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Brovad Sands Lodge

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 outdoor pools
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Exterior
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

When you a stay at Brovad Sands Lodge in Bugala Island, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kalangala Golf Course and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kalangala Beach.

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

Beachfront, with full-service spa
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
For lunch or dinner, stop by Beach House, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Beach House - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 11 AM to 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

Restaurants on site

  • Beach House

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Boat/paddles on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • TV channels

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

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 27 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 44 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

Mildred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their customer care and services provided were superb
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Pertti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We do not get food what we want in to menu. Food cooking time was too long. 1,5 hours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 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