About this property

Elegant Accommodations: HomeOnTheNile in Jinja offers a serene garden and a spacious terrace. Guests can relax at the on-site bar and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and lake views. Additional amenities include a dining area, refrigerator, shower, electric kettle, kitchenware, and wardrobe. Prime Location: Located 13 minutes from Jinja Golf Course, the property is 4.3 mi from Jinja Railway Station and 6.2 mi from the Source of the Nile. Nearby attractions include Mehta Golf Club at 24 mi and Iganga Station at 25 mi. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the scenic location, lakes, and attentive host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

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  • Lake view

  • Terrace

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Double Room
Price for:
Max. people: 2
Bed: 1 queen bed
Non-refundable
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Breakfast included
$44 per night
Price $133
3 nights, 2 adults
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Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 queen bed
Crib available on request
Lake view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free Wifi

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Refrigerator
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
$44 per night
Price $133
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max. people: 2
$45 per night
Price $135
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs first night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
$39 per night
Price $116
Excluded: US$ 1 City tax per person per night, 18 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Canada Canada
    Charming place with friendly staff. Interesting view of the source of the Nile. Very good value. I really appreciated the secure parking and the upper deck / dining area.
  • Gabriel
    Canada Canada
    David - the owner - is very helpful, very kind. The hotel is much more beautiful than shown on the pictures, it is absolutely amazing! The rooms are big, very clean, the bar is awesome, and the staff is very helpful.
  • Brigitta
    Hungary Hungary
    We were amazed by this accomodation! Everything is made very comfortable and beautiful, for an affordable price. The common areas were beautifully made, clean, really nice spaces to spend some time. Nice view out to the lake. Interesting and calm...
  • Cornelia
    United States United States
    Home on the Nile is a wonderful place to stay. Good breakfast and dinner. Very friendly and helpful staff. The owner goes out of his way to help. He gave us some good tips! We definitely would recommend to stay at Home of the Nile.
  • Alyssa
    United States United States
    Serene location with stunning views! Our room was amazing- excellent fan to stay cool, beautiful patio, high ceilings, really nice shower, lots of outlets! Breakfast was incredible and staff was super helpful. We had a car rental but it was easy...
  • Nic
    Canada Canada
    From the beginning to the end everything was perfect. Accommodations are nicely decorated and have all the comfort that you need. The food is delicious, the bar is very cute ans the good atmosphere is making you wanna stay longer. David is an...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was a lovely space to stay with a private bathroom and a fridge. We had a beautiful outside space overlooking the lake with a sofa where we could enjoy breakfast, coffee and reading. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming and...
  • Pranav
    India India
    Beautiful and peaceful location overlooking the river, recently redesigned house with lovely aesthetics and great amenities. David is a gracious host with great recommendations for food and activities that are worth exploring.
  • Thomas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The host, David, immediately helped us arrange activities. Amazing view, scenic location for breakfast, spacious room
  • Francis3103
    Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Superb little heaven on the lac Victoria. We had all the big house to ourselves with a huge balcony facing the lac. What a great view of the shores of Lac Victoria. David, the manager, is just a lovely and wonderful person who makes everyone feel...

Managed by David

Company review score: 9.7Based on 306 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties

Company info

Long established host both here in Uganda and back in the UK , David loves people from all cultures and creeds and welcomes all

Property info

Beautifully designed high ceilinged bright house set in green garden with views over looking Lake Victoria as it becomes the Nile

Neighborhood info

Quiet neighborhood just 5 mins south of Jinja town center

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

HomeOnTheNile takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 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

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.