Non-resident swimmers
Public Day Pass
Full use of the pool and the poolside gardens for the day, from opening to close.
All-day pool & garden access
A lounger while they last
Towel and a locker
Under-12s at half rate, accompanied
§ THE POOL
An ultra-modern pool set in lush tropical gardens in the middle of Nakasero — open to hotel guests and the city alike. Come for a fast set of lengths before work, a lounger and a book for the afternoon, or take the whole poolside for the evening.
Public
open to the city
1.60m
maximum depth
Gardens
poolside setting
Private hire
for poolside events
§ SAFE HANDS
Who is looking after you, what touches your skin, who can come in, and how a booking is handled — stated up front.
Open to the public
Day passes for non-residents.
Max depth 1.60m
Shallow enough for the family.
No lifeguard
An adult must supervise at all times.
Set in the gardens
Stone finishing, loungers, shade.
Private hire
The pool books for poolside parties.
§ A SWIM, OR A WHOLE AFTERNOON
Lap swimmers, families, sunbathers and party hosts all use this water. Here is what the pool actually is — and the safety rules that matter before anyone gets in.
Come for a proper set of lengths before the pool opens, or a lounger, a book and the poolside gardens for the day. Non-resident swimmers are welcome on a day pass, and the whole poolside books for a private party.
Book a swimThere is no lifeguard on duty. Everyone swims at their own risk.
Maximum depth is 1.60m — shallow enough for most, deep enough to take seriously.
Children may use the pool only when accompanied and actively supervised by a parent, adult or guardian.
No glass at the poolside, and no diving — the pool is not depth-rated for it.
Tell the desk before you swim if you have a heart condition, are pregnant, or have had alcohol.
§ WAYS TO SWIM
Every option below is a day-rate — no membership needed. Prices are indicative; the wellness desk confirms the current rate and holds your place when you book.
Full use of the pool and the poolside gardens for the day, from opening to close.
All-day pool & garden access
A lounger while they last
Towel and a locker
Under-12s at half rate, accompanied
A reserved lane before the pool opens to the public — a proper set with clear water and no traffic.
A lane to yourself, 6:00–7:30am
Kickboards and pull buoys
Warm showers and a locker
Book single mornings or a block of ten
One rate for the whole family, with loungers held together in the shade of the gardens.
Pool & garden access for five
A shaded set of loungers, reserved
Kickboards and pool toys
Kitchen open for lunch poolside
A private shaded cabana at the water's edge for the day, with a dedicated server and a drinks tab to open.
A reserved cabana with day beds
Day-pass access for six included
A dedicated poolside server
A fruit platter and a jug of juice to start
A 45-minute instructor-led session in the shallow end — resistance work, mobility and cardio in the water.
45 minutes, instructor-led
Pool noodles and resistance kit
Garden and shower access after
Weekday mornings and Saturday
One-to-one with an instructor in the shallow end, parent poolside throughout. Blocks of six bring the rate down.
One-to-one instruction
Shallow end, parent poolside
A short progress note after each lesson
Six-lesson block at a reduced rate
Indicative rates — the wellness desk confirms the current price and holds your place when you book.
§ SWIM OFTEN
For the guests who are here every week rather than once. A single splash, a swim season, or a year for the whole family — indicative rates, settled with the wellness desk.
An occasional swim through the dry season
Ten adult day passes, no expiry within the year
Shareable with family and guests
A lounger and locker each visit
Skip the desk — scan and swim
Swimming most weeks, on your own schedule
Unlimited swimming, opening to close
One aqua-fitness class a week
Two guest passes each month
10% off cabanas and private hire
No joining fee, cancel any month
A household that lives at the pool all season
Unlimited swimming for two adults and three children
Two learn-to-swim blocks included
Priority loungers and a held cabana on request
Six guest passes a year
15% off poolside events
Indicative rates. Pass terms, freezes, corporate and school options are settled with the wellness desk — send the planner below and we will price it for you.
§ TAKE THE POOLSIDE
The pool and the gardens book as one venue for the evening — a birthday, a company sundowner, a wedding-weekend brunch. You get the water, the loungers, the lawn and a dedicated host.
A two-hour evening reception at the water's edge — a birthday, a launch or a team night that starts as the heat lifts.
Two hours of exclusive poolside use, from 6pm
Welcome drink on arrival for every guest
Canapés or a grazing table
Festoon lighting and a house playlist
A daytime party for a milestone birthday or a christening — swimming, the gardens and a long lunch, with the shallow end supervised.
Four hours of exclusive daytime use
A dedicated swim marshal at the shallow end
A children's buffet and a cake table
Pool toys, games and a shaded gift area
The morning-after gathering for a wedding party staying at the hotel — a relaxed poolside brunch before everyone travels home.
Exclusive use of the pool lawn, 10am–2pm
A seated or buffet brunch by the kitchen
A sparkling and soft-drink package
A quiet corner set for speeches and gifts
§ ON NOW
A short calendar of treatments we run for a few weeks at a time. When the dates pass, so do these — the wellness desk confirms availability.
A reserved lane before public opening, five mornings a week, for a proper set before work.
Two adults and up to three children on one day pass, with loungers held in the poolside gardens.
Dates and prices are indicative — the wellness desk confirms what is running, and holds your place, when you enquire.
§ AFTERWARDS
Unedited notes from recent visitors to the spa and the pool.
The signature massage
I asked for firm and got exactly that. Walked in with a week of desk in my shoulders and walked out without it. The lounge afterwards is worth staying for.
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Kampala, Uganda · Visit, placeholder date
A Sunday at the pool
Brought the kids on a day pass. Gardens are gorgeous, water was spotless, and we stayed until they closed. Booked again the next weekend.
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Entebbe, Uganda · Visit, placeholder date
§ GOOD TO KNOW
Public access, opening times, children, the no-lifeguard rule and private hire — the questions the wellness desk answers most about the pool.
No. There is no lifeguard at the pool. Everyone swims at their own risk, and children may use the pool only when accompanied and actively supervised by a parent, adult or guardian. For children's parties we can add a dedicated swim marshal at the shallow end.
Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult. The maximum depth is 1.60m, so much of the pool is manageable for confident young swimmers, but an adult must supervise at all times. Learn-to-swim lessons run one-to-one in the shallow end from age 4.
The pool keeps daytime hours and closes in the evening; sunrise lane hire runs before public opening. Exact times shift a little with the season and with private events, so the wellness desk confirms the hours for the day you want when you enquire.
Swimwear and something for the sun. Towels and lockers are available, and there are warm showers and changing rooms by the pool. Leave valuables in your room or at reception — a secure place is provided but the hotel does not accept liability for loss or damage.
Yes. The pool and the poolside gardens book as one venue for birthdays, company sundowners and wedding-weekend brunches, with a dedicated host, lighting, a bar and a kitchen menu. Send the planner with your date and rough numbers and we will come back with a quote.
§ THE LAST STEP
Message the wellness desk on WhatsApp and we will hold a therapist or a lane for you. Prefer to talk? All three lines reach a person.
Book on WhatsAppMessage on WhatsApp
+256 764 042 543Call the wellness desk
+256 312 264 712Email the wellness desk
info@eminpasha.com
