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Lakefront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

Dates

January 2025

5

February 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service

Pool

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Laundry

Parking included

Explore the area

RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province

Nyungwe Forest National Park
69 min drive
Nyamyumba Hot Springs
109 min drive
Gisenyi Beach
203 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate sitting area

Fan

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate sitting area

Fan

Down duvet

Blackout curtains

Bathrobes

Hairdryer

Rainfall showerhead

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

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Pool

Breakfast included

Spa

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

About the area

Gishyita

At Kivu Lodge, you'll be 37.7 km (23.4 mi) from Nyungwe Forest National Park. 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.

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What's nearby

Nyungwe Forest National Park - 69 min drive
Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 109 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, 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.

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

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

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

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.