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Kivu Lodge

3.5 star property
Lakefront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Property grounds
Deluxe Triple Room
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province
  • Place, Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Place, Gisenyi Beach
  • Place, Museum of Environment
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gishyita

At Kivu Lodge, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Kivu Lake and 33.4 km (20.8 mi) from Museum of Environment. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free lodge offers a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Gishyita lodge, you'll be 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Nyungwe Forest National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Environment - 36 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Les Chutes de Ndaba - 57 min drive - 55.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kivubelt Coffee - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Kivu Lodge

Lakefront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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, bathrobes, 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.

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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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

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 at the property
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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kivu Lodge?

Kivu Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kivu Lodge?

Yep, Kivu Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kivu Lodge?

The closest beach to Kivu Lodge is Gisenyi Beach (49.1 km).

Does Kivu Lodge have a pool?

Kivu Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Kivu Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kivu Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kivu Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kivu Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kivu Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kivu Lodge?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kivu Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Kivu Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

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