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Rwiza Village

3.0 star property
Lodge in Kibuye with free breakfast and restaurant

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Lake
Exterior
Balcony
Exterior
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Kibuye in District Karongi, West Province, Mubuga
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Gisenyi Beach
  • Parc National des Virunga
  • Goma (GOM)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Traditional Single Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kibuye

At Rwiza Village you'll be close to Museum of Environment. Highlights at this lodge include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights in the vicinity of this 3-property class Kibuye lodge include Les Chutes de Ndaba and Nyamyumba Hot Springs.
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Restaurants

  • ‪The Right Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast Food & Take Away - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fast Food & Take Away - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rwiza Village

Lodge in Kibuye with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Rwiza Village. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kibuye lodge is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rwiza Village offers 10 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This Kibuye lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Weight limit: 11 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Rwiza Village Lodge Kibuye
Rwiza Village Lodge
Rwiza Village Kibuye
Rwiza Village Lodge
Rwiza Village Mubuga
Rwiza Village Lodge Mubuga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rwiza Village?

Rwiza Village offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rwiza Village?

Yep, Rwiza Village has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rwiza Village?

The closest beach to Rwiza Village is Gisenyi Beach (41.8 km).

What makes Rwiza Village a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rwiza Village.

Does Rwiza Village serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rwiza Village?

No, Rwiza Village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rwiza Village?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Rwiza Village?

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

Rwiza Village Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were extremely nice and friendly. The journey from Kigali however was stressful. I recommend renting a jeep or a car with high tires as the roads leading to the accommodation are bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
The view from the balcony of each cabin is to die for!!! The staff extremely friendly! Food in the restaurelant limited but tasty and very reasonably priced. Now the bad news. Inside the cabins everything is so tired to say the least.The electric sockets practically hanging out. The shower so small you can hardly turn round ( and i am a slim guy). It looks to me like the owner is giving up on it... Such a shame as i really wanted to give high rating...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Francine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil and beautiful setting, lovely escape! Jojo was wonderful in letting us know about everything when we arrived and helping us organize a boat trip - accommodated late check out also. Would definitely stay again if in the area

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Fazlitdin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

curu

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the staff’s dedication to my necessities.the view from the cabin was picturesque and inspiring. I would definitely go there again for recharging my soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property. One of my favorite places that I stayed in Rwanda. All the staff were extremely kind and helpful. Absolutely gorgeous view and loved that they had a dock I could take a dip in Lake Kivu. The cottages themselves were very cozy and clean. Highly recommend this property for any visitors near Kibuye.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jovine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rwiza Village is a bit out of the way from Kibuye, but it is well worth the trek! Beautiful and relaxing views. While the hotel is a bit basic in terms of amenities, you won't need anything more than what they provide. Truly, this place is a great place when you want to just escape the everyday and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Eliab

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was lovely location with wonderful views. Good food. But I told management that it should be advertised as not user friendly for disabled people which I am I would never have booked there if I had realised how hard it would be for me to get anywhere. I never made it to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rwiza Village is in a lovely location. The staff is very helpful and friendly and the rooms have fantastic views. However, the very last bit of the drive is impossible in a 2-wheel drive it it has been raining and the showers are not in very good condition. Overall a great place to stay though :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Denis

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

Good place for a get-away weekend

We had a very good time, the rooms (every room is an individual little house) are simple but with a beautiful view on the lake. Staff is very friendly and food and drinks in the restaurant are reasonably priced. Food is good but selection a bit narrow. The only minor negative aspect is the bathroom, it's clean but very tiny and not much water coming from the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antonius, Amsterdam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Idyllic. Excellent lake swimming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

קרן, שראל

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
הנוף של האגם מקסים, הצוות נחמד מאוד, המבנים מיוחדים.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Unsafe. They stole $150 from us. Service is poor. Showers and wifi don’t work properly. Stay away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great secret of Kibuye

Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location but getting there even with a 4x4 was not easy. I will return to this hotel in the future but hope that the road will be fixed and improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019