If you’re rolling through Juba, South Sudan’s gritty yet vibrant capital, the Quality Hotel Juba might just be your best bet for something resembling comfort and reliability.
Now, before you get too excited, let’s make one thing clear—this is still South Sudan. But for a country still emerging from decades of conflict, Quality Hotel Juba delivers a solid experience.
What the Juba?
Juba is the bustling capital of South Sudan, a country that only gained its independence in 2011, making it the youngest nation on earth. With a population estimated at around 500,000, the city is a chaotic blend of new construction, NGO compounds, and dusty marketplaces.
It sits along the White Nile, attracting everyone from diplomats and aid workers to traders and those chasing opportunity. South Sudan is incredibly diverse, with over 60 ethnic groups, though the Dinka and Nuer are the largest communities represented in the capital city. There are also some Mundari although the vast majority still live a nomadic existence.
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Location & Amenities
Situated on Airport Road, the hotel is strategically located about 10 minutes from Juba International Airport. Its central positioning also means you’re not too far away from the various embassies, UN compounds, and government offices. This makes it popular with NGO workers, journalists, and the occasional adventure traveler passing through. And there is even a semi-popular bar in the hotel which makes a great place to pre-drink before you head to more popular spots like Afex, or even Pyramid Club.
The hotel itself offers all the basics: air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi (which actually works most of the time), and satellite TV. There’s also a restaurant serving a mix of local and international dishes—think grilled Nile perch alongside the obligatory cheeseburger for when you just need a bit of comfort food. Room service? Technically it exists, but you will get more luck ordering a beer at reception and just charging it to your room. There is also a decent swimming pool within the compound.
Safety & Security
Now, Juba is not the kind of place where you just wander the streets at night. Security is a big deal, and Quality Hotel Juba takes that seriously. There’s a guarded gate, metal detectors, and the usual security checks you’d expect at a decent hotel in a somewhat unstable region. It’s not exactly a fortress, but it’s reassuring to know someone’s keeping an eye out.
And these are very welcome things in a city that is often prone to not just civil unrest, but crime related to poverty within the young nation.
Click to read about if it is safe to visit South Sudan.
Who Stays Here?
You’ll bump into quite the eclectic mix of characters here. Aid workers, diplomats, oil and mining executives, and even the odd overlander with a thirst for seeing the world’s lesser-visited corners. The hotel staff are generally friendly, although service can be hit-or-miss depending on how busy the place is.
And of course tourists stay here with this being one of the main hotels that YPT are known to use when we runs tours within South Sudan.
Final Thoughts
Quality Hotel Juba is no five-star resort, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s comfortable enough, safe enough, and just the right kind of functional. Rooms go for around $100 a night—pricey for what you get, but not in fact for Juba, which is overall quite an expensive city. If you’re passing through South Sudan and looking for a place to rest your head without too much hassle, Quality Hotel Juba is probably your best bet.
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