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Yambi Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Family Twin Room
Interior
Hiking
Mountain view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Gikondo 722 Street, Opposite Rujugiro, House, Gikondo Rebero, Kigali
  • Club Rafiki
    7 min drive
  • Mambas Club
    8 min drive
  • Onyx Barbeque
    18 min walk
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kigali

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kigali awaits you at Yambi Guesthouse. You'll be 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Kigali Convention Centre and 7.2 km (4.5 mi) from Stade Amahoro. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to ecotours and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Kigali guest house include BK Arena and Kimironko Market.
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What's nearby

  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 10 min drive
  • Stade Amahoro - 11 min drive
  • BK Arena - 11 min drive
  • Kimironko Market - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atelier Du Vin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪1000 Hills Distillery (The Distillery) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Republika Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Motel Héllenique - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Yambi Guesthouse

Family-friendly guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Yambi Guesthouse. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kigali guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Yambi Guesthouse offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 20 per person (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Yambi Guesthouse House Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse House
Yambi Guesthouse Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse B&B
Yambi Kigali
Yambi
Yambi Guesthouse Kigali
Yambi Guesthouse Guesthouse
Yambi Guesthouse Guesthouse Kigali

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Yambi Guesthouse?

Yep, Yambi Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Yambi Guesthouse?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yambi Guesthouse on 4 Jan 2025 start from AU$84.34, 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.

What makes Yambi Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Yambi Guesthouse.

Is Yambi Guesthouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Yambi Guesthouse is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yambi Guesthouse?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yambi Guesthouse?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Yambi Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Yambi Guesthouse?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Yambi Guesthouse, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Yambi Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at the charming and quiet Yambi guesthouse. The guesthouse is not in the business district but cheap transportation is easy to find 100 meters away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JEFFREY

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is exceptionally clean and the gardens are beautiful and peaceful. I spent many hours just relaxing there. They have good wifi and a bar with a wide selection of beer. The food is well-prepared and the kitchen staff is very accommodating. The guesthouse is out of the way. You can walk into town in about 20 minutes, but the house is on a dirt road for the first part of your walk. After that the walk is easy. There are not many choices for food within a 10 minute walk although there is (usually) a chef on staff to make you a meal. The staff is able to arrange transportation for you into town but note that many Moto drivers may not know the location of the guesthouse when you are trying to get back, so make sure to take the address with you. You would probably have better luck with a taxi although that would be more expensive. The staff is helpful if you ask them, but if you are used to staff approaching you to see if you doing well, you will need to temper that expectation. I did have a shirt lost in their laundry there, but they were very helpful in working that out with me. Note that some rooms do not have a bathroom, so you would be sharing one with other guests. This wasn't a problem for me, but you may want to ask when you are booking a room. Overall, the guesthouse is a good choice for a comfortable, clean budget accommodation (if you don't mind that it is somewhat out of the way) and a very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mack, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zakariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wame, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and comfy with amazing breakfast and people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cyn, MTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo excelente, la atencion, el desayuno, muy buena experiencia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
great place, highly recomended. Good food, very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Torild

Best guide ever
Best guesthouse ever! A home away from home, wonderful staff, good food and even it is a bit from downtown, that does not really matter in Kigali as everything is so spread out. And the owner Patrick is the best. Book him for a day sightseeing in town, and he shows you all the good spots for culture, eating and drinking. I am a journalist, and have seldom had a better and more knowledgeable guide.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Vee, Greater Philadelphia area

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hugely disappointing Consider Room Ratings NA
The profile provided by Expedia for the guest house as best deal and well rated seemed false to me, another registered guest with me, and the local driver who drove us in from the airport. The location is quite remote from the city, unpaved and dusty access road for quite a bit of the distance, and surroundigs and waiting area of substandard appearance. Given this shocking situation, we decided against looking at the bedroom, eating the dinner we had pre-requested; we did not check in. This was about 10pm. With the help of our driver we found and checked into the first hotel with room availability that was safe, tidy and close to the city center- for a room rate more than double Yambi Guesthouse rate
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yambi opened up Rwanda/Kigali for us
We stayed in a couple of other hotels in Kigali before making it to Yambi, and it really opened up the city to us. It was really comfortable, we felt like we were in Rwanda, and the staff and food was great! We got good guidance from the folks running Yambi on how to move around the city more easily and they basically filled up our evenings with recommendations that were all solid. I couldn't recommend Yambi more highly- really great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent guesthouse!
The Yambi Guesthouse had a lovely at-home feeling. The staff and other guests were all super friendly and welcoming. Patrick the manager had a wealth of knowledge to share and helped us to get organized each day. He was also very interesting to chat with. Linda (not sure of her title) also helped us with organizing a day trip to the national wildlife reserve the night beforehand - everything she did was quick, efficient and friendly. Alphonse and Anastace cooked us so much delicious food and I enjoyed chatting with them. The location is a bit out of the way, but taxis and moto-taxis can be arranged and the public bus is nearby as well. The room was comfortable and quiet and the property has a lovely view of Kigali too.

10/10 Excellent

HARUKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daichi

Nice staffs and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Price worth stay - nice place
Very nice staff, nice big rooms. Nice food. No complains at all. It is a bit from the city center. U need transport to get here. Highly recommended - will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guesthouse au top
Excellent accueil. Guesthouse très agréable. Petit déjeuner copieux et délicieux. Je reviendrais :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017