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Buvi Lodge

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A lakeside property with multiple brick buildings, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn. - Buvi Lodge (Entebbe)
A courtyard with a gravel path, a small tree, and several planters. - Buvi Lodge (Entebbe)
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A room with a view of a lake, a desk with a chair, and a rug on the floor. - Buvi Lodge (Entebbe)
Located close to Kitubulu Forest and Beach and Entebbe Botanical Garden, Buvi Lodge provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A bed with white bedding and a canopy, set against a brick wall with wooden beams.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with white bedding and a canopy, set against a brick wall with wooden beams.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Lake view
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bed with white bedding and a canopy, set against a brick wall with wooden beams.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Entebbe is home to Buvi Lodge. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Victoria and Kitubulu Forest and Beach. Entebbe Botanical Garden and Entebbe Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Entebbe travel guide
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Plot 77 Buvi Wakiso, Entebbe

What's nearby

  • A giraffe with a human hand touching its neck.
    Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre
    55 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach
    51 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden
    53 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Victoria Mall
    53 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Entebbe Golf Club
    54 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Javas
    53 min drive
  • One 9 Lounge
    44 min drive
  • S&S Bar & Restaurant
    46 min drive
  • KFC
    52 min drive
  • The Ark Bar
    43 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Lap pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

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 property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Buvi Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

Is Buvi Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buvi Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Buvi Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Buvi Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Buvi Lodge located?

Set in Entebbe, this family-friendly lodge is within 25 mi (40 km) of Lake Victoria, Kitubulu Forest and Beach, and Entebbe Botanical Garden. Entebbe Golf Club is 24.9 mi (40 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Buvi Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Epiphane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property in very nice but not properly laid out. The staffs service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 5-day Christmas getaway at Buvi Lodge. The staff was kind, the place was clean, and the rooms were beautiful. Food was reasonably priced and yummy. We really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere so much. The only negative was that because of the solar power, we couldn’t get a hot bath unless the sun was shining (I was really looking forward to hot baths, but did enjoy only one). Also, upon checkout, there was some confusion around our receipt that took some time to sort out. Next time we may pay by the day to save time at the end. Just a heads up for anyone going on the holidays — Christmas Day was crowded, as the lodge serves a Christmas buffet for lunch and dinner and there were many extra people around in the pool and restaurant. Despite the few small negatives, we would definitely go back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sorry not to recommend

Poor food...very slow when waiting for food...could be more than an hour. From Kampala more than one hour with taxi which also makes it expensive. Just 4 sunbeds at the pool without any umbrella for shade. The best thing is the scenic view of the lake and tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jaap

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Buvi stay

It's a very nice lodge with good service and a talented cook. But it's to isolated for a long term stay. They also should provide more comfortable furniture. But overall a nice place for a few days.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place for nature lovers.

If you like bird watching and going for a walk in a pristine nature, then it is probably the best place within a short distance from Entebbe airport. The easiest way to get to Buvi Lodge is by boat from Entebbe. Ask the hotel to send a boat to pick you up at the harbour, where the ferry goes to Nakiwogo. The resort is very isolated, but you do not have to worry about being ripped for money in the restaurant. I paid 10 US$ for a big pepper steak with fries and a pint of beer. The food is tasty and the staff is friendly and competent. The views from the room and the restaurant is incredible. The architecture is a successful combination of traditional Uganda style and modern Western. I did not get any mosquito bites during the three weeks I stayed, because I went to bed, when the night fell over the resort. I highly recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view and the set up of the rooms. It was a bit of a drive of a drive off the main road to get there but it was worth it for the view. I wasn’t pleased with how much loud music I had to endure though, I went for a quiet weekend away from town and left feeling less relaxed than I expected to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded hotel but disappointing

The Buvi lodge is very secluded and quiet. I can see it would be nice if you wanted a quiet getaway. The rooms are big and have lake views and the restaurant is right on the lake. However we were disappointed overall. We had booked for 3 nights but only stayed for 1. There are loads of mosquitoes in the rooms and all around the resort. The swimming pool is dirty. The food is mediocre and very small portions. The mattress is rock solid. There are some windows that only have netting on them and no option to close them so the room was very cold. The WiFi was so slow that it basically didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019