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Philo Leisure Gardens

3.0 star property
Hotel in Bugala Island with free breakfast and free local area shuttle

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Outdoor rock climbing
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Garden View | View from room
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Kalangala, Bugala Island
  • Ssese Islands
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kalangala Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kalangala Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)
    ‪715 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Cottage, Garden View

Standard Cottage, Garden View

Standard Cottage, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

Deluxe Cottage, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

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

About the area

Bugala Island

At Philo Leisure Gardens you'll be within steps of Lake Victoria and Ssese Islands. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and a nightclub. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Bugala Island hotel include Kalangala Golf Course and Kalangala Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ssese Islands - 1 min walk
  • Kalangala Golf Course - 16 min walk
  • Kalangala Ferry Dock - 6 min drive
  • Kalangala Beach - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kibembe Island Pork Joint - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Philo Leisure Gardens

Hotel in Bugala Island with free breakfast and free local area shuttle
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A nightclub, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Philo Leisure Gardens. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bugala Island hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Philo Leisure Gardens offers 12 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free long-distance calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 December and 30 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Philo Leisure Gardens?

Philo Leisure Gardens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Philo Leisure Gardens?

Yep, Philo Leisure Gardens has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Philo Leisure Gardens?

The closest beach to Philo Leisure Gardens is Kalangala Beach (1.5 km).

What makes Philo Leisure Gardens a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Philo Leisure Gardens.

Does Philo Leisure Gardens serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Philo Leisure Gardens?

No, Philo Leisure Gardens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Philo Leisure Gardens?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Philo Leisure Gardens?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Philo Leisure Gardens?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Philo Leisure Gardens?

There is a golf course next to Philo Leisure Gardens.

Philo Leisure Gardens Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Monica Namara

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sara Mirembe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018