Sambora Kinigi

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Lounge
Fireplace
Luxury Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Double Room
Luxury Double or Twin Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kinigi, Kinigi, Northern Province
  • Place, Volcanoes National Park
  • Place, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Musanze Caves
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goma (GOM)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Kinigi

A luxury stay in Kinigi awaits you at Sambora Kinigi. Within a 10-minute stroll you'll find Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Red Rocks Arts Centre within a 30-minute walk. Highlights at this all-inclusive lodge include in-room free WiFi, fireplaces and furnished balconies. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Kinigi lodge include Volcanoes National Park and Musanze Caves.

What's nearby

  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Red Rocks Arts Centre - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Musanze Caves - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Musanze Modern Market - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Beer - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sadeya Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Garden City Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Strada Muze-Neza - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sambora Kinigi

All-inclusive lodge with free breakfast and spa services
Sambora Kinigi is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Sambora Kinigi. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sambora Kinigi was completed in June 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kinigi lodge.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2020
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sambora Kinigi offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. This Kinigi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2020
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact this property by telephone, text message, or email in the morning on their arrival date to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 150.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 10 per cent destination fee will be charged.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 300 (one-way), (from 14 to 18 years old)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 150.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Sambora Kinigi Lodge
Gorilla Luxury Lodge
Sambora Kinigi Kinigi
Sambora Kinigi Lodge Kinigi

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sambora Kinigi?

Yep, Sambora Kinigi has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sambora Kinigi?

The closest beach to Sambora Kinigi is Gisenyi Beach (45.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sambora Kinigi?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like Swedish massages.

What makes Sambora Kinigi a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sambora Kinigi.

Is Sambora Kinigi family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sambora Kinigi is a hit with families.

Does Sambora Kinigi serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sambora Kinigi?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sambora Kinigi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sambora Kinigi?

No, only service animals are allowed.