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Reviews of Living Waters Resort

Speke Memorial Road, Bukaya, Njeru, Jinja, Uganda

#6 of 20 hotels in Jinja

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Review score

Based on 63 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    4.8

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  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Wonderful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was a lovely experience right at the banks of River Nile, beautiful view and refreshing stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Fascinating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is friendly including Barbara the manager snd Betris and Andrew.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good and enjoyable experience. The staff was exceptional and ready to help as best as possible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was very nice apart from the insultation of the accommodation.

    Staff was very welcoming and helpful. They went out of their way to make the stay very safe and comfortable. Although i was not expecting a camping/glamping type of accommodation but they made it very comfortable and safe. Giving us insect repellents and all needed things to ward off insects and lizards as I am scared of creepy crawlies :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When it is windy

    Ride in the boats

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    7.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom especially the shower situation needs to be worked on

    We loved the location right by the nile. The view of the sunrise in the morning is breath taking. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We loved the breakfast selection and the we had some fresh and nicely cooked tilapia fillet for dinner. The menu is still a bit limited due to the renovations that are going on. (The renovations didn't affect our stay)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location amazing, food good, staff great

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    8.0
    Lovely Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    You are on the other side of the Nile from Jinja town. We travelled back and forth by motorcycle which kept costs down but it made it more difficult for going out for excursions, lunch and dinner (especially at night so we ate in the hotel for dinner). If you are in Jinja for a long time I would recommend something closer to the town.

    Location - The location is beautiful, right on the River Nile making it a unique stay. Room - Clean and fresh. A beautiful balcony overlooking the Nile. Facilities - Good, the restaurant has an amazing view of the Nile and the food was delicious. We enjoyed dinner here for two evenings and they were very tasty! Staff - Very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great and calm location, very helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    8.0
    BREATHTAKING!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was disappointed at first (late check in was dark). River view was great but for the price I expected kettle and condiments. Then when we woke up at day break and found restaurant had the best view in the house. Simply Stunning. Glad we went for breakfast. The view is absolutely AMAZING. Went from initial disappointment to WORTH EVERY PENNY. When i get back to Jinja i will make my number one choice for value for price. Extremely recommend!!!!

    Location, Location, location!!!! and have their own boat at extremely reasonable price to go to the source of the Nile.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    7.0
    Amazing stay by the source of the nile
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was basically a modified tent. Although the resort has other rooms but somehow that did not show in bookings.com and we ddi not know that we booked a tent. It was not the resort fault though. I would advice you all them directly and book, you will also get a better price.

    The location is amazing, it is 500 m from the source of the nile, directly on the beach. Staff were amazing especially Beatrice, she was very kind with our daughter and went above and beyond to make sure that is we are all taken care of. They arranged a taxi to take us to to Entebbe for our flight next day and it was very reasonably priced.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all, everything was okay

    The lakeview

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud music from across the river but can't blame Living Waters for that.

    Helpful staff, incredible views from the room, comfy bed and good WiFi. A very short walk to the Speke monument. A beautiful place.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2021

    9.0
    Serene. Healing. Refreshing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing Really. Add a play area for children

    Perfect

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was not so good, food menu was very limited which was not so nice during curfew.

    The location and staff

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2021

    9.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the wifi is coincidental

    the location is excellent, good cuisine

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    9.0
    Overall a superb stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water wasn't as hot as I would have liked. The property wasn't quite as expected given the photos on booking.com, however in the end it met our expectations. No tea/coffee facilities in the room. A curtain separates the bathroom from the bedroom.

    The view is incredible. The layout follows a rustic/rural look, a little different than expected but was really quite beautiful. The morning view was phenomenal and the bed was super comfy. There are monkeys around the property which you have a pleasure to see and take photos of.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent view, staff and food at a fair price. Nice and quiet, peaceful.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2021

    7.0
    Beautiful location, ok accommodation…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room seemed old and not well prepared for guests.

    The view was stunning and the location by the Nile perfect!

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2021

    8.0
    A piece of heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I mean, nature equals insects but these were not aggressive and I did not get any bit (but I also had long sleeves and pants!)

    The view and peace of this place is incomparable! It is breath-taking. And the accommodation made it so that you were close to nature. There is a glamping tent that is super cool.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    5.0
    The information on booking.com should correspond with the place to avoid confusion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out time at the place doesn’t correspond with the timings on the booking.com site,at the site check out is 10am whereas while on booking.com its 12 midday.

    The breakfast was good had alot for breakfast menu served with fruits and juice as starter then the location is good because its near the source of the nile and the road that leads there is good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Magnificent
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We totally enjoyed our stay at Living Waters. Perfect location to stay a night or more in their modern tents, while exploring Jinja. Best thing was waking up to the view of the Nile and enjoying the tranquility while immersing in nature. Chef was super helpful and made us very delicious food. Polite staff… too many positive things to say. Don’t think twice, just book and thank me later :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    It’s a little paradise on earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s simply an amazing place!! The rooms are comfortable and very beautiful with astonishing views of the Source of the Nile, the breakfast is amazing, wifi works well, the zip-lining on the Nile is a plus, and the staff is joyful, welcoming and useful!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    6.0
    It was worth going but I wouldn't choose to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The internet was terrible. The outdoor furniture for our room was broken. They didn't do any housekeeping the first day. They only provide bottled water to the rooms on the first day. The room was too dimly lit. Too few food choices at meal time

    The views are amazing and the breakfast was adequate. There were many recreational activities to choose from. The bed was huge. It was nice and quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was VERY basic for the price charged. The bathroom facility was wanting. Noisy area in the morning

    The view of the Source of the Nile

    Stayed in November 2023

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