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The Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Kigali is just 5 kilometers from the bustling city center and Kigali International Airport (KGL). Our contemporary Radisson Blu Hotel is situated in an office park with Kigali Convention Center, which has room for up to 5,000 delegates. It’s just 2 km from several government embassies, the British High Commission, the Parliament and the Supreme Court.

CHIC ACCOMMODATION, EXCELLENT AMENITIES AND FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACES

Their Kigali hotel’s 291 plush rooms and suites offer private balconies and free high-speed Wi-Fi. 2 on-site restaurants, including one with all-day dining, serve up continental and Rwandan favorites as well as the Super Breakfast Buffet. For a light bite or a relaxing nightcap, visit the Lounge Bar.

Planning an event in Kigali? their 18 meeting rooms, including a state-of-the-art auditorium which accommodates more than 2,000 attendees, provide a sophisticated backdrop for weddings and other social events. The hotel also offers 650 parking bays. After a day exploring Kigali, you can maintain your workout regimen in their fitness center and relax in the outdoor swimming pool.

Restaurant

Enjoy the Super Breakfast Buffet and all-day dining at the Larder restaurant, and sample authentic Italian fare at Filini restaurant.

Bar

The Lobby Bar and Lounge offers wine, beer and spirits as well as fine cigars and a terraced smoking area.

Spa

Opt for a steam bath at Amani Spa or simply unwind in the sauna or relaxation lounge.

Fitness Centre

Take advantage of the fully equipped fitness center and outdoor swimming pool.

Meetings & Events

The hotel meeting spaces include the purpose-built convention center with 18 meeting rooms that can house up to 5,000 guests. Take advantage of our fully equipped business center.

Local Attractions

The hotel is located just 5 kilometers from the city center and Kigali International Airport (KGL). It also offers easy access to government offices and major corporate businesses.

Located in Kigali, Quiet Haven Hotel features a restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel has a sun terrace. The rooms have a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms include views of the garden or city. Each room has a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries.

There is free shuttle service at the property. Inema Art Center is 0.9 mi from Quiet Haven Hotel, while Kandt House Natural History Museum is 3.1 mi from the property. We speak your language! Quiet Haven hotel has an environment which suitable for guests to do any pressing work with various options including a comfortable garden, Internet connectivity excellent. Quiet Haven Hotel also makes for an ideal place to plan an event or a business meeting, as there is a meeting room on the premises that can accommodate up to 30 people. Even larger gatherings can be arranged outdoors, with capacity for up 100 people in the gardens.

For those with an appetite or a taste for a cold beer, a glass of champagne, or a fun cocktail, Quiet Haven’s restaurant is a great option. With ample indoor and outdoor space, it makes for the perfect place to unwind after a long day. The restaurant has proven popular with locals as well. The hotel periodically hosts fun events such as its popular “board games meet-ups,” offering Kigalians and guests alike the chance to indulge in some childhood favorites while enjoying some decidedly adult beverages.

One of the best hotels in Rwanda and Five Star hotel, on an enchanting boulevard in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, in a secure location just a five-minute walk from the CBD, lies Kigali Serena Hotel. A distinctively rich blend of Rwandan heritage, art and culture with contemporary 5-star comfort in 148 sophisticated rooms and suites, the hotel provides a private and peaceful retreat like no other for discerning international diplomats and executives.

Kigali Serena Hotel accommodation

Presidential Suite

Situated on its own private floor, the resplendent three-bedroom Presidential Suite is one of the finest examples of accommodation in Kigali and throughout Rwanda.

DINING

Sokoni Restaurant; relaxed and stylish, the colorful Sokoni Restaurant is surrounded by extensive tropical gardens and overlooks the pool. A popular meeting place for guests and locals alike, it is renowned for its colorful cocktails, globe-trotting cuisine and vibrant live music.

Kigali Serena Hotel facilities

• Pool, Pool Deck and Gardens
• International Conference Centre
• Maisha Spa & Health Club
• Executive Lounge & Bar
• Concierge Services
• The Milima Restaurant
• The Sokoni Café and Bar
• The Executive Lounge and Bar
• Business Centre, travel desk, taxi and limousine service
• Gift Shop, news-stand and travel requisites kiosk

Experience Rwanda’s capital with a visit to Kigali Marriott Hotel. Conveniently located near the financial district, their hotel showcases luxury amenities and impeccable service. Make yourself comfortable in their stylish room or suite and enjoy perks such as floor-to-ceiling windows, complimentary internet access for Marriott Rewards Members and plush pillow top bedding. Additional amenities include spacious bathrooms and flat-screen TVs.

Within the hotel, savor a meal in one of our restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating for your comfort, treat yourself to a massage at Saray Spa or take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool. Consider hosting a meeting or event with us, you’ll appreciate our state-of-the-art venue spaces and catering. Venture out and explore while you’re here; allow us to assist you in planning a unique excursion such as experiencing the Big Five, exploring the famous canopy walk, visiting the home of the renowned mountain gorillas and other attractions. Your 5-star getaway awaits you.

Kigali Marriott Hotel Highlights

In addition to spa treatments, their hotel features an on-site gym and complimentary fitness classes, ensuring you maintain your health while in Kigali. Choose among a range of indoor and outdoor venues for your next business meeting or social function in Rwanda and let us manage every detail. The moment you step inside the lobby of their upscale hotel, you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere special. They offer the perfect backdrop for your visit.

Chez Lando Hotel is located at the heart of the bustling Remera business suburb in Kigali, on the main street to the airport road just at the last round about, Chez Lando Hotel represents the essence of a homely, green, family-friendly and hospitable hotel with one of the most exquisite menus in the city. The environment carries a character that spews of freshness, vibrancy, hope, ambition and confidence resonating from a past of pain and loss.

Hotel Chez Lando, your first window to Rwanda. At Chez Lando, they apply the tradition of Rwandan hospitality to the needs of modern travelers; they cater to the smallest detail of your stay. Their quaint garden-style hotel is located just five minutes from Kigali International Airport and is right on the way to the heart of town.

Background of Chez Lando Hotel

Sixteen years after the Genocide, Hotel Chez Lando opened its new Barbecue, new Restaurant with Terrace and new Meeting Hall where comfort and light meet blossoming flowers. The architecture of the new additions blends with its environment; stylish and modern, it is matching the new face of Rwanda

Hotel Chez Lando was built by Lando and Hélène Ndasingwa in the mid-eighties. It was created with a vision to provide a quality environment where people of all social and economic backgrounds could meet to conduct business or simply mingle and have a good time. It was built on a stretch of grassy land along the main road to the only international airport in the country, long before the neighborhood became the bustling Remera commercial center it is today.

The hotel was partially destroyed during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, but the spirit of the founders prevailed, prompting Lando’s siblings to take over, rebuild and expand. Hotel Chez Lando is managed today by Lando’s sister, Anne-Marie Kantengwa. Hotel Chez Lando’s daily and prolonged happy hours in the grill area have become a must for after-work relaxation for anyone living in or visiting Rwanda.

The Miracle of Reconstruction

Hotel Chez Lando is opening its 40 new rooms where comfort and light meet blossoming flowers. The new addition architecture blends its environment, stylish and modern, matching the new face of Rwanda.

Hotel Chez Lando brings past and future closer up to the juncture where remnants of old bricks and new ones embrace. Hotel Chez Lando has a style that happily marries history and memory in a special tribute to its founders: Lando Ndasingwa and Helen Pinsky.

Hotel Chez Lando today offers a total of 82 rooms where life is good, where locals and visitors from everywhere feel at home. Hotel Chez Lando wants to be a mosaic of culture and colors, where simplicity and warm hospitality are offered in rare moments of enjoyment. Hotel Chez Lando faithful customers are the reason behind staff and management renewed commitment to excellence in customer care: we thank you!

CHEZ LANDO ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Chez Lando has 82 quaint rooms with individual patios. Whether you stay in one of their bungalow style villas or in the main building with views of the gardens or of the rolling hills of Kigali you will feel at home and surrounded by beauty.

Their pavillion which offer a class of art accomodation gives you a snap on the Rwanda hospitality.
Bungalows especially for travelers and consultants looking for a quiet place to work from.  Hotel Chez Lando offers free shuttles to and from the airport for hotel guests.

Every room has a private patio and beautiful views of our expansive gardens. They offer 2 restaurants to choose from, a popular local dance club, a children’s playground and business center with internet connection and printing. Enjoy the serenity and privacy of your quarters, tucked away in a remote area of the Chez Lando gardens, or step into the social life of their popular dining and dance areas.

CHEZ LANDO LA FRINGALE RESTAURANT

Hotel offers two dining style choices: the Chez Lando barbecue grill or La Fringale French restaurant. African specialty dishes are available with a 1-day advance notice. La Fringale is an alternative to the spiced-up food and conversation of the grill. It offers more formal dining for couples or business groups that need privacy.

On the menu are a variety of old La Fringale favorites such as pepper steak,chicken cordon bleu, peanut sauce chicken steamed in banana leaves, four seasons pizza, Rwandan vegetarian plate and even club sandwiches for a light fare. The wine list includes a good selection of South African and French wines. Desserts feature local fruit sorbets, pineapple sauce crepes and ice cream

Hotel des Mille Collines is a legacy of hospitality in Rwanda for more than 40 years, inspired by Rwanda’s unforgettable geographical terrain, Hôtel des Mille Collines derives its name from its motherland known as the “land of a thousand hills.” Inaugurated in 1973 as the premier grand hotel of the country and becoming a shelter to, a light of hope in the darkness for a terrified crowd of up to 2,000 people who were saved by the hotel opening its doors in 1994 during the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Hôtel des Mille Collines is surely the most famous hotel in Rwanda.

Located in the central business district, the hotel allows you to enjoy the breathtaking views over the hills of Kigali while indulging in culinary delights from casual to fine dining, international cuisine to local signature dishes! Hôtel des Mille Collines has also for long been known to promote local artists as well as the Rwandan Culture and produce. This is evident through the display of local art around the hotel which not only beautifies it but generates income for the local artists as the art pieces are sold; A ‘Cultural Night’ is held every Friday, dedicated to give its guests a taste of the Rwandan culture through live performances of song and dance; and the hotel uses 90% of local produce!

Hotel des Mille Collines Authentic Cuisine

Indulge in culinary experiences that vary from European fine cuisine with the best panoramic view of Kigali at Le Panorama to local delicacies at the Pool Bar. Do not forget to try our savory Weekend Brunch or our signature brochettes. Hôtel Des Mille Collines boasts a quality dining experience for any occasion at any given time of day. Be sure to find the finest drinks, cigars and Blues & Jazz sounds in our swanky Legacy Lounge & Wine Bar.

Meetings & Events

Combine business with pleasure. Located at the top floor of the building, the ballroom and meeting rooms benefit from stunning views and a skilled set-up team willing to fulfill your needs. Hôtel Des Mille Collines is the ideal place for your events. Home of glamorous cocktails, international conferences, board meetings and unforgettable weddings, all venues are designed to accommodate your needs.

Remarkable Experiences

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Welcome to Volcano Manor, a high-end sister lodge to Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Volcano Manor offers an exclusive luxury experience and is run and managed by the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. The Volcano Manor provides all services ranging from high end accommodation with heated rooms, heated pool, fireplaces etc. to the best possible service with a personal chef – you will not find anything comparable in the region.

The Volcano Manor provides four categories of rooms accommodating a total of up to 10 people: one Master suite, one big double / twin room (adjacent to the suite – good for family), one double / twin which is equipped for handicapped people and two double/twin rooms in the secondary house. The environment here is spacious and quiet, just for you and your family.

Amenities

Volcano Manor offers an exclusive luxury experience and is run and managed by the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. The Volcano Manor provides all services ranging from high end accommodation with heated rooms, heated pool, fireplaces etc. to the best possible service with a personal chef – you will not find anything comparable in the region.

The Volcano Manor provides four categories of rooms accommodating a total of up to 10 people: one Master Suite, another Suite (adjacent to the Master Suite – good for family), one Special Suite (double/twin) which is equipped for handicapped people and two double/twin Deluxe rooms in the secondary house.

All rooms (double or twin bed) include:

• Self-contained bathrooms with hot water showers
• Hair dryers
• Flat screen TVs (all satellite channels)
• Free WLAN
• Mini bar
• Laundry services (including dry-cleaning upon request)

At the Volcano Manor you will find

• Modern equipped kitchen
• A Chef from the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel to be at your service.
• Office room
• Spacious living room
• Outside Bar & Lounge area
• Garden areas
• Fireplaces (inside/outside)
• Handicap accessibility
• Swimming pool, pool towels
• Spacious parking

All full board meals, house wines and welcome drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic, as desired), laundry service and massage, and all facilities as stated above are included with overnight stay. Furthermore, for promoting the activities of the region, the package includes village walks, 30 minutes bike ride safari with the Africa Rising Cycling Team and a canoe trip on Mukungwa River with Kingfisher Journeys (availability presupposed).

Reservations

For inquiries or reservations please don’t hesitate to contact us

Set on the slopes of the volcanic mountains that make up Rwanda’s famous Volcanoes National Park and only a short drive from its entrance gate, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is a great choice for a simple and comfortable accommodation at the heart of the life-changing gorilla-trekking experience. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, just 10 minutes from the entrance of the park, is an ideal base for travelers looking to make excursions into the park.

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is an eco-lodge constructed from locally available materials and supporting local communities by using farm fresh products for its restaurant. Among rainforest and bamboo, volcanoes and lakes, critically-endangered mountain gorillas roam across Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park—allowing visitors the opportunity for gorilla tracking and get close to habituated troops of these fascinating but endangered gorillas.

Sensitively designed and built using local sustainable resources, the lodge’s 38 rock cottages set in lush, grassy grounds and with impressive views down the volcano range are very large, functional and comfortable, and very well-spaced and come complete with fireplaces and en suite bathrooms. The views from the lodge and your room are amazing – rugged, forest-covered mountains steaming with mist and mystery – and you will see birds and monkeys in the gardens as you stroll around and soak up the scenery.

Daily performances of traditional Rwandan song and dance add to the uniquely African atmosphere held here at 5pm every evening during the high season. The main lodge’s restaurant serves up gourmet local cuisine garnered from farm fresh produce, while the on-site bar is stocked with all your home favorites.

Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include bath robes and slippers. You will find a gift shop at the property.

Highlights

• Panoramic views of the incredible Virunga Volcanoes
• Perfectly located for mountain gorilla trekking
• En suite cottage accommodation with a fireplace for cool evenings in the mountains
• Protective gloves and gaiters are supplied
• Traditional song and dance performances – join in!
• Search for golden monkeys or hike an extinct volcano.

Features of Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Other

• Parking
• Garden
• Terrace
• Free parking
• Internet services
• Gift shop
• Bbq facilities
• Packed lunches
• Wifi
• Designated smoking area
• Entertainment staff
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Special diet menus (on request)
• Airport shuttle (additional charge)
• Evening entertainment
• On-site parking
• Secured parking

Food and drink

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Restaurant (à la carte)
• Restaurant (buffet)

For reservations and inquiries, email us.

Mountain Gorilla Nest, or simply ‘Gorilla’s Nest’, as it’s usually known, is a little north of Kinigi, and very close to the main headquarters of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park – from where all the hikes to see the gorillas depart in the morning. Previously a larger and good quality hotel, it was taken over by Dubai World in 2008, and was undergoing lengthy and considerable refurbishments.

So close to the entrance to Parc National des Volcanes (Volcanoes National Park) that you can ‘almost’ roll out of bed and onto your gorilla tracking hike. With 40 rooms available and being this close to the park it’s no surprise that most visitors to the gorillas choose to stay at Mountain Gorilla Nest Lodge rather than anywhere else.

Your stay might not be exclusive and romantic, but you can share in the joys of seeing the mountain gorillas with your fellow travelers. Built in a grove of trees, the rooms are arranged in a large semi-circle around a central courtyard. The rooms are all en-suite and there is also a spacious restaurant with a large bar. The food is simple and sufficient, and electricity is supplied by a generator. The staffs here have seen a million visitors head out on gorilla treks, so if you are worried in the slightest simply ask. They also provide morning wake ups so that you don’t miss your gorilla appointment!

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge is located strategically near the Volcanoes National Park which is home to the rare species of mountain gorillas. This property is situated 2 hours and a half from Kigali International Airport and only 10 minutes’ drive from the park headquarters. They offer mid-range accommodation for gorilla trekkers. The proximity to the park headquarters is very much convenient for trekkers, whereas its location offers full breathtaking views of Mountain Sabyinyo and the rest of the Virunga chain of mountains. All our furniture is handmade in bamboos. This is one of the best mid – range facilities, with great large cottages, and nice restaurant that serve all kind of cuisines.

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge as a safari lodge comprises of 23 self-contained private cottages with an individual fireplace. The rooms were built and properly designed to offer you comfort. The property was constructed all from environmentally friendly items as well as local materials such as bamboo. The attractiveness of this property is seen by its comfort, price, convenience as well as location. They work closely with the local community to ensure there are job opportunities around the lodge. A local cultural dancing troupe entertains guests to showcase Rwanda’s lifestyle and culture to the visiting guests, thus promoting sustainable tourism; through cultural exchange, local community interactions and experiencing real Rwandan cultural welfare. Meals and drinks are available onsite along with Wi-Fi, parking, room service, and cable TV.

Brace up as an awe-inspiring experience awaits you in this part of Africa.

A gorgeous, recently decorated, cozy triple room quietly situated to the northern wing side of the property. This room has a lovely en-suite bathroom, coffee making facilities, wonderful and warm chimney and views onto Sabyinyo Mountain Volcano. A gorgeous, recently decorated, cozy single room quietly situated to the southern wing side of the property. This room has a lovely en-suite bathroom, coffee making facilities, wonderful and warm chimney and opens onto wonderful gardens.

The recently decorated and so comfortable double room which is on the northern side of the lodge, and it has a fully furnished en suite bathroom and warm chimney as well as a great view of the Sabyinyo Mountain. Other activities and attractions that you can access from Le bamboo gorilla lodge apart from gorilla trekking include activities like, Visiting the Caves, Community visits, Karisimbi Hike, Visiting the twin lakes and many more.

Highlights

• Full course meals are offered.
• The lodge works closely with and employs the local community.
• A maximum of three people can be accommodated in some of the rooms.
• Airport transfers are available on request.
• The park is home to 178 bird species, and wildlife such as buffalo, spotted hyena, duiker, gorilla, and golden monkey.