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The Vacation Homes villa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly slopeside fun with winery

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Exterior
Classic Apartment | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, free WiFi
Room service - dining
Foosball, table tennis, books, music library
Front of property
Travelers find lakeside serenity at The Vacation Homes villa, balancing upscale amenities with family activities. Enjoy continental breakfast, wine tastings at the winery, an 18-hole golf course, free in-room WiFi, a nightclub, ziplining, and rock climbing.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Apartment | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, free WiFi

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Foosball, table tennis, books, music library

Classic Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, free WiFi

Business Room

Highlights

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kigali, The Vacation Homes villa is in the city center and on the waterfront. Presidential Palace Museum and Ntarama Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco Tourism Park and Umusambi Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stade Amahoro or BK Arena. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with ecotours, horse riding, and hunting nearby.
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KK 38 Ave, Kigali, Kigali City

What's nearby

  • Presidential Palace Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kimironko Market - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • BK Arena - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Stade Amahoro - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvett Boutique Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pedro’s Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bourbon Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Afrinaija Pots Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Baraka House - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Vacation Homes villa

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake, remodeled in 2024
Free continental breakfast, a golf course, and an attached winery are just a few of the amenities provided at The Vacation Homes villa. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts wine release events, winery tours, and a vineyard. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or a body wrap. The health club offers yoga classes and Pilates classes; other things to do include rock climbing, archery, and bowling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a nightclub and game and wildlife viewing.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and a safari
  • Access to a nearby health club, a nature reserve, and evening entertainment
Room features
All 88 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and wet bars, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free stocked minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with wheelchair-accessible vanities, lowered electrical outlets, and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, kitchens, and refrigerators

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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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Bowling alley
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Farming classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Karaoke
  • Music library
  • Nightclub
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Private wine tours
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course
  • Safari
  • Shopping mall
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 18 steps to reach entrance
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable hoist available
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - March 2024
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven
  • Waffle maker
  • Wet bar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and bus station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (from 7 to 18 years old)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Vacation Homes villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Vacation Homes villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Vacation Homes villa?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Vacation Homes villa?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Vacation Homes villa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Vacation Homes villa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Vacation Homes villa located?

This family-friendly Kigali hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within 3 mi (5 km) of Presidential Palace Museum and Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco Tourism Park. Kimironko Market and Umusambi Village are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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