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Hotel Dolce Vita Resort

3.5 star property
Travelers can relax by the outdoor pool or explore nearby gardens before savoring local drinks at the bar - a perfect way to unwind in Bujumbura.

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Hotel Dolce Vita Resort in Bujumbura features a peaceful rooftop terrace, garden, outdoor pool, and bar. Business travelers use the work center. Free in-room WiFi and concierge services are available. Conveniently located near the U.S. Embassy.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bujumbura, Hotel Dolce Vita Resort is in the city center. Check out an event or a game at Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium, and consider making time for Musee Vivant, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Bujumbura travel guide
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Avenue Mwungo, 43 KIGOBE, Bujumbura, 6187

What's nearby

  • U.S. Embassy
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bujumbura Central Market
    5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Musee Vivant
    6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Saga Beach
    9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bujumbura (BJM-Bujumbura Intl.)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ARENA
    5 min drive
  • Sun Safari Club Hotel
    5 min drive
  • Le Cristal
    5 min drive
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Le Chandelier
    6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort

Hotel near U.S. Embassy
Located close to Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium and Bujumbura Central Market, Hotel Dolce Vita Resort provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BIF 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: BIF 30.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dolce Vita Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Hotel
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Hotel Bujumbura

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Dolce Vita Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Dolce Vita Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Dolce Vita Resort located?

Located in the heart of Bujumbura, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from U.S. Embassy and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bujumbura Central Market. Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium and Musee Vivant are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

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

great hotel

Excellent stay and the food was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stellah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend Good customer care from the airport to the hotel Staff is Highly trained
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel offeted a shuttle to the airport and meals, it was all at an additional cost. it was better to book a more expensive hotel which includes those amenities in the tariff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Moses

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone who has been in 58 different counties on different continents I rate their service 1/10. There un professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was not working, the mosquito net was not closing and I couldn’t open the windows. There were already too many mosquitos in the room. I paid for deluxe room and received a standard room. Breakfast was less than basic. Really not worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fariani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very disappointing stay at this hotel. The staff was unprofessional and unhelpful throughout my visit. There were no taxis available, making transportation a hassle. To make matters worse, the food prices were in dollars, clearly aimed at overcharging guests compared to local rates. The hotel seemed severely understaffed, with only one person responsible for cleaning, which led to delayed and inconsistent housekeeping. There was no water in the fridge, and the TV never worked during my entire stay. Overall, this hotel did not meet even the most basic standards, and I would not recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jakub

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

Scam. Don't book it.

Although the booking had been confirmed, when we arrived at the hotel we were not let in, the receptionist came to the gate and informed us that they have no rooms avilable and that they were trying to communicate the problem to hotels.com, we were not provided with any alternative and had to arrange an alternative accommodation ourselves. Although we were not allowed to check in the hotel charged us in full and communicated to hotels.com that we were provided with an alternative rooms on the expense of the hotel, which is simply a lie.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lord Senti

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The facility is Good, kept clean with good hospitable staff. Their problem is water and electricity. While it might be endemic to the city and country, getting water to wash was a challenge. Low pressure in the taps when there is a moment of flowing water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Charming,small hotel on quiet side street

The staff is great, helpful and welcoming, my room was lovely and comfortable, the bathroom large with a good shower. I loved sitting by the small but attractive pool in the well kept garden. I highly recommend this charming hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart

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

Happy to recommend the Dolce Vita

If you're looking for the Ritz Carlton, this likely isn't your cup of tea (and good luck finding it in Buja). But this place was an oasis considering the first night I stayed at the Hotel Beausejour Iramya (where one star is too much). Burundi is going through a tough time these days, and it appeared as though I was the only guest for a prolonged period. The staff here were wonderfully accommodating, kind, and resourceful - the speak very good English (rare in Buja), they repaired a pair of shoes I had lost the sole on for less than a dollar, and mended a shirt I managed to put a hole in at the aforementioned awful hotel, making sure the repair was symmetrical on the other side. Amazing. Another reviewer commented on sunbathing - unsure why you'd come here to tan - go to the Club du Lac if you want that. I never used the pool but it looked clean and well kept, especially given surrounding foliage. The surrounding greenery is beautiful, internet was fast enough, AC gloriously cold, mosqui nets high-end top notch wall connected versions, and housekeeping well managed. Safes in all rooms for the security conscious, and decent nightly rates. The food was really excellent - I saw their kitchen and what they can do in there is nothing short of a miracle. Real coffee and croissants in the morning - lovely. It is almost adjacent to the US embassy, but hires only one unarmed guard if that is a concern. In short - a lovely stay, would stay again, would recommend to anyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jagannathan

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

Nice neighbourhood

Airport pick up & drop off free. Beautiful gardens and pleasantly decorated room in a bungalow style hotel. I forgot my jacket in the car & the driver got it back to me.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

IT IS AFRICA

ARRIVED LATE AT NIGHT IN RAIN AND MUD. HOTEL WAS AS SHOWN.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Safe, secure, good breakfast - good option

This hotel is safe and secure. Not really located in the center, but there is not much to see in the center either. If you are mostly coming to relax, I would recommend staying at a hotel on the lake and take a taxi once or twice to the center, rather than take a taxi each day to the lake as a I did. That being said, the hotel was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, wifi worked, a/c worked, and breakfast was very good. Very spacious bathroom, They provide you with a robe and slippers. I had room with a patio - but the patio opened onto the public walkway by the stairs - not exactly enticing to sit there. Hotel also had a small pool.
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing for a Tripadvisor 4.5 star hotel

The Dolce Vita is a very pleasant place to stay. What's good. 1. The service is great and very friendly 2. The location is very peaceful and presumably quite secure (near US embassy) 3. The facilities are OK What's not so good. 1. The location, although peaceful, is quite a distance from the town centre, so you will need vehicle transport to get there. 2. Linked to 1. above, there are no obvious places to go out and get food or drinks close to the hotel 3. The rooms have a stale smell 4. The power supply was slightly problematic, although there is a back-up generator 5. The room I was in had a huge bathroom, but tiny shower, with barely enough space to wash comfortably in. Overall, I was disappointed that a hotel with a 4.5 Tripadvisor rating was not better than this. In my view, it's closer to a 3 star rating. They can do much better, with a bit of effort.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Service

I stayed here for one night. Nice rooms, good food in the restaurant. Very kindly and helpful staff. All standarts are on Europe level, not like normally in Africa.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel in a quiet and secure area

Excellent friendly staff, very good breakfast, good kitchen. The only minus was the lack of hot water in the room during most of the day.
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Burundi Trip 2015

Group of three, all had good rooms, hotel staff friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Breakfast a bit basic but fine. Highly recommended.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place, out of town in a good suburb

Nice little hotel. The staff were wonderful and helped with booking bus travel, taxis, excursions.
Verified

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

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

Good hotel

very good
Verified

8/10 Good

Carola

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

Lovely place, great food

Lovely hotel in a quiet area. Nice rooms and great food in the restaurant. I recommend this Hotel to everyone going to Bujumbura.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

Great place to stay!

We stayed 6 nights at Hotel Dolce Vita and it was superb! The staff is so helpfull and friendly. We don't speak french so when ever we needed to organize something in town one of the staff went with us to translate. I have never stayed at a more welcoming hotel. If you are going to Bujumbura you would be stupid not to stay at Hotel Dolce Vita!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel

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

A recommander!

Très bon rapport qualité/prix pour ce petit hôtel à dimension familiale. Quartier un peu excentré mais calme et sûr. Le personnel est particulièrement accueillant et disponible. Cuisine simple mais de qualité.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Was Great!

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Communication was a little difficult at times, as we do not speak French and only a few of the staff spoke English but that was expected before arrival, since English is not generally taught in the schools. The hotel has a backup generator system, so power was quickly re-established when the expected daily/nightly power outages occurred. Our suite & balcony overlooked the garden/pool area and was quite lovely. Although WIFI was furnished at no cost, it proved difficult at times to get a connection and I had to request a router re-boot to continue working. The restaurant & bar had a good selection and the food was quite tasty. Everything was fresh & flavorful. The daily complimentary bottled waters came in handy on our treks into the city.
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

Great location and value!

The hotel was very clean and the service was excellent. the hotel is well situated and there is good food and a great bar on the rooftop!