Accommodation in Rwanda can vary quite dramatically; certain areas offer fair and competitive rates, while others are far more basic while remaining quite expensive. We’ve selected some of the best places in Rwanda to ensure a unique stay on the Land of a Thousand Hills.
Hotel Des Milles Colines
A stay at Hotel Des Mille Colines places you in the heart of Kigali, convenient to Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. This 4-star hotel is within the region of Stade Amahoro and Presidential Palace Museum.
Rooms:
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities:
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. If you’re looking for recreational opportunities, you’ll find an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining:
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel’s dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities:
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Book a room at Milles Colines as from £167 per night
Kigali Serena Hotel
The capital’s first and currently only five-star hotel, the Kigali Serena is certainly the smartest address in town. Formerly the Diplomates, and later the Intercontinental, the Kigali Serena was born after the Aga Khan Foundation pumped some serious style (and money) into this property in a bid to reel in Kigali’s high-flying diplomats and business people.
Rooms:
Make yourself at home in one of the 147 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities:
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare, and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining:
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel’s restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
Business, Other Amenities:
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Book a room at the Serena Hotel as from £312 per night
Stipp Hotel
With a stay at Stipp Hotel in Kigali, you’ll be in the business district and close to Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre. This hotel is within the region of Stade Amahoro and Presidential Palace Museum.
Rooms:
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities:
Dont miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in the lobby.
Dining:
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Stipp Hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities:
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.
Book a room at the Stipp Hotel as from £ 143 per night
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located in Gisenyi. The Lake Kivu Serena brims with refined luxury from the grand colonial dining rooms to the manicured grounds. While the Serena has a stunner of a swimming pool and a slice of prime beachfront real estate, the building itself has a dark past. During the genocide it briefly served as the headquarters for the interim government, enabling them to flee into the DRC when things got too hot.
Rooms:
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and safes.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities:
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Dining:
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel’s restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities:
Featured amenities include express check-out and a 24-hour front desk. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Book a room at Lake Kivu Serena as from £ 162 per night
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