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Reviews of Yellow Haven Lodge

Joan Kelly Close Plot 203 Kawuku Bungu , 33858 Kampala, Uganda

#25 of 120 vacation rentals in Kampala

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Review Score

Based on 65 apartment reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    7.0
    Wonderful location on Lake Victoria with great views & a nice pool & delicious food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room had no windows that could open so that room was so hot so we had to leave the door open at night to be able to sleep. There are not enough lounge chairs around the pool for the number of guests.

    The location right on Lake Victoria with a plethora of birds on the property. The pool is a great place to relax and refresh. The food options are wonderful. There are activities to do right from the lodge. They have a lovely, calm cat, who hangs around.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    9.0
    Love the property, people, food. A peaceful and safe place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s time for softer mattresses. But other than that there is nothing

    The most beautiful place to wake up to in Kampala. Beautiful grounds, good food, beautiful pool. The people are the best!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds were a little small.

    Breakfast was fine and the staff were nice. Nice locatin and a nice alternative to geting away from kampala without a long drive.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    7.0
    A beautiful and peaceful retreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked the unit with two separate bedrooms via booking.com that we stayed in this past Feb. However, when we arrived we discovered that unit has a long term renter in it and was not available. I was visiting with my non-biological Ugandan son, and preferred to have two bedrooms, not just two beds.

    Convenience Peaceful Staff are wonderful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    I had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was on point.

    wonderful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I know this is nature, but the noise from the insects and frogs by the lake was very loud at night. There was a minor misunderstanding about the rooms and sizes, but things got sorted out at the Lodge with the receptionist.

    I liked the tranquility and the view. The food was OK, but the facility is really good. room, restaurant, pool, and pathways, everything met my expectations. The staff are very friendly and helpful all the time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The manager of the hotel was so helpfull!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    We would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no access to the balcony outside our room. We wanted somewhere to sit outside easily reached from the room. A shame as this existed in some o f the other rooms.

    Very good, especially the yoghurt and brown toast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Second time staying here. Lush grounds, beautiful view of the lake, and soothing sounds of frogs and birds. Feels like being out in nature even though you're technically still in Kampala. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable and a good value for the money. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything was 98%

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect escape from hectic Kampala.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely lodge with great view. We booked the loft apartment and enjoyed the view of a spectacular sunrise from the bed through large windows. The staff is friendly and the food is good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful Haven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The appartment was beautiful, especially the courtyard.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very welcoming by the lovely host Joan. The service was great! Special thanks to Sophia who arranged our meals and activities. Make sure not to miss on some of the best pizza made by chef Nancy. Great vibes in the tree house for nature lovers ! Enjoyed our anniversary weekend 💕

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tree house was extremely cold so could maybe use thicker bed covers 🥹

    Place is really beautiful with really nice staff (Janet in particular was so helpful)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    7.0
    Peaceful location with beautiful views.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The fan in the room did not blow directly into the bedroom so it was a bit warm. Wi Fi was problamatic.

    The location was incredible with beautiful views of Lake Victoria. Lovely grounds with incredible bird life.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful retreat in beautiful natural surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fantastic location on the lake. A beautiful garden with trees full of birds and flowers. A quiet environment to work, read, and swim. Lovely staff!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    9.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location. Friendly and attentive staff. Very relaxing.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    Great view, zero internet, property not properly managed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parts of the garden have not been cleared of trash. The kitchen is lacking some basics, such as wooden spoons and a cutting board. There was an extremely noisy group staying on one of the nights and the staff did nothing to tell them to keep the noise down. If you need internet for remote working, forget it - there is zero internet access.

    Spectacular view

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    9.0
    Charming place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are rustic but absolutely charming. The view, property and garden are absolutely lovely. The staff members are super friendly, the food is good and the cocktails areyummi.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No a/c. The only fan wasn't cooling down the room and it was extremely hot in the morning.

    The location is awesome. Plenty of birds in the garden.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    5.0
    Beautiful location. Enjoyed nature but not comfortable, was glad to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Choice of food limited and expensive. Hardly any vegetarian or vegan choices. Not many traditional choices like matoke and gnuts. The room we stayed in by the pond was not good. The quilt was mouldy when I pulled back quilt cover. After 7pm we were in complete darkness except two tiny bedside lamps which gave off barely any light whatsoever. Walking to toilet in night in pitch darkness. Had to use torch. Asked for more lamps and was brought a very old and broken one. Plus lead not long enough to light middle of floor. Sloping floor. Nowhere to cook or store food.

    Beautiful location on the edge of lake Victoria. Wonderful for bird watching, quiet and tranquil. Beautiful pool area. Fresh lemongrass tea. Lovely security guard.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    3.0
    Great location and food, but wouldn’t spend the night there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No door on the bathroom, broken/ non functional fan, loud - noises coming from the first floor, a bed with metal springs poking into my back. What I disliked the most is that when I asked for them to help me fix these problems I was told someone will take a look but no one did, and from the looks of the place I assume no one will in the future either.

    The manager, Peter, answered my questions on booking promptly and helped me organise transport from the airport. The food was great, due to an amazing cook, especially good was the fish and the location is breathtaking.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    May have been nice 20 years ago but rooms are dated, grubby, too hot and generally run down. I found rat droppings on my window sill on my return visit (only returned as they had my luggage). The curtains were old a filthy and it smelled. Communication is difficult. They didn’t reply to messages or WhatsApp’s. Not just this but it’s also expensive. Can’t believe it’s showing a rating of over 8 on booking to be honest. The owners need to seriously up their game and invest before the place is beyond saving.

    Lovely location overlooking the lake. Friendly staff They stored my bicycle and luggage. Decent food.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed so so uncomfortable No internet provided No Value for money

    Restaurant service and food

    Stayed in December 2024

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