Contemporary hotel and dining establishment offering stylish accommodations and popular restaurant. Known for quality food, comfortable rooms, and central location. Combines hotel services with vibrant cafe culture, making it a social hub for expats and visitors.
Ozone Cafe & Hotel occupies a well-located plot in Juba's Custom Market area, placing it within easy reach of the central business district and several international organisation offices. The venue's dual identity — a functioning hotel that also operates one of Juba's more established dining and social spaces — sets it apart from standard accommodation options in the city. The cafe and restaurant occupy a prominent ground-floor frontage with covered outdoor seating, while hotel rooms are accessed via a separate entrance and upper-floor arrangement.
The property's aesthetic leans toward contemporary East African commercial design: warm tones, natural material accents, and a layout that encourages open-air dining under a partially shaded terrace. This places it distinctly above the purely functional mid-range hotels common in Juba. The hotel section comprises individually air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, reliable hot water via generator-heated systems, free Wi-Fi, and quality bedding. Room sizes are comfortable for single or double occupancy, and furnishing standards are meaningfully higher than the city's standard mid-market tier.
The cafe and restaurant represent the property's strongest commercial draw, with a menu covering quality coffees and espresso drinks, pastries, fresh juices, light lunches, and more substantial evening meals including grilled meats and pasta dishes. The kitchen maintains more consistent quality than many comparable Juba establishments. Cold-chain management for perishables is taken more seriously here than at most Juba venues, which is a notable operational distinction. The dining area functions as a visible social hub for Juba's expat professional community, international journalists, visiting consultants, and local professionals.
Room service is available during kitchen operating hours. The property does not offer a pool, spa, or fitness facilities. Staff are accustomed to the requirements of international guests and handle requests with more formal efficiency than is typical in Juba's mid-range sector.
Amenities
- popular restaurant
- cafe
- free WiFi
- central location
- bar
- outdoor seating
- parking
- room service
Location
Custom Market Area, Juba
4.8497, 31.5819 View on map
Highlights
- Dual hotel-and-cafe venue well-known among Juba's expat and international professional community
- Restaurant with quality espresso coffee, fresh juices, and consistently prepared meals
- Central location near the Custom Market district and major NGO and UN offices
- Higher furnishing and bathroom standards relative to most Juba accommodation
- Covered outdoor terrace seating — a social gathering point throughout the day
Tips for visiting
- The restaurant fills quickly during weekday lunch hours — arrive before 12:30 p.m. to secure a table
- The espresso and coffee selection is one of the few reliable specialty coffee options in Juba
- Confirm room availability by phone or direct contact; the hotel does not always appear on all international booking platforms
- Check kitchen closing times on arrival — the restaurant may close earlier than posted on quieter evenings