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Victoria Forest Resort

3.5 star property

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Lake view
Restaurant
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Deluxe Triple Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

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 Single Beds

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A bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the sea through a balcony.

Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Bugala Island

Victoria Forest Resort places you steps from Lake Victoria and within a 20-minute stroll of Kalangala Ferry Dock. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna and kids' swimming pool. Meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Bugala Island hotel include Kalangala Golf Course and Kalangala Beach.

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

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.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Conference 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 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Victoria Forest Resort?

Victoria Forest Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Victoria Forest Resort on 28 June 2026 start from AU$111, including 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.

Is parking available at Victoria Forest Resort?

Yep, Victoria Forest Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Victoria Forest Resort?

The closest beach to Victoria Forest Resort is Kalangala Beach (1.2 km).

Does Victoria Forest Resort have a pool?

Victoria Forest Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Victoria Forest Resort a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Victoria Forest Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Victoria Forest Resort?

No, Victoria Forest Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Victoria Forest Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Victoria Forest Resort?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Victoria Forest Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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