Philo Leisure Gardens

7.6

Outstanding(84 Reviews)

Hotel in Uganda

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Philo Leisure Gardens features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kalangala. The property has a bar, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Two Connecting Double Rooms

1 Double • 182 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Shower

1 Queen or 2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Philo Leisure Gardens

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7.6

Outstanding(84 Reviews)

Hotel in Uganda

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Two Connecting Double Rooms

1 Double • 182 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room with Shower

1 Queen or 2 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room

1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.6

Outstanding(84 Reviews)

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10.0

Jul 2023

The best place

Very homely and peaceful,, friendly stuff.

Alittle bit of network and internet problems

7.0

Jun 2023

many activities on the beautiful island

wide range of fairly priced activities, very large and well-kept garden, free shuttle service to and from the ferry, nice and reliable staff

there was no wifi, no hot water and a lot of insects everywhere (which of course is not the hotel’s fault and is the downside of being in beautiful nature), no lake view

8.0

May 2023

Very good

silence

Cob web at counter

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Weather and hospitality

Natural of environment

7.0

May 2023

Good

Just not what I expected

10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

amazing location, lovely cozy garden and very kind staff !! not to forget the best breakfast you can get in Uganda :) extremely suggested

7.0

Feb 2023

Excellent staff

The general cleanliness and welcoming staff

The Fish was very disappointing to small for the island visitors.

5.0

Feb 2023

Passable

We loved the environment, so fresh and wild. The staff are very receptive and available when needed. They have hammocks which help if you are looking for outdoor relaxation experience. There is also room service.

The WiFi was not so good. The TVs had only two channels.

7.0

Feb 2023

Good

Not congested

The poor lighting system in the gardens

9.0

Jan 2023

Good place on Sesse island. Better than standard resort with no soul

Nice location and garden

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

beautiful gardens, great value for money

6.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

Wonderful garden

Friendly staff, but no management, so no service. Nothing around, no shops, no bars, no restaurants. You are left alone when the kitchen is closed... No wifi

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

green garden ! spacious room!

breakfast not my taste … spaghetti for breakfast fruit not so fresh

9.0

Sep 2022

Superb

The location was beautiful, staff was very nice and the food was good! Thank you very much for the stay!

9.0

Aug 2022

Relaxed days at Philo garden

Nice location on Ssese Island. Very nice garden and cozy room. :) Bike rental for little money. Lovely to watch the birds and monkeys in the garden.

Breaks of the bikes could be better (altough not expensive full-day rental). Further the gears could be adjusted. ;) Food proposed was okay, but not extraordinary.

10.0

Aug 2022

Great food, amazing staff, calm place

I was the only guest during my stay and still the where fully staffed and had their kitchen open. The staff members are very nice and open for conversations. Food was exceptional (and very large portions) and fairly priced. I can highly recommend

4.0

Aug 2022

Disappointing

The staff were 100% friendly. Bonus: When we informed them that we were leaving early morning, they were so kind and packed for us breakfast to take with us.

.. the sketchy breakfast was so disappointing and the staff was not flexible. I couldn't eat most of the food they offered for breakfast so I requested to have two saucages and fruits to cover up but I was denied a second saucage. I was told that the saucages were counted😳 The bathroom water temperature couldn't be easily regulated. The water on the floor lagged while we tried to regulate. No internet (wifi) available in the rooms and the reception has wifi that is never available. In the rooms we had booked, the nets to prevent guests from mosquito bites had fallen out of the rails making the nets useless. No provision for tea, coffee or hot drinking water in the rooms and when we requested for warm water, they told us to pay for it.

6.0

Jun 2022

Somehow nice for one-night stay at remote island

Breakfast was basic and passable.

No Wifi

7.0

Apr 2022

Despite a few issues raised above, our stay at Philo was good. I would recommend a friend to visit.

Breakfast was ok. Location was good given its proximity to lake front and services like church and town. It was also quiet and big gardens with natural trees providing enough shade - good enough for relaxation.

Rooms looked a bit old with peeling off plaster/paint especially around skirtings& damp possibly affected by unprotected foundations - dilapidated splash aprons could be improved. Plumbing issues - some taps to sinks were not functional and faulty socket (particularly to my room tv). Understandable due to Covid-19 lockdown effects. A little bit more of customer care would have probably made a big difference. Had all staff(especially front-desk) been as hospitable/problem solving as Carol, our stay would have been a memorable one. Chef attitude Must improve-Feedback from the kitchen was not impressive.

1.0

Apr 2022

Bad

Nothing very bed service, not enough breakfast for guest, and is not hot, no hot water, many extra charges

9.0

Dec 2021

Superb

A very attentive staff who oversee a lovely area in the forest. Everything was smooth from start to finish!

The property advertises wifi but there was none available. Not a big deal for a couple of nights but it is advertised!

9.0

Dec 2021

Vacation at PLG

I liked the serenity of the place, very quiet and so relaxing, it's a way to connect to nature. The staff are so amazing, Bridget, Alex, Carol, so friendly, and all the rest, they are all really good people. I really loved the philo special breakfast, offers a variety. Thank you Carol and team for the hospitality.

Not much to say, just the mosquitoes which bite through clothes😂, it's an island anyways, highly expected

5.0

Nov 2021

Acceptable for the price but we had better stays for the same amount of money.

The rooms were clean and the garden is really beautiful.

There were no mosquito nets in the windows. The food took quite long and could have been better.

9.0

Nov 2021

relaxing, mostly peaceful and refreshing

The staff was very friendly, attentive and courteous. We were expected at the ferry on time without any further arrangement and driven to the hotel. Meals were excellent and prices fair. The environment isbeautiful and the outside area very nicely designed.

Too many insects, especially mosquitos in the rooms.

8.0

Nov 2021

Very good

The food was really nice. Great quality accomodation for affordable price.

Activities mentioned in the description need to be organised by yourself.

10.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

I liked the eco environment, care, comfortability. And the room services

The network signals are so poor at the facility. It requires you to some like 100 meters to get a good signal.

9.0

Nov 2021

A great place to be! I have already recommended Philo's leisure gardens to my friends.

The services are awesome! The gardens are super beautiful

Nothing

8.0

Oct 2021

Very good

Customer service was great

Lack of individual cable TV in the rooms Stations r determined from the reception

7.0

Oct 2021

Rejuvenating

The green, the serenity, the customer care, the food.

The phone and internet signals in the public area and rooms are weak.

5.0

Oct 2021

Good

Environment

10.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

The breakfast was pretty good

The location is close to the city center. We enjoyed the walk

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Uganda?

The average price for a rental in Uganda is $55 per night. This rental is $51 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Philo Leisure Gardens. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Philo Leisure Gardens pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Philo Leisure Gardens?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Philo Leisure Gardens

Hotel in Uganda

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Two Connecting Double Rooms

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room with Shower

Double Room

Philo Leisure Gardens

Hotel in Uganda

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Uganda

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double Room

Two Connecting Double Rooms

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room with Shower

Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Uganda?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Philo Leisure Gardens pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Philo Leisure Gardens?

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