Tucked away in Kigali’s quiet Kiyovu neighbourhood, Hemingways Retreat Kigali is Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, a serene base from which to explore the capital’s cultural landmarks, markets, and memorials. With just 20 individually styled rooms and suites, the property blends handcrafted Rwandan design with modern luxury, placing wellness, sustainability, and community at the heart of every stay.
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurants
Room size (Indoor and outdoor private living space): 120 m² This room features: 1 King Bed (Emperor King size - 2 meter x 2 meter) (All beds can be configured as Twin setup; 2 pool villas can be adjoining) Sofa bed opens into a child bed Private salt water heated plunge pool Lush private front and back gardens with outdoor showers Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 65" Plasma TV with Netflix Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar, Luxury coffee/tea maker, complimentary unlimited purified water and 24-hour room service Sleep - Pillow-top bed, Organic UK Naturalmat mattresses, British linens, a duvet, a pillow menu, and turndown service Bathroom - Private bathroom with indoor and outdoor rain showers, organic amenities (shampoos, conditioner, body lotion), double Duravit sink, wood vanity Floors - Engineered Oak Practical - Safe, desk, and phone Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking Practical: One villa has Private Back Entrance for VIP/Exclusivity, one villa is wheelchair accessible
Room rate for Luxury Pool Villas is inclusive of the following amenities: 1 welcome complimentary 30mins massage (valid once per client per booking), Fruit Basket, Snack Jar, Welcome Amenity, Complimentary Minibar on a daily basis. 1 onsite cultural activity - cocktail making, cooking demo, banana wine demo, neighborhood walk (valid once per booking; additional activities at cost)
Room size 60 m² This room features: 1 King Bed (Emperor King size - 2 meter x 2 meter) (4 rooms can be configured as Twin; 2 rooms can be adjoining) Furnished front balcony & private back deck with garden & outdoor rain shower Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Plasma TV with Netflix Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary unlimited purified water and 24-hour room service Sleep - Pillow top bed, Organic UK Naturalmat mattresses, British linens, a duvet, a pillow menu, and turndown service Bathroom - Private bathroom with indoor and outdoor rain showers, organic amenities (shampoos, conditioner, body lotion), double Duravit sink, teak wood vanity (2 rooms have a bathtub and showers) Practical - Safe, desk, and phone Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Non-Smoking
Room rate for Superior King Suite is inclusive of the following amenities: 1 welcome complimentary 30 minute massage (valid once per client per booking), Fruit Basket, Snack Jar, Welcome Amenity. 1 onsite cultural activity - cocktail making, cooking demo, banana wine demo, neighborhood walk (valid once per booking; additional activities at cost)
Room size 40 m² This room features: 1 King bed Furnished patio Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Plasma TV with Netflix Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary unlimited purified water and 24-hour room service Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Organic UK Naturalmat mattress, British linens, a duvet, a pillow menu, and turndown service Bathroom - Private bathroom, rainfall showerhead, organic amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion), single Duravit sink, teak wood vanity Practical - Safe, desk, and phone, wheelchair accessible Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Adjoining - 2 rooms adjoining (KING beds only; cannot be setup as Twin) Non-Smoking
Room rate for Superior King Suite is inclusive of the following amenities: 1 welcome complimentary 30 minute massage (valid once per client per booking), Fruit Basket, Snack Jar, Welcome Amenity. 1 onsite cultural activity - cocktail making, cooking demo, banana wine demo, neighborhood walk (valid once per booking; additional activities at cost)
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Gorilla Tracking, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Jet Skis, Kayaking / Paddling, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Squash Court, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Fusion - our restaurant at The Retreat - takes culinary traditions from around the globe and Rwandan ingredients and blends them into a single harmonious offer.
Perched beside The Retreat's glorious saltwater pool, rock gardens and native plantings, Fusion is the most elegant spot in Kigali to explore new flavors and experience first-class hospitality. In addition to our a la carte menu, Fusion also offers an exquisite 6 Course tasting menu with wine pairing or a festive Urban Bush Dinner with Rwandan Live Cooking and optional Traditional Dancers for groups of 6+ guests (with advanced reservation).
Credit: Hemingways Collection
Fusion RestaurantCredit: Hemingways Collection
Fusion RestaurantCredit: Hemingways Collection
Fusion RestaurantCredit: Hemingways Collection
Fusion RestaurantCredit: Hemingways Collection
Heaven Restaurant is known as a hospitality training facility and cultural venue serving a unique modern African menu! The owners, Josh and Alissa Ruxin, custom built and opened Heaven in 2008 (1 16 years ago) to offer vocational training and employment for Rwandans to become leaders in hospitality. We have trained over 3,000 Rwandans in culinary and customer service skills and continue to train interns and others with a passion to build a career in hospitality. We are known for our famous guacamole and signature Cassava Leaf Beef Filet and also for our incredible homemade cocktails! We host cultural events from art exhibits to dance performances, we support Made in Rwanda products in our retail areas, and we have our own organic onsite garden!
The Lounge offers all Retreat guests a lovely new space for sundowners and bites, with fireplace, cozy seating, local decor and an expansive outdoor deck!
For small groups (6+), our team may organize an Urban Bush Dinner with live cooking and traditional dancers under the stars!
On special request, we may also setup a private dining experience on The Lounge deck.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English, French
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
One & Only Nyungwe House | Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nestled on the edge of the vast and ancient Nyungwe rainforest, within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda offers guests the opportunity to go where few have gone before, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one of the world’s most exceptional natural locations. Immersed in wild beauty surrounded by awe-inspiring jungle views, every element of the resort has been carefully considered, with inspired farm-to-table dining, spa and wellness offerings that embrace nature and local traditions, and curated, authentic experiences to discover.
Rooms
Facilities
The One Bedroom Nyungwe Room is the perfect immersive retreat for your luxury once-in-a-lifetime Rwandan experience. Designed to accommodate two guests in a king-size bed, our signature bedroom is secluded within lush treetops and opens out to a large, private balcony. You’ll discover plenty of room to stretch out, with the bedroom also offering a plush lounging area. The balcony’s open space invites
you to step outside and soak up the sounds of the wilderness and watch rare birds dart overhead. Keep an eye out for the jungle’s most mischievous residents, the curious monkeys.
Discover an immersive wilderness room in our One Bedroom Nyungwe Twin Room, featuring two queen-size beds, en suite and spacious balcony. Designed to accommodate two guests, our signature bedroom is secluded within lush treetops and opens out to a large, private balcony. You’ll discover plenty of room to stretch out, with the bedroom also offering a plush lounging area. The balcony’s open space invites you to step outside and soak up the sounds of the wilderness and watch rare birds dart overhead. Keep an eye out for the jungle’s most
mischievous residents, the curious monkeys.
Hidden amongst thriving rainforest canopy and verdant tea plantations, our spacious two-bedroom Forest suite offers a warm, welcoming home to adventurers. Both bedrooms have their own wings, with wood-burning stoves and private furnished decks with hypnotic emerald views. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the centralised living and dining area, perfect for coming together and spotting wonders in the forest. A roaring gas fireplace draws you further into the suite, adding a rustic touch to your African accommodation.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
5 Star
Other
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 23
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
One&Only Gorilla's Nest | Volcanoes National Park
One&Only’s brand transformation into nature resorts continues with their upcoming offering. Positioned at the foothills of the Virunga Volcano range, guests will be treated to majestic views of Rwandan Hills and the Volcanoes National Park. Bespoke accommodation will honour the location and natural elements will be woven throughout the resort which will also boast an indulgent One&Only Spa and fitness centre. Guests will enjoy local African cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the resort’s onsite vegetable garden. The undisputed star activity here will be gorilla tracking, as intense conservation efforts have been underway to protect these endangered primates.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included