About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Banda Lodge in Masaka offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a restaurant, outdoor fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves European cuisine with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and full English/Irish selections. Convenient Location: Located 145 km from Mbarara Airport, Banda Lodge provides walking tours and hiking activities. Free on-site private parking and a paid shuttle service are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
3 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 5
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Masaka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was delicious and I had a choice of European options and local fruit.
  • Eddie
    Ireland Ireland
    great views and very clean and facilities very good food also great 👍
  • Ivonne
    Germany Germany
    very friendly and professional staff We had to change the date of our stay on very short notice- that was no problem, thank you!! For our early leave we got a wonderful breakfast to go-thumbs up!! It was very nice to have a swim in the pool,...
  • Mateja
    Slovenia Slovenia
    All great! Recommended place to stay and relax after active road trip in Uganda. Excellent value for the price.
  • Katerina
    France France
    Very good location (around 15 minutes walk from the centre), very clean, nice pool and a great breakfast! Would stay here again !
  • Philip
    Germany Germany
    Place is run by a European. That is the reason, why it is not typical African level. All pretty new and neatly maintained.
  • Christian
    Denmark Denmark
    As a Dane it was nice to get a touch of Denmark on my trip - mixed with local staff being service-minded. Room/bath perfect. The food is very good, too!
  • Natalie
    Qatar Qatar
    Breakfast was great, the lodge was super comfortable and had everything we needed, even some toys and books for the kids.
  • Armin
    Germany Germany
    coldest beer in town, best breakfast, super pool, friendly people 👍👍👍
  • Iemy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice staff, relaxed atmosphere, restaurant has a great view and nice food

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Banda Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Banda Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Hiking

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • Danish
  • English

House rules
Banda Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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