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Rushel Kivu Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Bar (on property)
Luxury Tent
Luxury Tent | Balcony
Lake

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kinunu, Rutsiro District, Boneza, Western Province
  • Rwanda Tourism University College
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Université Libre de Kigali
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Gisenyi Beach
    ‪101 min drive‬
  • Gisenyi (GYI)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Tent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Tent

Standard Tent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Buhongo

At Rushel Kivu Lodge you'll be in the vicinity of Nyamyumba Hot Springs and Gisenyi Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas and volleyball. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights in the vicinity of this Boneza hotel include Rwanda Tourism University College and Université Libre de Kigali.

What's nearby

  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 49 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 61 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Université Libre de Kigali - 63 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Parc National des Virunga - 69 min drive - 58.0 km
  • Gisenyi Beach - 101 min drive - 48.9 km

About this property

Rushel Kivu Lodge

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Rushel Kivu Lodge also features coffee/tea in common area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Boneza hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Rushel Kivu Lodge offers 15 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Boneza hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayak

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 Rushel Kivu Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for RWF 40.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: RWF 40.0 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
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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Rushel Kivu Lodge Hotel
Rushel Kivu Lodge Boneza
Rushel Kivu Lodge Hotel Boneza

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

Rushel Kivu Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

Yep, Rushel Kivu Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rushel Kivu Lodge?

The closest beach to Rushel Kivu Lodge is Gisenyi Beach (22.6 km).

Does Rushel Kivu Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

No, Rushel Kivu Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Rushel Kivu Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb setting, tough access road
The setting of the hotel is superb – nice beach (the water has great mineral quality to it), different walks at the door step (Congo-Nile trail or lakeside paths, coffee washing station nearby is great to visit). The food is excellent (from the local vegetable and fruit garden) and rooms are spacious and well-maintained. The downsides are 11 km of dirt track in poor condition (allow extra 10-15 min relative to google maps estimate) and rooms can be too warm at night (24C at night, no aircon)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

franck

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERARD

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Havre de paix sur les rives du Kivu
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

nourdine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C'est isolé de tout, c'est bien pour se reposer, mais tout est fait pour consommer sur place avec tout de même des tarifs un peu excessifs, sinon l'endroit est très bien, mais pour y accéder la route est horrible et donc si j'avais su qu'il fallait emprunter une telle route j'aurais renoncé malgré le charme de l'endroit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023