Yellow Haven Lodge

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.0
  • 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 ambiance. 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 25 mi from Entebbe International Airport, the lodge is close to Kampala Wonder World Amusement Park (3.1 mi), Clock Tower Gardens (5.6 mi), and Uganda Golf Club (6.8 mi). Guests can enjoy cycling and visit nearby landmarks such as Kabaka's Palace and Gaddafi National Mosque.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

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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1 twin bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
3 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cheryl
    United States United States
    “The most beautiful place to wake up to in Kampala. Beautiful grounds, good food, beautiful pool. The people are the best!”
  • Garas
    Egypt Egypt
    “I liked the tranquility and the view. The food was OK, but the facility is really good. room, restaurant, pool, and pathways, everything met my expectations. The staff are very friendly and helpful all the time.”
  • Josh
    United States United States
    “Stunning property on lake Victoria with a gorgeous and lush garden and pool! Rooms were extremely spacious and unique. Water pressure was lovely and water was HOT and nice !! Seriously Great staff and security and overall beautiful property.”
  • Doreen
    Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
    “Lovely lodge with great view. We booked the loft apartment and enjoyed the view of a spectacular sunrise from the bed through large windows. The staff is friendly and the food is good.”
  • Ndagire
    Uganda Uganda
    “Place is really beautiful with really nice staff (Janet in particular was so helpful)”
  • Doreen
    Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
    “The rooms are rustic but absolutely charming. The view, property and garden are absolutely lovely. The staff members are super friendly, the food is good and the cocktails areyummi.”
  • Abba
    Kenya 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 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 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 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...”

Managed by Joan and Ronald

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

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

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

Languages Spoken

German,English,Dutch,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Snug
    • Cuisine
      American • Dutch • Irish • European
    • Ambience
      Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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