Banda Lodge

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!

The staff at Banda are amazing. Nothing is a problem. The accommodation is great and the chefs Ian and Dennis provide sumptuous food. Carsten is a crack up. There is a great vibe and I met people from all over the world. Many were regulars. Thanks to Anita and all of the staff.

Great place to stay. Would be nice to have a fan for the nighttime but otherwise great spot.

On an overland trip through Uganda or family of five came across this gem. Most rooms were booked but luckily they had room for us in their more basic rooms; a room with bunk beds and double both with shared bathrooms. Both rooms were clean and comfortable and the shared showers and toilets were clean too. The restaurant has a lovely view and good food. Breakfast was good. The pool was lovely. Staff were friendly, and the owner was very nice. We highly recommend this place!

The rooms are extremely nice, especially if you get the family room with the kitchen. The only problem is the power. The hotel should invest in a generator. There was no power for most of the night. Breakfast was supposed to be over at 10 am. When we arrived at 9 am, there was no food left. They only prepared extra pancakes, which may have been because the power was out. All of the amenities we expected (cable TV, free breakfast, etc) were not available. Although it was not the hotel's fault, it is in front of a loud speaker in which there is loud music in the early mornings.

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.

A nice relaxing escape in a unique experience. The staff are attentive and friendly. The view from the restaurant is great.

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!

Very good food and really friendly staff. Comfortable room and quiet at nighttime. All in all a very pleasant place to stay.