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Alison & Dave's Guesthouse is a recently renovated guest house in Entebbe where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. The guest house provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace, and a 24-hour front desk. At the guest house, units are fitted with a patio. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes and fruit are available daily at the guest house. For guests with children, Alison & Dave's Guesthouse features outdoor play equipment. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Pearl Beach is a 16-minute walk from the accommodation, while Banga Beach is one mile from the property. Entebbe International Airport is 3.7 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
1 king bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Entebbe
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gigi
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. Great location in a quiet area, wonderful breakfast with fruit platter, good coffee and tea, toast and eggs cooked to order. Hot water ( mostly) for showers, comfy beds with mosquito nets. Owners are very nice and helpful, and their...
  • James
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    After traveling Uganda for a week, this was the perfect place to recharge before the next adventure. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. Staff are excellent.
  • Vladimira
    Belgium Belgium
    Both staff and owners were very helpful and friendly. Great property at a lovely quiet location.
  • Terry
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was very accommodating on breakfast and it was delicious! They were very helpful and were delightful people. I really enjoyed my stay there.
  • Therese
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great. Location a little difficult to get to since I don't know the area -- so not comfortable going for walk. Was hoping for wifi and hot shower but neither was available in my room. But for the price, it was worth it!
  • Ellen
    United States of America United States of America
    Dave, Alison and their staff were all super helpful. i felt very safe there and appreciated the high security. they have lovely gardens and having breakfast outside is enjoyable to birdwatch. everything was clean and boiled water was always...
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    perfect location and great value. the staff were warm and welcoming and helpful
  • Sven
    South Africa South Africa
    Imagine staying over @ an unknown relative, you will have everything you need, be unconditionally welcomed and feel right at home.
  • Kim
    United States of America United States of America
    Alison and Dave’s Guesthouse was absolutely perfect for our team of 7. While we arrived as guests of Alison and Dave, we feel we left as friends. The accommodations are extremely clean and comfortable. The breakfast, gardens, patio terrace and...
  • Francisca
    Norway Norway
    I had a great start in Uganda at Alison and Dave's guest house. The place is comfortable, charming and cosy. It felt like staying at a friends´house. The property has a great view to Lake Victoria and the green surroundings in the garden make it a...

Property questions and answers
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  • 2. Is there free airport shuttle pick up? If not how much is it? 2. Are there local taxis near house that go to Kampala? If not how much is shuttle to..

    We do not provide a free pick up from the airport, our regular taxi man Charles who has collected 95% or more of our guests charges only USD $10. He w..
    Answered on 19 November 2019
  • I’m a wheelchair user do you have a room and bathroom which will accommodate me?

    The house does have steps, none that are too steep though. The only bedroom we think might be useful to you is our twin room. Which has space for a wh..
    Answered on 12 September 2022
  • Hi there. What do you charge for single occupancy please for one night ? Can you get food delivered to the house ? Thankyou

    Rates depend on your room choice and time of year. We have restaurants that deliver to us regularly and the food is very go Dave
    Answered on 12 February 2024
  • Hi how fare from the airy please

    HI there, we are 6Km from the airport by road and travel time is about 12 minutes thanks for your question
    Answered on 23 May 2021
  • Do you provide airport pick up?

    Yes for a small charge
    Answered on 30 March 2022
  • Can i pay with a Visa credit card. I do not use USD

    We are cash only but you can get UGX Shillings when you arrive at the airport from exchange bureaus or ATM cash machines. Regards Dave
    Answered on 2 February 2020
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Managed by Your hosts Dave & Alison

Company review score: 9.8Based on 201 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Alison & Dave your native English speaking hosts in a small quiet family guesthouse, where you can feel safe and relax as you wish. Alison & Dave look forward to welcoming you for an overnight stay in one of our rooms and will be glad to help with any questions or requests you might have. We can help you arrange a sunset cruise on lovely Lake Victoria or even organise your safari to see Gorillas or Lions as well as a range of local trips to see the rare shoebill storks in a RAMSAR wetland just across the lake from us. Dave was brought to Africa by his parents in 1960, living in Lagos and Port Harcourt, NIgeria. In 1964 they moved to Kampala, Uganda where Dave attended primary school before heading to England for his senior Education. Working for twenty years in Engineering and then another twenty or so in Education before Alison brought him back to Uganda in 2011. Dave is a keen golfer and enjoys his outings at Entebbe Golf Club. Alison spent thirty plus years as a teacher and educator, managing a large technology department and specialising in Textiles. Alison still loves teaching and assists when required in local schools as well as assisting in the care and development of a group of orphan children. She has discovered a passion for fishing for Nile perch on the lake and at Murchison falls National Park.

Property info

Alison and Dave offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a guesthouse of character, having renovated a small local house. We set about creating a warm relaxing home that would suit not only ourselves but many guests and that has proved to be the case over the last 5 years. Each of the guest rooms is unique with a selection of Alison's handmade and designed furnishings and fabrics. All rooms have hot shower facilities as well as the usual sinks and toilets. if there's a problem Dave can usually fix it! Our three guest rooms in the main house include two double bedrooms with comfortable four poster beds with fitted mosquito nets, comfortable mattresses and tiled ensuite bathrooms. Our twin room has two custom made extra long beds and also has an ensuite bathroom. Each room has a fan as well as hanging space for clothes and storage areas for bags or suitcases. Towels and Bedding are provided and rooms will be tidied each day, all rooms have multiple double 3 pin English sockets some with USB ports for you to charge any mobile devices. Our double rooms are perfect for a cosy stay for two, tea and coffee available on request along with soft drinks and local beers. Our newly renovated Family cottage is perfect for a group of up to 4 Adults or a family of 5 (one extra little one can be fitted in). The room is fully tiled and has a lovely private dining patio area, the bathroom is modern with a digitally controlled hot shower.

Neighborhood info

There's plenty to interest you and lots to do here in Entebbe the gateway to Uganda. Why not go sailing, swimming or play a round of golf on East Africa's oldest course, a very challenging 6684 Yards Par 71. Feeling less energetic then we can arrange for you to visit the Zoo (golfers get to see Rhino, monkeys etc. for free from the 3rd and 4th fairways) or stroll peacefully around the timeless botanical gardens. For film buffs this is where Jonny Weismullers Tarzan film was made. A half day trip to Mabamba swamp to see the rare and endangered Shoebill stork as well as a myriad of other wild birds, travel in a Ssese canoe or in a luxury power boat depending on your budget. Take a sunset cruise on the enormous Lake Victoria in a local canoe and eat freshly cooked Tilapia on your return or splash out on a wine and cheese cruise from Wild Frontiers a real treat as the sun sets over the lake. Local markets are lively and you can always grab a bargain with no price difference between a designer item that has been donated in USA/UK and a bottom end product. Fresh fruit and vegetables are cheap and wonderfully full of flavour, not identikit as you find in western shops.

Languages Spoken

English,Swahili

Area info

Amenities of Alison & Dave's Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Good free Wifi 21 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Alison & Dave's Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Alison & Dave's Guesthouse

  • Room options at Alison & Dave's Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Alison & Dave's Guesthouse is 1.3 miles from the center of Entebbe. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Alison & Dave's Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Alison & Dave's Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Alison & Dave's Guesthouse is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Alison & Dave's Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Alison & Dave's Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.