Kivu Lodge

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Sports facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park
    69 min drive
  • Kitabi Tea Factory
    129 min drive
  • Gisenyi Beach
    203 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Kivu Lodge

Lakefront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free lodge has a restaurant and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.
Kivu Lodge offers 20 accommodations with fans and blackout curtains. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature down duvets. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

You'll find features such as free self-parking and a manager's reception, plus an outdoor pool at Kivu Lodge.
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 23.4 miles (37.7 km) from Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kivu Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Gishyita lodge is smoke free.

The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Kivu Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Kivu Lodge Gishyita
Kivu Gishyita
Kivu Lodge Lodge
Kivu Lodge Gishyita
Kivu Lodge Lodge Gishyita

Kivu Lodge Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonius, AMSTERDAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique on remote peninsula with great lake views Very nice nature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020