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Banda Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers recharge in paradise at this garden retreat where mornings start with a hearty breakfast buffet before relaxing poolside surrounded by nature

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Banda Lodge offers a genuine escape with lush gardens creating a peaceful atmosphere. Relax by the outdoor pool on sun loungers or enjoy views from the quiet terrace. The convenient location and friendly staff consistently earn praise from visitors to this tranquil property.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Double Room, Pool View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Pool View

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Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View | Living area | TV

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Garden View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Villa | Terrace/patio

Villa

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
TV
5 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 King Bed, 8 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

TV
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

TV
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room Single Use

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TV
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Single Use | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | TV

Deluxe Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Living room
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

TV
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Masaka is home to Banda Lodge. Local points of interest include Masaka Golf Course, Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, and Muteesa I Royal University. Visit our Masaka travel guide
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26,BAINES TERRACE, KATWE, MASAKA MUNICIPALITY, Masaka

What's nearby

  • Masaka Golf Course
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Muteesa I Royal University
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • Golf Lane Hotel
    13 min walk
  • New Highway Takeaway
    6 min drive
  • Tabula Byansi Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Plot 99
    10 min walk
  • Elite Backpackers Services Masaka
    5 min drive

About this property

Banda Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at Banda Lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Banda Lodge offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Banda Lodge Masaka
Banda Masaka
Banda Lodge Lodge
Banda Lodge Masaka
Banda Lodge Lodge Masaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Banda Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Banda Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banda Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Banda Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Banda Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 75 per vehicle applies.

Where is Banda Lodge located?

Situated in Masaka, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Masaka Golf Course and Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. Muteesa I Royal University is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Banda Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quiet place with a nice vieuw from the restaurant up. Staff was very friendly and polite.We liked the Pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay on our way to our school near the Tanzania border. The staff are attentive to their guests needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ready to receive me on arrival. Patient and helpful staff. Good food. Clean pool. Clean room and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banda Lodge is good in the quality of the place. It is in good shape and the Banda's have a good living quality. The staff is there when someone ask for them. What has to get better with the staff is that the proactively behaviour needs to improve. Service needs good prediction of the customers needs so the customers feels cared.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would be nice to have a fan for the nighttime but otherwise great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Stylishly designed and very well equipped lodges with indoor relaxation space and kitchen. Excellent breakfast in outdoor communal area. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banda Lodge is good in the quality of the place. It is in good shape and the Banda's have a good living quality. The staff is there when someone ask for them. What has to get better with the staff is that the proactively behaviour needs to improve. Service needs good prediction of the customers needs so the customers feels cared. All in all a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banda Lodge is good in the quality of the place. It is in good shape and the Banda's have a good living quality. The staff is there when someone ask for them. What has to get better with the staff is that the proactively behaviour needs to improve. Service needs good prediction of the customers needs so the customers feels cared.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted. Kan kun varmt anbefales.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skøn banda

Det var skønt at bo i en stor banda med megen plads. Høj til loftet, så der ikke er så varmt
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kig forbi

Et sted der til en hver tid kan anbefales 🤗 God service. Skønne medarbejdere og dejlig ren swimmingpool 😎
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

marc yves m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sin baño privado pero un lugar lindo

El problema es la ausencia de pieza con baño privado. Ese es el mayor inconveniente ya que para ir a hacer sus necesidades o tomar una ducha, es necesario salir de la pieza. Aparte de esto, la vista desde el restaurante es muy linda, la comida que se sirve es buena y bien presentada. El servicio, así como la amabilidad del personal, es excelente.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice relaxing escape in a unique experience. The staff are attentive and friendly. The view from the restaurant is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food and really friendly staff. Comfortable room and quiet at nighttime. All in all a very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stella is amazing! The beds are less than wonderful but the swimming pool is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019