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Brovad Sands Lodge

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 467
AED 551 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, desk

Suite

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
  • Kalangala Golf Course - 16 min walk
  • Kalangala Beach - 18 min walk
  • Kalangala Ferry Dock - 9 min drive

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 massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Beach House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and ecotours. 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 rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Brovad Sands Lodge boast perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Beach House

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

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)

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 center
  • 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 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

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/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

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

Property 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

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?

Check-out 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 from Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands. Kalangala Beach and Kalangala Golf Course are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pool and location, staff great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

phil

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

annet

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

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

namara

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Henrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tana

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

4/10 Poor

Pertti

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

John

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really amazing! A very wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hailu Makonnen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensationelle Lage und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Kann ich nur empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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