The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jinja

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Jinja

If it's your first trip to Jinja, Uganda for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Jinja. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Jinja. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Jinja for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Jinja beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Jinja for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

2 Friends JINJA Guesthouse

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $91 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at Jackson Crescent Plot 5, 2 Friends JINJA Guesthouse has great rooms from $91 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Surjios Guest House

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jinja

A great place to stay is Surjios Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plot 24 Kisinja.Jinja. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Rydges Accomodations

Guest House with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Rydges Accomodations to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $36. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Plot 8 Kiira Lane. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Impala Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Jinja
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $49, Impala Suites, at Nalufenya Road provides a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, free parking, and car rentals. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Bohemia Resort Uganda

4-star Resort with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Bohemia Resort Uganda has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and parking. The great rooms here start at $105 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Malindi 9km on Kayunga Road. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 12.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop


Signature Hotel Apartments

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jinja
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Signature Hotel Apartments is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $129, and it's located at Nalufenya Road. We also love the golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and car rentals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kampala and Entebbe.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jinja, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Jinja, Best Hotels for One Week in Jinja, or Best Hotels for One Night in Jinja.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Jinja?

Jinja Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$89

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Jinja, Uganda, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $89. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Jinja.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $123
  • 4-star hotels: $98
  • 3-star hotels: $83
  • 2-star hotels: $49


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