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Rates Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant at Rates Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a window with patterned curtains, and a purple wall.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, a mirror on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

House

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, white linens, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard and white linens in a room with green walls.

House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Mbale is home to Rates Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sipi Falls and Wanale Cliff. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mbale travel guide
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Plot 9 Crab Tree, Industrial Division Offices, Mbale, Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • LivingStone International University
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sipi Falls
    17 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Wanale Cliff
    34 min drive - 19.3 km

Restaurants

  • Sport Club Mbale
    18 min walk
  • Case Del Turista
    7 min walk
  • Cafe Arabica
    8 min walk
  • Endiro Coffee - Mbale
    10 min walk
  • Cosmo Buffet
    8 min walk

About this property

Rates Motel

  • Property highlights
  • A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Rates Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Rates Motel include perks such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles, fans, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 7 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Rates Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rates Motel?

As of Sept 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rates Motel on Sept 15, 2026 start from CA $45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rates Motel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rates Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Rates Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rates Motel located?

Situated in Mbale, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from LivingStone International University and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sipi Falls and Wanale Cliff. Mt Elgon Waterfall and Tororo Rock are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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