Lisieux Guest Center | One of Fort Portal’s Top Budget Guest Houses
Lisieux Guest Center is the perfect choice for the budget traveler looking to experience Fort Portal city on a budget at a clean comfortable accommodation facility. The guest house managed by the Catholic Church was named after Saint Theresa of Lisieux who is a popular saint in the history of the church and was called “the greatest saint of modern times by Pope Pius X.
The facility is quiet, surrounded by trees and has a large compound dotted with mural paintings, a lush green section and two white buildings. Lisieux is relatively small compared to other accommodation facilities in the area but the beauty about that is that you get to stay in a quiet environment away from the city noise.
What you see once you enter Lisieux guest center
Lisieux Guest Center is located in Booma, Fort Portal right after the road that leads to Nyabukaara trading center. The center is a 10 minute drive away from town and is walk able distance from town (about a 25 minute walk away). This makes it a perfect base for the budget traveler who is looking to explore Fort Portal City and visit national parks like Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation at Lisieux Guest Center
The guest center features 36 rooms in total – of these 31 are single rooms, 3 are double rooms and 2 are twin rooms. The rooms are pretty basic since it’s a budget guest house the rooms have basic amenities for a comfortable stay.
The single rooms feature a wooden bed with clean bed sheets, a towel, bathroom slippers, a reading desk, a chair, a satellite TV that is controlled from the restaurant, a trash can, en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet, shower and soap. The single room does not have a balcony.
Single room at the guest center
The twin rooms have the same amenities as the single rooms, the only difference is that the twin rooms have two beds.
A twin room at Lisieux Guest Center
The double rooms are in our view the best out of all the rooms at Liseux Guest Center. The double rooms are much larger in size with a large bed and they even have a balcony that overlooks the surrounding areas. They have an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet, bathroom slippers, clean towel and shower. The room also has a satellite TV and a reading desk/chair.
Double room at Lisieux Guest Center
View from the double room – balcony.
Please note that all the rooms at Lisieux Guest Center feature a bathroom however they are small in size and just enough for a shower.
One of the bathrooms at the guest center – all feature a flush toilet.
Facilities and Services
Restaurant – The guest center features a restaurant that is located downstairs at the main building area. The restaurant is reasonably large with comfortable seats and a satellite TV for entertainment. The restaurant serves a simple breakfast with coffee, African and black tea available. The breakfast also includes eggs, bread and “katogo” (a local breakfast meal made with green bananas and sauce). Lisieux Guest Center also serves lunch and dinner but you have to make sure that you order your food in advance during the day so that the chef can prepare it early enough.
Restaurant at the guest center
Bar – A bar is present at the property’s main area. The bar is small with local beers like Bell Lager and Club Pilsner and other beers. A limited choice of wines is available.
Bar area
Conference Center – Lisieux Guest center features a conference hall that can sit up to 300 guests. The hall is equipped with chairs and tables as well as sockets for equipment and a projector screen.
Conference center at the facility
Reception and Curio shop – The reception area has a receptionist who is quite helpful during one’s stay. There is also a small curio stall at the reception where you can purchase some souvenirs and gifts. Earrings, cloths and handmade bags.
Reception Desk
Safety and Security
Lisieux Guest Center is safe and the security at the property is tight. Security is available at the facility 24/7, the property is gated and is located in a safe environment.
Top Attractions close to and a drive away from Lisiuex Guest Center
- Kibale Forest National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Semuliki National Park
- Kasenda Crater Lakes
Top things to do in Fort Portal while staying at Lisieux Guest Center
There are a number of activities to choose from while staying at the guest house which include the 1 Day Fort Portal City Tour, Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest, 1 Day “Amabere ga nyinamwiru”caves tour, a visit to the Kasenda crater lakes and bird watching in Semuliki National Park. Fort Portal is rich in attractions so if you have time to spare there is always an activity to do.
Recommended Tours
2 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
