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Brovad Sands Lodge

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Suite

Highlights

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

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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/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Ssese Islands, Bugala Island

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

Family-friendly hotel by the lake
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Brovad Sands Lodge. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages and fishing. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Beach House, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Brovad Sands Lodge boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, childcare services and heating

Languages

English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach House

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 53 per night

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Brovad Sands Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Brovad Sands Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brovad Sands Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Brovad Sands Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Brovad Sands Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Brovad Sands Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 11 AM-11 PM on request. A fee of USD 16 per vehicle applies.

Where is Brovad Sands Lodge located?

Located in Bugala Island, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, just steps away from Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands. Kalangala Beach and Kalangala Golf Course are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good and the service was excellent.. would recommend to anyone thinking of booking brovad lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

annet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer services and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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