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Samuka Island Retreat

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

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SAMUKA ISLAND, Jinja
  • Source of the Nile River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Nile River Explorers
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Bujagali Falls
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Samuka Island Retreat

Lodge in Jinja with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a garden are on-site.
Samuka Island Retreat offers 8 accommodations with free toiletries and fans. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Samuka Island Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Lake Victoria. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Lake Victoria and 8.9 miles (14.3 km) from Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
  • Pets welcome free of charge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Samuka Island Retreat also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Jinja lodge.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 48 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Samuka Island Retreat Jinja
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Samuka Island Retreat Lodge
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Samuka Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaquiline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene place. The lake views are unbelievable. The manager Micheal and the rest of his stuff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Samuka Island Resort is a GREAT place to stay, but one has to be aware of both the environment AND what it take to get there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great spot for a proposal :-)
This is a very nice spot on a secluded island in Lake Victoria just outside the source of the (White) Nile about 20 min by boat. The place is a little rustic so if you’re looking for 4 - 5 Star accommodation this isn’t it but if you’re happy with a little less then you will enjoy this place and peacefulness. Lot’s of bird life and monitor lizards along the shoreline. Everything comes in by boat so the menu options may be limited but they will do their best. The swimming pool was in need of cleaning when we were there but they were on that as we left. The best part of the stay was definitely the team that looks after you while you are there. The sunrise and sunset are beautiful and if there are storms then you have an amazing from row seat to the lightning. It was a beautiful spot for an engagement (bring your own champagne and they will chill and serve it for you).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to escape to, menu was disappointing at times as a lot of things weren't available. Staff extra helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020