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Garuga Resort Beach Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Cottage, Beach View, Beachfront
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Garuga Road, Entebbe, 0000
  • Place, Victoria Mall
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Entebbe Botanical Garden
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.)

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage, Beach View, Beachfront

Cottage, Beach View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Entebbe

A family-friendly stay in Entebbe awaits you at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Lake Victoria and 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from Kitubulu Forest and Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to boat tours and a playground. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Entebbe hotel include Victoria Mall and Muzinga Square.

What's nearby

  • Kitubulu Forest and Beach - 27 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Victoria Mall - 29 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Entebbe Golf Club - 30 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre - 31 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - 32 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Javas - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪S&S Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Middle East Restaurant & Cafe Entebbe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Palms Beach Hotel - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Garuga Resort Beach Hotel

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel such as an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a health club.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Entebbe hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Garuga Resort Beach Hotel offers 20 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10 AM
Minimum check-in age - 15

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Garuga Resort Beach Hotel Entebbe
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

Garuga Resort Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

Yep, Garuga Resort Beach Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

The closest beach to Garuga Resort Beach Hotel is Kalangala Beach (49.2 km).

Does Garuga Resort Beach Hotel have a pool?

Garuga Resort Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

Garuga Resort Beach Hotel features a private beach, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Garuga Resort Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel.

Is Garuga Resort Beach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and free supervised childcare, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Garuga Resort Beach Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Garuga Resort Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Garuga Resort Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Garuga Resort Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

DM

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service. They also say they no longer take expedia requests. Should be removed from list
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Jurand, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
very nice and innovative staff. They try to do the best with that bit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded resort

It was a bit of rocky ride to the hotel but well worth it- almost safari like. However, when we arrived at the resort, it's secluded, peaceful, relaxing and clean with birds chirping around the compound and even some wild life (monkeys). We saw the New Year by the log fire on the beach- it was lovely- nice chalets and staff although the service was occasionally below par. Wifi was only available in the office but on the last night the manager gave us a complimentary connection to the chalet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff try but are poorly trained. Shuttle service to airport is expensive. Hotel is at the end of a long, hilly, small dirt road.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

SUSAN

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

Nice place pity about power issues

Wonderfull location on shores of Lake Victoria. About 10km of dirt road to reach it, some of it challenging without a 4x4. Service and food were good. The resort is let down by lack of electricity. The rooms had no electric during the days and went off several hours before daylight. They claim to be using solar energy backed up with generators but think this is a cost saving exercise. Beers are kept in a fridge at the bar but unfortunately the fridge is rarely working so beers are warm.. the pool was clean and a nice area to sit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Ekaterina

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

The gate was closed

After a very long journey on a dusty and bumpy road in the darkness I have reached the Garuga Beach Resort Hotel only to face the closed gate and switched off phone. Apparently it was fully booked and they somehow missed my reservation. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Relax, Swim and Chill

Lovely quiet place, very hospitipal and friendly. Monkeys came to visit from the near by forest. Great swimming pool. Intend to return again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Great stay at Garuga

Amazing place with beautiful landscape and views of lake Victoria! It was above and beyond my expectations. Our room was very big, equipped with everything we needed and had a beautiful lake view. The hotel staff was amazing too, especially Phiona and also Stuart and Wilson! Definitely a great place for nature lovers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Conny

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

Parkachtige tuin aan het Victoriameer.

Twee heerlijke dagen bijkomen van een rondreis door Uganda Prima kamer , aan het meer, met zwembad. Ontbijt op bed .Mooie tuin , met vogels en aapjes. Vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.Eigen taxi service, uurtje van het vliegveld.Prima keuken,wel beperkte menukeuze. Alcohol alleen per fles verkocht, geen witte wijn.Goede prijs/ kwaliteit verhouding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Et sted med potientiale

Stedet ligger fantastisk, hvis man ønsker at slappe af. Men der er ikke meget andet at lave end at ligge ved stranden og poolen. Poolen var ikke rengjort, og kunne derfor ikke bruges. Mad og service fra personalet var meget godt, men der er problemer med strømmen. Så øl, vand m.m. var ikke kolde, der var ikke strøm på værelset i dagtimerne. Herudover stod der i beskrivelsen, at der var gratis transport til og fra lufthavnen. Der var ikke tilfældet. Det kostede cirka 30 USD hver vej.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sascha, Hagen, Germany

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

A pearl at the lake victoria

This resort is definetly worth a visit Beautiful landscape, well kent, with extremely friendly and caring staff (especially Gabriel and Cacey). Rooms are clean and spacious, food is great and tasty, pool area invites to relax. Wild birds and monkeys strolling around in the morning, the sound of the lake waves let you sleep like a baby. It's a place worth to visit. Will definetly come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017