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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Samuka Island Retreat in Jinja offers a lodge with a swimming pool, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, outdoor fireplace, housekeeping, full-day security, and room service. Comfortable Amenities: Rooms feature balconies with lake views, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free toiletries, showers, TVs, wardrobes, and work desks. Free parking is available. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves African and international cuisines, including vegetarian options. Guests can relax at the bar or enjoy meals in the outdoor dining area. Local Attractions: Located 9.3 mi from the Source of the Nile, 11 mi from Jinja Golf Course, 14 mi from Jinja Railway Station, and 26 mi from Mehta Golf Club.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

    • FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathan
    Germany Germany
    It is a peaceful retreat filled with amazing birdlife and trees. The service is lovely, a warm staff with a very welcoming attitude. Peter and Juliette made us feel safe and secure. Breakfast in bed, delicious meals. The sense of privacy is...
  • Laura
    United States United States
    The number one thing I loved was Peter Obbo. This man was our lifeline on the island. We arrived in monsoon rain and this man came out to greet us and show us to our room. He cooked us up some of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. He picked us fresh...
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Das Samuka Island Resort ist eine unentdeckte Perle. Noch nie auf meinen Reisen konnte ich so direkt in Kontakte mit der Tierwelt treten. Auf der Insel leben rund 50 Vogelarten. Sie dient ihnen als Brutstätte und Kindergarten für den Nachwuchs....
  • Sandra
    Germany Germany
    Ein absolutes Highlight meiner Reise. Das Zimmer war wunderschön und sehr sauber. Der Service und das Personal freundlich und sehr zuvorkommend!! Essen mega lecker!! Einfach ein toller Ort zum Entspannen.
  • Viken
    Uganda Uganda
    Tres belles vues sur le lac et presence de beaucoup d'oiseau. Tres bien accueil de la part du personnel qui sont passionnes par leur travail. Possibilité de faire du kayak, sunset, bird watching, piscine... Merci.
  • Anonymous
    Uganda Uganda
    Isola molto particolare 56 uccelli diverse specie Per pescare nel lago ottimo

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • International
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Samuka Island Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
$20 per child, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

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