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Kivu Lodge

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

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Outdoor pool
Balcony
Property grounds
Aerial view
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
Kivu Lodge sits by the lake, offering an outdoor pool and daily manager's reception. Enjoy meals at the restaurant, drinks at the bar, or relax with garden views. The lobby provides coffee and tea, and the multilingual staff is ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Down duvet
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Down duvet
Fan
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Gishyita, Kivu Lodge is on a lake.
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RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province

Restaurants

  • ‪Kivubelt Coffee - ‬31 min drive

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), coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
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 bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and fans

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Separate sitting area

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 at the property
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 Gishyita
Kivu Gishyita
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.

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Reviews

Kivu Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

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