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2 Friends Guest House

Jackson Crescent, Jinja, Uganda

Expedia guest rating: 9.2/10

Verified Expedia reviews: 47

Property class: 4-star

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Answer first

Is 2 Friends Guest House a good choice for a couples’ weekend in Jinja?

Yes—this 4-star guest house is the highest-rated stay in the collection at 9.2/10 from 47 reviews, with an outdoor pool, a free buffet breakfast, a restaurant serving all three meals and pool-view deluxe rooms. It suits couples and solo travellers who want to walk into town: Jinja Temple is about a 20-minute walk and the Source of the Nile roughly a five-minute drive, with bicycle rentals on site if you would rather ride.

9.2/10 from 47 reviewsOutdoor poolFree buffet breakfastBicycle rentalsPool-view rooms
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Who should choose it?

Couples: deluxe pool-view rooms, a garden and terrace and a poolside bar for slow afternoons.

Solo travellers: a restaurant running breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a gym and bicycle rentals.

Food-led weekends: guests single out the meals, and the kitchen works all day rather than at breakfast only.

Pool, garden and all-day dining

Outdoor poolLoungers and umbrellas beside the water, with a poolside bar.
Free buffet breakfastServed daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Five room typesStandard doubles and twins up to pool-view deluxe rooms and an executive room.
Bicycle rentalsA practical way to reach the Source of the Nile and the town centre.

How we would book it

There is no front desk—a host greets guests—so contact the property at least 24 hours before you arrive for check-in instructions. Check-in starts at noon and checkout is at 11:00 AM. The guest house takes cards only and does not accept cash, and rollaway beds carry a nightly charge if you need a third bed.

Why we’d book it

  • The highest guest rating in this collection, from 47 reviews.
  • Free buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi and self-parking.
  • Outdoor pool with a poolside bar.
  • Gym, massage services and bicycle rentals on site.

Trade-offs

  • No front desk, so arrivals have to be arranged in advance.
  • Cash is not accepted—cards only.
  • The airport shuttle costs extra and there are no lifts on site.

Alternatives

Jinja Nile ResortBetter for a full resort with 125 rooms and two pools.The Mansion HotelBetter for seven room types and an open-ended check-in.Source of the Nile SuitesBetter for a five-minute walk to Jinja Temple.

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Friends Guest House have a pool?

Yes, an outdoor pool with loungers, umbrellas and a poolside bar.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A free buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

How far is the Source of the Nile?

About a five-minute drive, roughly 1.4 miles; Bujagali Falls is around 21 minutes away.

What are the check-in and checkout times?

Check-in starts at noon and checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Can I pay in cash?

No. The listing states that credit cards are accepted and cash is not.

Rating, review count, facilities, room types and policies were checked on the property’s Expedia listing on 18 September 2026.

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Rating and review count checked 18 September 2026.

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