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Victoria Forest Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Lake view
Outdoor banquet area
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ssese Island, Bugala Island
  • Place, Kalangala Ferry Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalangala Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Lake view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Bugala Island

On lake.Stay at this Bugala Island hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Victoria and 2 miles (3 km) of Kalangala Ferry Dock. Kalangala Golf Course and Kalangala Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kalangala Ferry Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kalangala Golf Course - 11 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kibembe Island Pork Joint - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Victoria Forest Resort

3.5-star beach hotel with outdoor pool
Victoria Forest Resort offers its guests a children's 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 center 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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Victoria Forest Resort offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Victoria Forest Resort to the airport?

Victoria Forest Resort is 41.9 mi (700-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Victoria Forest Resort?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Victoria Forest Resort on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Victoria Forest Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Victoria Forest Resort.

How close is Victoria Forest Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (7-min drive) from Kalangala Beach.

Does Victoria Forest Resort offer free breakfast?

Victoria Forest Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Victoria Forest Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Victoria Forest Resort?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Victoria Forest Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Victoria Forest Resort have a pool?

Victoria Forest Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Victoria Forest Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Victoria Forest Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Victoria Forest Resort to downtown Bugala Island?

Victoria Forest Resort is 1.3 mi away from Kalangala.

Victoria Forest Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rogers

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agaba

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samuel

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Krista

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicitas Teresa

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim Weber

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

8/10 Good

Rukanga

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Andreas

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

4/10 Poor

Nina

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