8/10 Good
Pascal
Travelled with partner
22 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pascal
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Maasai Backpackers Home
1.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Laundry room
Explore the area
Plot 1, Fort Portal
- Lugard MonumentPlace, Lugard Monument1 min walk
- New Tooro Kingdom PalacePlace, New Tooro Kingdom Palace15 min walk
- Fort Portal Golf CoursePlace, Fort Portal Golf Course18 min walk
Room options
View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom
- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room
Standard Quadruple Room
- 15 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
View all photos for Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
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Standard Double or Twin Room
- 12 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About this property
Maasai Backpackers Home
Suburban hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Maasai Backpackers Home offers 4 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Maasai Backpackers Home, you're just a quick walk from Lugard Monument. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are available.
- Free WiFi
- Free self parking
- Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
- Full breakfast served daily for a fee
- Take a swim in the outdoor
- Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
- Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
- Steps from Lugard Monument and 14 minutes by foot from New Tooro Kingdom Palace
- Airport shuttle service available for a fee
- Pets welcome for free
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Maasai Backpackers Home. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fort Portal hostel.
The hostel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Maasai Backpackers Home has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
- A restaurant
- Free daily manager's reception
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Outdoor pool (guest access)
Family friendly
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Garden
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Ceiling hoist
- Hand-held showerhead
- Lift
- Phone accessibility kit
- Portable hoist available
- Raised toilet seat
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
More
- Connecting rooms available
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Bed sheets fee: USD 1 per person, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
- Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
- A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
- Gas fee: USD 0.5 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Maasai Backpackers Home offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Maasai Backpackers Fort Portal
Maasai Backpackers Home Fort Portal
Maasai Backpackers Home Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Maasai Backpackers Home Reviews
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8.0
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