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Kampala Vacation b&b rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and walking

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B&b
7 bedrooms
Sleeps 20
1 night min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Child friendly
Car not necessary
No pets allowed

From the owner

Papaya Holiday Home is an Award winning Guest house;earning the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor; and others awards from different travel companies. It is hosted in a charming family home conversion; 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.The service is friendly and professional and it is a value for money mid-range accommodation. All meals including the breakfast is made from quality ingredients, fresh and delicious. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spotlessly clean. All bed linens are quality hotel bed linens.

We offer different levels of services; from single guests bookings of 1 bedroom with breakfast, to larger groups of 12 -18 guests wishing to rent the whole house for self catering.

The guest house is in the residential area of Muyenga, 15 minutes from City centre with characteristic greenery of Kampala hills. The atmosphere throughout Papaya is very relaxed and feels like a country home; The spacious bedrooms; the court yrd and outside dinning areas and where there is fantastic views of the lush and green hills of Kampala

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King bed Twin bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed Twin bed
Bedroom 3: King bed Twin bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed
Bedroom 5: Full bed
Bedroom 6: Full bed
Bedroom 7: 2 Twin beds
1 Family bathroom, 7 En suites

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed
Crib

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
BBQ
Solarium or roof terrace
Balcony or terrace
Sea view
Internet access

Staffed property
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Iron
TV
Satellite TV
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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from $36/night

Papaya Holiday Home – Home 473503

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Papaya Holiday Home – Home 473503

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Booking confirmed

50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 12:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Sleeping over extra guests incur charges at standard rate , please check with manager before inviting guests to sleep over.

About the owner

Florence O.

Calendar last updated:: 30 Dec 2021
Years listed:: 10
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English, German

Reviews

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527alexeib

Mr.

Apr 2018

Had a great stay here while in Kampala for work. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed, nice bathroom, good light. The service was friendly and personal and they helped us organise easy airport… More

18 Apr 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

AnnasSpa

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Great view, friendly customer service

Apr 2018

Great views of Kampala's hills. The staff was very friendly, smiling and caring. The owner also cooked very tasty food too! Highly recommend!

18 Apr 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

megaklant

Gothenburg, Sweden

Quiet, beautiful surroundings, great cook.

Nov 2017

It is placed in a very calm part of Kampala so your sleep will not be disturbed by musik or traffic. Florence, the owner, picks out only the best ingredients for the food so it is always safe to eat. … More

4 Dec 2017

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for reviewing Papaya Holiday home. We look forward to hosting you again when you next visit Kampal

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

simonmahoney555

Adelaide, Australia

Amazing hotel

Nov 2017

Best place we have stayed in so far in africa, amazing staff, good sevice, clean and with good views. Rooms are perfect, best sleep we have had so far!

26 Nov 2017

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner

Thanks for taking time to review your stay. The perfect score means a lot to staff and management at Papaya and will contribute to the progress of our business. We will continue to give the best service we can to all guests who chouse to stay at Papaya holiday home.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Mounir Z

Munich, Germany

Eine kleine Oase im trubeligen Kampala

Oct 2016

Florences Guesthouse ist ein wunderbarer Rückzugsort im hektischen und trubeligen Kampala. Sie kümmert sich rührend um ihre Gäste. Sie kocht toll und man kann dort köstlich zu… More

8 Oct 2016

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner

We love hosting and take seriously feed back of our guests. Thank you for giving us feed back and we will work hard to make improvements.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Florence (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Florence (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Florence (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Florence the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Florence (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Florence (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Florence (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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To book this holiday home you need to pay through the Holiday Lettings website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to your holiday home when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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You can also request a quote from Florence (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Florence (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Florence (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Florence (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Florence (the owner) a message.

If Florence (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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