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Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages

3.5 star property
On a private sand beach, near Sesse Islands

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
The current price is SAR 160
SAR 189 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

Room options

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Honeymoon Suite, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 37 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Traditional Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
PLOT 11 NAMBI ROAD, MANYAGO, Entebbe, UGANDA, 26138

What's nearby

  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victoria Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sesse Islands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Entebbe Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crane Cafeteria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café Javas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪4 Points Bar and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages

Hotel near Lake Victoria
Located close to Sesse Islands and Entebbe Golf Club, Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages provides game and wildlife viewing, a beach bar, and a rooftop terrace. With a private beach, a beach shuttle, and fishing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a safari
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Hindi, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: USD 0 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Saffron Bistro & Cottages
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SAFFRON BEACH BISTRO & COTTAGES Entebbe
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Frequently asked questions

Is Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 10.00 per person applies.

Where is Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Entebbe hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sesse Islands, Entebbe Golf Club, and Lake Victoria.

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Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 30 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We had a late check-in and we were well cared for even got food as kids were starving from a long flight transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10

The stay was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10

I was staying only overnight so it was dark when i arrived and dark when I left. I didn't see the lake but enjoyed the sounds of the waves from my balcony. Service was terrific and the staff was very helpful when I left something behind
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10

The guesthouse is okay, although no door to the bathroom. Bathroom filled with lake flies at night as some window vents do not have mosquito net. Bed was comfortable. Room had a big bath but no shower. Breakfast was nice. With some small changes, this place could be great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10

Black mold in the ceiling and bath tub did not work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

I stayed for 5 nights and although I didn’t ask, no one offered to do any cleaning in my room. The tub had a hole in it near the drain and there was no curtain so between the two the floor got really wet. There wasn’t much water pressure and brown and black sediment often came out in the water. There isn’t much beach but the garden area has a great view of Lake Victoria. There are a couple of small restaurants nearby and the zoo is about a 29 minute walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

My stay at Saffron started out well. The pick up from the airport was timely and the car was clean. The driver, Brian, was very respectful and professional. The check-in process was flawless. Promise, the daytime receptionist was so friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The meals were well prepared and they heeded to my requests of special meals due to my food allergies. Their medium fish was so big I couldn’t finish it by myself. They even accepted to keep half the fish for me for the next meal. The rooms were are well maintained and because I extended my stay by a day, they requested whether I needed my room cleaned. However, some of the facilities as shown by the online photos on Expedia were non-existent on ground. For example, the photo of benches on a mowed lawn by the lake which in reality is nonexistent. Similarly, my last morning was the worst. I could not get hot shower, the system had a malfunction and no room had a hot shower. After waiting for 3 hours to have the the hot shower fixed, I was disappointed to realize that nothing had been done and the staff were not really bothered. The other disappointment was the fact that the receptionist’s phone was disabled in the night and early morning making it difficult to communicate with the reception desk as you have to physically walk there yet there are phones in the room which should ease that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Properly has a nice location but is run down. Needs a lot of cosmetic updating and new TVs. Has streaming but would not working because the internet was very bad. Power went out numerous times. I prepaid for property and then at the end they said I owed taxes of $55. I had already paid taxes. To orbitz of $47 so I got doubled charged for taxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10

This hotel is not like the pictures. The property looks nice from the outside but that is not the case for the inside. Upon entering our room, we noticed an infestation of spiders along the curtain and windows. The whole room and bathroom were dirty and poorly maintained. We could not stay. Unfortunately we still had to pay for our two nights. We didn't want to argue and just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. We had stayed all over Uganda for the past 2 weeks and had not seen such a poorly maintained room. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10

When I got to the hotel, though I had a reservation, no rooms were available. They sent me to another hotel which was not up to par. Also the staff were clueless; they couldn't address basic questions and issues and provide basic services.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Very kind and hospitable staff; good location; nice room. Important to get a beach view room as the others look a little claustrophobic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

2/10

This property is in need of a full renovation . My room was full of flys and Mosquitos . Hygiene was of a very poor standard . Owners and staff were wonderful . If i had booked for more than one night , i would have gone to another hotel . Also staff throwing stones at the Monkeys . Plenty of good hotels in Entebbe , this one is one to avoid . I hope that Expidia will stop using this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Herzlich bedanken möchte ich mich für den mehr als freundlichen Service. Wir haben an zwei Abenden auch im Hotel gegessen - insbesondere die indischen Gerichte waren super lecker. Hotelchef Raoul halt uns gerne bei Extra-Wünschen, erzählte von Uganda und dem Leben dort und stand uns gerne mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt und wir kommen gerne wieder!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

Wir waren zum wiederholten mal als Gast in diesem Hotel.Manager ist top fit! Großes Lob. Er kümmert sich um die Bedürfnisse der Gäste sehr professionell!! Die Honeymoon-Suite ist sehr zu empfehlen! Ausreichend Platz und guter Ausblick! Preis ist fair!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

Very friendly and nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

across from the lake, Everything real clean, People were GREAT! Would Go BACK
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

The staff and owner at Saffron were great! I had made a date error on my booking as my arrival was actually a day earlier than I had reserved. When I arrived exhausted at 4am, the gracious person at the front desk found me a room despite the confusion that was all my fault, and the next day when I met the owner, he upgraded me to a much nicer room for the remainder of my three night stay! Their location is just across a quiet street from Lake Victoria, and there is a beachfront grassy area for guest use right on the water. I really liked the quiet location and the easy ten minute walk from to a major grocery store. The restaurant was great with a wide variety of choices very reasonably priced. Walking in the area was nice too and there are several other little beachfront bars/restaurants nearby. I would definitely stay there again when visiting Entebbe!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019