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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.
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
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, Massages, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
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).
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.
