Opened in 2001 The Speke Resort and Conference Centre is a magnificent new all-suite hotel and marina that stands on the shores of Lake Victoria, some 12km out of Kampala and enroute to Entebbe. Built in Munyonyo, an area of prime development that was once the site of the annual regatta of the kings of Buganda, and was later close to the site of Idi Amin’s presidential villa,
The Speke Resort and Conference Centre is unique in that it offers an extensive conference centre, luxury accommodation, an equestrian centre, marina, an extensive selection of sports options, and a choice of 5-star restaurants and accommodation to include short or long stay cottages, appartments and studio rooms. Chosen as the venue for the prestigious 2007 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM), The Speke Resort and Conference Centre is ideally placed for visitors to both Entebbe and Kampala and has already established itself as a prime venue for weddings, social events and business meetings.
Location
The Speke Resort and Conference Centre is in the small lakeside village of Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria. Munyonyo is 12km from the centre of Kampala and immediately adjacent to Gaba Port.
Accommodation
Accommodation options at The Speke Resort and Conference Centre include cottages and one bedroom or two bedroom appartments, all of which have sitting room with bar, dining / kitchen area, ensuite bedrooms, balcony, satellite TV, telephone, internet access, secure parking, laundry. Guests enjoy access to all the resort facilities.
Dining and bars
The Stables Restaurant overlooks the lake and offers both local and international cuisine. Seating is available inside and out with panoramic views. There is also a lakeside café and bar.
Child-friendly
Children are welcome at The Speke Resort and Conference Centre
Conferences, meetings, events, weddings and honeymoons
Conveniently located only 12 km from the centre of Kampala, The Speke Resort and Conference Centre offers 10 state-of-the-art conference rooms including a 1,000-seat ballroom and 9 multi-function meeting rooms accommodating groups of 10-300. The Speke Resort and Conference Centre also makes the ideal location for weddings or banquets either outside in marquees or in the banqueting halls. The Speke Resort and Conference Centre was chosen as the venue for the 2007 Uganda Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Facilities include:
Victoria Ballroom - seating capacity 1000 people
The Victoria Ballroom is a multipurpose room accommodating up to 1,000 people. It has a centrally controlled, computerized sound and light system with mobile podium.
Albert - seating capacity 150 people
The Albert Conference Room seats up to 150 people and is equipped with VCD, DVD & VHS players, LCD projector, slide screen, internet connection and camera lights.
Meera & Sheena - seating capacity 130 people
The Meera and Sheena Conference Rooms seat up to 130 people and have language translation facilities, translation booths and units, infrared headsets and are equipped with VCD, DVD & VHS players, LCD projector, slide screen, internet connection and camera lights.
Regal & Majestic - seating capacity 60 people
The Regal & Majestic Conference Rooms seat up to 60 people and are equipped with VCD, DVD & VHS players, LCD projector, slide screen, internet and camera lights.
Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire - seating capacity 45 people
The Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Conference Rooms vary in size from 58 to 73 square metres and can seat between 20 &45 people They are equipped with DVD, sound system, dimmable lights and internet connection.
Royal - seating capacity 40 people
The Royal is a forty-seat boardroom style conference room with individual microphone speakers. It contains VCD, DVD & VHS players, LCD projector, slide screen, internet connection & camera lights.
What to do and see
Horse Riding
The Speke Equestrian Centre is the only equestrian centre in Uganda and offers riding around the lake, lessons, trails and more.
Swimming Pool
The resort offers one of East Africa's largest and finest Olympic size swimming pool, the ideal way for you and your family to relax.
Water Sports
The resort offers speedboat or canoe hire from the Marina.
Gymnasium
The Speke Resort and Conference Centre has a well equipped gym, training team and juice bar.