Golf Course Hotel vs Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Both are in Kampala, 870 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Crested Tower
Golf Course Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Nile
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Sheraton Kampala Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 870 m apart.
Choose Golf Course Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.1 km)
Choose Sheraton Kampala Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (52 / 26)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2012 / 2007)
Why is Golf Course Hotel better than Sheraton Kampala Hotel?
- 1870 m closer to the city centre−870 m
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Sheraton Kampala Hotel better than Golf Course Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
- 226 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+26
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 68 vs 46)+22
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2007)+5y
- 54 more sights within 1 km+4
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Golf Course Hotel vs Sheraton Kampala Hotel: which hotel is better? | Golf Course Hotel | Sheraton Kampala Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 5.0 | 6.6 +1.6 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.2 | 7.8 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 33 +15 | 18 |
| Rank in Kampala | bottom 49% | top 35% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.0 | 6.6 +1.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km −870 m | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 680 m | 550 m −120 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 34 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 26 | 52 +26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 600 m | 460 m −140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 9 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 4 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 115 | – |
| Floors | 5 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2007 | 2012 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 26 +16 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Golf | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
870 m apart
Golf Course Hotel: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Standard Gauge Railway Uganda: 680 m, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 35 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Uganda Railway Station: 550 m, Entebbe International Airport (EBB): 34 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Golf Course Hotel or Sheraton Kampala Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Golf Course Hotel or Sheraton Kampala Hotel?
Sheraton Kampala Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Golf Course Hotel or Sheraton Kampala Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Golf Course Hotel is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
How far apart are Golf Course Hotel and Sheraton Kampala Hotel?
The two hotels are 870 m apart in a straight line.
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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