Victoria Forest Resort
Cecil Street Lutoboka Drive, Ssese Islands, Kalangala Uganda
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#2 of 7 hotels in Kalangala
Location
4.6
Rooms
3.2
Value
3.3
Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.2
Sleep Quality
3.8
This is a serene Ugandan Island Paradise, it is located along the shoreline of Lake Victoria, It is a birdwatchers paradise with a plethora of bird life and surrounded by many attractions such as the Speke monument, the magnificent Lutoboka Forest and many more. It is a perfect beach resort with a traditional African Setting and Local cuisine. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and you can also enjoy our tents for those who prefer outdoor camping.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Wifi
Sauna
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Shuttle bus service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Concierge
Mosquito net
Laundry service
Room features
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Room service
Kitchenette
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL STYLE
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Romantic
Location
Cecil Street Lutoboka Drive, Ssese Islands, Kalangala Uganda
Getting there
1 Restaurant
within 5 miles
2 Attractions
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Dear Victoria Forest Resort Hotel,
It was a fabulous event on 25th March 2023 at your hotel in Kalangala! Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful setting, delicious food and the great service that you and your team provided. We received the glowing feedback from our guests and we couldn't be happier.
To the Manager Mr. Emmauel Mugisha, we can't thank you enough for your hard work on that day,we were very impressed of how the ceremony went smoothly on the beach area even though we experienced bad weather before the function. You did a fantastic job guiding all of your team that managed to provide to our guests extra ordinary services throughout the ceremony. it just melted our hearts ....
Special thanks also to M/s. Zawadde, you did a splendid job in booking for our guests without any hustle and dedicated customer care. Thank you so much.
Thank you again for your outstanding efforts on 25th March 2023 as we celebrated our special day . It was a truly destination wedding and memorable weekend for all of us.
Best regards,
Mr.& Mrs. Kagimu Moses
It was a fabulous event on 25th March 2023 at your hotel in Kalangala! Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful setting, delicious food and the great service that you and your team provided. We received the glowing feedback from our guests and we couldn't be happier.
To the Manager Mr. Emmauel Mugisha, we can't thank you enough for your hard work on that day,we were very impressed of how the ceremony went smoothly on the beach area even though we experienced bad weather before the function. You did a fantastic job guiding all of your team that managed to provide to our guests extra ordinary services throughout the ceremony. it just melted our hearts ....
Special thanks also to M/s. Zawadde, you did a splendid job in booking for our guests without any hustle and dedicated customer care. Thank you so much.
Thank you again for your outstanding efforts on 25th March 2023 as we celebrated our special day . It was a truly destination wedding and memorable weekend for all of us.
Best regards,
Mr.& Mrs. Kagimu Moses
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Date of stay: March 2023
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the rooms were excellently nice but more cleanliness on the floor required and room service.
amazing breakfast
the ambience of the resort is a must visit to everybody who like beautiful nature.
the beach is extremely beautiful with that stretch of white sand and the palm trees, you want to have memorable pictures you visit victoria forest resort
amazing breakfast
the ambience of the resort is a must visit to everybody who like beautiful nature.
the beach is extremely beautiful with that stretch of white sand and the palm trees, you want to have memorable pictures you visit victoria forest resort
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: room services are poor
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Family house is indeed family house, had a wonderful stay, conducive, clean and comfortable. Has a good view of the lake, expansive green field for outdoor activities, clean water and white sand. We were served with good food served by smiling staff.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: 1. Update the website with latest status of the hotel
2. Renovate the roof and appearance of...
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Comfortable Bed, Good Standard of Food but, and it's a big but;
The room was dirty, the shower enclosure did not shut, the bathroom door did not close and had considerable spider or other insect droppings by the rusty fitments. The washbasin was in the bedroom, had a large hole in the ceiling where the light presumably should have been, there was one glass rather than two, but it was full of dead fly's which was the same on the windowsill above. There was no bedside cabinet or anywhere to place items by the bedside. The first evening meal took 90 minutes to be served and the drinks did not arrive until after the food. Lunch ordered the following day (rolexes and a sandwich) took an hour, as did the drinks. We took the opportunity to order our evening meal, part of which arrived 30 minutes later than ordered with the remainder 'due to a mix-up with another order' an hour later.
We know that this is Africa. We have stayed in many other hotels (including this one 5 years ago) and have allowed for different standards. Would we come back to this hotel or recommend that you do - not likely!
The room was dirty, the shower enclosure did not shut, the bathroom door did not close and had considerable spider or other insect droppings by the rusty fitments. The washbasin was in the bedroom, had a large hole in the ceiling where the light presumably should have been, there was one glass rather than two, but it was full of dead fly's which was the same on the windowsill above. There was no bedside cabinet or anywhere to place items by the bedside. The first evening meal took 90 minutes to be served and the drinks did not arrive until after the food. Lunch ordered the following day (rolexes and a sandwich) took an hour, as did the drinks. We took the opportunity to order our evening meal, part of which arrived 30 minutes later than ordered with the remainder 'due to a mix-up with another order' an hour later.
We know that this is Africa. We have stayed in many other hotels (including this one 5 years ago) and have allowed for different standards. Would we come back to this hotel or recommend that you do - not likely!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is by far the worst hotel/resort one could ever visit. The rooms were extremely dirty with frogs and lizards in them. They checked us in a room that was under renovation and while sleeping renovation guys came to do their job.
When they finished,they left their garbage there and we informed the reception but no effort was put in to clean it up.
By the way,the receptionist are the laziest you will ever meet in Uganda.
The bathroom was filthy. The furniture is super old and most of it broken.
In the gardens, the garbage is hidden in the flowerbeds.so when one looks at them, all they garbage welcomes you.
The place was not fumigated at all.
They moved their music from the pool and put it near sleeping rooms. That means, music was played till late night despite multiple complaints from various guests including those with Kids that they would like to sleep.
Therefore ,this is not a place you can come to relax.
If you're looking for relaxation,this is the wrong place unless you want to be welcomed by alot of filthy rooms and environment.
Also, on asking for a steam bath,they had to look for towels. One couldnt use the bathrooms because the curtains were not fixed.
On asking for a massage, they said the masseuse was sleeping.
While still sleeping,one person from staff cam to tell us it's time to leave at 8 am despite the fact that we were still staying there for a night.
Th place is a mess. I have travelled around Uganda but I have never been to such a disorganized filthy Hotel in Uganda or in the world.
This place doesn't deserve any star but I give it a one star because some service ladies and gents tried their best despite poor Management. E g Cathy, Dorcus, Hillary and Wilfred were amazing and tried to take care of us as much as they could.
When they finished,they left their garbage there and we informed the reception but no effort was put in to clean it up.
By the way,the receptionist are the laziest you will ever meet in Uganda.
The bathroom was filthy. The furniture is super old and most of it broken.
In the gardens, the garbage is hidden in the flowerbeds.so when one looks at them, all they garbage welcomes you.
The place was not fumigated at all.
They moved their music from the pool and put it near sleeping rooms. That means, music was played till late night despite multiple complaints from various guests including those with Kids that they would like to sleep.
Therefore ,this is not a place you can come to relax.
If you're looking for relaxation,this is the wrong place unless you want to be welcomed by alot of filthy rooms and environment.
Also, on asking for a steam bath,they had to look for towels. One couldnt use the bathrooms because the curtains were not fixed.
On asking for a massage, they said the masseuse was sleeping.
While still sleeping,one person from staff cam to tell us it's time to leave at 8 am despite the fact that we were still staying there for a night.
Th place is a mess. I have travelled around Uganda but I have never been to such a disorganized filthy Hotel in Uganda or in the world.
This place doesn't deserve any star but I give it a one star because some service ladies and gents tried their best despite poor Management. E g Cathy, Dorcus, Hillary and Wilfred were amazing and tried to take care of us as much as they could.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Where do I begin.
Arrival
Because of the booking system, they should know many people are coming however we had to wait at the dock standing while carrying babies to be picked in turns by 1 small van. This took 4 trips.
The hotel room doors couldn’t open, another wait with babies and luggage (at this point we are all exhausted and irritated).
“Amenities”
All the amenities except the pool were not available. This information was not availed while we were booking for us to be able to make an informed decision. Most annoying of them all, no WiFi as sold when making the reservations.
Food.
How can a buffet consist of only 1 sauce?..Oh my freaking goodness this was a mess. The food was horrible, spaghetti was stale, no condiments at all, no one was available to address our concerns, food got finished while we were in line on the 1st night too😂
Laundry service
Mosquito nets with holes babies woke up with bites, bedsheets not changed nor towels brought even at frequent requests. Toilet paper is a myth (carry yours coz they avail it once throughout your stay), I could go on and on...
For the amount paid for a festive holiday, I wish we had all stayed home.
The only nice things are the birds and fresh air.
Forgive my grammar, typing with frustration.
Arrival
Because of the booking system, they should know many people are coming however we had to wait at the dock standing while carrying babies to be picked in turns by 1 small van. This took 4 trips.
The hotel room doors couldn’t open, another wait with babies and luggage (at this point we are all exhausted and irritated).
“Amenities”
All the amenities except the pool were not available. This information was not availed while we were booking for us to be able to make an informed decision. Most annoying of them all, no WiFi as sold when making the reservations.
Food.
How can a buffet consist of only 1 sauce?..Oh my freaking goodness this was a mess. The food was horrible, spaghetti was stale, no condiments at all, no one was available to address our concerns, food got finished while we were in line on the 1st night too😂
Laundry service
Mosquito nets with holes babies woke up with bites, bedsheets not changed nor towels brought even at frequent requests. Toilet paper is a myth (carry yours coz they avail it once throughout your stay), I could go on and on...
For the amount paid for a festive holiday, I wish we had all stayed home.
The only nice things are the birds and fresh air.
Forgive my grammar, typing with frustration.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is by far the worst hotel I’ve been to. It is insect infested, unclean and just overall disappointing. Please do not waste your time- the view is true only worthwhile aspect other than that the food is tasteless, service slow, rooms unclean.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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The staff were great. The chef was incredible, The vibe was chill but alive. They set up a boat tour to crocodile island, although there was one dog and a monitor lizard only. The nightly bonfire was cool......................................
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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From the first time you see the resort just off the shores of Lake Victoria, to the simple but pleasing welcome and the view from your room, this place elegantly combines simplicity and pleasure. There's a level of scepticism about touring Uganda, for the ordinary Ugandan, but VFR managed to put us at ease and give us a memorable weekend. Thank you Henry, Dalton and Cathy. The island is beautiful,no doubt, but the care made us feel as comfortable as anyone in their home should feel.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I and my colleague had a 2night stay piloting for our upcoming trips .. they never knew our intentios you can't imagine what we got . absolutely the most incredible service , victoria forest resort is an island destination its self , The manager Ms.carol is so attentive to client needs and works on them right away, the food was so delicious. We enjoyed our stay . I highly recommend the resort . I am so sure all vilakazi clients will enjoy an island vacation at Victoria forest resort...
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Keeping up the good service
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PRICE RANGE
$74 - $85 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
UgandaCentral RegionSsese IslandsBugala IslandKalangala
NUMBER OF ROOMS
41
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Frequently Asked Questions about Victoria Forest Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Forest Resort?
Nearby attractions include Buggala Island (3.8 miles) and Ssese Tours Ug Connect (1.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Victoria Forest Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Victoria Forest Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Victoria Forest Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Victoria Forest Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Victoria Forest Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Victoria Forest Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Is Victoria Forest Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.