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Featuring a garden, a year-round outdoor pool and pool views, Elite Backpackers Services is situated in Masaka. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Some units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are fitted with desk and wardrobe. Some units have a seating area and/or a balcony with outdoor furniture. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the bed and breakfast, while cycling and pub crawls can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Entebbe International, 160 km from Elite Backpackers Services, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Masaka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robert
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    It’s a natural place it makes you feel special the birds sing from morning to evening
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Best possible accomodation in Masaka. Super friendly staff, great food in their restaurant, strong and fast WiFi. Even got a room upgrade! :-)
  • S
    Simone
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I loved the pool and the vibes of the hostel. Also the food was really good and nice staff.

Managed by (L-R) Hellen Mbabazi, Dalvin (baby), David Ssemwogerere,and others(Guests)

Company review score: 9.3Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Elite Backpackers is a family run backpackers in Masaka Town, in southwestern Uganda. David Ssemwogerere, Hellen Mbabazi and and their adorable son, Dalvin, set out to fill a gap in the accommodation market, in Masaka Town, by providing backpacker style accomodation for the budget conscious. They are determined to provide super friendly staff in a clean and welcoming African style environment for tourists and international volunteers. At the same time, this dynamic couple are also looking to help many different local organisations and Ugandans.

Neighbourhood information

We have relationships with a number of interesting communities. We can simply take you walking through the local villages seeing the homesteads and people, or you might like to see traditional activities being carried out. For example, making bark cloth, local brew, woven baskets, paper beads, making local meals or simple gardening. The opportunity is there for you to learn about all of these traditional skills and take part in these activities if you wish. We can arrange safari packages to one of the following national parks • Lake Mburu National Park renowned for Zebras and over 350 bird species. • Queen Elizabeth National Park on the shores of Lake Edwards and Gorge for a wide variety of animals such as elephant, lion, impala and baboons, while the boat cruise on the chanel will find hippos,crocodile and abundance of birdlife. • Murchison Falls National Park, Game drives through this park will spot many giraffe, elephants, lions and a variety of dear. The highlight of visiting Murchison Falls National Park is definitely the amazing water fall.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • Pizza • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Elite Backpackers Services
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Elite Backpackers Services takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 18:30

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Elite Backpackers Services accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

FAQs about Elite Backpackers Services

  • Elite Backpackers Services offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Open-air bath
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Elite Backpackers Services has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at Elite Backpackers Services may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Elite Backpackers Services include:

    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at Elite Backpackers Services can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Elite Backpackers Services is 1 miles from the centre of Masaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Elite Backpackers Services is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.