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Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kigali with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali in Remera blends comfort and leisure. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, spa treatments (manicures, body scrubs, facials), a 9-hole golf course, WiFi, an art gallery, and concierge services.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 63 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, Balcony, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Golf View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 61 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Hill View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 85 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 61 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 47 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 20 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Hill View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 56 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Hill View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Hill View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 61 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 76 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
119 KG 9 Ave, Kigali

What's nearby

  • Kigali Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ivuka Arts Kigali - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • BK Arena - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PILI PILI RESTAURANT - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mukati Na Butta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪EyaMya - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mood Coffee Shop, Bakery & Fast Food - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali

Upscale hotel near Kigali Convention Centre
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a poolside bar at Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and an art gallery on site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and free newspapers
Room features
All 51 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (from 5 to 7 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali
Villa Portofino Kigali
Swiss International Villa Portofino Kigali
Villa Portofino Kigali Kigali
Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Hotel
Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Kigali
Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Hotel Kigali

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 40.00 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali located?

Located in Remera, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kigali Golf Club, Ivuka Arts Kigali, and Inema Art Center. Rwanda Development Board and University of Kigali are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Villa Portofino Kigali Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Uloko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation and excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Temitayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was a bit dated but well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Oseyemi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This facility is no longer functioning as a hotel! Expeeida should not have marketed this facility! We were only 3 guests in the hotel and I was not able to have hot water for three days! the hotel is nose-diving or at best it should be closed to the public until it gets its acts right!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid hotel with a view

Hotel Villa Portofino is a nice enough hotel without anything remarkesble. The golf course view is amazing as is the view over the swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenn m

Liked: Amenities
Helpful staff, very attentive plus the location is great. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olufolakemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent local and good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gurumurthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would be great with few upgrades

The hotel has marvellous view of the Golf course and sorroundings. The hotel requires significant upgrade to the carpets in the common area and the furniture
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Idowu

Liked: Amenities
I was given the impression that the rooms come with complimentary breakfast but oh I was proven wrong. The guests were told the bookings from Expedia don’t come with breakfast???? That was very disappointing. The guests had to pay for their breakfast. This is very wrong as it should have been stated clearly during the booking but it was not. I felt so bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout est très bien, sauf la salle de sport qui est fermée ! Et la piscine est minuscule par rapport aux photos
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very responsive staff, clean and well maintained, spacious rooms
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramoshakane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lighting is of poor quality need changing and pool had no chlorine so infections of fungus are slightly to happen especially to woman and kids but after all the hotel is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nichts hat mir gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location!

Great location, beautiful grounds!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Good hotel but no smart tv

Very comfortable room and a lovely hotel. I would stay again. Definitely no Smart tv in the room. The Hotels.com description says that there is no reception. However there is a 24 hour reception so you don’t need to ring in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Calvin

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

Nice hotel with a great view

Our stay was very comfortable. We had an issue when booking in as I booked and paid online and paid in a currency other than USD, but it was soon sorted out. The room was very comfortable and clean and had a great view from our balcony. Breakfast was very nice and well presented. Staff were friendly and service was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
No value for money. Booked a large room, which was mostly empty. No attention to detail (Examples: room layout, hard towels, etc.)

8/10 Good

Donald, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kigali Portofino 2015

Firstly - the staff were very friendly and helpful. A plus point. The restaurant staff and the bar staff were sometimes confused by basic requests and the service was slow. The hotel is in need of renovation, carpets dull and dark, seen better days. The room was OK and the bathroom clean. The room staff were efficient. I ate something from the Xmas buffet which made me sick, not a pleasant experience.

8/10 Good

Chrislain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

uwase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

STEPHEN

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ayodeji

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Kishen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ayoola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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