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One&Only Gorilla's Nest

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Suite (Virunga)
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Suite (Virunga)
Room (Forest Treehouse) | View from room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$8,120
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

Explore the area

Map
Kinigi, Kinigi, Northern Province
  • Red Rocks Arts Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Volcanoes National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gisenyi (GYI)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room (Susa Treehouse)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room (Forest Treehouse)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite (Virunga)

Suite (Virunga)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 147 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ingagi)

Suite (Ingagi)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 251 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Silverback)

Suite (Silverback)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
  • 409 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kinigi

A luxury stay in Kinigi awaits you at One&Only Gorilla's Nest, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2020. You'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Volcanoes National Park and 45.8 km (28.5 mi) from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials along with access to the sauna and steam room. The Nest Bar is the hotel's own brewpub. Enjoy the gym, steam room and pool loungers as well as access to archery. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this 5-property class Kinigi hotel include Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

What's nearby

  • Red Rocks Arts Centre - 2 min walk
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 2 min drive
  • Volcanoes National Park - 8 min drive
  • Musanze Caves - 16 min drive
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crema - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Muhabura Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪House of Beer - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lava Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury One&Only Gorilla's Nest. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of One&Only Gorilla's Nest was completed in January 2019.

This Art Deco Kinigi hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • 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
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
One&Only Gorilla's Nest is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English, French

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Nest
  • The Nest Bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Kinigi
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel Kinigi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

Yep, One&Only Gorilla's Nest has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One&Only Gorilla's Nest on 23 Jan 2025 start from AU$8,119.71, 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.

Are there any beaches close to One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

The closest beach to One&Only Gorilla's Nest is Gisenyi Beach (45.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at One&Only Gorilla's Nest. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like facials.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a pool?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes One&Only Gorilla's Nest a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at One&Only Gorilla's Nest.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

No, One&Only Gorilla's Nest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

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

Are pets allowed at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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