Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There's a rooftop terrace and a beach bar, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, French, Hindi, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Free supervised childcare
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Beach shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
What to do
On a private beach
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Boat tours
Motor boating
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Fishing
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Bike hire
Beach towels
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Picnic area
Spa services
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Assistive listening devices available
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchen
Toaster
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Dining
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Towels fee: USD 0 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per person
Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 10.00 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and motor-boating. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Enjoy amenities such as a private beach, spa services and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
Does Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster and cookware.
What's the area around Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages like?
Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages is a short 11-minute walk from Victoria Mall and 16 minutes' walk from Sesse Islands.
Saffron Beach Bistro & Cottages Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
18 Apr 2024
Black mold in the ceiling and bath tub did not work
Reginald
Reginald, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
24 Feb 2024
Properly has a nice location but is run down. Needs a lot of cosmetic updating and new TVs. Has streaming but would not working because the internet was very bad. Power went out numerous times. I prepaid for property and then at the end they said I owed taxes of $55. I had already paid taxes. To orbitz of $47 so I got doubled charged for taxes.
tery
tery, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2024
We had a late check-in and we were well cared for even got food as kids were starving from a long flight transfer.
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Jan 2024
Adams
Adams, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
30 Nov 2023
Cheong-Hee
Cheong-Hee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2023
Steve
Steve, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jun 2023
I stayed for 5 nights and although I didn’t ask, no one offered to do any cleaning in my room. The tub had a hole in it near the drain and there was no curtain so between the two the floor got really wet. There wasn’t much water pressure and brown and black sediment often came out in the water. There isn’t much beach but the garden area has a great view of Lake Victoria. There are a couple of small restaurants nearby and the zoo is about a 29 minute walk.
Janis
Janis, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Jun 2023
Janis
Janis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
18 Feb 2023
This hotel is not like the pictures. The property looks nice from the outside but that is not the case for the inside. Upon entering our room, we noticed an infestation of spiders along the curtain and windows. The whole room and bathroom were dirty and poorly maintained. We could not stay. Unfortunately we still had to pay for our two nights. We didn't want to argue and just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. We had stayed all over Uganda for the past 2 weeks and had not seen such a poorly maintained room. Very disappointing.
DEANNA
DEANNA, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Feb 2023
Has Potential
The guesthouse is okay, although no door to the bathroom. Bathroom filled with lake flies at night as some window vents do not have mosquito net.
Bed was comfortable. Room had a big bath but no shower.
Breakfast was nice.
With some small changes, this place could be great.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jan 2023
I was staying only overnight so it was dark when i arrived and dark when I left. I didn't see the lake but enjoyed the sounds of the waves from my balcony. Service was terrific and the staff was very helpful when I left something behind
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1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Jan 2023
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
28 Dec 2022
The stay was horrible.
Kimenyi
Kimenyi, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2022
AURELIEN
AURELIEN, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 Jun 2022
When I got to the hotel, though I had a reservation, no rooms were available. They sent me to another hotel which was not up to par. Also the staff were clueless; they couldn't address basic questions and issues and provide basic services.
Kofi
Kofi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2022
Very kind and hospitable staff; good location; nice room.
Important to get a beach view room as the others look a little claustrophobic.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
25 Feb 2020
This property is in need of a full renovation .
My room was full of flys and Mosquitos .
Hygiene was of a very poor standard . Owners and staff were wonderful .
If i had booked for more than one night , i would have gone to another hotel .
Also staff throwing stones at the Monkeys .
Plenty of good hotels in Entebbe , this one is one to avoid . I hope that Expidia will stop using this hotel .
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2019
across from the lake, Everything real clean, People were GREAT!
Would Go BACK
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2019
Peaceful stay in Entebbe
The staff and owner at Saffron were great! I had made a date error on my booking as my arrival was actually a day earlier than I had reserved. When I arrived exhausted at 4am, the gracious person at the front desk found me a room despite the confusion that was all my fault, and the next day when I met the owner, he upgraded me to a much nicer room for the remainder of my three night stay! Their location is just across a quiet street from Lake Victoria, and there is a beachfront grassy area for guest use right on the water. I really liked the quiet location and the easy ten minute walk from to a major grocery store. The restaurant was great with a wide variety of choices very reasonably priced. Walking in the area was nice too and there are several other little beachfront bars/restaurants nearby. I would definitely stay there again when visiting Entebbe!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2018
Property was right on lake Victoria with great views! Convenient location for shopping and close to airport! Owner was very hospitable allowed me to take afternoon nap in room due to late flight! I would definitely stay again!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2018
I had a wonderful stay at Saffron. The nicest part was the warm and incredibly accommodating staff. I had a late flight and they were happy to let me check out late from my room. They were always available and were happy to help answer questions and assist me with anything I needed. Their location on the beach in excellent and I really enjoyed have breakfast looking out over Lake Victoria. I would definitely stay here again.
Hayley
Hayley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Sep 2018
Nice hotel with great views of the lake. The food is fantastic and the hotel staff was very accommodating when we arrived. Upon first arrival we saw were struck by the incredible number of night-flies that were flying around the lights which was quite off-putting. These bugs are harmless but, not something you want in your room or in your bed. When inspecting our room, we noticed the sheets were dirty (most likely from dead night-flies) and so we asked for new sheets. Instead of changing the sheets, the staff decided to upgrade our room to the suit. The new room was beautiful and had many fewer flies because it was on the second floor. We really enjoyed the balcony and the staff even offered to bring our breakfast to our room so we could eat out on the balcony and enjoy the amazing view.
At the time of our stay this property was brand new and still in the process of being renovated. The floor was covered by a fake tile plastic and the mirror was not hung up above the sink. After talking to the owner, I was informed that many of these issues are in process of being fixed: mosquito nets for beds have been ordered, updated flooring is being put in, and screens are being placed on windows to prevent night flies. All in all, this is a beautiful property with amazing Indian food. When the property is fully updated it will be fantastic but there is still a lot to do. I would however, try to avoid the night fly season as it is impossible to avoid their swarms.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
15 Dec 2020
Patrik
Patrik, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Dec 2019
Herzlich bedanken möchte ich mich für den mehr als freundlichen Service. Wir haben an zwei Abenden auch im Hotel gegessen - insbesondere die indischen Gerichte waren super lecker. Hotelchef Raoul halt uns gerne bei Extra-Wünschen, erzählte von Uganda und dem Leben dort und stand uns gerne mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt und wir kommen gerne wieder!!!
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2019
Wir waren zum wiederholten mal als Gast in diesem Hotel.Manager ist top fit! Großes Lob. Er kümmert sich um die Bedürfnisse der Gäste sehr professionell!! Die Honeymoon-Suite ist sehr zu empfehlen! Ausreichend Platz und guter Ausblick! Preis ist fair!!