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The Retreat

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Meeting facility
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gym
Luxury Room
Interior detail

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$736
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Explore the area

Map
No 5, KN 29 Street, Kigali, Nyarugenge
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kigali Heights
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kigali

A luxury stay in the heart of Kigali awaits you at The Retreat. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Union Trade Center and Ntarama Church. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, Fusion Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and pool loungers. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 5-property class Kigali hotel, you'll find Kigali Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kigali Heights - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • BK Arena - 12 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪UMUT Cafe&Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪DownTown - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Makfast - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Camellia Cafe CHIC - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Retreat

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
The Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Retreat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kigali hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Retreat offers 11 accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fusion Restaurant
  • Heaven Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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 accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 500.0 per night.

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 45.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 500.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Retreat Hotel Kigali
Retreat Kigali
The Retreat Hotel
The Retreat Kigali
The Retreat Hotel Kigali

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Retreat?

Yep, The Retreat has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Retreat?

As of 1 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Retreat on 2 May 2025 start from AU$736.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at The Retreat?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Retreat. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does The Retreat have a pool?

The Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Retreat?

The Retreat features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with private pools, pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes The Retreat a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private pools and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Retreat.

Is The Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Retreat is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Retreat?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Does The Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Retreat?

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 The Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Onaseremi

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aba

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Wethersfield

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 star food, 4 star place at 5 star prices

First off, The Retreat is incredibly overpriced. Border line rip off. The food is below average and so expensive - not worth it at all. At the prices being charged for accommodation, it should be full board - to pay such exorbitant prices for lunch and dinner is a real cheek. The actual accommodation was very decent, the pool area is really nice and so is the gym and yoga studio. Overall it wasn't a bad stay but we would not return purely based on price and quality of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018