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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour business center and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Sambiya River Lodge in Karuma, you'll be on a river, and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Murchison Falls and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Murchison Falls National Park. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Budongo Central Forest Reserve and 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Sambiya River Lodge

Sambiya Village, Karuma,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 20

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sambiya River Lodge offers 26 shared accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks, printers, and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Patio
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared accommodations
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Chef
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Printer
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Ecotours on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ziplining on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Front desk opens daily at 8 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are not cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fee: USD 40 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 25 for adults and USD 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sambiya River Lodge Karuma
  • Sambiya River Karuma
  • Sambiya River Lodge Hotel
  • Sambiya River Lodge Karuma
  • Sambiya River Lodge Hotel Karuma

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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