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Brovad Sands Lodge

3.5 star property
Bugala Island beachfront hotel with spa and restaurant

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2 outdoor pools
Porch
Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk
Exterior
Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk
By the lake, Brovad Sands Lodge offers a serene retreat with free English breakfast and a coffee shop. Relax at the spa, enjoy water sports, or simply unwind on the white sand beach. Guests rave about their experiences.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ssese Islands, Bugala Island

What's nearby

  • Ssese Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) - 27.5 miles/44.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kibembe Island Pork Joint - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Brovad Sands Lodge

At Brovad Sands Lodge, you can spend time at the beach getting a beach massage. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Beach House serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a sauna, and a steam room.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 11 AM to 11 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Ecotours
  • Canoe
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Boat/paddles
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on site

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Beach House - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 16 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 53 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 53 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Brovad Sands Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Brovad Sands Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Brovad Sands Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Brovad Sands Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Brovad Sands Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Brovad Sands Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 11 AM to 11 PM on request. The charge is USD 16 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Brovad Sands Lodge?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Brovad Sands Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and boat tours. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Brovad Sands Lodge also has 2 bars, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Brovad Sands Lodge?

Yes, Beach House offers local and international cuisine.

Does Brovad Sands Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Brovad Sands Lodge like?

Brovad Sands Lodge is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Victoria and 18 minutes' walk from Kalangala Beach.

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Brovad Sands Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pool and location, staff great
lee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy booking, amazing room, friendly service and staff, superb massages at the Spa and overall just a super nice, cozy and relaxing place! I recommend booking the suites, it’s totally worth it! Management is also extremely professional and forthcoming.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer services and cleanliness
annet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very wonderful staff and well maintained facilities
Henrie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
jeffrey, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the food, they are very clean and responded to calls from the room promptly. I had my grandchildren and they were very accomodative. They had comfortable roll-in beds. We all had a great time.
Becky, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely gateaway. Food was wonderful. Would recommend
Tana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

N/a
Jonathan, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

We do not get food what we want in to menu. Food cooking time was too long. 1,5 hours.
Pertti, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
John, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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 Exceptional

Food was very good and the service was excellent.. would recommend to anyone thinking of booking brovad lodge
phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Their customer care and services provided were superb
Mildred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lodge confortable avec une belle vue sur le lac

Excellent séjour dans cet endroit très beau installé sur les rives du lac Victoria. Les suites sont installées à proximité du rivage avec une très belle vue depuis les fenêtres et le balcon. Très grande salle de bain avec douche et baignoire. Pour bien profiter du lac, ne ratez pas la petite croisière au coucher du soleil avec musique et ambiance. Concernant les repas misez davantage sur les plats proposés à la carte plutôt que le buffet. Petit bémol, en ce qui concerne l’écoresponsabilité : les serviettes et les savons entamés sont changés tous les jours. Internet n’est pas disponible partout dans les chambres. A noter qu’il existe une navette directe assurée par l’hôtel par bateau rapide, depuis Entebbe
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was really amazing! A very wonderful place!

Birgit, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tom, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hailu Makonnen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lækkert hotel - men med mange insekter!

Vi havde 3 dejlige overnatninger på Brovad Sands Lodge. Der er rigtig mange gode ting at sige om dette sted. Du bliver hentet ved færgen af deres gratis transfer. Personalet på hotellet byder dig herefter virkelig velkommen, når du ankommer. Indretningen er virkelig lækker og smuk - både i lobbyområde, spiseområde, poolområde og værelserne. Vi boede i suiten, og det var virkelig næsten overdådige forhold - stort siddearrangement, stor seng, kæmpe badeværelse med moderne badekar. Udsigten var fænomenal - vi lå første række til vandet og havde det vildeste udkig fra sengen. Maden i restauranten er også rimelig god. Vi følte os generelt godt tilpas! Der er dog også nogle mere negative ting at sige, som også fyldte ret meget. Der er insekter, firben mm. overalt! Har aldrig set så mange i mit liv. Både i restauranten, i udeområderne, på værelserne - og der er ikke myggenet. Vi måtte to gange spørge, om vi kunne låne insektspray og spraye på vores badeværelse og i soveværelset. Derudover, så havde vi tit svært ved at fange en tjener i restauranten for at bestille vores aftensmad (de ville helst have, at man bestilte maden i forvejen til et bestemt tidspunkt). Dette var også lidt irriterende. Slutteligt, så synes jeg, at man fra hotellets side bør nævne, at man som gæst ikke bør bade - eller i hvert fald på eget ansvar - i Lake Victoria, da man især i regntiden har risiko for at få sneglefeber. Dette blev ikke nævnt en eneste gang - vi blev ligefrem opfordret til at tage en dukkert.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Claudia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great vacation .
namara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

MARK, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Kirsten, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gideon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sensationelle Lage und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Kann ich nur empfehlen!
Sebastian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff at Brovad Sands are excellent. They were courteous, helpful and always smiled. The hotel site was really lovely. It felt safe and relaxed. My only negative observation would be that the room i was first in had problems. The bath tap was disintegrating and was leaking from multiple places. During a downpour one night, the floor inside the room was soaked because the door at the front and back of the property let water in. I paid to upgrade to another chalet. I would like to have been given a concession on the price due to the inconvenience caused to me but that wasn't given. Anyway, the good outweighed the bad by far so I'd recommend this hotel as a place to stay.
Andrew, 10-night trip