Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with winery and free breakfast
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Family Apartment, 1 King Bed, Hill View | Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
KN46 Street, Kiyovu, P.O. Box 545, Kigali, Kigali
  • Union Trade Center
    15 min walk
  • Ntarama Church
    4 min drive
  • Mambas Club
    5 min drive
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Apartment, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kigali

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Kigali, within a 20-minute walk of Union Trade Center and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Ntarama Church. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a winery, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of free airport pick-up service. .Near this 3-property class Kigali hotel, you'll find Kigali Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kigali Heights - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • University of Kigali - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • BK Arena - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DownTown - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Makfast - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Motel Héllenique - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel

Art Deco hotel with winery and free breakfast
A winery is on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A free shuttle from the airport to the hotel is free (available 24 hours). An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kigali hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Microwaves and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

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

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
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

An attached winery and couples dining, as well as private pools and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary self-service breakfast is on offer daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request.

What time are check-in & check-out at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thneya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Yes to Afrika boutique Hotel!
Thumbs up to the staff who were so helpful and courteous. If you're looking for an affordable, quiet and decent place to stay, i would definitely recommend staying here. The rooms have a bit of a safari feel to them; the floors can get cold, so i would suggest carrying/wearing slippers. Make sure to request one of the rooms in front of the pool, the view is lovely at night. Also if you're looking for a ride to get you around Kigali, ask for Alphonse. The washrooms are starting to age a bit, but it's manageable if you're not staying too long (also the rooms are cleaned everyday). Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, but in a good area
Stayed for 2 weeks for a business trip. Overall, pretty basic, but good location, comfortable bed, and very pretty lounge/pool area. Was surprised to find that the room didn't have very many usual amenities - no phone, no shampoo/shower gel, no A/C, no room safe, no pen or notepad. The wifi speed was good, and the continental breakfast was good. Unfortunately I had $40 go missing from my suitcase while I stayed here (I knew I was risking it a bit, but was hoping there would be a room safe), and the hotel staff didn't handle it in a satisfactory way. No apologies, nothing really, just awkward nodding and walking away. So my impression of the service, overall, is not very positive. But if nothing goes wrong, they seem perfectly nice. For 4-5 nights I could also hear bass from loud music somewhere, until about 6AM, bothered me the first couple of nights and then I got used to it. Not sure if it was coming from a nearby building, but the thudding was pretty annoying.

6/10 Okay

Kultej, Kampala

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good night for 1 night hurry sleep over
Fine hotel, basic thing like fan or ac not thr, limited choices of food nd very limited for breakfast,

8/10 Good

Andy, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
One night in Kigali
The airport pick up was great. Nice guy who waited for hours because the flight was late. The location is fine, but a bit isolated. The rooms are quite nice. But there is not air-conditioning and they did not have fans available. The staff was fine, but not overly friendly or helpful. Breakfast was adequate, but nothing hot. It was OK for a one night stay.

4/10 Poor

Tak, Ethiopia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not get what I paid.
The hotel did not provide me a room what I paid for. quite disappointed.

8/10 Good

Melissa, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff
The hotel was nice, although not amazing enough to justify the price. It might just be that all of Rwanda is pretty expensive. Clean room, good breakfast and a very nice pool for relaxing at. The staff were very friendly, but it was a bit difficult to get information out of them, for example maps or things to do in Kigali. Wifi worked sometimes, others not so much - a few times I had to ask the staff to reset the router. Good place overall.

4/10 Poor

Adrian, Atlanta

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too expensive for what it offers
No amenities on the bathroom, just soap. It looks like one of those hotels that are really nice when they open for business, and they slowly start decaying as years pass by... Hotel personnel looks like they don't even care about you, you're practically a ghost for them. As I said...too expensive for what it offers.

8/10 Good

mrt2010, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice, small, mid-priced hotel with a view
The hotel is conveniently located, intimate, friendly and an overall fine place to stay. The staff is kind, attentive and helpful and this is a very calm and pleasant place to stay. I spent much of my time working in my room, enjoying the high quality internet connection and looking out over a really nice view of Kigali. Only one word of caution, on weekends, the sounds of a disco go on all night. If this sort of thing bothers you and you will be there on a Friday or Saturday night, ask for a room in the back. They aren't as nice and don't have any view, but they are quieter.

6/10 Okay

Sibusiso, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Guest Relations and Service
Great small-type hotel that is ideal for couple of days stop-over stay

6/10 Okay

JBP, Uganda Brit

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel? Or not?
It's clean, well-positioned and the staff do everything they can to help. From that respect you can't fault it. BUT it's not really an hotel.....if you expect an hotel to have a restaurant, bar or anything other than rooms. Which this doesn't. Just a room with a broken TV! And in comparison to 'proper' hotels very close by it's as, or more, expensive. I can't think of any reason to return other than the staff who did everything possible to maximise the experience in the absence of anything you could describe as a facility!

8/10 Good

Mavis, Arusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfy bed and clean sheets
Thought it was a good place, easy to walk to town. Does need maintenance and the staff need to speak better English but on the whole a lovely time there.

8/10 Good

Denise, Tanzania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel,great feel about it.
The accommodation was lovely. It is beautifully appointed and the views of the city by and night are brilliant. We have hesitation recommending this hotel to others. Minor problems that needed to be fixed but on the whole a lovely experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought the place was a great find. Everyone was so nice and the place was clean. The rooms were big. They had internet, a pool and great views of the city. I would def go back.

8/10 Good

Gail, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bargain, and comfortable
This was just the place for this older woman, in Kigali for a week to visit a friend. My stay there went very smoothly, from check-in to check-out.

8/10 Good

Anonymous, Northeast US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice unique hotel in a phenomenal neighborhood
I was immediately and cordially welcomed by hotel staff who seemed to be available 24/7. The room (as well as the hotel) was uniquely decorated in African theme. The room was comfortable of higher quality with hot and cold water and internet service. The continental style breakfast with made to order omelette was also nice feature. The hotel's pool was situated to create a relaxing and tranquil environment whether one chose to swim in it or nice. I have stayed in a variety of hotels in East Africa and certainly would recommend this modestly priced one as well.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and comfortable stay...small and cozy hotel!!!! Good option for low spending business or leisure visits.

6/10 Okay

Soloni, India

Good stay,
It was my first stay and also my first visit to Kigali, Rwanda. I would appreciate if there are grills on the main glass doors & window of the room as it becomes scary at night to sleep for the first timers. But the staff extended good hospitality and where quite helpful. regards, soloni

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

だいこん, 日本

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
おすすめです
キガリタワーまで歩いて15分程度と立地は良いと思います。(夜は、ホテルまでの道に街灯はあるものの暗いので、タクシーで帰るのがベター) プールは、おそらく毎日掃除しているためか、すごくきれいです。 朝食のオムレツには、地元で採れた野菜が入っていて、ピーマンが香り豊かですごくおいしかったです。 ホテルスタッフの対応も丁寧でやさしく、おすすめします。

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A éviter...
Réservation quelques jours plus tôt et pas de problèmes : nuitées payées par avance... Arrivée en soirée après avoir averti... Pas de chambre : transfert à un hotel quasi-vide et sans réel confort, à quelques Km. Je ne juge pas l'endroit où j'ai logé ! En revanche, la façon d'agir d' "Inside Africa" est déplacée et peu professionelle car ils ont certainement encaissé le différentiel de coût : si hotel.com accepte ça, ce n'est pas normal !

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

V.de koninck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort