Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(162 Ratings)

Hotel in Kampala

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

The Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala is situated in Kampala and provides free WiFi and concierge services. Among the various facilities of this property are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a bar.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - Uganda Martyrs Basilica

8.7 mi

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

33.5 mi

Mayfair Casino

5.2 mi

Lugogo Stadium Complex

2.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala

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4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(162 Ratings)

Hotel in Kampala

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine - Uganda Martyrs Basilica

8.7 mi

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

33.5 mi

Mayfair Casino

5.2 mi

Lugogo Stadium Complex

2.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.2 / 5.0

Excellent(162 Ratings)

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4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Excellent value for money. Best western plus, the Athena is the perfect stay for your trip to Kampala

The friendly and professional staff, the close proximity to the happening night life, the entertainment at the hotel, the food at the hotel, location, the price

My phone wouldn’t connect to the WiFi though my laptop stayed connected, however, the IT guy sorted it out for me and I didn’t have that issue again

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

A good place to stay at.

Breakfast was good and the staff was also very supportive.Location was also good and I will prefer to stay at this hotel again.Good value for money.

Not as such any.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Tekrar gideceğim

Restaurant

Havuz küçük. Spa olanakları yok

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

En tout cas le reste du personnel était poli et genti et la bouffe extraordinaire

J’ai aimé leur nourriture et très particulièrement leur chauffeur monsieur Godwin très très poli serviable patient

Alors là c’est grave je pense qu’il ne se sont pas en accord sur leur calcul et ils ne font pas le point avec leur remplacement, j’ai tête presque escroqué par un réceptionniste qui avait menti à leur manager que je n’avais pas payer une scène très irrespectueuse j’étais choqué j’ai jamais vécu ça de toute ma vie

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Good location

Good clean hotel with good location.

Laundry was expensive. The staff were discourteous.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Very clean, good food and polite staff.

The breakfast variety was very poor.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Excellent service! Comfortable. Safe. Welcome.

Very welcome, professional, peaceful. I really made a right choice when booked then.

I didn’t have any particular issues or struggle there.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Room was great

No vase for flowers. Lots of noise during the day from drilling and hammering as they installed air conditioning unit in a nearby room. Swimming pool changing room was for staff only so guests had no place to shower or change.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Well done

Will visit again

All was good

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Excellent hotel! Excellent and clean room. Understands exactly what the guest needs. The staff is super helpful and kind and the breakfast is really good

At night we needed things from the reception and there was no response,early in the morning they took care of what we needed

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Great place to stay, clean, decent rooms with friendly staff

The rooms are clean, well furnished, comfortable, and not overpriced. The location is near the venue of the conference I was attending and quite convenient

The breakfast didn’t have enough choices and I didn’t get the lactose free milk I requested during booking. Also the music in the neighborhood/hotel was too loud some nights

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Staff have best attitude ever. Hotel lovely all over. Everyone very eager to help at the drop of a hat. Excellent food! All round by far the best value anywhere in Kampala, in my opinion.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

As a repeat guest, I have say that this hotel didn't disappoint. The friendly staff, the cleanliness, and overall guest experience are an absolute 10/10 kudos to Tonny and the dedicated front office team. You guys understand customer service. Thanks for making my stay memorable.

There is only one issue, the meals at the restaurant are lacking. For such expensive meal options on your menu, there's definitely a need to revise this service. The kitchen staff is super nice, though.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

Friendly and polite staff Clean room Good breakfast

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

This hotel was a nice surprise. It's very clean, very quiet and has excellent customer service all across the board from reception, dining and overall living. I highly recommend this place.

The commute to and from this gem can be tricky due to the poor road system and high traffic. You need to plan your commute wisely if you frequent the city center. Still not the hotel's fault but something to consider.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

memorable

inviting ambience friendly staff flexible and accommodating the location of the hotel.

consider upgrading the AC

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

The rooms are spacious and clean

Delay at the reception when checking out

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

Very friendly staff members, hotel is superbly clean👌

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Facility and the staffs

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

I was quite upset by the management.

It is obviously a European standard hotel with everything you'd expect - it's clean, the rooms are spacious, and all the expected amenities are available in the room and the bathroom (except a socket for a hairdryer in the bathroom). And surprisingly the hotel shampoo and conditioner were actually good. The breakfast was very good.

So - I booked (and paid for) 16-night stay at the hotel. I had to change my travel plans and requested the hotel well in time that I would like to modify my booking as I'd be staying only 8 nights. They refused to modify my booking and refused to refund the payment. The front desk was not just unhelpful, they were rude. They said that since booking.com had already deducted their commission from the payment I made, they could not give me a refund. I had to call booking.com customer service for support. When they intervened (And informed me that in fact, booking.com does not deduct any commissions before the end of the month) the hotel immediately modified my booking and agreed to a refund. In the circumstance where I was already worried about my travel plans, the hotel made it so much more stressful and inconvenient. When they did finally change the booking, they also charged me more per night than initially claimed. The air conditioner in the room was very loud. Communication was bad - I used the booking.com message service to ask for 1. airport pickup, no answer, 2. A room with Kitchenette, no answer 3. A quiet room, no answer. Ultimately I emailed the property regarding airport pickup and they responded. It is not too central - the district/area Boguloobi itself is a good location but if you have to come to the center (Makerere for example) it can take long especially because Kampala traffic is so bad. A number of times Uber drivers from Makerere would refuse to take me to Boguloobi saying it was too far.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Passable

The cleaner threw away the lid to my water bottle. And also the lid to a travel container. Although I told the reception staff, no offer was made to compensate me for the loss.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kampala?

The average price for a rental in Kampala is $83 per night. This rental is $155 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala. Enjoy the water!

Is Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala

Hotel in Kampala

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala

Hotel in Kampala

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kampala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kampala?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel Kampala?

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