Sawa Sawa Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Gisenyi with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Balcony
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Double Room

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Street, Gisenyi, Gisenyi
  • Université Libre de Kigali
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rwanda Tourism University College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gisenyi Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gisenyi (GYI)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Gisenyi

At Sawa Sawa Motel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Université Libre de Kigali and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Gisenyi Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Gisenyi hotel include Rwanda Tourism University College and Nyamyumba Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Université Libre de Kigali - 17 min walk
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 3 min drive
  • Gisenyi Beach - 5 min drive
  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 8 min drive
  • Parc National des Virunga - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kivu Resto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caritas Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The New Tam Tam - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt and Pepper Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sawa Sawa Motel

Hotel in Gisenyi with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Sawa Sawa Motel also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This Gisenyi hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Sawa Sawa Motel offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Gisenyi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sawa Sawa Motel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Sawa Sawa Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawa Sawa Motel?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawa Sawa Motel on 3 Feb 2025 start from AU$53.07, 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 parking available at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Yep, Sawa Sawa Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sawa Sawa Motel?

The closest beach to Sawa Sawa Motel is Gisenyi Beach (1.9 km).

Does Sawa Sawa Motel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sawa Sawa Motel?

No, Sawa Sawa Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sawa Sawa Motel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sawa Sawa Motel Reviews

Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Admire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I informed you that they declined my check in and i am waiting for my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019