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Kingfisher Safaris Resort Hotel

Bukaya Road, Jinja, Uganda

Expedia guest rating: 6.6/10

Verified Expedia reviews: 19

Property class: 3.5-star

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Is Kingfisher Safaris Resort Hotel a good choice for families on a budget in Jinja?

It depends—the position is excellent, three minutes’ walk from Jinja Central Market, with an outdoor pool, a children’s pool and a family room that sleeps five, but the guest rating is 6.6/10 from 19 reviews, the lowest here. It suits families who want a pool and the town centre on foot and are willing to trade polish for position; the Source of the Nile is about six minutes’ drive and Bujagali Falls roughly 22.

3 min walk to the marketPool + kids’ poolFamily room sleeps 5Free breakfastCheck-in till midnight
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Who should choose it?

Families: a children’s pool and a family room sleeping five, with the market a three-minute walk away.

Late arrivals: check-in stays open until midnight, later than most Jinja hotels.

Walkers: Jinja Temple and the Uganda Railway Museum are both about two minutes’ drive.

Town-centre pools and nine room types

Two poolsAn outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, plus a children’s pool.
Three minutes to the marketThe most central position of any stay in this collection.
Nine room typesSingles through to a triple and a family room that sleeps five.
Free continental breakfastServed from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

How we would book it

Check-in runs from 2:00 PM to midnight, which makes this practical if you are arriving late from Kampala; checkout is at 10:30 AM. Bring a government ID and a credit or debit card for check-in. Read the most recent reviews before booking—the 6.6/10 average sits well below the other well-reviewed stays here—and ask what has been refurbished.

Why we’d book it

  • Three minutes’ walk from Jinja Central Market.
  • Outdoor pool and a separate children’s pool.
  • Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and self-parking.
  • Check-in stays open until midnight.

Trade-offs

  • A 6.6/10 guest rating, the lowest in this collection.
  • No pets or service animals are accepted.
  • The airport shuttle costs extra and there are no lifts.

Alternatives

The Mansion HotelBetter for a higher rating with a pool and seven room types.Igar Plaza HotelBetter for larger rooms and a higher rating in town.Nile Eden ResortBetter for a playground and a two-bedroom family cottage.

Frequently asked questions

Does Kingfisher Safaris Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes. There is an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, plus a children’s pool.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, a free continental breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Can a family of five share a room?

Yes. The family room is listed with a double, two twins and a large twin bed, sleeping five.

What are the check-in and checkout times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to midnight and checkout is at 10:30 AM.

How far is Jinja Central Market?

About three minutes on foot, roughly 0.2 miles.

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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