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Reviews of Avocado Bay Private Retreat

Bugiri, Bwerenga Road, Entebbe, Uganda

#15 of 51 hotels in Entebbe

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Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Very nice peaceful get away from busy Kampala. Totally lakefront on 3 sides.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was a challenge, especially at night. Fairly rough road to get there. Not so bad in the daytime. The place is a bit dated but on the other hand, that makes it so unique and comfortable.

    Great place to stay. Really nice location, the point of land with the lake on 3 sides. Well manicured landscaping. So quiet and peaceful. Very friendly and helpful staff. Slept very well. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    I loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I picked up and disposed of 4 plastic bottles from the beach inlets. I also picked up a plastic cup, 5 bottle caps and some napkins from the lawn . I would think that there should be a daily morning cleanup of the beaches and surrounds.

    Breakfast was delicious. The location and wildlife exceptional. The staff were lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Resourcing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility is located in a beautiful place

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It probably can’t be helped, but there were some ants crawling on the floor and there often wasn’t warm water. During the rainy season the road to Avocado Bay retreat is terrible.

    I loved the grounds and all of the bird life. I also appreciated the very attentive staff. The food was made fresh (takes awhile) and very good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Long journey on bumpy roads. I checked on Google Maps but this was my first trip to Entebbe so I did not fully understand remoteness of the place.

    Nice property with great view on lake Victoria, nice garden and lots of birds living around.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    9.0
    Super. I staid 3 days longer than planned. Very satisfied. Super staff. I ll come again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Quality of internet poor

    + Very friendly staff + Very nice breakfast and food. + Vety kompetent, friendly and helpfull manager. + Fisching lake Victoria nice and not complicated

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing . Everything was just amazing.

    The place is absolutely excluded from public noise and similar to a private island. I was thrilled upon arrival .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing and well-run little resort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food was pretty basic and boring.

    Beautiful and isolated location, but the road to reach to resort was long and very bumpy. Our little car had to go about 15 kph for about 10 km, becuase of how bumpy the road was. But I suppose it was worth the long drive, because of how beautiful and isolated the resort. It's not really a fancy resort, but very well-maintained and clean and amazing service staff. Probably the best staff I've seen in Uganda. Very attentive without being intrusive. They literally met us at the car as soon as we parked and helped carry our bags in. Wow.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Magical
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was okay but could be better.

    Stunning view, wonderful service and friendly staff, very clean facilities and flexible options. A lovely place to just hide away from life and re energize your spirit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Great stay! very quiet place, all you need to rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far out of the main road

    If you are looking for some quiet times, this is the place! the location is beautiful and the staff very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best staff, nice location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Serene
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ambience is perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderfully relaxing guest house. Amazing staff to match the equally amazing view. Thank you! Just what I needed to recharge batteries.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stairs to that top room are not that friendly.

    I loved the view from the room at the top. Its the best room ever. I love how peaceful and quiet the place is.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the rooms could be revamped a little bit, especially the bathroom as they are a bit defuste.

    The views on lake Victoria are amazing! Appreciated having drinks on the big park area, in front of the lake. Lots of beautiful birds to spot. I really enjoy my stay. The diner is good, with big quantities of food. Very good staff. If you like watching the sunrise, this is your place to go as there is a beautiful sunrise with lake views.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing. Excellent location on lake, but rooms not updated. Guests blasting stereo ruined it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    1) Very difficult to get to. Rough road for 10 km 2) Rooms are not updated 3) There were some visitors who played extremely loud music from their souped-up car stereo until 11pm. Completely ruined the stay for others. Staff would not do anything about it.

    The location was excellent and the staff were helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    5.0
    A lot more room for improving this strategically located property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room hygiene, found used soap in the bathroom not removed , cobwebs, etc The food needs to be improved and TAT of service

    The property location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mind Boggling beauty of Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peace and tranquility. The gardens were beautiful, and the views exceptional. After a long flight, a few days at Avocado Bay was just what i needed to recharge. Thanks to Rene and her wonderful staff for making me feel welcome

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed 3 nights and i don t regret it at all...very peacefull place between kampala and entebbe....so many birds, so quiet with Victoria lake...i recommend the room on the top surrended by the lake...what i like it is the kindness and hospitality from rinnah and Janet...very friendly, kind women and they cook so well...i stayed 3 weeks in uganda and it was the best food so far...fresh and tasty...thank you so much for this 3 lovely days...

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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