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Brovad Sands Lodge

Kampala – Central Region · Uganda

Ssese IslandsView location

9.0/10Excellent68 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Brovad Sands Lodge

Located in Bugala Island, Brovad Sands Lodge is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Kalangala Golf Course and Kalangala Beach. This beach hotel is 0. 1 mi (0. 1 km) from Lake Victoria and 1. 3 mi (2. 1 km) from Kalangala Ferry Dock.

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 pools, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

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. 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.

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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.

Located in Bugala Island, Brovad Sands Lodge is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake Victoria and 8 minutes from Kalangala Golf Course. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kalangala Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kalangala Ferry Dock.

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.

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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 10:00 AM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Swahili

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Lake Victoria 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kalangala Golf Course 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kalangala Beach 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Kalangala Ferry Dock 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 21
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Business centre
  • Children playground
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  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Canoeing
  • Billiards
Upon availability

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBL.DX

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBT.DB

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: SUI.DB

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: SUI.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Brovad Sands Lodge

9.0
Excellent
68 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
yael
The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful with everything we asks them and more, they helped us plan where to go and organized our transportation. The location is amazing and the facilities are excellent. Highly recommended!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
Marquice
Resort was nice and serene. Food at the restaurant was slow and just ok for the most part. Staff was super helpful and accommodating.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Mar 2026
amit
The property is excellent.
Just be careful with their extra charges which they will put without informing you.
Like on our last day dinner, they added 110K extra, without informing us.
You will fell like cheated on these extra charges.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Aggie
Brovad is a must go to if you are taking a trip to Uganda. It's a beautiful get away from the bustle of the city. It's not a beach as it's on a lake, but the surroundings will make you believe you are. The staff are amazing, kind, thoughtful and will do their best to ensure you have the best experience. Always check in with the receptionist about a problem; don't just grumble, they will always have a solution.
The weekends are busy, and if you enjoy a lively vibe, the weekend is a good option; otherwise, the weekdays are so tranquil.
I will be back soon Brovad!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2025
GOLDFOR
Staff not to be rude
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2025
KAGGA
Mr. Samuel F&B manager, miss Florence reception, amazing souls! May God keep rewarding you. My experience at the resort revolves around you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2025
Zoe
Quiet and serene environment
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
Nicolas
Great place, best meal in 5 years in Uganda
Just everything was perfect
People are nice, respectful
Restaurant is just the best
Breakfast could be improved if I had to say anything.
Price are reasonable.
Just 1 of the best place in Uganda 🇺🇬
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Najjuka
Everything about brovad was excellent apart from the food
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Nicholas
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
lee
Lovely pool and location, staff great
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
phil
Food was very good and the service was excellent.. would recommend to anyone thinking of booking brovad lodge
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Jonathan
N/a
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
annet
Excellent customer services and cleanliness
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Becky
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Mildred
Their customer care and services provided were superb
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2024
Pertti
We do not get food what we want in to menu. Food cooking time was too long. 1,5 hours.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
jeffrey
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
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
John
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
Business_and_leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
11 Sep 2023
Dwight
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 .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2023
Tana
Lovely gateaway. Food was wonderful. Would recommend
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
namara
Great vacation .
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Henrie
Very wonderful staff and well maintained facilities
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2022
Andrew
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2022
Samuel
We enjoyed our vacation , massive room, nice meals and hospitality was to expected standards.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2021
Ingemar

We will come back

Serene and quiet, next to the lake. Quality materials and nice exterior and interior designs. Great service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
No amenities, so worry. rest ok.
Friendly staff.
Right prices
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2020
Henning
In all aspects absolut perfect!
Left cottage near the forrest in The
Front row it's excellent for bir
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Lovely peaceful location, staff friendly food good
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2020
Bengt

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!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2020
Dominik

Great location with solid food

Great location with solid food And good service. Also hot showers
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2020
Dominik

Great place to relax, with nice cottages

Great place to relax, with nice cottages And hot water
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
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 .
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2018
Siebe
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2018
Dr E C

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...
Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Jul 2018
Vikas
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.
6/10
Pleasant
19 May 2018
Willi

Quiet Resort

The effort to reach the island makes not sense. 3.5 hours for one trip. It starts to get boring after 3 days. The resort offers no activities. The staff is friendly and try to help you to every occasion. The food is delicious. All in all, 3 days are enough for this short trip if not the long arrival and departure would be.
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2018
Steven
Great lcation , nice Hotel with Amazing Staff . Im looking forward to coming back . Highly recommed this place to relax and soak up the Natural Ugandan beatiful Islands
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2026
Christian
Das Zimmer (Suite im alleinstehenden Haus) und die Anlage im allgemeinen waren hervorragend. Das Personal sehr freundlich aber manchmal im Service des Restaurants überfordert. Essen a la carte im guten Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.

2 Abende laute und lange Feierlichkeiten. Am 14. Februar am Valentinstag laute Musik bis 00:00 Uhr und 4 Tage später sehr laute Musik bis 04:00 Uhr. In der darauffolgenden Nacht dann durchgehender Baulärm.
Wehrmutstropfen während eines ansonsten angenehmen Aufenthalts.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Oliver
Die ganze Anlage ist traumhaft. Große Freundlichkeit allenthalben, Essen köstlich- und als Krönung eine wunderbare „Swedish Massage“. Erholung pur in einem Paradies!
Einziges Manko: kein Moskitonetz im Zimmer.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Liesbeth
Fantastisch personeel, heerlijk rustige mooie plek om een paar dagen door te brengen
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Dominik
Freundliches Personal. Hervorragend zum entspannen am Pool oder am Strand.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
Linda
Tolle Anlage, viele Bäume, mehrere Terrassen, Beachbar und schöner Swimmingpool (wichtig da man im See nicht baden sollte). Das Hotel organisiert den Transfer zur Fähre - klappt problemlos. Essen ist immer als Buffet mit täglich wechselnder Auswahl. Besonders gut hat uns das Abendessen im Garten mit Barbecue und das anschließende Lagerfeuer am Strand gefallen. Man kann verschiedene Aktivitäten über das Hotel buchen. Wir haben die Wanderung durch den Wald gemacht die sehr zum empfehlen ist.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Sanne
Loved chef Jonah and the way he prepared the whole tilapia!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Marcello
Il giardino è bellissimo e molto ben curato
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

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
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2023
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2022
Sebastian
Sensationelle Lage und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Kann ich nur empfehlen!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2020
Jean Pierre

Uitstekend

Alles verlopen volgens onze verwachtingen, één opmerking de WiFi zeer zwak of geen maar ja op vele plaatsen zo in Oeganda.
Partner

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Ssese Islands, Bugala Island, Uganda

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