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Carpe Diem

3.5 star property
Travelers find their perfect balance of relaxation and adventure at this airport-adjacent retreat where great food fuels daily explorations

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Carpe Diem offers a convenient airport-area sanctuary with a full breakfast, bike rentals, garden, and library. Enjoy in-room WiFi, local meal delivery, and 24-hour front desk assistance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View (Room1)

Double Room, Lake View (Room1) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Lake View (Room1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Room 5)

Economy Double Room (Room 5) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double or Twin Room, Lake View (Room 2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View (Room 3)

Double Room, Lake View (Room 3) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room, Lake View (Room 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room (Room 4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Economy Double Room (Room 6) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Entebbe is home to Carpe Diem. Entebbe Golf Club and Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nakigalala Tea Estate and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Entebbe travel guide
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Map
Plot 33, Uringi Crecent, Entebbe, Wakiso District

What's nearby

  • Cheese!!!
    Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Entebbe Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Imperial Shopping Mall
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Victoria Mall
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Javas
    7 min drive
  • 4 Points Bar and Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Middle East Restaurant & Cafe Entebbe
    7 min drive
  • The Rolex Guy
    19 min walk
  • Ann's Corner - New
    3 min drive

About this property

Carpe Diem

Property highlights
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Carpe Diem. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Local meal delivery service, a gift shop, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Carpe Diem Entebbe
Carpe Diem Guesthouse
Carpe Diem Guesthouse Entebbe

Frequently asked questions

Is Carpe Diem pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carpe Diem?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carpe Diem?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Carpe Diem provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Carpe Diem located?

Situated in Entebbe, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Entebbe Golf Club, Muzinga Square, and Imperial Shopping Mall. Entebbe Botanical Garden and Victoria Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Carpe Diem Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really loved this hotel. The offered transfer to the airport is a welcomed plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One of my favorites.

Great hotel, clean rooms and very nice staff. best is that they are right next to the airport, actually with a great view of lake victoria and the airport and they offer a free ride to and from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpe Diem is close to the airport, with a nice view and clean accommodations. The staff were friendly and my airport pick-up was smooth. The breakfast was also delicious. A good option when arriving in Entebbe!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind caring staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very pleasant stay. My next visit to Uganda will definitely include a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025