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Reviews of Home On The Nile Ernest Hemingway Suite

28 Nile Crescent, Jinja, Uganda

#2 of 13 B&Bs and Inns in Jinja

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    One of my highlights of my 10 days of travel in Uganda was staying in Jinja at Home on the Nile. The location is incredible looking out over the water. It was very peaceful, and I loved relaxing and reading on the balcony. It's also close to the town centre and lovely cafes (for instance only a 20-minute walk or a very quick boda boda to The Deli). The staff were incredible -- extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. They made my stay memorable and helped to organize a white-water rafting trip for me. If I'm back in Jinja, I will always try to stay here!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's all good

    It's a nice place

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    Comfortable suite with excellent view on Lake Victoria
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The suite was very comfortable and clean with everything you need (good shower, fridge, lots of space) and a great view and balcony area overlooking Lake Victoria. We really enjoyed the bar and terrace area where we played games, had drinks and had a nice breakfast both days. The staff were very friendly and David the host was very accommodating, joining us for games and drinks! There is also a sheet with many activities to do in Jinja along with numbers to arrange, which we found very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a smell coming out of underneath the the sink

    Everyone was welcoming and attentive.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    10
    Go now before David ups the price to something reasonable. This was a steal. David and staff 👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light in the bathroom.

    Scrambled eggs were delicious!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I didn’t stay longer ;)

    Magnificent view. Room furnished with everything you might need. Hot shower. Helpful manager and staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing location, clean, friendly staff. David the owner is exceptionally helpful and pleasant. highly recommend

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The Wi-Fi could have been a little better but for the most part it worked well!!

    The staff were amazing, as well as the owner of the hotel! I felt so welcome and all of the staff new my name! They were so helpful! The view was beautiful, so peaceful, and the rooms were very comfy and nice!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a great view, what a lovely manager, David and what a perfect stay there. We enjoyed alooooot.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our room with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect.

    The hotel has a beautiful view and a nice location in Jinja. It’s a small hotel with personal attention for its guests. This hotel made us enjoy Jinja and with the local organised activities, we could support locals instead of big tourist companies.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Wonderful location and friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The frogs are quite noisy at night but you soon get used to it.

    The location is stunning and the staff incredibly friendly. I really enjoyed my stay thank you David, Hope and everyone.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location for a weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower temperature was hard to moderate and the fan was malfunctioning in the night and making a loud rattling noise

    Amazing view, breeze and good breakfast. The host and staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely recommend David and the team. If you want privacy you have it. And if you’re in for a chat you get that
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t say as the property was good in all areas.

    The relaxed environment, the staff are relational, the cat Bruce is so friendly and makes you also welcome

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The deck overlooked a non-functioning railroad track which is a bit of an eyesore. It was no fault of the lodge, but we stayed on a Saturday night and there was loud music playing from the fishing village below until 4 in the morning. The water pressure in the shower was not good at all.

    The highlight of our stay was by far the staff! Hope and Josephine took care of our every need. The owner David was not only a great host, but a super interesting fellow with whom we had great conversations. He went above and beyond our first night there when I had an upset stomach and he insisted on sending the security guard out to get me yogurt. The beds were super comfy and the food was good. The restaurant terrace had a nice view of Lake Victoria. The resident cat Bruce was an adorable addition to the charm. I appreciated the mini fridge in the room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Stay here, it’s fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous room with a cosy balcony overlooking Lake Victoria, magical! Room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Hot water and a powerful shower was a delight! The new bar and restaurant area is an added bonus, good call David! The Margarita’s and G&Ts were a real treat, thanks to Jennifer’s newly acquired mixology skills. Dinner was delicious, I had goat stew, it was the best I had. Safe, secure, welcoming. Thanks David and team, we enjoyed our stay, your company and we had a wonderful nights rest after a jolly good evening! All the best wishes :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Can’t wait to get back, a fabulous place to stay. All the staff were amazing, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fantastic place in a great location, clean and safe with excellent views

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms and views

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    I love this place and the staff was friendly and made my stay delightful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not a thing

    The staff, location and breakfast was wonderful. Will definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    10
    Hemingway suite
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room Great view Secure parking Nice staff Flexible on my dates

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    9.0
    great and warm place in front of Lake Victoria to see Lake Victoria
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was all good

    the peace, the terrace, the view, the privacy

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    Great adventure near the source of the Nile. I will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Amazing find.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    A beautiful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I have no complaints

    This is a wonderful place, in a great location. The room was beautiful and clean, the veiw outstanding and the staff were so friendly, professional and helpful. I would definately recommend this place to anyone.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy radio sound with the typical local shouting of advertisements from early morning from the constructors who were building a restaurant rooftop on the hotel site and from the neighbors gardener. But the staff was very supportive by asking them to reduce the sound during our breakfasts on the balcony.

    Perfect view on the river from the balcony and peaceful athmosphere (when the radios weren't shouting advertisements 😉). Very nice owner and staff. The rooms are spacious and have a unique nice style.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    8.0
    loved the view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    water was cold on the first day but this was fixed promptly.

    the location was great and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2023

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