Title: Rates Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rates Motel Hotel in Mbale with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/61bea561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/e2078049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/1757bf3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/d957519e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/1bbc1e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers at Rates Motel receive a warm welcome along with practical amenities like WiFi and an on-site restaurant. The property streamlines the travel experience with convenient services including dry cleaning, expert tour assistance, and time-saving express check-in. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Room service - Laundry - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sep. 24 - Sep. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-24&endDate=2025-09-25&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-24&endDate=2025-09-25&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sep. 25 - Sep. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-25&endDate=2025-09-26&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-25&endDate=2025-09-26&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sep. 26 - Sep. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=36283661&PinnedHotelID=36283661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/b1559186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Electric kettle Satellite channels - 65 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36283700/36283661/c49d543a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### House ### Highlights Kitchen Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms Fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Cookware/dishes/utensils - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMbale-Hotels-Rates-Motel.h36283661.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMbale-Hotels-Rates-Motel.h36283661.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C1.07844%2C34.18101&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BAE-2NFNqIxNK6Ud7Myn61uQJ0E=) Plot 9 Crab Tree, Industrial Division Offices, Mbale, Eastern Region #### What's nearby - LivingStone International University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Sipi Falls - 17 min drive - 17.4 km - Wanale Cliff - 26 min drive - 15.0 km - Sipi Falls - 56 min drive - 59.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Cosmos - ‬10 min walk - ‪Chicken Papa - ‬8 min walk - ‪Endiro Coffee - Mbale - ‬11 min walk - ‪Sport Club Mbale - ‬19 min walk - ‪Case Del Turista - ‬9 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, a 24-hour front desk, 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. 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hotel Rates Motel Mbale Rates Motel Mbale Hotel Rates Motel Mbale Mbale Rates Motel Hotel Rates Mbale Rates Hotel Rates Motel Rates Motel Hotel Rates Motel Mbale Rates Motel Mbale Mbale Rates Motel Hotel Rates Mbale Rates Rates Motel Hotel Mbale ## 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 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rates Motel on Sept 25, 2025 start from CA $48.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Mbale-Hotels-Rates-Motel.h36283661.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Rates Motel? > 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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from LivingStone International University and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mt Elgon Waterfall and Sipi Falls. Wanale Cliff is 10.6 mi (17 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rates Motel Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 6/10 Okay #### jack Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Staff & service The staff were pleasant and helpful. ##### jack Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Embarc Ucluelet](https://www.expedia.ca/Ucluelet-Hotels-Embarc-Ucluelet.h16119982.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near South Health Campus](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Health-Campus-Hotels.0-l553248635975667712-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cottages North Rustico](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Rustico-Cottages.d181923-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Cabin Rentals Golden](https://www.expedia.ca/Golden-Cabins.d6058316-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [SamWeb Bed and Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Kampala-Hotels-SamWeb-Motel.h46123789.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Clearwater/Gulf to Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-ClearwaterGulf-To-Bay.h6873.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-London-Armouries.h27978.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Posada Del Mar](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Hotel-Posada-Del-Mar.h1570382.Hotel-Information) > > [Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL](https://www.expedia.ca/Manila-Hotels-Belmont-Hotel-Manila.h12392555.Hotel-Information) > > [Kelowna International Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kelowna-Hotels-Kelowna-International-Hostel.h9503323.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Rockport](https://www.expedia.ca/Rockport-Hotels.d55936.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Los Angeles (ONT) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ont/jfk/ontario-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/cun/montreal-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to San José (SJO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/sjo/edmonton-to-san-jose) > > [flights from calgary intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yyc/flights-from-calgary-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/yyz/winnipeg-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Dieppe (YQM) to Waterloo (ALO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqm/alo/moncton-to-waterloo) > > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Auckland (AKL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/akl/kelowna-to-auckland) > > [flights from john c munro hamilton intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yhm/flights-from-john-c-munro-hamilton-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Kelowna (YLW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/ylw/calgary-to-kelowna) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/yyz/delhi-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Springfield (SGF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/sgf/vancouver-to-springfield) ### Cars > [Luxury Car Rentals in Nassau](https://www.expedia.ca/Luxury-Car-Rentals-In-Nassau.d601784-tLuxury.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) > > [Car rentals in Pointe Claire](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pointe-Claire.d9349.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Kittery Premium Outlets](https://www.expedia.ca/Kittery-Premium-Outlets-Kittery.d6171986.Vacation-Attraction) ### Vacation Rentals > [Tampa Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Tampa-Vacation-Rentals.d602996.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) > > [Wildwood Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Wildwood-Vacation-Rentals.d10401.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ### General > [Visit Shimla](https://www.expedia.ca/Shimla.dx3210)