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Brovad Sands Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Suite
On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach massages
Ecotours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ssese Islands, Bugala Island
  • Ssese Islands
    1 min walk
  • Kalangala Golf Course
    16 min walk
  • Kalangala Beach
    18 min walk
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    593 min drive

Room options

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Suite

Suite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bugala Island

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands. Kalangala Golf Course and Kalangala Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ssese Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kalangala Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kalangala Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kalangala Ferry Dock - 9 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kibembe Island Pork Joint - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Brovad Sands Lodge

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Brovad Sands Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Brovad Sands Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bugala Island hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Brovad Sands Lodge offers 21 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 11 AM - 11 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Canoe available
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 53 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 53 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 16 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 53 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 53 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments.

Property is also known as

Brovad Sands Lodge Bugala Island
Brovad Sands Bugala Island
Brovad Sands Lodge Hotel
Brovad Sands Lodge Bugala Island
Brovad Sands Lodge Hotel Bugala Island

Brovad Sands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on spacious manicured grounds Exceptional luxury villas - larhe with all modcons and fabulous bathrooms. Large variety of good food at buffets Beautiful pool Helpful kind staff Teriffic massage not pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hailu Makonnen, Nairobi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem this one is, set by lake Victoria. I was blown away by the sheer amount of greenery in it’s well tended gardens and then the peace and quiet around this property has to be experienced for one to believe. Although I must point out that Sunday to Thursday will be my choice of days for my next visit as I like it quiet. The weekend Friday and Saturday brings in quite a bit of party people. The room and linen were very clean. The pool was very clean too. The staff were very polite and always available to help whenever needed. Overall I give it 10/10. I will definitely visit again in the near future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dwight

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Power went out in the night and when it came back on the tv ended up waking me up. As well when ordering through the menu the waitor advised me and my spouse that the buffet was free for those staying at the hotel, only for when I checked out I had a outstanding bill of 80,000. Train your staff better , because of the risk of missing the ferry back to kampala I agreed to pay 55,000 But I still feel ripped off. Will never book here or stay at Brovad even if it was for free .

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gateaway. Food was wonderful. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

namara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very wonderful staff and well maintained facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our vacation , massive room, nice meals and hospitality was to expected standards.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will come back
Serene and quiet, next to the lake. Quality materials and nice exterior and interior designs. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No doubt, is the best place to stay in Kalangala, amazing lake view, beautiful green areas, friendly and profesional staff, average food and drinks, however one of the best tilapia I have eaten in Uganda and very nice comfortable rooms. Bad notes: 1. Wifi signal is so bad, I was using my personal data all the time. 2. Rooms need to observe on maintenance, specially a lot of bulbs were fuse, fumigation, and more deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No amenities, so worry. rest ok. Friendly staff. Right prices
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In all aspects absolut perfect! Left cottage near the forrest in The Front row it's excellent for bir
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful location, staff friendly food good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Bengt

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place in lake Victoria, with swimmingpool.
We were a group of 11 persons travelling around Uganda and want to stay overnight in a better hotel. It is a really nice place, but service can be a little bit better. But if you are very clear to the staf, they understand. The ferry from Kalangala to Entebbe takes only 8 vehicles, so do reservation in advance! I can recommend Brovad Sands, it´s a really nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with solid food
Great location with solid food And good service. Also hot showers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax, with nice cottages
Great place to relax, with nice cottages And hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay , we was double booked by Experian and had to stay in another hotel , then we came back to Brovad at VIP Guest . They gave us free accommodation and a full refund . Which i thought was fair considering it was Expedia mistake .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siebe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lodge is nicely located in the bay, with a nice beach (but no swimming). We stayed in a cottage which was next to the beach, with a great view and lots of animals around (birds, monkeys). The service was excellent, with especially friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Dr E C

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok...
This was our last night of a self drive trip across Uganda. The staff were friendly and the place is pretty with good views over the lake. Check-in was slow and our room smelled damp and had no mosquito net. We wanted to use the pool but it was dirty. The bar area and our porch was loud because of teens playing loud music. We stayed on a Friday night and we think weekenders caused the hotel to be very busy and noisy, especially at dinner where there was a big queue for the buffet. Limited, but tasty vegetarian options. We wanted a chill the next day, but instead, reception called and woke us up at 7am to ask how we were going to pay. Breakfast was barely warm and felt like the previous night's leftovers. Overall, the stay was ok. I think we had high expectations for the hotel based on previous reviews...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Vikas, Kampala

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whole 2 day stay was terrible in view of resort. We booked for lake facing front cottage and they asked to someone else even after promising to us. We were so tired to a argue with them still they wasted more than half an hour at reception and then finally we have to adjust one night in another room. Even they lied their manager is out of town and then (??)manager appeared within 15 minutes Services were to slow, even after calling multiple times. Broken glass door, broken handles and no locks in bathroom. Electricity switches with open wires. Lizards rolling all around in bathrooms. No mantainance of swings on beach. Swimming pool is very small even for a family, and located in a isolated corner of lodge just adjacent to forest and Apes sitting on its corner. Chef doesn't know to cook any vegetarian items and had a disgusting pizza on my birthday. Finally they promised us for free candle light dinner on our birthday and next day they handed over the bill for that food. Such a miscommunication between their head office in Kampala and main property. Only good thing was BEAUTIFUL NATURE & BEACH. And closeness to nature with sounds of different species of birds. Crystal clear water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018