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Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope

Hotel

Itambira Island, Bunyonyi Lake

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$780

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$780

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The service was excellent by all the staff, particularly Jimmy who served us in …

The staff were very attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

The island itself is very quiet and peaceful – the perfect place to fully relax …

I stayed in a treehouse, very cosy, comfy bed, mosquito net, hot shower & lovely…

Great location
5 mentions

The location is of course stunning on the lake

The best place to stay near Kabale and Lake Bunyonyi

Good value
4 mentions

My wife and I were on the Half Board option, with breakfast and Dinner included,…

Overall, the place offers excellent value for money and is a perfect little retr…

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Breakfast was also delicious

One of the best breakfast I had in Uganda

Clean rooms
3 mentions

The room, while basic and described as garden view, was clean, functional and al…

The treehouses are big with a comfortable bed, new and clean sanitary facilities…

Overview

Set in Chabahinga, Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope features a garden and bar. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel all rooms come with bed linen and towels. At Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope you will find a restaurant serving African, Belgian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri Airport, 96 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Harry

solo_traveller

June 17, 2026

10

Fantastic stay at IISOH

Spent 4 excellent nights at IISOH. The location is of course stunning on the lake. The room, while basic and described as garden view, was clean, functional and all we needed for a comfortable stay, and you could still see the lake beyond the beautiful trees and garden. The service was excellent by all the staff, particularly Jimmy who served us in the restaurant/bar area. Food was well cooked, with a good variety of meals on offer, and the portion sizes are very generous. My wife and I were on the Half Board option, with breakfast and Dinner included, and we found it to be great value for money. An added highlight was the effort the staff made on our wedding anniversary day, surprising us with a meal right beside the lake, a large cake, chocolate and sweets. It really made our stay special, and we can't thank those involved enough. We hope to visit again in the near future!

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Tobias

solo_traveller

March 22, 2026

10

Beautiful Eco Tourism place with social impact - a calm place for perfect relaxation !

I had a wonderful stay in a treehouse with an incredible view over the lake. The island itself is very quiet and peaceful – the perfect place to fully relax and recharge for a few days. The treehouses were definitely the highlight. Waking up with that sea view and enjoying the day at the balcony was simply beautiful. There’s also the option to go swimming, a sunset place form swimming or the opportunity to rent wooden style canoes, which adds to the experience. The treehouses are big with a comfortable bed, new and clean sanitary facilities, warm water and the balcony with stunning lake view - Everything feels spacious and thoughtfully arranged. WiFi is available at the restaurant (only) The garden and the entire property are very well maintained, creating a calm and pleasant atmosphere. The staff were very attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious. Payment by credit card was easy and hassle-free. Is a Eco Tourism place and the money will be used to Help the community ! 1. Training programmes and community outreach to empower the communities around Lake Bunyonyi. 2. Guest facilities to offset the training costs and enable the project to become self sustaining. Overall, the place offers excellent value for money and is a perfect little retreat if you’re looking for peace, nature, and relaxation and

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Jonas Bork

solo_traveller

January 12, 2025

10

Highly recommended! Best place to relax and enjoy beautiful Lake Bunyonyi

The best place to stay near Kabale and Lake Bunyonyi. The facilities are great, the location is perfect and easy to reach from Kabale. The staff are very welcoming and make you feel at home all the time. Food is good and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Highly recommended!

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Kate

solo_traveller

February 8, 2024

10

Perfect! Can’t wait to return one day

Absolutely everything! It is just like the photos however those can’t capture the stunning views from the island, the friendly staff or wonderful sense of peace! I stayed in a treehouse, very cosy, comfy bed, mosquito net, hot shower & lovely view from the balcony. The birds in the morning were something else! The lovely restaurant area was a great place to sit and read a book as was the « Sundowner Deck » with sun beds, a great place to swim from or have a drink as the sun sets. The food was plentiful and good. This place is absolutely magic! Just don’t come expecting western mod-cons eg: you’ll need to charge devices while the generator is on between 6-10pm, there are some insects and if you shower too long you’ll run out if hot water - this is an island in remote Uganda! Oh and be warned, there is a steep path and sone steps to most of the accommodation..

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Bianca

couple

January 12, 2024

10

i really liked to stay there. super hot water in the showers, the western food was surprisingly good exept the pizza. we got a free upgrade for the room since almost noone else was there what was really nice. also appreciante that the boat to the island from the parking lot is for free and is at no extra cost.

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Arianna

solo_traveller

December 25, 2023

10

Basic yet lovely community run place

Lovely peaceful place on Itambira Island on Lake Bunyonyi. Very basic and little food choice but super sweet staff and very helpful.

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David

solo_traveller

December 7, 2023

9

Great place to relax and recharge.

Very nice location, great little cabins and friendly and helpful staff. It was fun to take the big wooden canoe for a paddle around the island.

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Roundertrooper

solo_traveller

August 2, 2023

10

The location in breathing and the little hut I stayed in was really beautiful and comfortable. Breakfast was also delicious

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Mevion

solo_traveller

July 18, 2023

10

Place to be around or in Lake Bunyonyi

One of the best breakfast I had in Uganda! Fresh, a lot of local fruits, pancakes and fresh juice. Combined with a perfect view over Lake Bunyonyi - perfect match! The cabins are absolutely lovely, warm water all the time and the price you pay for a room is really fair compared to other accomodations around the lake. Staff is absolutely lovely and you help the community with your stay and payment. If you want a 10 out of 10 go to Seeds of Hope.

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Marta

couple

May 7, 2023

10

You have to go there!

+magnificent surrounding of the place,european style, clean,well-kept,with big trees +we got beautiful african style chuts with private bathrooms +great food +wonderfull staff (thank you for all) + place to put your wet clothes +additional activities to buy( birdwatching,canoe,meeting with local community) + suvenirs shop from local caraftmakers + small dock for swimming + peace,nature sounds in the morning + wifi was good however only in beautiful lobby( great view to the lake) +hot water + really nice bathroom + most of time electicity available,at least in lobby + no one bother you,isolated a little place time just for relax

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Carolina

solo_traveller

April 15, 2023

10

The place is magic and the staff are very nice. They do their best for you to have a good and comfortable stay. The food is also very good.

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Benjamin

couple

March 18, 2023

10

The location is simply gorgeous far from any hustle and bustle on a quiet island in the lake.

The location is simply gorgeous if you are looking for relaxation. Far from any hustle and bustle on an island in the lake. Rarely do you hear anything other than the natural ambient sounds and automatically relax. The apartments are functional and nicely furnished. Electricity is available between 6 and 10 pm or on request. The water in the shower is nice and warm and the pressure is strong. The food in the restaurant is excellent, the selection large and reasonably priced. The included breakfast consisted of a hot drink, fruit juice, eggs, toast and honey with a choice of different preparations/juices. There was also a rich extended optional breakfast menu. The staff is very friendly and genuinely caring. We felt really comfortable and taken care of. We would really like to spend some more time there again.

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matthias

solo_traveller

February 2, 2023

7

The friendly staff The boat ride Good guides

Facilities

Activities

Canoeing, Hiking

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Chapel/shrine

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Sun terrace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Pool/beach towels

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Business centre, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities

Family Room with Lake View

The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 4 guests0 1 bedroom0
Double Room with Garden View

The double room features a private entrance, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Garden View

The double room provides a private entrance, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Lake View

The double room provides a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Lake View

The double room features a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The double room provides a private entrance, a wardrobe, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Garden View

The triple room provides a private entrance, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Lake View

The triple room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

The twin room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Lake View

The twin room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:58 PM

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