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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located in the resort Rwandan town of Gisenyi, on the shores of Lake Kivu,the sixth largest lake in Africa. The hotel is ideally situated on a sandy palm lined beach, with the nearby Virunga Volcanoes providing a spectacular backdrop on one side and a panoramic view of the lake on the other.Within several hours drive of both the Rwandan capital, and the glorious Volcanoes National Park (home of the world famous mountain gorillas), it overlooks its own private beach and offers; 66 luxury hotel rooms, executive suites and family accommodation, a panoramic restaurant, indoor and beachside bars, a luxury swimming pool, and the Maisha' Health Centre (offering an extensive range of health and beauty regimes, boating, swimming, volley ball, tennis, fishing, hiking and trekking). This hotel on Lake Kivu also boasts a world-class fully-integrated Conference Centre, a distinguishing service offering in Rwanda.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located in the resort Rwandan town of Gisenyi, on the shores of Lake Kivu,the sixth largest lake in Africa. The hotel is ideally situated on a sandy palm lined beach, with the nearby Virunga Volcanoes providing a spectacular backdrop on one side and a panoramic view of the lake on the other.Within several hours drive of both the Rwandan capital, and the glorious Volcanoes National Park (home of the world famous mountain gorillas), it overlooks its own private beach and offers; 66 luxury hotel rooms, executive suites and family accommodation, a panoramic restaurant, indoor and beachside bars, a luxury swimming pool, and the Maisha' Health Centre (offering an extensive range of health and beauty regimes, boating, swimming, volley ball, tennis, fishing, hiking and trekking). This hotel on Lake Kivu also boasts a world-class fully-integrated Conference Centre, a distinguishing service offering in Rwanda.
MoreThe Service excellent. • Wonderful breakfast Comfy room Friendly staff. • Wonderful breakfast Comfy room Friendly staff.
The Service excellent. • Wonderful breakfast Comfy room Friendly staff. • Wonderful breakfast Comfy room Friendly staff.
"Toilets are not Islamic friendly, there are no water shut off for cleaning."
"Toilets are not Islamic friendly, there are no water shut off for cleaning."
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Stipp Hotel Gisenyi is situated in Gisenyi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also boasts a restaurant and an outdoor pool. The units comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath or shower and a desk. The hotel features certain units that include lake views, and every room is equipped with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Guest rooms come with a seating area. Stipp Hotel Gisenyi offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna. Volleyball and basketball is an 8-minute walk from the property. Western Union is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, while Clinique medical de 'l Arche is a 12-minute walk away.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Stipp Hotel Gisenyi is situated in Gisenyi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also boasts a restaurant and an outdoor pool. The units comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath or shower and a desk. The hotel features certain units that include lake views, and every room is equipped with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Guest rooms come with a seating area. Stipp Hotel Gisenyi offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna. Volleyball and basketball is an 8-minute walk from the property. Western Union is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation, while Clinique medical de 'l Arche is a 12-minute walk away.
MoreThe view of the lake on the second floor rooms is lovely • The breakfast is fantastic. • The hotel is in a good location and staff are friendly.
The view of the lake on the second floor rooms is lovely • The breakfast is fantastic. • The hotel is in a good location and staff are friendly.
The place looks neglected • First of all the room and the staff were not prepared for us.
The place looks neglected • First of all the room and the staff were not prepared for us.
Beach hotel with a 24-hour business center and a poolside bar Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a playground. Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Gisenyi hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Beach hotel with a 24-hour business center and a poolside bar Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a children's pool and a playground. Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Gisenyi hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
MoreClean and nice balcony with pool view. • Breakfast is very good. • Good staff and comfortable place.
Clean and nice balcony with pool view. • Breakfast is very good. • Good staff and comfortable place.
swimming pool was under permanent construction. • Horrible lighting in the bathroom. • "poor customer service, little health option"
swimming pool was under permanent construction. • Horrible lighting in the bathroom. • "poor customer service, little health option"
"Lovely staff, very good breakfast and food." • It was a beautiful hotel with excellent service. • The food was also delicious!
"Lovely staff, very good breakfast and food." • It was a beautiful hotel with excellent service. • The food was also delicious!
No WiFi in the room. • They will hopefully beeing removed soon to have a clear view on the lake.
No WiFi in the room. • They will hopefully beeing removed soon to have a clear view on the lake.
"Nice views and well, all things considered, a good value" • The view was great. • Room was clean
"Nice views and well, all things considered, a good value" • The view was great. • Room was clean
Hot water seems to be rationed here.
Hot water seems to be rationed here.
With a stay at Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach in Gisenyi, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Gisenyi Beach and a 2-minute drive from Rwanda Tourism University College. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Gisenyi? This hotel has 108 square feet (10 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Discover Rwanda Gisenyi Beach in Gisenyi, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Gisenyi Beach and a 2-minute drive from Rwanda Tourism University College. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Gisenyi? This hotel has 108 square feet (10 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
MoreFantastic staff and wonderful location. • Fantastic staff and wonderful location. • "Beautiful place, great service."
Fantastic staff and wonderful location. • Fantastic staff and wonderful location. • "Beautiful place, great service."
The hotel is not clean • "Dirty floor in room, cockroaches in room & bathroom, no toiletries, service was slow" • The room/chalet was a disappointment.
The hotel is not clean • "Dirty floor in room, cockroaches in room & bathroom, no toiletries, service was slow" • The room/chalet was a disappointment.
Low season | October |
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High season | June |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 169 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 231 |
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There are many hotels in Gisenyi that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Stipp Hotel Gisenyi, Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel and Nirvana Heights Hotel.