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Maasai Villa Backpackers Home

plot 1 Rukurato Road Boma off Nyaika Avenue, Fort Portal, Uganda
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Maasai Villa Backpackers Home

Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
45 reviews

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Maasai Villa Backpackers Home features a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within a 15-minute walk of Toroo Botanical Gardens Fort Portal and 16 miles of Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a desk. A microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. The continental breakfast at the property offers local specialities as well as on-the-go options, such as fruit and juice. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. For guests with children, the guest house offers a children's playground. A car rental service is available at Maasai Villa Backpackers Home, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Sempaya National Park is 26 miles from the accommodation. Kasese Airport is 46 miles from the property.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
6.3
Low score for Fort Portal

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joshua
    Uganda Uganda
    “Warm reception by the ladies care taking at the facility”
  • Bethelhem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “we did not like that much the center of Fort Portal, this is why we appreciated this place: it is fortunately a bit out of town in a pretty area (a lot of spaces): a very good reason to stay here is that the super beautiful "Mountains of the Moon"...”
  • Aline
    Brazil Brazil
    “comfortable and spacious room. clean and cozy. very nice and attentive staff”
  • Tomas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Amazing, caring and sweet staff. The garden is really big, the room comfortable and they area nicely quiet. Special kudos to the staff. After we went to the busstation they realized we forgot something in the room, and sent a bodaboda to catch up...”
  • Christiane
    Germany Germany
    “We had a great time at Maasai Backpackers. The team were very welcoming and responded very flexibel to our needs. Thank you!”
  • Bram
    Uganda Uganda
    “Friendly hosts, clean room and bathroom, garden for a very affordable price”
  • Ian
    Uganda Uganda
    “Simple and basic done really well. Clean room with comfortable bed, decent bathroom with hot shower, breakfast and friendly hospitable staff”
  • Ethan
    United States of America United States of America
    “Large clean room with hot shower and plenty of outlets in a quiet part of town.”
  • Ning
    China China
    “I had a large room with a large double bed. The hotel is quite clean and offers sufficient hot water. The ladies working there are very friendly and helful. Especially the breakfast included is quite nice. Compared to other hotels offering...”
  • Mira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I’m writing this a few weeks after my stay so I can’t remember the name of the owner but she was very lovely. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the gardens were beautiful. Very nice and quiet location.”

Managed by IOI

Company review score: 8.2Based on 44 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am an adventurous person who love to meet new people to either learn from one another, I am passionate about what I do, which keeps my head above water and go out of the way for client's satisfaction., I have been serving in safari packaging and guiding since 2003, now that I got engaged in other adventures, I can't move much to guide all the time but can serve at Massai Backpackers home which does not require my movement but still arrange safari packages just inquire in advance. Come find us at Massai Villa Backpackers home. "home a way from home".

Property info

Maasai Villa Backpackers Home is an ever green, quiet, safe and easy to access home in Fort portal Tourism City. We have a house sleeping 15pax at short and 12pax at long term stay that is at a period of 1 to 4 months. We have a big Garden for campers with their own gears. Camping service and rooms are are all available for your accommodation needs. We are also flexible and arrange for other services, that are not mentioned; such as Safaris/tours and day excursions. Interns and volunteer hosted on long term stay basis are found work placement at advance request. People at home are friendly and thank you to all those who have stayed with us.

Neighborhood info

We are 1.5km , North West of Fort-Portal Town. I should call this place residential area, which is quiet and safe. My neighborhood is homes for other people and Massia is located 20 meters from Nyaika road running from the city. Near by facilities like Atlantic, Mountains of the Moon Nyaika hotels, where guest can be served with meals Bar services , swimming and sport services are a hundred meters way from Maasai Villa. Andrew and Brothers Supper market and Dutchess Restaurant in the city can also be reached for glossary and meals or called for home delivery services. We are having a quiet environment and we would like to keep it that way for our guest's relaxation . thank you.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Maasai Villa Backpackers Home

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Maasai Villa Backpackers Home takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 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

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Maasai Villa Backpackers Home 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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Maasai Villa Backpackers Home

  • Yes, Maasai Villa Backpackers Home is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Maasai Villa Backpackers Home has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Maasai Villa Backpackers Home include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Quad

  • Maasai Villa Backpackers Home is 1.3 miles from the center of Fort Portal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Maasai Villa Backpackers Home can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Maasai Villa Backpackers Home may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Maasai Villa Backpackers Home offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Head massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Full-body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Back massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Hand massage
    • Cooking class
    • Couples' massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Neck massage

  • Check-in at Maasai Villa Backpackers Home is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.