Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has released its latest national hotel grading report, with top-tier facilities such as Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo and Kampala Serena Hotel leading the five-star category.
The classification, conducted under the Tourism Act 2008, is part of government efforts to standardise hospitality services and strengthen Uganda’s position as a competitive tourism destination. Tourism remains one of Uganda’s top foreign exchange earners, contributing billions to the economy and supporting jobs across the value chain.
According to UTB, the grading exercise is aimed at improving quality assurance, boosting investor confidence, and enhancing visitor experience across accommodation facilities nationwide.
Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Serena Hotel, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, and Sheraton Kampala Hotel emerged as Uganda’s top-rated five-star establishments.
The four-star category features a strong mix of city hotels, resorts, and upcountry facilities, including Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala, Hilton Garden Inn Kampala, Hotel Africana, Kabira Country Club, Mestil Hotel & Residences, Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz, Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi, and Emburara Farm Lodge, among others.
The three-star tier includes notable establishments such as Fairway Hotel, Imperial Heights Hotel, Silver Springs Hotel, Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, Mount Gahinga Lodge, and Mahogany Springs Lodge.
UTB also listed a wide range of two-star facilities across the country, including 2 Friends Beach Hotel, Adrift River Club, Cassia Lodge, Forest Cottages, Koki Hotel, ONOMO Hotel Kampala, No.5 Boutique Hotel, and Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, among many others.
Below is the FULL UTB hotel grading list as of April 2026
Five-Star Accommodation Facilities
- Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo
- Kampala Serena Hotel
- Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
- Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Four-Star Accommodation Facilities
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Bomah Hotel Gulu
- Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
- Emburara Farm Lodge
- Four Points By Sheraton Kampala
- Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Hotel Africana Limited – Kampala
- Hotel Le Confidentiel
- Igongo Cultural Centre And Country Hotel
- Kabira Country Club
- Lake Victoria Granada Hotel
- Mestil Hotels
- Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz
- Protea Marriott Kampala
- Protea Hotel By Marriott Entebbe
- Zara Garden Hotel & Apartments
Three Star Accommodation Facilities
- Acholi Inn
- Admas Grand Hotel
- Aquarius Kigo Resort
- Brovad Sands Ltd
- Cephas Inn
- Chimpundu Lodge
- Collin Hotel
- Courtyard International Hotel
- Fairway Hotel
- Fort Motel
- Hotel Brovad
- Hotel Hera Ltd
- Imperial Heights Hotel Limited
- Kampala Nile Resort
- Kabalega Resorts – Hoima
- Lake View Resort Hotel
- Las Vegas Garden Hotel Mbarara
- Mahogany Springs Luxury Lodge
- Mount Gahinga Lodge
- Pineapple Bay Resort
- Silver Springs Hotel
- The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
Two Star Accommodation Facilities
- 2 Friends Beach Hotel & Restaurant
- Adere Safari Lodge
- Adrift River Club
- Ataco Country Resort
- Aramaga Rift Valley Lodge
- Arcadia Suites
- Banana Village Eco Retreat
- Bukoto Heights Apartments
- Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Casa Miltu Hotel
- Cassia Lodge
- Chameleon Hill Lodge
- Coffee Lodge
- Comfort Hotel
- Crystal Suites & Apartments Ltd
- Dolphin Suites
- Dreamland Hotel Limited
- Entebbe Forest Lodge
- Excelsis Garden Hotel
- Entebbe Palm Hotel
- Entebbe Traveller’s Hotel
- Eureka Palace Hotel & Suites
- Forest Cottages
- Golden Castle Hotel
- Golden Courts Hotel Limited
- Harmony Hotel
- Hbt Russel Hotel
- Hotel Paradise On The Nile
- Hoima Buffalo Hotel & Business Hub Ltd
- Hotel Horizon
- Hotel La Vena
- Hotel Seven Seasons Ltd
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- K-Hotels
- Kalya Court Hotel
- Koki Hotel Kampala Limited
- Lakeside Escape Resort Limited
- Le Petit Village Hotel
- Lemala Wildwaters Lodge
- Maple Leaf Hotel
- Mburo Eagles Nest
- Mountains Of The Moon
- Mount Zion Hotel Kampala
- Mt Elgon Hotel & Spa
- Nanjing Executive Chinese Restaurant And Motel Limited
- Nanjinj Hotel Uganda Limited
- No. 5 Boutique Hotel
- Onomo Hotel Kampala
- Rehoboth Hotel & Apartments
- Sapphire Hotel
- Sir Jose Hotel
- Speak Hotel 1996 Limited
- Speranza Hotel
- Source Of The Nile Hotel Limited, Namanve
- Red Chilli Hideaway Limited
- Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- Nob View Hotel
- Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
- Zebi Eco Lodge Ltd
The grading reflects Uganda’s growing and diversifying hospitality sector, with facilities spread across major urban centres, tourism hubs, and conservation areas.
Officials say the exercise will guide travellers, tour operators, and investors while encouraging facilities to upgrade standards in line with international benchmarks.
