Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a winery and free breakfast

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and a palm tree, with a wooden deck and outdoor furniture nearby.
Explore the rustic charm of this building's interior corridor, featuring a stone floor, wooden beams, and lush greenery.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, wooden bench, and shelving unit.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast at this hotel's breakfast bar, featuring a coffee machine, food dispensers, and a selection of fresh fruit.
Relax in a serene outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and a small table, surrounded by a stone wall and a thatched roof.

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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KN46 Street, Kiyovu, P.O. Box 545, Kigali, 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, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Apartment, 1 King Bed, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

Located within a mile (2 km) of Union Trade Center, Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kandt House Museum of Natural History. This 9-room, 3-star hotel has private in-room pools along with free breakfast and a winery.

What's nearby

  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DownTown - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Makfast - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Motel Héllenique - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a winery and free breakfast
Guests staying at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel enjoy access to a winery, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours). The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Relax with a rainfall shower, then climb into a memory foam bed with Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include private pools, balconies, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the free airport pick-up service. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kigali within a short 15-minute walk of Union Trade Center. You'll also find Kigali Heights and Nyamirambo Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

Is Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private pool as well as an outdoor pool and a winery.

Does Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel offers free self-serve breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel.

Does Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel is Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.), which is 7.8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring garden or hill views.

Inside Afrika Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Thneya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Yes to Afrika boutique Hotel!

Thumbs up to the staff who were so helpful and courteous. If you're looking for an affordable, quiet and decent place to stay, i would definitely recommend staying here. The rooms have a bit of a safari feel to them; the floors can get cold, so i would suggest carrying/wearing slippers. Make sure to request one of the rooms in front of the pool, the view is lovely at night. Also if you're looking for a ride to get you around Kigali, ask for Alphonse. The washrooms are starting to age a bit, but it's manageable if you're not staying too long (also the rooms are cleaned everyday). Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic, but in a good area

Stayed for 2 weeks for a business trip. Overall, pretty basic, but good location, comfortable bed, and very pretty lounge/pool area. Was surprised to find that the room didn't have very many usual amenities - no phone, no shampoo/shower gel, no A/C, no room safe, no pen or notepad. The wifi speed was good, and the continental breakfast was good. Unfortunately I had $40 go missing from my suitcase while I stayed here (I knew I was risking it a bit, but was hoping there would be a room safe), and the hotel staff didn't handle it in a satisfactory way. No apologies, nothing really, just awkward nodding and walking away. So my impression of the service, overall, is not very positive. But if nothing goes wrong, they seem perfectly nice. For 4-5 nights I could also hear bass from loud music somewhere, until about 6AM, bothered me the first couple of nights and then I got used to it. Not sure if it was coming from a nearby building, but the thudding was pretty annoying.

6/10 Okay

Kultej, Kampala

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good night for 1 night hurry sleep over

Fine hotel, basic thing like fan or ac not thr, limited choices of food nd very limited for breakfast,

8/10 Good

Andy, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

One night in Kigali

The airport pick up was great. Nice guy who waited for hours because the flight was late. The location is fine, but a bit isolated. The rooms are quite nice. But there is not air-conditioning and they did not have fans available. The staff was fine, but not overly friendly or helpful. Breakfast was adequate, but nothing hot. It was OK for a one night stay.

4/10 Poor

Tak, Ethiopia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I did not get what I paid.

The hotel did not provide me a room what I paid for. quite disappointed.

8/10 Good

Melissa, Portland

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

Nice hotel, friendly staff

The hotel was nice, although not amazing enough to justify the price. It might just be that all of Rwanda is pretty expensive. Clean room, good breakfast and a very nice pool for relaxing at. The staff were very friendly, but it was a bit difficult to get information out of them, for example maps or things to do in Kigali. Wifi worked sometimes, others not so much - a few times I had to ask the staff to reset the router. Good place overall.

4/10 Poor

Adrian, Atlanta

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too expensive for what it offers

No amenities on the bathroom, just soap. It looks like one of those hotels that are really nice when they open for business, and they slowly start decaying as years pass by... Hotel personnel looks like they don't even care about you, you're practically a ghost for them. As I said...too expensive for what it offers.

8/10 Good

mrt2010, AZ

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

A very nice, small, mid-priced hotel with a view

The hotel is conveniently located, intimate, friendly and an overall fine place to stay. The staff is kind, attentive and helpful and this is a very calm and pleasant place to stay. I spent much of my time working in my room, enjoying the high quality internet connection and looking out over a really nice view of Kigali. Only one word of caution, on weekends, the sounds of a disco go on all night. If this sort of thing bothers you and you will be there on a Friday or Saturday night, ask for a room in the back. They aren't as nice and don't have any view, but they are quieter.

6/10 Okay

Sibusiso, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Guest Relations and Service

Great small-type hotel that is ideal for couple of days stop-over stay

6/10 Okay

JBP, Uganda Brit

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel? Or not?

It's clean, well-positioned and the staff do everything they can to help. From that respect you can't fault it. BUT it's not really an hotel.....if you expect an hotel to have a restaurant, bar or anything other than rooms. Which this doesn't. Just a room with a broken TV! And in comparison to 'proper' hotels very close by it's as, or more, expensive. I can't think of any reason to return other than the staff who did everything possible to maximise the experience in the absence of anything you could describe as a facility!

8/10 Good

Mavis, Arusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy bed and clean sheets

Thought it was a good place, easy to walk to town. Does need maintenance and the staff need to speak better English but on the whole a lovely time there.

8/10 Good

Denise, Tanzania

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

Lovely hotel,great feel about it.

The accommodation was lovely. It is beautifully appointed and the views of the city by and night are brilliant. We have hesitation recommending this hotel to others. Minor problems that needed to be fixed but on the whole a lovely experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thought the place was a great find. Everyone was so nice and the place was clean. The rooms were big. They had internet, a pool and great views of the city. I would def go back.

8/10 Good

Gail, Washington DC

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

A bargain, and comfortable

This was just the place for this older woman, in Kigali for a week to visit a friend. My stay there went very smoothly, from check-in to check-out.

8/10 Good

Anonymous, Northeast US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice unique hotel in a phenomenal neighborhood

I was immediately and cordially welcomed by hotel staff who seemed to be available 24/7. The room (as well as the hotel) was uniquely decorated in African theme. The room was comfortable of higher quality with hot and cold water and internet service. The continental style breakfast with made to order omelette was also nice feature. The hotel's pool was situated to create a relaxing and tranquil environment whether one chose to swim in it or nice. I have stayed in a variety of hotels in East Africa and certainly would recommend this modestly priced one as well.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and comfortable stay...small and cozy hotel!!!! Good option for low spending business or leisure visits.

6/10 Okay

Soloni, India

Good stay,

It was my first stay and also my first visit to Kigali, Rwanda. I would appreciate if there are grills on the main glass doors & window of the room as it becomes scary at night to sleep for the first timers. But the staff extended good hospitality and where quite helpful. regards, soloni

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

だいこん, 日本

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

おすすめです

キガリタワーまで歩いて15分程度と立地は良いと思います。(夜は、ホテルまでの道に街灯はあるものの暗いので、タクシーで帰るのがベター) プールは、おそらく毎日掃除しているためか、すごくきれいです。 朝食のオムレツには、地元で採れた野菜が入っていて、ピーマンが香り豊かですごくおいしかったです。 ホテルスタッフの対応も丁寧でやさしく、おすすめします。

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

A éviter...

Réservation quelques jours plus tôt et pas de problèmes : nuitées payées par avance... Arrivée en soirée après avoir averti... Pas de chambre : transfert à un hotel quasi-vide et sans réel confort, à quelques Km. Je ne juge pas l'endroit où j'ai logé ! En revanche, la façon d'agir d' "Inside Africa" est déplacée et peu professionelle car ils ont certainement encaissé le différentiel de coût : si hotel.com accepte ça, ce n'est pas normal !

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

V.de koninck

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