Accommodation Near Lake Kivu (Gisenyi)

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Overview

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

If you are looking for a luxury treat and comfort, Lake Kivu Serena is your ideal choice. It overlooks a private beach near the beautiful town of Gisenyi, Rwanda, 160 kilometres from Kigali (a 20-minute flight from Kigali International Airport) and minutes from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and the city of Goma. It’s a good location and environment to relax after doing your Rwanda safaris before flying out. The hotel has superior rooms, family rooms, and executive rooms with free WiFi on the property.

Kivu Paradise (3 Star Hotel)

Located in Nyamyumba in Gisenyi, Kivu Paradise is a 3-star resort hotel. It’s located in a quiet place far away from the noise and by the shore of Lake Kivu. You can’t miss out on the sumptuous views, calmness in untouched nature, with luxurious rooms made of wood and volcanic rocks; they serve local organic food. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or an à la carte breakfast. The lodge offers single rooms, twin rooms with a lake view and a king studio room which sleeps 3.

Palm Garden Resort

Palm Beach resort is located in a quiet place and is also accessible to all your tour destinations around Lake Kivu. It has inspirational surroundings that you can miss out on during your stay. The beach resort offers rooms with air conditioning in Gisenyi, and each room is equipped with a terrace with lake views. Other rooms have balconies and free WiFi.

Gorilla Lake Kivu

It’s situated 2.5km from Lake Kivu with an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV in the room with air conditioning. Goma is 1 km from the hotel

The Gorillas Lake Kivu hotel has a 24-hour reception and concierge service. The hotel has deluxe double rooms, twin rooms with a lake view and executive rooms.

Hill View Hotel

Hill View Hotel, Lake Kivu, is located in the Rubavu district in the western province of Rwanda on the shores of Lake Kivu. It’s conveniently located just 5 min from the border of Goma. It provides a gym, sauna, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Inzu Lodge

Inzu Lodge is located in Gisenyi and offers accommodation in Gisenyi with complimentary private parking available. Guests can choose from the American, continental, vegan and vegetarian breakfast options available daily at the luxury tent. Guests can relax in the garden. Bike hire is available at the lodge.

La Pailotte Gorilla Place

La pailotte gorilla place is located in Kinigi village, not far from the market and bus stand. Rooms come in two categories, with the pricier ones having stone floors and cool ceilings. Cheaper rooms lack these and are smaller. The attached restaurant is a relaxed place to eat.

Rwiza Village

Rwiza village lodge is located on a hillside sloping down to the lake, offering guests the chance to unplug in 10 cocoon-like, framed chalets built from local materials. They are set amid beautifully landscaped gardens with breathtaking views. The restaurant offers delicious vegetarian dishes.

Paladise Malahide

It’s a luxury resort hotel located just 7 kilometres from downtown Gisenyi. Each bungalow was built using local wood and volcanic rock that blends into the natural beauty. It’s a perfect escape destination with free wireless. The restaurant serves each dish with an inspiration from the local ingredients and flavour, and each item is both unique and memorable. In the morning, you will be woken up by the singing of the fishermen and birds. The resort has 12 rooms with 10 by the lake(6 bungalows and 4 apartments in a larger two-story bungalow) and 2 up the hill.

Asante Hotel

It’s located on the shores of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi, and it’s an ideal location for both business and leisure travellers. The rooms have unique views of the lake. They have a rooftop terrace bar.

Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach (Budget)

Discover Rwanda Gisenyi beach hostel is located 20 mins from the sandy shores of Africa’s 6th largest lake. It’s a mere stone’s throw away from the beach, Gisenyi backpacker mecca is a relaxed and relatively orderly budget choice. The place has a very pleasant and convivial feel with an excellent bar and restaurant. Most of the rooms have views over the garden or Lake Kivu.

Hotel Diana Fossey (Budget)

Diana Fossey Hotel is very close to the beautiful Lake Kivu coast, 5 minutes’ walk from the lake. There is also 5 minutes walking to the DRC borders. The hotel is a little paradise harmoniously set in a large natural area with access to Lake Kivu beach, Rubavu gardens and mountains. It has 30 standard rooms with traditional style featuring traditional niches, and it also has prime rooms or suites. There is 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi.

Hakuna Matata Lodge

It’s located 4 km from Gisenyi airport. Hakuna matata has free Wi-Fi on the property with a private beach access, garden, sun terrace, outdoor fireplace and BBQ facilities. It serves continental and American breakfast options daily with a 24hr front desk, and guests can enjoy meals at the onsite restaurant. It has standard rooms, standard double rooms, three apartments and a standard triple room

Lambada Hotel

It’s located in Gisenyi, the western province of Rwanda, and it has single rooms, deluxe double rooms with a shower and double rooms with a balcony.

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