Kivu Lodge

3.5 star property
Lakefront lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Aerial view
Deluxe Triple Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province
  • Place, Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Place, Gisenyi Beach
  • Place, Museum of Environment
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Gishyita

Kivu Lodge places you within a 5-minute walk of Kivu Lake. This 20-room, 3.5-star lodge has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Environment - 36 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Les Chutes de Ndaba - 57 min drive - 34.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kivubelt Coffee - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Kivu Lodge

Lakefront lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities are featured at Kivu Lodge. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include furnished balconies, sitting areas, and electric kettles.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Kivu Lodge?

Kivu Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Kivu Lodge?

This lodge is located in Gishyita, just steps from Kivu Lake.

Will I be able to park at Kivu Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Kivu Lodge have a casino on the premises?

No, Kivu Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kivu Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kivu Lodge?

This lakeside lodge offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a restaurant bar.

Are there hot tubs at Kivu Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Kivu Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kivu Lodge serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Kivu Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kivu Lodge.

Does Kivu Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kivu Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Kivu Lodge comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring lake views.

Kivu Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

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