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Marple Cottages

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Mbale, UgandaJoined 2026

Marple Cottages is a countryside hospitality and events property located along the Mbale–Tirinyi Road in Kamonkoli, on the outskirts of Mbale City. The property is situated in a peaceful, landscaped environment near Mount Elgon and combines accommodation, dining, recreation and event facilities within the same premises. It is designed to serve leisure travellers, families, business visitors and groups looking for a relaxed setting outside the busy city centre. The property provides a range of accommodation options, including single, twin and double rooms, executive deluxe suites and family suites. The current Marple Residences website describes the Mbale property as having 52 rooms, while earlier property listings have recorded different room totals; the current official figure of 52 rooms is therefore the more appropriate figure to use. Guests are provided with complimentary breakfast, while the property also offers hospitality services and facilities suited to both individual travellers and groups. Marple Cottages also functions as an established events and conference venue. Its facilities include an indoor conference hall, a poolside event space and extensive mature gardens. These spaces allow the property to accommodate both formal business functions and large social gatherings. The conference facility is suitable for meetings, workshops, seminars and corporate events, while the outdoor spaces provide options for weddings, introductions, banquets, parties, launches and other celebrations. The gardens are one of the property's major event features. They consist of spacious, mature green grounds surrounded by established trees and landscaped outdoor areas, providing an attractive setting for large open-air functions. The venue specifically promotes the gardens for traditional garden weddings, introductions, cocktail parties, banquets, live bands, gospel events, crusades, birthdays, children's parties and corporate team-building activities. The property further provides a swimming pool and poolside area that can be used as an alternative outdoor event setting. The poolside space is suitable for smaller social gatherings, cocktail functions, networking events and other relaxed outdoor activities. The venue listing gives the poolside space a capacity of approximately 150 guests. In addition to its event facilities, Marple Cottages has a restaurant and bar, a fitness centre/health club, children's play facilities, parking, internet connectivity and guest services. The combination of accommodation, conference facilities, gardens, poolside space, restaurant and recreational amenities allows the property to cater for both day events and multi-day retreats where guests can stay, dine and participate in activities without leaving the venue.

20-700 guests

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Spaces & Packages

Conference Hall

Conference Hall

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The conference hall is an indoor meeting and event facility designed for organised business and professional gatherings. It is suitable for conferences, seminars, workshops, corporate meetings, networking sessions, training activities and other structured events. The facility is supported by event equipment including a projector, PA system, flip charts, stationery, tables and chairs.

Poolside Space

Poolside Space

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The poolside provides an outdoor event environment around the property's swimming pool. It offers a more relaxed setting for social and corporate functions and can be used for cocktail gatherings, networking events, parties, product launches and other outdoor activities. The space can also complement larger functions by providing an additional area for refreshments and informal interaction.

Gardens

Gardens

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The gardens are large, mature and well-established outdoor grounds suitable for major open-air functions. The landscaped green environment provides space for large gatherings such as traditional garden weddings, introduction ceremonies, cocktail parties, banquets, live music events, gospel events, crusades, birthday celebrations, children's parties and corporate team-building activities.

Indoor Lounge

Indoor Lounge

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A comfortable indoor lounge area providing a relaxed setting for small social gatherings, informal meetings, private conversations, group relaxation and pre- or post-event activities. It can also serve as an additional indoor space for guests attending events at the property.

Terrace

Terrace

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An outdoor terrace offering a relaxed open-air setting for dining, refreshments, casual gatherings and smaller social functions. It can also complement the property's other event spaces by providing an additional area for guests to interact, relax or enjoy refreshments during events.

Event Types

WeddingBirthdayEngagementPrivate PartyBanquetConferenceSeminarFuneralWorkshopMeetingTrainingRetreatProduct LaunchAGMExhibition

Amenities

CateringDJ/MusicEvent PlanningDecorationLightingSound SystemSecurityTransport

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