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title: "Forest Cottages vs Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz: which hotel is better?"
description: "Forest Cottages or Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz in Kampala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Forest Cottages vs Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz

Both are in Kampala, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★½ · Church
## [Forest Cottages](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forest-cottages-kampala/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1420840/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★½ · Church
## [Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/protea-hotel-kampala-skyz-kampala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 4 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1983878/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Forest Cottages

It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. 180 m apart.

### Choose Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 7.7)
-   breakfast included

### Why is Forest Cottages better than Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz better than Forest Cottages?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.7) (+0.3)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 2.5★) (+1★)
4.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Forest Cottages | Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.1  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.0  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 32  (+13) | 19 |
| Rank in Kampala | bottom 14% | bottom 27%  (+13%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4  (+0.2) | 4.2 |
| Distance to Church centre | 130 m | 150 m |
| To the airport | 38 km | 38 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 17  (+6) | 11 |
| To the nearest food shop | 480 m | 500 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½ | ★★★½  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 27 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+9) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

180 m apart

Forest Cottages: city centre: 2.4 km, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 38 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz: city centre: 2.3 km, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 38 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kampala

[Kampala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/uganda/central-region/kampala/weather)

## Forest Cottages or Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz: common questions

### Which is better, Forest Cottages or Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz?

Forest Cottages leads in 5 of 15 categories, including number of reviews, location score, restaurants within 500 m. Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Kampala.

### Which is cheaper, Forest Cottages or Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Forest Cottages and Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forest-cottages-kampala-vs-protea-hotel-kampala-skyz-kampala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/