Northern Pearl Hotel | Gulu | Uganda

Northern Pearl is a 3 star boutique hotel set in the quiet Senior Quarters of Gulu, with cottage style rooms around a large green garden. It is known for its relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and strong food offering, including an Indian and Ugandan restaurant plus a wood fired pizzeria.

The hotel has a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, terrace, shared lounge and outdoor fireplace, along with free Wi Fi and on site parking, which makes it a good fit for business travellers, NGO staff, families and overland travellers heading toward Murchison Falls or Kidepo.

Book your stay through your preferred hotel site, then use PikiPiki, Gulu’s ride app, to move between Northern Pearl, town, bus parks, offices and cultural sites. PikiPiki connects you to vetted boda and car drivers with upfront pricing, live GPS tracking, cash or mobile money payments and trip sharing for safety.

Location – Senior Quarters with easy PikiPiki access

Northern Pearl sits on Plot 10, Lasto Okech Road, Senior Quarters, in one of Gulu’s more upmarket residential areas, roughly 2 km from the city centre.

From here, guests are within easy reach of:

• Gulu town and Gulu Main Market, a short ride away

• Gulu University, only a few minutes from the hotel

• Main road routes toward Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Parks for onward safaris.

Once checked in, you can open the PikiPiki app, set Northern Pearl as your pickup point, choose boda or car and request a ride. The fare is shown in advance, you track the trip live and pay with cash or mobile money, so there is no haggling at the roadside.

Rooms & Accommodation

Northern Pearl offers a mix of cottage style rooms and suites suited to solo travellers, couples, families and small groups. Listings mention around a dozen rooms across several categories, including Standard Queen rooms, Deluxe rooms and Suites.

Typical in room features include:

• Private bathroom with hot shower and complimentary toiletries

• Air conditioning in many rooms

• Flat screen TV with cable channels

• Work desk and seating area

• Free Wi Fi

• Some rooms with kitchenette or fridge and basic kitchenware in select categories

• Pillow top mattresses in certain room types

The cottage layout and garden setting work well for NGO teams, field staff and families who want a quiet base in Gulu while using PikiPiki to move around town.

Dining, Bar & Atmosphere

Food is a big part of the Northern Pearl experience. Guests can expect:

• A full restaurant serving Indian, Ugandan and international dishes, with a strong reputation for curry and tandoori style meals

• A wood fired pizza oven that many reviewers rate as some of the best pizza in northern Uganda

• A well stocked bar for beer, wine, spirits and simple cocktails

• Coffee shop service for lighter snacks and drinks

• Balcony, garden and indoor dining spaces so you can choose a casual or more formal setting

Breakfast is often à la carte or continental, with the option of a full English or Ugandan style plate depending on the package you book.

After dinner, guests can sit out in the garden under the trees or on the balcony, or use PikiPiki for a short ride to other cafes and bars in Gulu, then request a return trip to the hotel.

Gardens, Terrace & Leisure

Northern Pearl is more about green space and quiet corners than large resort facilities. Leisure features typically include:

• A spacious lawn and garden with outdoor seating and lighting for evening gatherings

• Terrace and balcony seating for coffee, meals or laptop work

• Outdoor fireplace or firepit area

• Shared lounge with TV and reading spots

• Yoga classes offered on site for guests who want light exercise and stretching

It is a good fit if you prefer a calm, garden style hotel and plan to use PikiPiki to get to meetings, markets or sightseeing rather than staying at a big pool resort.

Business, Meetings & Events

For work trips, Northern Pearl provides compact but useful business and meeting facilities:

• Business centre with internet access

• Meeting rooms and a small banquet or conference room that can host workshops, briefings and trainings

• On site catering for tea breaks, lunches and simple receptions

• Concierge and front desk support for printing, transport coordination and local tips

Delegates can rely on hotel Wi Fi and combine Northern Pearl’s location with PikiPiki rides to move between the hotel, offices, university, hospitals and partner organisations across Gulu.

Services & Amenities

Common services and amenities at Northern Pearl include:

• Free Wi Fi throughout the property

• Breakfast included in many rates

• 24 hour front desk

• Room service

• Daily housekeeping and laundry service

• Free on site private parking

• Airport shuttle and wider transport support on request

• Bike rental and car rental options

• Pet friendly policy in some listings

• Shared lounge, terrace, picnic spots and BBQ facilities in the garden

For everyday movement in Gulu, guests can simply open the PikiPiki app for quick runs to the market, bus parks, churches, offices or nightlife spots, using vetted riders with helmets, reflective gear and GPS tracked trips.

Why Book Northern Pearl Hotel with PikiPiki in Gulu?

• 3 star boutique hotel in Senior Quarters, about 2 km from central Gulu

• Cottage style rooms and suites with Wi Fi, TV, workspaces and, in some units, kitchenettes and garden views

• Strong restaurant offering Indian, Ugandan and international food plus a wood fired pizzeria and well stocked bar

• Green garden setting with terrace, lounge, outdoor fireplace and optional yoga classes for downtime after work or travel

• Meeting and business facilities, airport shuttle, bike hire and car rental for flexible work trips

• Easy PikiPiki access to Gulu’s CBD, Gulu University, hospitals, markets, bus parks and safari routes north and west

If you are looking for a Gulu hotel with a relaxed garden setting, very good food and handy access to town, Northern Pearl Hotel plus PikiPiki gives you a comfortable base with simple app based transport wherever you need to go.