Philo Leisure Gardens
Kalangala drive off,ssese islands
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The big garden, the location and the food”
“Location beautiful”
“The hosts were kind and helpful”
“Staff helpful friendly and attentive”
“The room was fine, the shower too”
“Beautiful Place in a nice and quiet are”
“Cleanliness of the room”
“First and foremost i liked the location of the gardens the calmness and above al…”
“The breakfast fast very good and filling”
“Breakfast was delicious and it was a lot too”
“Wi-fi reachable from the garden”
“breakfast was good and came on time locality issue is all about network and inte…”
Overview
Located in Kalangala, 1.3 km from Ferry (Lutoboka Bay), Philo Leisure Gardens provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. 3.8 km from Boat Launch, the hotel features a garden and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Philo Leisure Gardens offers a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Regina
couple
February 2, 2026
Philo is set in beautiful surroundings where you wake up with the birds singing. The room was fine, the shower too. The hosts were kind and helpful. The dog adorable :-)
Martin
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
“No value for money ⁸”
The environment
Ioannis
couple
December 12, 2025
We had a nice and pleasant stay at the philo hotel.
Namubiru
family_with_children
May 28, 2025
“The best”
Welcoming
Charlotte
extended_group
April 5, 2025
“It’s a beautiful place but most of the staff was not competent and made our stay more difficult and frustrating.”
The big garden, the location and the food.
Fausta Theresa
extended_group
March 10, 2025
“Beautiful location, lovely gardens, friendly helpful staff.”
Location beautiful. Staff helpful friendly and attentive.
Tomaž
extended_group
January 9, 2025
“Generally ok, but a lot of details can be improved.”
Big garden. Peacefull location. Free transport to Kalangala dock. Portions of food big enough. Cleanliness of the room.
Musoke
couple
September 15, 2024
“AMPLE AND RELAXATION PLACE TO BE”
First and foremost i liked the location of the gardens the calmness and above all is their cleanliness and hygiene is of high standard not easily found at all facilities food was all I expected to have when there.big up to the management and staff of Philos leisure gardens
Katerina
solo_traveller
August 29, 2024
I have loved my stay in Philo Leisure Gardens as it is a very relaxing place not so far from the centre and the ferry (approx 10 minutes bodaboda ride). I really enjoyed the gardens, they are huge, very well maintained with many different plants and monkeys! The staff is very kind and help you with anything. The breakfast fast very good and filling. The island is nice too to explore! I recommend it for those who love peaceful places and love to explore places away from the tourist crowds 😊
Vladimir
couple
July 21, 2024
Clean apartments in separated houses around the large, amazing garden. Wi-fi reachable from the garden.
Mweru
couple
July 2, 2024
“good”
breakfast was good and came on time locality issue is all about network and internet
Ssentongo
couple
May 25, 2024
The environment was on point
Florentine
extended_group
April 27, 2024
“Beautiful Garden, quiet are, helpful people”
Beautiful Place in a nice and quiet are. The garden is huge and beautiful with places to sit, hammocks, plants, swings...we even saw sone monkeys. Sitting at the fireplace in the evening was very relaxing. Our room was simple but clean. We had to leave it to get to the shared bathroom. The people working there are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and it was a lot too. Before we came a lady texted us to find out at what time we would arrive and then picked us up with a car and helped with our luggage. They also let us leave our stuff in the room because we were checking out a later than 11 am. I would come again. :)
Dan
couple
February 10, 2024
The garden, location, staff.
Nandawula
couple
February 6, 2024
“beautiful”
excellent breakfast. homely location.
Mike
couple
November 2, 2023
“Good work”
Location
Faith8778
couple
October 13, 2023
The most beautiful gardens, a lovely oasis
romuald
solo_traveller
October 2, 2023
“Peaceful place to enjoy the island”
A ride is proposed by the manager to get you from the boat. There is a huge garden full of trees, fruits and monkeys. The place is peaceful with several spot to chill. The crew is nice and available and led by an outstanding manager Caroline. Bright and listening, she made her best to meet all our needs. Some activities are proposed as I picked a nature walk. The bedrooms are clean and confortable.
Frauke
couple
August 22, 2023
Nice garden, very quiet. We had a nice room, a little hut for ourselves. Free shuttle to the ferry.
Roundertrooper
solo_traveller
August 2, 2023
The place is quiet and surrounded by nice greenery. Good breakfast
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet
Activities
Mini golf, Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Bike tours, Live sport events (broadcast), Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Darts, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Canoeing, Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Heating
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, 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
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shuttle service, Ironing service, Laundry, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries
Two Connecting Double Rooms
The family room features a private entrance, executive lounge access, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Deluxe Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. This wheelchair accessible double room features a private entrance, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
The double room features a private entrance, executive lounge access, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Superior Double Room
The double room features a private entrance, executive lounge access, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Shower
The twin/double room offers a private entrance, executive lounge access, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.
Triple Room with Garden View
The triple room features a private entrance, executive lounge access, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features a private entrance and executive lounge access. The unit has 2 beds.
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