Hotels in Mbale Town
| Hotel Name | Category | Price Range (USD) | Key Features | Rating | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale Resort Hotel | 5-Star | $106+ | Full-service restaurant (2), 3 bars, pool, spa, gym, conference facilities, Crane Ballroom, Pelican Hall | 7.9/10 | Mbale Town |
| Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa | Mid-Range | $157+ | Spa, pool, fitness center, near UWA headquarters | 7.0/10 | Mbale Town |
| Mbale Courts View Hotel | Mid-Range | $82+ | Clean spacious rooms, good location | 8.3/10 | Mbale Town |
| Crown Suites Hotel | Mid-Range | $98+ | Parking, WiFi, pool, pet friendly | 9.0/10 | Mbale Town |
| Wash and Wills Hotel | Mid-Range | $84+ | Parking, WiFi, pool, pet friendly, gym, good pizza | 5.3/10 | Mbale Town |
| Mountain Inn Hotel - Maluku | Mid-Range | $54+ | Outdoor pool, fitness center, garden, parking | 5.8/10 | Mbale Town |
| Two Seasons Hotel | Mid-Range | $65+ | WiFi, parking | N/A | Mbale Town |
| Kayegi Hotel Mbale | Budget-Mid | N/A | Parking, WiFi | N/A | Mbale Town |
| Starlight Hotel Mbale | Budget-Mid | $30+ | Plot 46B Wanale Road | 4.0/10 | Mbale Town |
| Quenzel Homes | Budget-Mid | $59+ | Good location | 9.0/10 | Mbale Town |
| Richy Hotels and Safaris | Budget-Mid | N/A | Terrace, parking, restaurant, bar | N/A | Mbale Town |
| Mbale Rosewood Hotel | Budget-Mid | N/A | Garden, parking, lounge, terrace | N/A | Mbale Town |
| Our Home | Budget | N/A | Garden, parking, terrace, restaurant, peaceful, exceptional food | N/A | Mbale Town |
| R&R Gardens Hotel | Budget | N/A | Garden, parking, terrace, restaurant | N/A | Mbale Town |
Guesthouses & Budget Options in Mbale
| Property Name | Category | Price Range | Key Features | Rating | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Villas Mbale | Guesthouse | N/A | 2.5km from town, 1km from Mbale Secondary School, garden, lounge | N/A | Near Mbale |
| Salem Uganda Guesthouse | Guesthouse | N/A | Garden views, WiFi, 10km from town on Mbale-Soroti road | N/A | Near Mbale |
| A Home Away From Your Home | Budget | $9/night | Cheapest option found | N/A | Mbale |
| Le Cottage Mbale | Budget-Mid | N/A | Popular with couples | N/A | Mbale |
Eco-Lodges near Mbale
| Lodge Name | Category | Price Range (USD) | Key Features | Rating | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbale Eco-Safari Lodges, Restaurant and Zoo | Eco-Lodge | $69+ | Restaurant, zoo, eco-safari experience, parking, WiFi | 9.1/10 | Bumboi, Mbale |
Hotels & Lodges near Sipi Falls (45-50 km from Mbale)
| Property Name | Category | Price Range (USD) | Key Features | Rating | Distance from Sipi Falls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipi Valley Resort | Mid-Range | N/A | 16 en-suite rooms, waterfall views, restaurant, bar, garden, camping space, WiFi, 24-hour front desk | 9.1/10 (couples) | 8.1 km |
| Sipi Heritage Lodge | Mid-Range | $64-175 | Rooms & cottages, bar, restaurant, reading lounge, Sipi river view, second waterfall view | N/A | On Mbale-Kapchorwa road |
| Rafiki Lodge Sipi | Mid-Range | N/A | Outstanding valley & Karamoja plains view, waterfall views | N/A | Near Sipi Falls |
| Mise Cave Lodge | Mid-Range | $69-139 | 9 rooms, bar, restaurant, WiFi, access to waterfall & historical Mise Cave | N/A | Mbale-Kapchorwa Road |
| Casa Sipi Falls | Mid-Range | N/A | Restaurant, bar, garden, terrace, WiFi, parking, spectacular main waterfall view | N/A | Across from main Sipi Falls |
| Sipi Falls Resort | Mid-Range | N/A | Infinity pool, dining, camping grounds, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking tours | 4.0/10 | At Sipi Falls |
| Lacam Lodge | Budget-Mid | $35-120 | Wooden bandas (timber), partnership with Endiro Coffee | N/A | Near Sipi Falls |
| Sipi Falls Lodge | Budget | N/A | Restaurant, bar, continental breakfast, WiFi, dry cleaning, meeting spaces, garden | 3.0/10 | Sipi, rural area |
| Sipi Guest House | Budget | UGX 80,000-282,000 (~$22-76) | Traditional grass-thatched houses, locally made products, bar, restaurant, plains & waterfall views | N/A | Mbale-Kapchorwa Road |
Key Information
Location Notes:
- Mbale Town: Gateway to Mount Elgon, approximately 227 km from Kampala (4-5 hours drive)
- Sipi Falls: Located in Kapchorwa district, about 45-50 km from Mbale town on the slopes of Mount Elgon
- Nearby attractions: Mount Elgon National Park, Wanale Hill, Nyero Rock Paintings, Tororo Rock
Best Times to Visit:
- Cheapest month: January (prices can be 74% lower)
- Average stay: 1-2 nights
- Average accommodation price: $67/night (recent week)
Activities Available:
- Sipi Falls hiking (3 waterfalls)
- Mount Elgon trekking
- Coffee tours
- Rock climbing & abseiling
- Community tours
- Wanale Hill climbing
- Wildlife viewing (Pian-Upe Game Reserve, Kidepo Valley)
Price Categories:
- Budget: $9-59 per night
- Mid-Range: $60-99 per night
- Upscale: $100-175+ per night
Note: Prices are subject to change. Some properties offer full board (breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner) or half board options. Ratings based on guest reviews from various booking platforms as of 2024-2025.
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