Ideally located on one of Kigali's most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel centres on the Executive Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool. Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating. The capital's natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre, 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom.
The hotel features 148 rooms. Guests can choose from a selection of 60 Standard Rooms, 37 Superior Rooms, 19 Deluxe Rooms, 18 Junior Suites, 7 Prime Rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a luxury Presidential Suite. In-room facilities include 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer, private safe and a flat screen satellite TV.
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Rooms
Facilities
Activities and Services
Restaurants
Entrance
Exterior
Reception
Guest Lounge
Banqueting Marquee
Muhazi Meeting Room
Delegate Room
Auditorium
Rwanda Country of 1000 hills
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Studio Suites (40 sq m) offer king-sized beds, luxury bathroom with both tub and shower, and an integrated work space.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Executive Suites (70 sq m) offer king-sized beds, a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower, an integrated work space and a separate sitting room.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
The resplendent Presidential Suite (300 sq m) offers a king-sized bed, luxury en suite bathroom (with Jacuzzi, tub and shower), two en suite guest rooms, private office, private conference room, private dining room (and galley kitchen), elegant sitting room, reception area and private vestibule entrance.The suite is one of the finest examples of luxury accommodation in Kigali and throughout Rwanda.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Television
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Room Service (24 hours)
Known locally as “Kandt House,” this museum celebrates the work of Dr. Richard Kandt, a German physician and explorer who embarked on an exploration of Rwanda in 1897, searching for the source of the Nile River. A rich showcase of Rwanda’s natural treasures, the museum includes artifacts from Dr. Kandt’s expedition and also a ship that was sunk off the shores of Lake Kivu during the German troops’ surrender to the Belgian Army in World War I.
This museum is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Umuganda [community work] Day, which is the last Saturday of every month, the museum opens at 12:00 a.m. On 7th April, all museums are closed.
Established in 2007 by 18 women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali, the NWC examines Rwanda’s unfortunate history of violence, inequality and discrimination towards women. Today, the Center’s mission is to provide education and vocational training to disadvantaged women so that they can gain better opportunities for employment.
Located ten minutes from the city centre, the Kigali Genocide Memorial offers guided tours of the exhibits and gardens commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Visitors can choose to be guided by one of the staff, many of whom are survivors of the genocide, or purchase the KGM digital guide, which provides an audiovisual tour.
This collective of Rwandan creative artists showcases local works in contemporary African arts, crafts, music and dance. In addition to exhibiting paintings, sculptures and mixed media expressions, the center conducts programs, projects and initiatives designed to expand the creative arts in Rwanda.
Relaxed and stylish, the colourful Sokoni stands central to the extensive tropical gardens and overlooks the pool. A popular meeting place for guests and locals alike, it is renowned for its colourful cocktails, globe-trotting cuisine and vibrant live music. Sokoni offers all-day café-styled service to suit all tastes. It also features a choice of weekly specials that hit the high spots of the local social scene.
Friday… the African way
Every Friday, wind down from the week at Sokoni. Happy Hour drinks are half price between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and the sumptuous African Buffet runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A showcase of local, regional and international cuisine, the unrivalled variety and style of the buffet is complemented by the quality of the resident band, who take the stage at 7:00 p.m.
Sokoni Saturday
Please join us on Saturdays at Sokoni for our Family BBQ Lunch.
Child-Friendly Food
Sokoni is exceptionally child-friendly, especially on weekends, and it’s one of the city’s favourite family venues. The children’s menu is guaranteed to appeal to youngsters of all ages and is on offer all day, every day. What’s more, children under 12-years eat at half price.
One of Kigali’s most popular dining venues, the Milima Restaurant overlooks the pool and has been styled to offer a classically elegant interior with a light-filled atrium overlooking the verdant tropical gardens. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Milima, each with its own subtly different ambience, and each as suited to a business briefing as to a more relaxed social or family event.
Breakfast
Anglo-American or continental breakfasts feature an extensive buffet selection of homemade pastries and breads, fresh juices and fruits and a tempting array of continental delicacies.
Lunch
Lunch at the Milima features an extensive buffet selection, which varies daily.
Dinner
The Milima Restaurant is open for dinner daily and offers both a table d’hôte menu and a wide range of à la carte options.
Wednesdays & Saturdays… in Mongolia
On Wednesday and Saturday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m., enjoy the renowned Mongolian Menu, a spicy fusion of the very best of Asian cuisine served under the stars.
Milima Sunday
Please join us Sundays at Milima for our Sunday Brunch.
The beautifully decorated Executive Lounge and Bar with its opulent Bedouin-style tented terrace are reserved for exclusive use by hotel guests. With a selection of newspapers and periodicals, it also offers café service and Wi-Fi throughout the day. and access to the extensive business center
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 148
Special Interests: History & Culture, Leisure, Nature
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel | Gisenyi
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is a picturesque destination on the shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa's largest lakes. The hotel's open-plan lobby welcomes you to a private beach exclusively for its guests, offering a tropical paradise in Gisenyi, Rwanda. This 66-room resort provides all the expected amenities, making it one of Rwanda's top choices.
Guests can enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and suites, exquisite dining at the lakefront Kiyaga Restaurant, and relaxing sundowners at Ziwani Café on the beach. The hotel features a modern conference center and outdoor event venues with stunning lake views, ideal for corporate and social gatherings.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel blends tranquility with waterfront excitement, providing a unique and unforgettable Rwandan resort experience.
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Welcome to Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Quick check-in
Room Service
Swimming pool
Lake Kivu private beach
Wind Sailing
With a spacious 25-square-meter layout, our Family Rooms are equipped with two queen beds and an lavish bathroom. These rooms comfortably accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children.
The superior rooms at the hotel span 25 square meters and feature a queen-sized bed along with a lavish bathroom. One of these rooms is specially equipped with accessibility features and amenities for guests with physical challenges.
Our suites provide 40 square meters of living space, with a king bed, a spacious bathroom offering both a tub and a shower, a convenient work area, a private sitting room with an additional guest washroom, and a furnished veranda that offers views of Lake Kivu.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Room Service (24 hours)
Offers you an experience at Lake Kivu.
- Time: 2 hours - Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs - Price: US$163 and maximum capacity is 6 pax. - Time: 1 hour - Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs - Price: US$87 and maximum capacity is 6 pax.
*Please note prices exclude transportation
Offers you an experience on Lake Kivu.
- Time: 1 hour - Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs - Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax. - Sunset: US$50 per 3 hour trip - Day trip: US$100
*Please note the prices do not include transportation
Trekking or driving on designated routes along the lake (on request – arranged with Marines)
Guided nature walks on Rubavu Mountain – on request
Guided tour of Gisenyi City
Offers you an experience on biking trails along Lake Kivu.
- Time: Full day
- Time Options: 08:00-17:00hrs
- Price: US$30 and maximum capacity is 1 pax.
- Guiding: US$30 per bicycle.
The Nyiragongo Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, famous for the lava lakes that have formed in the summit crater. The hike to the summit takes approximately four to six hours and can be difficult in humid conditions, but you are rewarded by sightings of rare birds and animals such as monkeys, bushbucks and chimpanzees, and the summit offers wonderful views of Gisenyi Town.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel has a tennis court available.
Overlooking magical Lake Kivu, Kiyaga Restaurant is the perfect venue for sophisticated yet casual dining. The menu celebrates the best in Rwandese, African and international cuisine, showcasing innovative dishes prepared with the highest quality local ingredients. Mornings find the restaurant bustling with delicious rituals. A sumptuous hot breakfast, complimentary to hotel guests, offers an extensive selection of hot dishes, fresh fruits, freshly squeezed juices, just-baked breads and pastries.
You’ve come to Lake Kivu to relax and let go. So there’s no better spot for leaving daily worries behind than our lounge and terrace by the pool. From signature cocktails and an extensive beer and wine selection to sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and salads, find everything you could possibly want to help you enjoy a sun-splashed day by the pool. And be sure to join us for our themed buffet dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Located on the hotel’s private beach, Ziwani Café provides a beautiful setting for beachside BBQs and evening sundowners. Each evening at 5:00 p.m., we toast the closing of another day with Happy Hour specials, live local music and traditional Intore dancers.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 66
Special Interests: Cycling, Fishing, Leisure, Relaxation, Sports, Watersports
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Volcanoes National Park
The Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is perfectly situated for gorilla tracking in Rwanda. The 30 individual cottages have been built on 4 acres of land on the slopes of Mt Sabinyo. The stone and thatch cottages each have en-suite facilities, a small lounge with a fire place and a private veranda. The cottages are of a good size and are well positioned to give them privacy from each other. Being at altitude, it can get cold therefore each cottage has a fireplace in the room.
Located very close (about 15 minutes) from the main headquarters of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park (Parc National de Volcans), this is a very handy base from which to explore the area and organise treks to see the Golden monkeys and, of course, the mountain gorillas. This is a great location with superb views of the volcanoes.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Kigali Serena Hotel | Kigali
Ideally located on one of Kigali's most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel centres on the Executive Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool. Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating. The capital's natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre, 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom.
The hotel features 148 rooms. Guests can choose from a selection of 60 Standard Rooms, 37 Superior Rooms, 19 Deluxe Rooms, 18 Junior Suites, 7 Prime Rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a luxury Presidential Suite. In-room facilities include 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer, private safe and a flat screen satellite TV.
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Rooms
Facilities
Activities and Services
Restaurants
Entrance
Exterior
Reception
Guest Lounge
Banqueting Marquee
Muhazi Meeting Room
Delegate Room
Auditorium
Rwanda Country of 1000 hills
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Varying slightly in size between 25 and 30 sq metres, these rooms offer either twin or king-sized beds and a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Studio Suites (40 sq m) offer king-sized beds, luxury bathroom with both tub and shower, and an integrated work space.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Executive Suites (70 sq m) offer king-sized beds, a luxury bathroom with both tub and shower, an integrated work space and a separate sitting room.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
The resplendent Presidential Suite (300 sq m) offers a king-sized bed, luxury en suite bathroom (with Jacuzzi, tub and shower), two en suite guest rooms, private office, private conference room, private dining room (and galley kitchen), elegant sitting room, reception area and private vestibule entrance.The suite is one of the finest examples of luxury accommodation in Kigali and throughout Rwanda.
Facilities include :
- 24-hour room service - Air-conditioning - Wi-Fi and in-room modem hook-up - Direct-dial phone - Voice-mail - In-room flat-screen satellite TV - Mini-bar - Private safe - Tea and coffee-making facilities - Hair dryer - Porter/concierge - 24-hour on-call doctor - Walk in shower and bathtub - Working desk
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Television
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Room Service (24 hours)
Known locally as “Kandt House,” this museum celebrates the work of Dr. Richard Kandt, a German physician and explorer who embarked on an exploration of Rwanda in 1897, searching for the source of the Nile River. A rich showcase of Rwanda’s natural treasures, the museum includes artifacts from Dr. Kandt’s expedition and also a ship that was sunk off the shores of Lake Kivu during the German troops’ surrender to the Belgian Army in World War I.
This museum is open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Umuganda [community work] Day, which is the last Saturday of every month, the museum opens at 12:00 a.m. On 7th April, all museums are closed.
Established in 2007 by 18 women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali, the NWC examines Rwanda’s unfortunate history of violence, inequality and discrimination towards women. Today, the Center’s mission is to provide education and vocational training to disadvantaged women so that they can gain better opportunities for employment.
Located ten minutes from the city centre, the Kigali Genocide Memorial offers guided tours of the exhibits and gardens commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Visitors can choose to be guided by one of the staff, many of whom are survivors of the genocide, or purchase the KGM digital guide, which provides an audiovisual tour.
This collective of Rwandan creative artists showcases local works in contemporary African arts, crafts, music and dance. In addition to exhibiting paintings, sculptures and mixed media expressions, the center conducts programs, projects and initiatives designed to expand the creative arts in Rwanda.
Relaxed and stylish, the colourful Sokoni stands central to the extensive tropical gardens and overlooks the pool. A popular meeting place for guests and locals alike, it is renowned for its colourful cocktails, globe-trotting cuisine and vibrant live music. Sokoni offers all-day café-styled service to suit all tastes. It also features a choice of weekly specials that hit the high spots of the local social scene.
Friday… the African way
Every Friday, wind down from the week at Sokoni. Happy Hour drinks are half price between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and the sumptuous African Buffet runs from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A showcase of local, regional and international cuisine, the unrivalled variety and style of the buffet is complemented by the quality of the resident band, who take the stage at 7:00 p.m.
Sokoni Saturday
Please join us on Saturdays at Sokoni for our Family BBQ Lunch.
Child-Friendly Food
Sokoni is exceptionally child-friendly, especially on weekends, and it’s one of the city’s favourite family venues. The children’s menu is guaranteed to appeal to youngsters of all ages and is on offer all day, every day. What’s more, children under 12-years eat at half price.
One of Kigali’s most popular dining venues, the Milima Restaurant overlooks the pool and has been styled to offer a classically elegant interior with a light-filled atrium overlooking the verdant tropical gardens. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at Milima, each with its own subtly different ambience, and each as suited to a business briefing as to a more relaxed social or family event.
Breakfast
Anglo-American or continental breakfasts feature an extensive buffet selection of homemade pastries and breads, fresh juices and fruits and a tempting array of continental delicacies.
Lunch
Lunch at the Milima features an extensive buffet selection, which varies daily.
Dinner
The Milima Restaurant is open for dinner daily and offers both a table d’hôte menu and a wide range of à la carte options.
Wednesdays & Saturdays… in Mongolia
On Wednesday and Saturday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m., enjoy the renowned Mongolian Menu, a spicy fusion of the very best of Asian cuisine served under the stars.
Milima Sunday
Please join us Sundays at Milima for our Sunday Brunch.
The beautifully decorated Executive Lounge and Bar with its opulent Bedouin-style tented terrace are reserved for exclusive use by hotel guests. With a selection of newspapers and periodicals, it also offers café service and Wi-Fi throughout the day. and access to the extensive business center
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 148
Special Interests: History & Culture, Leisure, Nature