Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd - Kampala

3-star colonial heritage hotel in central Kampala with three specialty restaurants

Dining & Entertainment

Speke Hotel 1996 Ltd operates three specialty restaurants: Rock Garden Cafe serves a daily à la carte menu of both Continental and African dishes, while Khyber Pass Restaurant focuses on Indian cuisine, and there is a separate pizzeria. Guests can enjoy the Rock Bar, known as the Number One hotspot in Kampala, with nightly entertainment including live music and live sport events. The hotel also features a nightclub with a DJ, happy hour, evening entertainment, and a well-stocked bar with wine and champagne.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel has 50 luxurious ensuite rooms with balconies offering city views, each equipped with a TV, air conditioning, and a seating area with satellite channels. Guests receive daily complimentary mineral water, and the rooms include a tea and coffee maker, as well as a trouser press. Allergy-free rooms are available on request, and the property includes a designated smoking area.

Location & Transportation

Speke Hotel is centrally located in Kampala opposite Sheraton Gardens, a 0.5 miles walk from the Uganda Golf Club. The hotel is 27 miles from Entebbe International Airport and offers airport shuttle service, car hire, and a shuttle service for guests. Nearby attractions include the Independence Monument, Centenary Park, and the Uganda National Museum.

Business & Services

The hotel has a business center with fax and photocopying services, plus meeting and banquet facilities for corporate functions and conferences. A 24-hour front desk provides express check-in/check-out, currency exchange, concierge service, luggage storage, and lockers with key card access and safety deposit boxes. Daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, laundry, ironing service, and trouser press are all available.

Outdoor & Recreation

The property includes a garden, sun terrace, outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and BBQ facilities for guest use. On-site activities include billiards, golf course access, and evening entertainment such as live music and live sport events. Accessible parking is provided on-site, and the hotel has CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, security alarms, and smoke alarms.

• Dining: Three specialty restaurants - Rock Garden Cafe, Khyber Pass Restaurant, pizzeria
• Rooms: 50 ensuite rooms with balconies and city views
• Entertainment: Rock Bar, nightclub, live music, billiards, golf course
• Location: Opposite Sheraton Gardens, 0.5 miles from Uganda Golf Club
• Transport: Airport shuttle, car hire, shuttle service, free parking
• Services: Business center, meeting facilities, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange