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Located in the heart of Jinja and just a short walk from the Nile, this charming hotel has a tranquil and serene atmosphere and is beautifully decorated with local art and crafts. The pool area is adorned with works by local sculptor, Isuge Peter, and offers a relaxing place to sunbathe with a pool bar and terrace providing the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink while lounging on bamboo chairs adorned with animal print cushions. The day begins with a delicious buffet breakfast and in the evenings guests can enjoy a meal in the dining area under an African sky. Boasting friendly service and a warm ambiance, this is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area.
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
5 Jackson Crescent, Plot, Jinja Uganda
2 Friends Guest House
189 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The 2 Friends Gues House is a very nice little hotel located in a quiet area of Jinja. The bungalows/rooms are grouped around a small but fine pool and very comfortably furnished, even a desk and a seating area with sofa and table was given in our room. The food was good and rich, the breakfast buffet very extensive, although we were almost the only guests. The facility is very clean, the staff rather cozy on the move but very friendly. Great selection of tonics and different types of gin.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We have stayed at 2 Friends several times since 2016 with both the previous and current management. We have explored other hotels and guest houses in Jinja but always return to 2 Friends for good reason, their consistent quality accommodations. The grounds, dining area, and pool are beatifully maintained and there have been upgrades to the rooms (A/C, TV, mattresses, etc.) over the years. Management pays attention to detail and 2 Friends is a very pleasant place to stay and relax. From the time we arrived, Leticia at reception made sure that we were happy with our room and cared for our needs. The housekeeping (Margaret & Prossy) and waitress (Josephine & Zubega) staff are so friendly, helpful, and diligent, as is the chef, Mary, who happily prepares a beautiful breakfast each morning with an extensive selection and even provides some items via order. For lunch or for dinner, food can be ordered from All Friends, the restaurant next door (under different management), and delivered to your room or the dining area at 2 Friends which is a nice feature that we took advantage of several time. We have eaten at All Friends many times since the early 2000's when we lived in Jinja and while we feel that the overall appearance of the restaurant has declined, the pizzas are still very good. If you are visiting Jinja, 2 Friends is well worth a visit. You won't be disappointed. The maintenance of the hotel, incredible staff, and amenities at their price point are unmatched.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Although, 2 Friends is a non-smoking hotel, guests were permitted to smoke in outdoor areas such...
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This lodge offers very spacious rooms with even a small kitchenette area with a microwave. Tea, coffee and a kettle are supplied in the room. Staff friendly and helpful. Very nice swimming pool and the lodge is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Food is average to good with a wide selection of teas and coffees! Only negative was that the food took very long to prepare or come to your table. We think it’s because the food is prepared at the next door restaurant?! We would recommend this lodge to all!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The guest is generally fine. We nejoyed the pool, the breakfast and the staff were very helpfull and friendly.
We had a big family room and enjoyed the space but the design is not really nice comapred to the rest of the guest house, the room was full of mosquitos, curtains are not lloking nice and making the room look "cheap". I beleive some design effort could have been done.
So globally, it's fine but could be improved
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Date of stay: April 2022
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The coziest, friendliest, and most service oriented hotel ever had the pleasure of staying at. Hands down my highest ratings aren’t high enough! From the moment you arrive the atmosphere is inviting and until the moment you leave you will enjoy every moment.
I have traveled for over twenty years and have been many places, many hotels from 3stars up, and nothing beats quality service, food, and people. This hotel has a very cozy down to earth feel that embraces your surroundings and is perfect for a weekend or long stay. Enjoy!!
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Wonderful pool and the best hot water showers of 7 weeks in East Africa. Suggest to order one meal between 2 people in the restaurant as servings are huge (and delicious) . Easy 15 minute walk to Main St, to Nile River and to wonderful morning service at St James’ church
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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This guest house consists of a lot of rooms, and it gets very busy. The reception area got very crowded, had to wait 45 minutes to be booked in, and after a long day travelling, this was not the greatest experience. We requested to have an early breakfast, but the food was not ready by the time we arrived. We just had coffee and fruit then. The rooms were clean though with very comfortable beds.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We just had the best holiday at Two friends Jinja. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the service is great, the rooms are very clean and well maintained and the pool and bar are exclusive to residents which makes it very safe especially for families travelling with children. It was money well spent!
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Wow a lovely little gem of a place! Travelled from Mukono district from very basic accommodation so this was very welcomed. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was right opposite the pool in a beautiful tropical setting. Straight on a sun lounger with our welcome drink ‘of your choice’, just lovely. Rooms were spacious, clean with large, comfortable beds. Bathrooms were also spacious ( hot shower!) 🙏 painted in giraffe design. All staff just lovely! Good food. Breakfast was a large selection of everything you could want. A good location for the Nile. Loved our stay here, would love to have stayed longer if not just passing through. 😃💕
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Anna-Lill A, Owner at 2 Friends Guest House
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Hi! Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us! Im going to make sure that the staff get the message that you were pleased with the service! You are most welcome to come bak and stay for longer! There is so many things to see and experience in Jinja! Best regards Anna-Lill
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Lovely guest house set in very pleasant, tropical feeling grounds with a nice bar area and pool. The rooms were very comfortable and clean and the beds were great. Food was very good and there was plenty of variety for dinner and breakfast. We were travelling as a group and the hotel made sure we had a private area for our celebration dinner which was a nice touch. The staff were kind, friendly and approachable. The only downside was that we did have some problems with hot water for the showers but otherwise it was a lovely stay.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Anna-Lill A, Owner at 2 Friends Guest House
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Hi Ian! We are very happy to hear that your stay with us was nice! I'm sorry about the hot water, we're working constantly to find a solution to keep the water hot all the time. We are hoping to see you all back soon! Best regards Anna-Lill
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There are more places to choose from in the Jinja area.
PRICE RANGE
£83 - £99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
UgandaEastern RegionJinja
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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