Name: Gately On Nile Hotel
Address: Plot 34B/P.O.Box 1300 Kisinja Rd, Jinja, Uganda, Jinja, Jinja, Jinja, Uganda
Rating: 8

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Charming accommodation within easy reach of Jinja town.  Staff were really efficient and helpful and arranged my sightseeing in the area - Sunset Cruise, Whitewater rafting  and walking tour of the town.  Attention to detail was excellent.  Each room has a lovely balcony or terrace with wonderful view.  Full of character and spotlessly clean.  Thank you for a great stay !

A Gem in Jinja

The staff helped us with excursions by calling numerous people many times to get the best event reserved for us. Specifically the Adrift White water rafting on the Nile. The breakfast is made to order, but the public places were not fully furnished. It is a place that you eat in your room or on your balcony. There isn't a restaurant, but there are drinks (soda, beer- ask for other options like wine- they had it) to purchase and they have a few restaurant menus that deliver. There is a small view of the lake. It would be a nicer place if there was proper seating in a common area. The Internet was the best we had for many months and accessible on the balcony or room. There are 2 dogs, but they do not want to be touched. Jinja town is safe to walk at night, but very dark. Taxi ride to the town was only 10,000UGD, however the roads are rough.  The hotel will help you get a transfer from where you are to them. For us we came from Entebbe with the Pineapple Express at 24$ per person. This was a bit cheaper than a hired taxi. The travel time ranges from 2 1/2 hours 4 depending on traffic. 

Very nice and helpful staff

We stumbled upon this guesthouse by accident after being delayed at the Busia boarder crossing.  We made a last minute booking and were warmly welcomed when we arrived.  The accommodation is charming and comfortable and the staff are more than willing to assist.  They prepared a meal on arrival although we came as the kitchen was suppose to be closing. Thank you!

Warm welcome

There's three things that make Gately on Nile a perfect little escape from Kampala - great food, perfect location and peaceful serene surroundings. Sitting in the gardens eating breakfast with different bird calls all around was one of the highlights for me. The Thai food in the restaurant is delicious and I highly recommend the banana pancake stack for breakfast!

Serene + peaceful on the Nile

I had a sleepover at the property for a night on transit with a friend. We were allocated the two rooms on the main house. I got room no 3. 

The reception was decent and parking large and spacious. I also found the room decor tastefully done with bed and furniture comfortable. 

I was however disappointed with the quality of washroom in my room. The shower space is so tight that you cannot have a shower without the curtains hugging you and water splashing everywhere. In addition  the main building ( many cracks) together parking (unkempt) feel left in dissrepair. 

What's more, the rooms ( room 4 looked much more decent than room 3) cost same. I left with the feeling that the the fair price should have been about half of what I was charged. 

Had potential but I left bit deflated 

We stayed at Gately in Nile over New Years 2019.  We had booked the accommodation several months back.  When we arrived, we were informed that the the cottage we had booked overlooking the Nile River was right next to another cottage that was being renovated so they had reserved a room in the main guest house for us in case we did not want to be in the cottage.   They knew about the renovation (due to broken pipes) a week and a half before our arrival date, but did not contact us to inform us about it or give us the option to find another lodging for the three nights.   Staff were friendly and helpful, but certainly had things they had to deal with during our stay.   We were taken to see the cottage.   It was on the ground floor and had no view of the Nile, unless you dodged bushes.   The upper floor cottage actually had the view.  Very misleading.   We were then shown two rooms in the main guest house.  One was directly behind reception.   We decided to take the other one.   The shower stall was so small (we are not large people) that you had to stand next to the wall in order to avoid having the shower curtain stick to you while showering.   The room itself was well laid out and had a floor fan (no air conditioning) for warm evenings.  The guest house is up the road from the cottages and across the street with no view of the Nile.  The gardens are nice and you have the choice of eating in the gardens or n the guest house itself.  We were given the option of room with breakfast, room with half board, or room with full board.  As we were planning to be out on excursions during the day, we asked for more information about the half board.   For an extra $20 per person you could have dinner included.  You would have the choice of one starter and one main course item off the menu for the additional fee.  We decided to go with just room and breakfast.  Good thing as the second day, we were informed that the restaurant would be closed on New Years Day!  When we tried to order our first dinner, the first three things we ordered were not available. The second evening we went for dinner, some items were still not available and we heard other guests being informed that the meals they wanted were also not available.   We requested ice for our drinks and were informed that it was hot so the ice had all been used by other guests already. Breakfast our final morning, there was no bacon for eggs benedict or bacon and eggs.  I felt sorry for the ladies serving in the restaurant as they had to keep telling us about menu items that weren't available.  Music was blaring from somewhere nearby every night to well into the next morning.  We're not sure if this is usual or only because it was New Years time of year.  Good thing I had my earplugs.  If you're just looking for somewhere to hang your hat and are not interested in a view of the Nile, Gately is pleasant enough.   The shower might be larger in the other rooms.  The guest house is moving to a new location, so hopefully they will make sure more menu items are consistently available when they move.

Not What We Expected

Friendly, clean and stunning location. Unfortunately a night club has been built opposite in the last year which booms into the early hours of the morning. When that stops then the dogs at the hotel start barking for the rest of the night! Exhausted. Very pricey for what is on offer. There are cheaper, quieter and more up market options in Jinja.

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