Hotel No. 5
A sparkling pool adds a welcome touch of indulgence, while the small gym provides just enough space to get the blood pumping again after long flights. Whether you want to unwind completely or reset before the next adventure, Hotel No. 5 makes it remarkably easy to recharge.
Location
The hotel sits on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, on the peninsula stretching southwards from Kampala’s suburbs, giving the area a relaxed, residential feel. From the property, it’s a 15‑minute walk to the beach at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC), with Waterfront Beach, Imperial Botanical Beach, and the grounds of State House Entebbe all close by.
Accommodation
This charming property offers a small collection of elegantly appointed rooms and suites, each designed with understated contemporary décor, soft natural tones, and a calm, uncluttered feel. Rooms open onto private terraces or balconies overlooking the gardens or pool, creating a sense of space and privacy that’s rare so close to any airport.
The hotel’s restaurant is known for its refined, ingredient‑led menus, with dishes prepared to a high standard and served either indoors or on the shaded terrace beside the pool. Whether you’re pausing between flights, easing into your first night in Uganda, or flicking through your gorilla‑tracking photos on your final evening, Hotel No. 5 offers comfort, calm, and a genuinely warm welcome.
Experiences
- Wander through Entebbe Botanical Garden, a historic lakeside park (established in1898) with rainforest zones, birdlife, and monkeys.
- Shop for crafts at Entebbe Craft Village, the largest arts-and-crafts hub in Uganda, ideal for handmade souvenirs and local textiles.
- Take a boat trip to Lwaji Island to see the Equator sign in Lake Victoria – a quirky, memorable photo opportunity.
- Explore Nakiwogo Market, a lively local market full of fresh produce, street food, and everyday Ugandan life.
- Visit Entebbe Reptile Village, where guides introduce you to chameleons, tortoises, snakes, and other rescued reptiles.
- Relax lakeside at 2 Friends Beach, a favourite spot for cocktails, birdwatching, and watching fishermen on Lake Victoria.
- Dine at Thai Garden, one of Entebbe’s top‑rated restaurants, set in lush tropical gardens with optional lakeside seating.
Why We Include Hotel No. 5 in Our Journeys
With dependable quality, thoughtful service, and consistently good food, it’s a reliable and restorative oasis.
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From the Team
"Hotel No. 5 is one of those places where you arrive and immediately feel at home. Within moments you’re barefoot on the lawn, wandering towards something cool to sip beside the pool. A restorative, beautifully prepared meal follows, and the thoughtful, welcoming staff make it remarkably easy to switch off and unwind completely."
Every journey we design begins with listening. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or across generations, we take time to understand how you want your safari to feel – not just where you want to go. From there, we carefully weave together exceptional places, trusted guides, and seamless logistics to create journeys that flow naturally and feel entirely your own.Every journey we design begins with listening. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or across generations, we take time to understand how you want your safari to feel – not just where you want to go. From there, we carefully weave together exceptional places, trusted guides, and seamless logistics to create journeys that flow naturally and feel entirely your own.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to:We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to:
Great Places to Combine with Hotel No. 5
Hotel No. 5 works beautifully as part of a wider journey in Uganda. We often pair it with contrasting environments to create a sense of flow and variety.Hotel No. 5 works beautifully as part of a wider journey in Uganda. We often pair it with contrasting environments to create a sense of flow and variety.
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