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Virunga Homestay & Campsites

3.5 star property
Comfortable guesthouse near Musanze Modern Market

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Hiking
Boating
Garden
Family Room
Food and drink
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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NM 61 ST, Muhoza, Northern Province
  • Popular LocationMusanze Modern Market2 min drive
  • Popular LocationVolcanoes National Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMgahinga Gorilla National Park44 min drive
  • AirportGisenyi (GYI)102 min drive

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ruhengeri

At Virunga Homestay & Campsites, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Musanze Modern Market and 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free high-speed Internet. .The restaurant, Virunga, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Muhoza guest house include Volcanoes National Park and Musanze Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 10 min walk
  • Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 11 min drive
  • Volcanoes National Park - 15 min drive
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crema - 16 min walk
  • Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - 2 min drive
  • La Paillotte - 2 min drive
  • Hotel Muhabura Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Green Garden - 3 min drive

About this property

Virunga Homestay & Campsites

Comfortable guesthouse near Musanze Modern Market
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The business-friendly Virunga Homestay & Campsites also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Muhoza guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Virunga Homestay & Campsites offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and free newspapers. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchens with fridges, separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and children's slippers. This Muhoza guest house provides complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Virunga

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor space

  • Fenced yard

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area, pet-sitting services and pet-grooming services are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: USD 5 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

VIRUNGA HOMESTAY CAMPSITES
Virunga Homestay & Campsites Muhoza
Virunga Homestay & Campsites Guesthouse
Virunga Homestay & Campsites Guesthouse Muhoza

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

Virunga Homestay & Campsites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

As of 23 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virunga Homestay & Campsites on 2 Jun 2024 start from NZ$58.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

Yep, Virunga Homestay & Campsites has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

The closest beach to Virunga Homestay & Campsites is Gisenyi Beach (47.5 km).

What makes Virunga Homestay & Campsites a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours and couples dining, as well as premium bedding and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Virunga Homestay & Campsites.

Is Virunga Homestay & Campsites family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, as well as children's slippers and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Virunga Homestay & Campsites is a hit with families.

Does Virunga Homestay & Campsites serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

No, Virunga Homestay & Campsites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Virunga Homestay & Campsites's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Virunga Homestay & Campsites?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Virunga Homestay & Campsites, with dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services, grooming services and food and water bowls on offer.

Virunga Homestay & Campsites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard, Marshfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for one night, but Frances was a great host. The room as clean and comfortable, and he provided a good breakfast. We opted not to go to Volcanoes National Park, but Frances provided us with a great guide, who took us to Twin Lakes. On that trip we met MANY wonderful Rwandans out in the countryside, and saw beautiful scenery. The next morning our guide, Janvier, took us to the park where the baby gorilla naming ceremony is held, then out into the countryside again. FANTASTIC!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Begaly

Disliked: Staff & service
But a terribly weak wi-fi that works very poorly
VIRUNGA HOMESTAY & CAMPSITES met me well, arranged in a large room, prepared a delicious and plentiful breakfast. Thanks! But a terribly weak wi-fi that works very poorly. He asked to organize a sightseeing tour of the Volcanoes National Park on a motobike, they said that it costs 5 thousand Rwandan francs. I agreed. A motorbiker arrived and took me and when they left the city he took 5 thousand francs from me and began to extort another 5 thousand francs. I refused to give an additional 5 thousand francs and the motorbiker without completing the tour returned to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at Virunga Homestay, I initially only booked for a few nights but then stayed over a week. Francis is a very considerate, helpful, and accommodating host. The place is very clean, spacious and quiet. The homestay has good wifi and warm showers and the breakfast was wonderful, I highly recommend it. I will definitely come back.