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Crater Bay Cottages

Lake Bunyonyi | P.O Box 242, Kabale, Uganda
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quebec
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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I stayed at Craterbay cottages with my fiance last month,it was an amazing experience for us.The cottages are beautiful with a wonderful view of the lake,the staff are very friendly.We had a crayfish masala which was wonderfully prepared.We will surely come back. More

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Brussels
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

The accomodations seem to think that location is enough for a good place. The huts are average. The beds are short and have a frame that make sleep uncomfortable. We also had wasps in the room. The bathroom is acceptable and clean. The weakest point was the food. Coming to Lake Bunyonyi, we couldn´t wait to eat crayfish. Four of... More

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

We stayed at Lake Bunyonyi at the charming Crater Bay Cottages and were delighted with our choice. The cottages were simple but spotlessly clean, as was the entire resort. It has a beautiful waterfront and lovely landscaping with many different spots to sit and enjoy the view. The food was excellent. It's a family-run place and the staff were friendly... More

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Vienna
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Crater Bay Cottages offers nice bandas for a decent price. The older ones a a bit run down and quite small but still ok. And the new ones are spacious and very well equipped. There are nice "private" terraces. The waterside area is well done. Food is simple but ok. More

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Whitley Bay
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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Lake Bunyonyi is an idyllic location and Crater bay is a terrific vantage point from which to enjoy and explore it. You can camp, but the huts are quite cheap and, whilst the "shower" is really just a dripping tap, it doesn't matter. The room is quite adequate and the setting gorgeous, with little birds flitting and singing all around.... More

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

Stayed here for a 3 nights when I went to see Lake Bunyonyi. It's a great place, the staff are friendly, the food is fantastic (if a little slow coming) and it is great value for money. I went on 2 day tours with them as well. The first on a dug out canoe round some of the islands and... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2011

After weeks on the road spotting all possible animals and wildlife all the way from Tanzania to Uganda we were glad to find a little corner of quiet heaven. It was low season so there were not many people around and we were glad for it. We had a cottage that was small but lovely and very intimate. The service... More

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Tavistock, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2010
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The bandas are tucked into the side of the Lake with a wonderful view. They are small basic but clean and well organised with shower and toilet. The staff were very welcoming and food was good. The view from the terrace was outstanding. Good value. No noise from across the water when we were there. More

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Fort Portal
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2010
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I stayed here one night after spending two nights next door at Bunyonyi Overland. The change of pace was welcomed, as we were the only ones staying there! The self-contained bandas were a bit small but comfortable and suited our needs just fine. They also have single/double rooms, but they were cramped, dark, dank, and unpleasant. The manager was great... More

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Scotland
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2010
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We stayed there 2 nights, 1 on the one down to Rwanda and 1 on the way back up. The location is great and the hotel grounds are very well kept. Another review mentions noise from the Overland Resort across the bay but it is not really a problem as it is far enough away - in fact it was... More

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