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Kivu Lodge

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Gishyita lodge

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Sports facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park
    69 min drive
  • Kitabi Tea Factory
    129 min drive
  • Gisenyi Beach
    203 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gishyita

On lake.You'll be 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Nyungwe Forest National Park with a stay at this Gishyita lodge.
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What's nearby

  • Nyungwe Forest National Park - 69 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 109 min drive - 69.5 miles

About this property

Kivu Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Gishyita lodge
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kivu Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Gishyita lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Kivu Lodge offers 20 accommodations with fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature down comforters. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Kivu Lodge Gishyita
Kivu Gishyita
Kivu Lodge Lodge
Kivu Lodge Gishyita
Kivu Lodge Lodge Gishyita

Frequently asked questions

Does Kivu Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Kivu Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per vehicle, one way.

Does Kivu Lodge offer free breakfast?

Kivu Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kivu Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Kivu Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kivu Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Kivu Lodge have a pool?

Kivu Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Kivu Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kivu Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Kivu Lodge to downtown Gishyita?

Kivu Lodge is 1.7 mi away from Gishyita.

Kivu Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonius, AMSTERDAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique on remote peninsula with great lake views Very nice nature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020