Gorillas City Centre Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kigali with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Contemporary building with large windows and a flat roof.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a large umbrella.
Relax in a cozy seating area with two comfortable chairs and a glass coffee table.
Enjoy a meal at this elegant dining table set with fine china, wine, and fresh bread.
Staircase leads to a covered entrance surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Kigali, P.O. Box 1782, Kigali
  • Kigali Heights
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nyamirambo Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, City View

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 268 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

Within a short walk of Union Trade Center, Gorillas City Centre Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ntarama Church. This 31-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kigali Heights - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Kigali - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Kimironko Market - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Republika Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DownTown - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Makfast - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Motel Héllenique - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Gorillas City Centre Hotel

Hotel in Kigali with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Gorillas City Centre Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and free newspapers. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per vehicle one way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Free newspapers, safes, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Silverback

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20.00 (one-way)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

Gorillas City Centre Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kigali within a short 14-minute walk of Union Trade Center. You'll also find Kigali Heights and Nyamirambo Stadium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Gorillas City Centre Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Gorillas City Centre Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Gorillas City Centre Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gorillas City Centre Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gorillas City Centre Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at The Silverback each morning.

Does Gorillas City Centre Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Gorillas City Centre Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

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

How far is the airport from Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

The closest major airport to Gorillas City Centre Hotel is Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.), which is 6.5 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gorillas City Centre Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gorillas City Centre Hotel.

Gorillas City Centre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

CHIRAZ

Liked: Staff & service
All staff work very hard to please clients. Wonderful people. We can see a big efforts to please the clients. This is what I really appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Suwadu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Warrington, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My luggage was left behind in Cairo for the two nights I spent in Kigali. The staff at the hotel could not have been more understanding or helpful. They sent someone to get me a toothbrush and toothpaste, accompanied me into town to buy clothes and helped me to contact the airline as the airport staff would not give me their local contact details. I cannot praise them highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

Was a lower cost hotel in a very quiet city centre
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Highlights from a short stay

The staff is very helpful and kind, I can only say good things about the interaction I had with them. For the first time ever I also got my shirts ironed properly and at a very affordable price. The room isn't in great condition: very stained carped and stench of smoke. In my view, the restaurant is overpriced if you want to have lunch/dinner. Breakfast was decent, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gave us what we needed for overnight stop on way to border. In centre of town so a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

David, Highlands of Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice staff - hotel close to the city

This is my fifth visit to Gorillas. There is always a warm welcome from the staff. The rooms are comfortable. The meals are generallly very good, particularly the breakfasts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

mike, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel staff

I recently spent a week in the city and found a home away from home. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The hotel is a perfect place to relax after a busy day. It is a great place to have dinner guest as the restaurant does a great job with both food and service. I will look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

JD , new york ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Professional elegant staff located in city center.

This was my 5th stay since '11. The staff and location make this the best, secure stay in the city center. Tell 'em JD sent ya.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and convenient

I had a very comfortable stay at the Gorillas City Centre Hotel. Very convenient for my meetings, with nice food and friendly staff and atmosphere

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While the per night cost was good, for a three star I would have expected more in terms of comfort, cleanliness and engagement of the staff.

8/10 Good

vanessa, Saginaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sorry no gorillas

Great location and very comfortable Good price good value

8/10 Good

Rockower

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorillas

Gorillas was fine-albeit a tad pricey. Decent rooms, good hot water and good breakfast in a fine location.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Salime Abdel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a peaceful area

Nice quite small hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店附近环境好,幽静,離市中心步行不遠,約廿分鐘,每天沿樹旁漫步往來市區與酒店間,非常舒適。且價錢不貴,值得。
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Dieter

Liked: Staff & service
accetable Hotel.