake in mornings or evenings was memorable. Internet connection was good. So many species of birds can be spotted. Location...”

Daniel

Germany

“To me that was the extreme highlight if we are talking about accomodation on my trip through Uganda. - It is direclty located at the Victoria lake! - I was at this time the only guest and got an upgrade w/o extra payment. I had a large room, more...”

Robert

Denmark

“The lodge has a great view of the lake, nice facilities for relaxing and good food while still being close to Kampala. The staff was very kind, as well as the cat. The breakfast is very good for 10usd, you get eggs, bacon, sausage, fruits, juice,...”

David

United Kingdom

“Very good, especially the yoghurt and brown toast.”

Gwendolyn

Sweden

“Second time staying here. Lush grounds, beautiful view of the lake, and soothing sounds of frogs and birds. Feels like being out in nature even though you're technically still in Kampala. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable...”

Josephine

United States

“The property is very beautiful, green, and on the water. It's off the beaten path and feels like an oasis in the middle of the bustling Kampala. The folks that work at the location are all friendly, warm, and accommodating. It's quiet and serene...”

Mark

Uganda

“Very welcoming by the lovely host Joan. The service was great! Special thanks to Sophia who arranged our meals and activities. Make sure not to miss on some of the best pizza made by chef Nancy. Great vibes in the tree house for nature lovers...”

Georg

Austria

“Amazing place to stay. A little bit outside of the city center but a quite place to chill after visiting the city center. I recommend it!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Joan and Ronald

Company review score: 9Based on 89 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Ronald Scheer (Dutch) and Joan Kelly (Irish) have lived in Kampala together now for 8 years. They have a IT company and outsource work from mainly Europe and the US. Joan was born in Dublin and arrived the first time in Africa helping out for an I

Property information

Yellow Haven’s beautiful gardens are an oasis of peace and quiet surrounded by papyrus groves on the shores of Lake Victoria. The modern Dutch-style Lodge is easily accessible from Kampala - but miraculously far from the hustle and bustle of the city. The gardens and water inlets are home to a great variety of birds, frogs, and fish – and boats are available anytime, just to paddle along the lovely shoreline, to fish, or to have a picnic or barbecue on one of the nearby islands. There’s also great hiking and cycling – and at day’s end you can take a dip in the infinity pool, have a sauna or massage, or simply relax with one of our fresh-fruit cocktails and a snack! Designer-architect Ronald Scheer and his long-suffering Irish wife, Joan, dreamed of building this enchanting complex during their many years in Africa – a place where friends from around the world could experience the magic of nature while living in luxury, and enjoying great service - and great food. At the Yellow Haven, you’ll reside in an ultra-modern two storey townhouse, or in one of the two lovely single storey units. All apartments are fitted with the latest European amenities and offer total privacy

Neighbourhood information

Yellow Haven Lodge is on the south site of Kampala on Lake Victoria

Languages spoken

German,English,Dutch,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

The Snug

Cuisine
American • Dutch • Irish • European
Ambiance
Romantic

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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