Avocado Bay Private Retreat

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

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9.3

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room with Lake View
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Bed: 1 large double bed
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Breakfast included
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US$83 per night
Price US$250
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Beachfront and Garden: Avocado Bay Private Retreat in Entebbe offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax in the lush garden or on the terrace, enjoying lake and garden views. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves African and American cuisines with halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional amenities include a bar, outdoor fireplace, and children's playground. Comfort and Services: The property provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking. Activities include fishing, aerobics, and hiking. Entebbe International Airport is 23 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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  • Garden view

  • Lake view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room with Lake View
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Max adults: 3
Bed: 1 large double bed
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Family Room with Lake View
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
301 feet²
Lake view
Garden view
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Max adults: 3
US$83 per night
Price US$250
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max adults: 2
US$75 per night
Price US$225
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$67 per night
Price US$200
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Double Room with Lake View
We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
194 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Landmark view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$67 per night
Price US$200
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$58 per night
Price US$175
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Deluxe Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
194 feet²
Lake view
Garden view
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$75 per night
Price US$225
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$67 per night
Price US$200
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
194 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$75 per night
Price US$225
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$67 per night
Price US$200
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kiberu
    Uganda Uganda
    “The place is absolutely excluded from public noise and similar to a private island. I was thrilled upon arrival .”
  • Lucas
    United States United States
    “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...”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderfully relaxing guest house. Amazing staff to match the equally amazing view. Thank you! Just what I needed to recharge batteries.”
  • Carine
    France France
    “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...”
  • Michael
    Uganda Uganda
    “It is a very beautiful place, with lots of spots to hang out. It's picturesque with mind calming views. Has a variety of bird species around.”
  • Lothar
    Germany Germany
    “Das Frühstück war außergewöhnlich gut. Frisch zubereitet und am Tisch serviert. Individuellen Wünschen wurde gerne entsprochen. Die Lage auf einer Landzunge mit rundum Ausblick auf den Victoriasee ist traumhaft. Die Managerin und das Personal sind...”
  • Rehman
    United States United States
    “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”
  • Werner
    Austria Austria
    “Very friendly and helpfull team. Thank you very much. Come again.”
  • Joy
    France France
    “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...”
  • Fritz
    Austria Austria
    “+ Very friendly staff + Very nice breakfast and food. + Vety kompetent, friendly and helpfull manager. + Fisching lake Victoria nice and not complicated”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Avocado Bay Private Retreat

Company review score: 9.3Based on 46 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located 12km from Entebbe and 16km from Kampala, Avocado Bay Private Retreat is a Lakeside private retreat with both indoor accommodation and camping provisions. Surrounded by Lake Victoria on two sides, it has an extensive lawns and woodlands. Our friendly staff provide a relaxing ambience. A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. Our African themed comfortable rooms have private bathrooms, satellite TV, and four-poster beds. Complimentary fast WiFi, tea/coffee tray and tropical fruit basket are provided. Our serviced cottage (which can be self-catering) lies on rocks right upon the lake and is surrounded by the lake, accessible through a mini bridge. The sprawling 10-acre property with forest and lake naturally attracts plenty of wildlife butterflies, monkeys, dozens of bird species, squirrels and monitor lizards can occasionally be sighted along the shores. For a small fee, our guests can treat themselves to rod fishing by the lake rocks, enjoy boat rides, outdoor fire chats at night, nature walks or make use of the watchtower to see surrounding islands, Kampala city, Munyonyo, Garuga, and Bwerenga peninsulas.

Languages spoken

English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Avocado Bay Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$15 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.