Banda Lodge
Location: 26,BAINES TERRACE, KATWE, MASAKA MUNICIPALITY, Masaka, Masaka, UG
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Terrace
Indulge in the outdoor pool or relax on the terrace while enjoying the scenic views of the garden.
Dining Options
Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or opt for the convenience of room service. Don't miss the daily complimentary buffet breakfast.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, dry cleaning services, and luggage storage. Take advantage of the roundtrip airport shuttle and free parking for a hassle-free stay.
Experience comfort and convenience at Banda Lodge in Masaka. Book now for a delightful stay!
Important Information
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
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 front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Meeting rooms
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Picnic area
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Porter/bellhop
- Meeting rooms
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Free buffet breakfast
- Banquet hall
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Room
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Basic Double Room Single Use
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Villa
1 King Bed, 8 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Overlooking the valley
Layout - 5 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Kitchen
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, yard, and safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 12 (12 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Deluxe Double Room Single Use
1 King Bed
Overlooking the pool
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Select Comfort bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Overlooking the garden
Layout - 3 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Basic Room
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, slippers, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
-
Basic Double Room Single Use
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room, Pool View
1 Double Bed
215-sq-foot room with pool views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
753 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, cookware/dishware, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room Single Use, Garden View
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
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Economy Shared Dormitory
2 Twin Bunk Beds
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Room service (limited)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
-
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View
2 Queen Beds
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Anette (10/5): - Fantastisk sted. Kan kun varmt anbefales.
- Kirsten (10/5): Skøn banda - Det var skønt at bo i en stor banda med megen plads. Høj til loftet, så der ikke er så varmt
- Kirsten (10/5): Kig forbi - Et sted der til en hver tid kan anbefales 🤗 God service. Skønne medarbejdere og dejlig ren swimmingpool 😎
- Dirk (8/5): - Nothing special
- Maria (10/5): - A lovely quiet place with a nice vieuw from the restaurant up. Staff was very friendly and polite.We liked the Pool.
- Julius (10/5): - Great place to rest
- Ann Marie (10/5): - Wonderful stay on our way to our school near the Tanzania border. The staff are attentive to their guests needs.
- Alma (8/5): - Ready to receive me on arrival. Patient and helpful staff. Good food. Clean pool. Clean room and facilities.
- Jon (10/5): An upward trajectory - I last stayed here more than 4 years ago and it was okay. Since then they have improved beyond measure. Extensive expansion, a new restaurant and much more professional. It is at the highest end of budget, delivers fantastic value in a good but quiet location and the service was brilliant - especially from Shakira and Angel. If I am ever in the area I would definitely choose Banda Lodge for value, ambience and service. And the Swedish beef/potato/egg thing on the menu is delicious!
- Allison (8/5): - Great place to stay. Would be nice to have a fan for the nighttime but otherwise great spot.
- Catherine (4/5): - Hopefully this was just an off day. We checked in late. The room is very, very nice, especially the two bedroom. The plug for the TV was not working. The internet was also not working. So we were essentially forced to go to bed. The power was out most of the morning. When we arrived to breakfast all of the food was finished. We waited for them to bring more pancakes and eggs but that was all they brought. None of the other food was replaced, and we only arrived at breakfast at 9 am. It was disappointing that everything we expected from our reservation (cable TV, wifi, breakfast) were missing.
- crystal (10/5): - A nice relaxing escape in a unique experience. The staff are attentive and friendly. The view from the restaurant is great.
- Ruth (10/5): - We really enjoyed our stay at Banda Lodge. It was quiet and relaxing - just what we needed. Our cottage was very clean and had everything we required. The shower especially was excellent - the best we have ever had in Uganda. Every meal we had did not disappoint - the food was very good indeed. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful and saw to our every need. We would highly recommend staying at Banda Lodge. We stayed 5 nights and were sorry to leave!
- Peter (8/5): - Very good food and really friendly staff. Comfortable room and quiet at nighttime. All in all a very pleasant place to stay.
- Katherine (8/5): - Stella is amazing! The beds are less than wonderful but the swimming pool is great.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This is the go-to place to stay in Masaka! Banda Lodge was a perfect respite after a week in what I call the 'hard bush' working at a rural clinic. I stayed in one of the rooms that isn't 'self-contained' but that is a tiny distinction& a good bargain. The sparkling clean toilets and showers were right next door. The staff was great, the food very good (though a bit limited as to be expected in a small hotel) and the accommodations very reasonably priced. The view and quieter location is exceptional. Wish I'd stayed longer and had had time to use the wonderful pool.
- Lucia (10/5): Easy and Pleasant - Clean room with 4 beds! Only thing was tv/wifi wasn’t working great. But enjoyed our stay, and swimming and the service was so great.
- Jonathan (8/5): Great value, great service, exceptional food. - I really liked this property and would definitely stay again. It´s relatively basic and located away from anything else but that makes it fairly quiet and very peaceful. The staff are excellent and the food was exceptional which I didn´t expect. Good value, great service and surprisingly good food. Recommended.
- Gareth (10/5): Good break on a journey from/to Entebbe - Perfect for the first or last couple of nights in Uganda - about three hours' drive from Entebbe. Entebbe-Kampala Expressway is open, and has very little traffic. Quality rooms and good food at bargain prices.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - I loved the look of it and the location. It's beautiful and the staff is wonderful! I didn't like that cars had to beep to have the gate opened.
- Margaret (10/5): Excellent - Stylishly designed and very well equipped lodges with indoor relaxation space and kitchen. Excellent breakfast in outdoor communal area. Staff were very helpful.
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