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Philo Leisure Gardens

3.0 star property
Bugala Island hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Outdoor rock climbing
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Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cottage, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Kalangala, Bugala Island

What's nearby

  • Ssese Islands - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kalangala Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kalangala Ferry Dock - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kalangala Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 27 miles/43.4 km
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Kibembe Island Pork Joint - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Philo Leisure Gardens

A great choice for a stay in Bugala Island, Philo Leisure Gardens features a nightclub. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli, a beach shuttle and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 17
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 17

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Transfers

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free long-distance calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 December and 30 January.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Also known as

Philo Leisure Gardens Hotel
Philo Leisure Gardens Bugala Island
Philo Leisure Gardens Hotel Bugala Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Philo Leisure Gardens currently open?
The property is closed between 26 December and 30 January.
Does Philo Leisure Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Philo Leisure Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Philo Leisure Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Philo Leisure Gardens?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Philo Leisure Gardens?
Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Philo Leisure Gardens and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. Enjoy amenities such as a nightclub, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Philo Leisure Gardens?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Philo Leisure Gardens have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Philo Leisure Gardens like?
Philo Leisure Gardens is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Victoria and 16 minutes' walk from Kalangala Golf Course.

Philo Leisure Gardens Reviews

Reviews

5.0

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Monica Namara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very cute and cosy
The staff welcomed us by the ferry where they came to pick us up. They were warm and nice. The rooms were cute and cosy. Food was made by order. They would always ask if we wanted to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and asked what time we wanted it to be ready. They were very polite and helpful when we wanted to find out where town was and where we could go for swimming. When leaving the place we had to leave early due to the ferry, where the staff had packed a small breakfast for us to take with us on the ferry. All in all a good experience.
Sara Mirembe, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review