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.
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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EntranceCredit: Serena Hotels
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ReceptionCredit: Serena Hotels
Guest LoungeCredit: Serena Hotels
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Muhazi Meeting RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
Delegate RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
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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
Accommodation - Standard RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
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
Deluxe RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
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
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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
Accommodation - Superior RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
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
Accommodation - Executive Suite Dining AreaCredit: Serena Hotels
Accommodation - Executive Suite Living RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
Accommodation - Executive Suite BedroomCredit: Serena Hotels
Accommodation - Executive Suite BathroomCredit: Serena Hotels
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
Accommodation - Presidential Suite LoungeCredit: Serena Hotels
Accommodation - Presidential Suite Dining RoomCredit: Serena Hotels
Accommodation - Presidential Suite BedroomCredit: Serena Hotels
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Television
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Meal on Request
Activities on Site
Fine Dining, Massages, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Game Drives, Gorilla Tracking, Historical Tours, Safaris
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
Special Interests: History & Culture, Leisure, Nature
The Bishops House Rwanda | Musanze
The Bishops House Rwanda is ideally located in Musanze, the northern province of Rwanda, with access to the Volcanoes National Park and the Musanze Caves. The property has spacious, luxurious, comfortable, and thoughtfully furnished rooms and suites equipped with minibars, kettles, tea/coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, safes, mosquito nets, bathrooms, and hairdryers. Guests can start each day with a hearty breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a swimming pool, yoga sessions, a gym, a spa, a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include gorilla trekking, hiking, golden monkey trekking, and exploring local communities.
