Kivu Lodge

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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province

What's nearby

  • Nyungwe Forest National Park - 69 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 109 min drive - 111.9 km

About this property

Kivu Lodge

Lodge by the lake
Consider a stay at Kivu Lodge and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Kivu Lodge feature comforts, such as furnished balconies and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as dressing gowns.
Extra amenities include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and fans

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kivu Lodge Lodge
Kivu Lodge Gishyita
Kivu Lodge Lodge Gishyita

Frequently asked questions

Does Kivu Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kivu Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kivu Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kivu Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kivu Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Kivu Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kivu Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Nyungwe Forest National Park.

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