Kampala Serena Hotel

You stay at Kampala Serena Hotel in the city centre, set in gardens that cool the grounds and frame the pool. The hotel is close to business and diplomatic offices, and the grounds are secure.

The rooms are spread across the property, with balconies overlooking the gardens. Some have separate living areas and workspaces. The spa offers treatments in a Moroccan-inspired setting, and the dining options include a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the water features.

The pool is surrounded by gardens and rock features, and the bar serves drinks and light meals poolside. The hotel also has a conference centre for business events.

The gardens are the reason the hotel is here at all — they cool the grounds and frame the pool, and they are the first thing you see when you arrive.