Rwiza Village - Gitesi

$$$$||View on mapGitesi, RwandaLake Kivu, Karongi Street, Kibuye, Gitesi, Rwanda|
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Rwiza Village - Gitesi
Lake Kivu, Karongi Street, Kibuye, Gitesi, Rwanda·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Staff9.5
Location9.0
Value for money9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.6
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples25%
Groups25%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Staff9.5
Location9.0
Value for money9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.6
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples25%
Groups25%
Solo7%

Rwiza Village: A lakeside resort on Lake Kivu with direct access to the Congo-Nile trail

Accommodations

Rwiza Village offers grass thatched cottages with private balconies overlooking Lake Kivu. Each cottage includes a mosquito net and a seating area. Some rooms feature a terrace or balcony.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Rwiza Village Gitesi serves Rwandan, African, and international dishes. Guests can request special diet menus and breakfast in the room. The bar offers wine and champagne.

Activities & Location

Rwiza Village provides direct access to the scenic Congo-Nile trail for hiking. Boat tours of Lake Kivu and visits to nearby islands are available from the hotel jetty. The resort is close to Volcanoes National Park and local coffee plantations, and is a 5-hour scenic drive from Kigali.

Amenities & Services

Free WiFi is available in all rooms at Rwiza Village. The resort offers car hire, airport shuttle, and free private parking. A communal fire pit and a garden with outdoor furniture and sun terrace are provided for guests.

Pet-Friendly Environment

Rwiza Village is a pet-friendly resort that welcomes animal lovers. The hotel has a pet-friendly environment catering to guests traveling with pets. Car hire and accessible transportation are available for exploring the area.

  • Location: Direct access to scenic Congo-Nile trail
  • Rooms: Grass thatched cottages with private balconies
  • Dining: Rwandan, African, and international dishes
  • Activities: Boat tours of Lake Kivu from hotel jetty
  • Pet Policy: Pet-friendly environment
  • Transport: Car hire and airport shuttle available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 7.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:6
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Room size:

    270 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Family King Room
  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds and 1 Bunk bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool
Air conditioning
Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Rwiza Village

💵 Lowest room price 75 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 65.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Goma, GOM

Location

Lake Kivu, Karongi Street, Kibuye, Gitesi, Rwanda
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Lake Kivu, Karongi Street, Kibuye, Gitesi, Rwanda
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Lake Kivu, Karongi Street, Kibuye, Gitesi, Rwanda
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
Rwanda Polytechnic
100 yd

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