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Victoria Forest Resort

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Lake view
Outdoor pool
Beach bar
Deluxe Double Room, Lake View, Lakeside | Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ssese Island, Bugala Island
  • Kalangala Ferry Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Kalangala Beach
    ‪33 min walk‬
  • Kalangala Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Lake view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Victoria Forest Resort

Beach location and outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a children's pool and barbecue grills.
Victoria Forest Resort offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

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

During your stay at Victoria Forest Resort, you're just a quick walk from Lake Victoria. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands
Victoria Forest Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Victoria Forest Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bugala Island hotel.

Victoria Forest Resort has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Victoria Forest Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Victoria Forest Resort Bugala Island
Victoria Forest Bugala Island
Victoria Forest
Victoria Forest Resort Hotel
Victoria Forest Resort Bugala Island
Victoria Forest Resort Hotel Bugala Island

Victoria Forest Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krista

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room we were given was not what we booked. When asked for the room we booked we were shown an incredibly run down version of it in a building that was undergoing repairs so we opted for the room they initially assigned. It costs $50000 UGX to get a ride to town so we felt a bit trapped but I’m sure people accustomed to resorts are used to this. We went on an amazing nature walk that was offered for free, our guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and accommodating, beautiful views and forest, should not be missed. Our trip really turned around when we met Ismail, he helped us rent a motorcycle so we could tour the island, then made sure we got a table for the Candlelit Valentine’s Day dinner even though it wasn’t part of our package. The campfire every night right on the water is beautiful and definitely a highlight. Tour the spiritual caves just outside town if you get a chance 10000 UGX per person. Food service is slow here but all the servers were excellent as were the front desk ladies. The pool was lovely, cool and clean could just use a few umbrellas and more lounge chairs. Overall a good place to stay on the island:)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agaba

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All services on time ... great meals and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ugandan Hospitality

Stayed here for 3 nights. The staff were very friendly and attentive and we had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rogers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible, staff very friendly and helpful during our stay and the Fish was delicious wouldn't miss that when on the island
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good managed, Very clean and it was a wonderful stay. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The island is beautiful! The locals were curious but very friendly and respectful, and Dorcas was a great host. Unfortunately, the resort forgot about our reservation and we spent our first night in a fairly inhospitable room. We got a better space the next day though and that worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Nina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A perfect getaway...swim, forest walk, watch the flocks of birds crossing the sunset and just relax...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El servicio es muy eficaz y amable , la ubicación es excelente y las vistas inmejorables . La única pega es que las habitaciones del edificio , no de las cabañas , están algo anticuadas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicitas Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine wundervolle Lage am Strand für atemberaubende Sonnenuntergänge und die Möglichkeit, ein köstliches Abendessen direkt am Victoria See zu genissen. Die Unterkunft ist etwas abseits von anderen Hotelanlagen gelegen, in angenehmer Nähe zum Hafen (ca. 15 min zu Fuss). Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und freundlich und hat uns bei all unseren Fragen und Anliegen direkt weitergeholfen. Die Anlage ist nicht brandneu, aber sehr gut gepflegt und hält alles bereit, was man zum Entspannen und Entdecken der Insel braucht (tolle Lage direkt in der Natur, Pool, Lagerfeuer jeden Abend, Naturewalks in Wald und über Insel, Fahrradverleih etc.) haben wir uns hier sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen gern wieder. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim Weber

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Der var rigtig mange bananfluer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019