Kampala Serena Hotel Pool in Kampala, Kampala: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Water parks and pools in Kampala, Kampala
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A five-star hotel in central Kampala with an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a spa and a Sunday brunch, with pool access for non-guests at UGX 60,000.
What is Kampala Serena Hotel Pool?
Kampala Serena Hotel sits in the centre of Kampala and is the city's largest and most luxurious hotel. It has an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool, a spa and wellness centre, a health club, several restaurants and a poolside bar. Non-hotel guests can use the pool for about UGX 60,000, which gives access to a premium pool experience in the middle of the city.
Key details
- Price
- Entry from UGX 60,000
- Address
- Kampala Serena Hotel, Kintu Road, central Kampala, Kampala
- Opening hours
- Pool access daily, roughly 6am to 6pm; Sunday brunch at the Lakes Restaurant Open now
- How long to plan
- Half day
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in for pool access; book ahead for Sunday brunch
- Payment accepted
- Mobile money
- Card
What to expect when you visit
Pay for pool access at reception and collect a towel, then head to the pool deck. The children's pool is separate from the main pool, and the poolside bar serves drinks and snacks.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Good for toddlers in the children's pool
- Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Spa
- Health club
- Sunday brunch
- Restaurant and poolside bar
- Access and parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Safety notes
Supervise children in both pools, check the depth of the main pool, and keep toddlers in the children's pool.
Tickets and costs
- Adult entry: Kenya / East African resident
- UGX 60,000
- Ticket notes
Pool access for non-hotel guests is about UGX 60,000. Sunday brunch at the Lakes Restaurant is UGX 180,000 for adults and UGX 95,000 for children aged 5 to 12.
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Sunday brunch, or a weekday afternoon
- Busiest times
- Weekend afternoons and Sunday brunch
- How to get there
Kampala Serena Hotel, Kintu Road, central Kampala, a short walk from the CBD.
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Ride-hailing within Kampala about UGX 10,000 to 20,000
- Public transport
Matatu into central Kampala, then a short walk
- Combine with
- Uganda Museum
- Ndere Cultural Centre
- Uganda National Mosque
- What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen
Accessibility deep dive
Here is what to expect on the ground.
Level pool deck and hotel facilities; fully step-free
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Kampala Serena Hotel Pool opening hours?
- Pool access daily, roughly 6am to 6pm; Sunday brunch at the Lakes Restaurant. Busiest: Weekend afternoons and Sunday brunch.
- Is Kampala Serena Hotel Pool suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Supervise children in both pools, check the depth of the main pool, and keep toddlers in the children's pool.
- How long do you need at Kampala Serena Hotel Pool?
- Plan for Half day.
- What payment methods does Kampala Serena Hotel Pool accept?
- Kampala Serena Hotel Pool accepts Mobile money, Card. It does not accept cash.
- Is Kampala Serena Hotel Pool accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Wheelchair accessible.
- What is the best time to visit Kampala Serena Hotel Pool?
- Sunday brunch, or a weekday afternoon. It is busiest Weekend afternoons and Sunday brunch.
- How do you get to Kampala Serena Hotel Pool?
- Ride-hailing: Ride-hailing within Kampala about UGX 10,000 to 20,000. Public transport: Matatu into central Kampala, then a short walk Kampala Serena Hotel, Kintu Road, central Kampala, a short walk from the CBD.
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