Travelers balance relaxation and adventure at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, playing golf on the adjacent course before unwinding with therapeutic spa treatments
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The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection sits right next to a golf course where guests can enjoy a quick 9-hole round. After time on the greens, the poolside bar provides a perfect transition before booking an Ayurvedic massage or facial at the spa.
Located in Nakasero, a neighbourhood in Kampala, The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection is next to a golf course. Independence Monument and Kabaka's Palace are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Acacia Mall and Kisementi. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mandela National Stadium, or consider a night out at Speke Resort and Conference Centre. Visit our Kampala travel guide
You can look forward to free English breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a poolside bar at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a hot stone massage, a body wrap or a facial. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Fez Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a free daily manager's reception and concerts and live shows.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking and valet parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
Wedding services, barbecues and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and free infant beds
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Fez Brasserie
Fez Wine and Bar
Things to do
9-hole adjacent golf course
Art gallery
Books
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Library
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Spelunking
Steam room
Winery release events
Family friendly
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
6 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Spa
5 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Reflexology
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thalassotherapy
Accessibility
No lift
Thin carpet in room
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1920
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Children's pool
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot springs
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Public bath
Sauna
Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per person (one way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 10 to 17 years old)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Emin Pasha
The Emin Pasha Hotel
The Emin Pasha Hotel Spa CityBlue Collection
The Emin Pasha Hotel Spa City Blue Collection
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The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Kampala
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Is The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?
Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per person applies.
Where is The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection located?
Located in Nakasero, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of All Saints Cathedral, Embassy of France, and Embassy of Sudan. Embassy of Belgium and Embassy of Sweden are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, CityBlue Collection Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Nice hotel if you want a hotel with a garden feeling. Enjoy breakfast in the garden. Saturdays there is usually a band so enjoy it or get annoyed for loud music until 1 am. Otherwise it is in a quiet area. Tip: ask for fresh omelette and proper coffee. It feels like a boutique hotel. On the negative side: the doors to the room are superthin and bathrooms eith water leakage. The spa is still in early stages but has good massage. I have explored many hotels in Kampala and this one had a good feeling of being able to have some greenery around
Ingvild
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Angela
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel, but expensive restaurant
We had a wonderful stay. The beds and pillows are so comfortable. The rooms are beautifully furnished. The pool is clean and lovely; as well as the gardens. The food was average (CJ's standard), yet very very expensive.
The spa was awesome!! Agness gives a great facial and massage. I will definitely stay here again, though will likely eat out in the evenings.
Lovely bedrooms… great bedding, lots of room. Very comfortable. Good pool with few users. Beautiful gardens. Lots of comfortable common areas to sit and read , socialise, work from. Flexible on check out times
Plenty of breakfast choice .. if you like cooked breakfast. I’d skip evening meals and eat at one of the cheaper and better places. Don’t choose the pasta if you eat in.
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Angela
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hotel; excellent spa!
The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. It was -concerning to me though that rooms are not child safe. Our 2-year could easily open the locked front door, and the balcony door did not lock well. Other than that, are wonderful hotel. The spa is excellent and reasonably priced; but the restaurant is over-priced for the standard of meals.
Wonderful hotel. I received a complimentary upgrade which was so kind.
The food is delicious. Janzi band on a Friday night are fantastic.
Overall, the perfect stay!!!
Another delightful stay at Emin Pasha! My favourite hotel in Kampala!
The staff are wonderful; rooms super clean; the restaurant is great; the garden setting is beautiful; and the spa has great massage therapists.
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
I arrived in the middle of the night and the fire alarm in my room had an expired battery that beeped every few seconds. This should have been noted and changed.
The menu at the restaurant is extremely limited. No real vegetarian options (no main course). No vegan options.
Internet is terrible and doesn't work most of the time.
The second room I was given could not be locked. The balcony door was missing a key and no one could find it. I had to request to be moved.
They have music and its loud and as a guest you have no recourse but to listen to it because they put loud speakers at full blast.
The transport to the airport was in a car that was severely damaged. The smell was horrific, the trip 20 minutes longer than expected because the car had no power (carburator problems). I was severely concerned we would not make it at all, so the smell was head ache inducing and stressful.
All in all NOT the level expected for this kind of hotel.
Small but cozy and greeny hotel, not like the biggest chain hotels in Kampala.
I complained not having bathtub in the room but they didn't have the room at that time. At dinner time, the manager came and offered me to move to the room with a bathtub.
Thank you for the quick response and kindness.
I will be back.
When I arrived at tge hotel, i was told the room i had booked and paid for in January was not available and i had to accept another cheaper room. The following day I spoke to the manager, Moses who promptly gave me an upgraded room. Very happy with this outcome!!!
Apart from this one issue, the hotel, grounds and staff are great. Reception desk very helpful. I will happily stay there again. Really nice hotel.
With limited rooms, this makes for a quiet retreat. The rooms are very comfortable and well taken care of. At night a staff member even comes to get the room ready for the night - puts the mosquito net down, fluffs the pillows, turns down the bed. The fresh fruit in the room was an added bonus. Such a comfortable, warm and welcoming spot.
Schönes Hotel, aber schlechter Kundenservice, den uns wurde beim Check-In zugesagt, am nächsten Tag gegen Aufpreis einen späten Check-Out vorzunehmen, da unser Flug erst am Abend ging. Am nächsten Morgen hieß es dann jedoch, das Hotel sei ausgebucht und wir müssten das Zimmer regulär verlassen. Das Personal an der Rezeption war unfreundlich und auch nicht bemüht, eine Lösung zu finden.
Charming colonial butique hotel, completed with old world feel and problems with hot water. Well Suites for romatic stats, but for Business trips I lacked a few shops nearby.
Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
28 Nov 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is slipping a bit in terms of the attention to detail and design/style. It is still a very good property, but it used to be one of my favorite hotels in the world.
Emin Pasha er en liten oase i et stille, men sentralt område av Kampala. Det har et fint grøntområde med basseng, bra SPA, veldig god og variert mat og hyggelig betjening. Rommene er store med god seng, men sengetøy bærer noe preg av slitasje. Et godt sted å slappe av eller jobbe i Kampala, utenfor trafikk og støy.