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Source of the Nile Suites

Bridge Street, Jinja, Uganda

Expedia guest rating: 8.0/10

Verified Expedia reviews: 11

Property class: 3.5-star

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Answer first

Is Source of the Nile Suites a good choice for a short Jinja break?

Yes—it is a 3.5-star stay on Bridge Street with an outdoor pool, a free continental breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and Jinja Temple about five minutes’ walk away. It suits couples and business travellers who want the town centre on foot and a pool to come back to; the Source of the Nile is roughly three minutes’ drive and the Golf Club two.

5 min walk to Jinja TempleOutdoor pool24-hour front deskFree breakfastMeeting rooms
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Who should choose it?

Couples: garden-view standard and deluxe rooms with premium bedding and a balcony or patio.

Business travellers: a business centre, meeting rooms and a front desk staffed around the clock.

Short stays: the temple is a five-minute walk and the Source of the Nile a three-minute drive.

Town-centre pool and a 24-hour desk

Outdoor poolWith a garden, a terrace and an on-site restaurant.
24-hour front deskOne of the few Jinja stays staffed around the clock.
Free continental breakfastServed from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Balconies or patiosBoth room types are garden-view, with premium bedding.

How we would book it

Check-in is a narrow window, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, so time the drive from Kampala carefully or call ahead; checkout is at 10:00 AM. The property takes cards only and may ask for a government ID and a deposit. The listing also still notes COVID-19 documentation at check-in, so confirm what is actually required when you book.

Why we’d book it

  • Five-minute walk to Jinja Temple.
  • Outdoor pool, garden and terrace.
  • Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.
  • 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms.

Trade-offs

  • Check-in is only from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
  • Cash is not accepted—cards only.
  • Only two room types, both sleeping two, so families need more than one.

Alternatives

Igar Plaza HotelBetter for larger rooms and an 11:30 AM check-in.The Mansion HotelBetter for seven room types and an open-ended check-in.Living Waters ResortBetter for waking up beside the Source of the Nile.

Frequently asked questions

Does Source of the Nile Suites have a pool?

Yes, an outdoor pool.

Is breakfast included?

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

How far is Jinja Temple?

About five minutes on foot, roughly 0.3 miles.

What are the check-in and checkout times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and checkout is at 10:00 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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