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Lodge Bellavista

3.0 star property
Lodge in Fort Portal with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Exterior
Family Loft | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets
Family Loft | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets
Family Loft | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kasunganyanja, Bunyangabu, Fort Portal, 28570
  • Lake Nyabikere
  • Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
  • Mahoma Falls
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Kasese (KSE)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Room | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 231 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 5 Twin Beds

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Family Loft | Lake view

Family Loft

  • 231 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 108.2 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Fort Portal

Lodge Bellavista is located 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Mahoma Falls and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Kibale National Park. This 12-room, 3-star lodge has free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Kibale National Park - 27 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Rwenzori Art Centre - 32 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Mahoma Falls - 34 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 42 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 45 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kasese (KSE) - 54 min drive

About this property

Lodge Bellavista

Lodge in Fort Portal with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Guests of Lodge Bellavista enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Italian

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Exterior

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Lodge Bellavista

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 11 AM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Lodge Bellavista Fort Portal
Bellavista Fort Portal
Lodge Bellavista Lodge
Lodge Bellavista Fort Portal
Lodge Bellavista Lodge Fort Portal

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Lodge Bellavista?

Lodge Bellavista offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge Bellavista?

As of Jun 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge Bellavista on Jul 1, 2025 start from $33.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Lodge Bellavista?

This lodge is located in Fort Portal, close to Mahoma Falls.

Is parking available on site at Lodge Bellavista?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Lodge Bellavista feature a casino at the property?

No, Lodge Bellavista doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Lodge Bellavista?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Lodge Bellavista?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Lodge Bellavista have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Lodge Bellavista feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lodge Bellavista serves free continental breakfast at Lodge Bellavista each morning.

Will Lodge Bellavista allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Lodge Bellavista.

Are there connecting rooms at Lodge Bellavista?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Lodge Bellavista?

The closest major airport to Lodge Bellavista is Kasese (KSE), which is 21.8 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lodge Bellavista?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer either a balcony or a porch where guests can enjoy lake or hill views.

Lodge Bellavista Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the views of Lake Nyatamiza. Pool was refreshing. Was convenient for the business I had in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views , delicious food and excellent customer care ,keep it up
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Highly recommended

It is a 40 minute walk drom the road-mostly uphill Veryleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Montez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenniina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Geethan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is located on top of a crater and is nice to be if you need some lonely place to relax. Only disadvantage is that this is very popular with local visitors who come for the swimming pool and Pizza and sometimes tend to be noisy and crowded
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mari, Canada/Bushenyi, Uganda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the family loft with the most gorgeous view! The staff were so flexible in meeting our needs as a "Ugandan-Canadian family" with young children and went out of their way to guide and accomodate us. It was a very reasonably priced weekend holiday as we had breakfast included, bought a great supper in the restaurant one night, and barbecued our own food in the campground another night with the help and company of the staff. Just perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michal, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We highly recommend BellaVista hotel – great location with amazing crater view, both from the room and of course from the 360 degree restaurant viewpoint. Hotel team is very friendly, caring, patient & attentive (they took care of our family so nicely, making us feel at home). The restaurant serves the tastiest dishes, we thought we're in an Italian restaurant. The room was very clean & comfortable. We enjoyed our stay (5 days) very much, and would like to thanks the team for a wonderful stay and great memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Ole

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely setting but not perfectly maintained

Lovely setting, lovely staff, very good food, nice views. Pool was not well maintained, and the first floor in the otherwise lovely apartment with seaview that we had, was not cleaned recently. That gave a little too many insects in the room and we decided to stay just one night. It felt like the manager was on holidays, and they were not busy, since we were the only guests in the hotel at the time. Beware 4x4 is adviseable to get the last 2 kilometres from highway to crater rim.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, magnificent view over the crater lake, and very friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location to stay and combine the Chimpansee trekking at Kibale. They also helped arranging a local tour around for us. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

Visite chez les chimpanzés

Très bel hôtel dans la région de Kibale. Chambre spacieuse et colorée équipée d'une belle terrasse qui donne sur le cratère du volcan, Excellent petit déjeuner à la carte dans le restaurant qui dispose d'une très belle vue. De plus elle dispose d'une belle piscine très rafraîchissante avec la chaleur ambiante. Personnel très serviable et très accueillant qui vous fait sentir comme chez vous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place!! We went to Bella Vista Lodge to rest from a month trio around Uganda. And it has been our little oasis. The food was great, with different options (lagsane, salad, pasta, pizza, meat...). The room were awsome. We stayed in a room with a balcony to the lake. We had lunch there. We really have to thank to Francis, the manager and all the staff. They are all of them incredibly heloful and nice. They made our stay perfect. Ah!! And it has git a swimming pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Da die Lage nicht so günstig ist, ist die Zahl der Besucher gering. Ich war mehrere Tage der einzige Gast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Wolfgang

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

Bella vista

Location is great at crater lake, best to relac, cottages ate very tiny and beside the main lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018