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Gahiza Island Retreat

1.0 star property
Lodge in Kisoro with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Basic Tent | In-room safe, bed sheets
Restaurant
Front of property
Travelers find tranquility at this island getaway with a terrace offering stunning views. Enjoy delicious meals fireside under the stars at the restaurant. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the 24-hour front desk meets needs any time of day.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 358 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Cabin | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Romantic Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

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Basic Tent | In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Tent

Highlights

Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kisoro is home to Gahiza Island Retreat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, while Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Red Rocks Arts Centre are cultural highlights.
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Map
Kisoro - Busanza Road, Island 3, Lake Mutanda, Kisoro, Kisoro District, 223

What's nearby

  • Lake Mutanda - 10 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Francis Hospital Mutolere - 28 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Lake Bunyonyi - 56 min drive - 27.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Pot Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Traveller's rest - ‬12 min drive
  • Serena Magadir Restaurant
  • Tourland Cottages
  • Ian Point Motel,kisoro

About this property

Gahiza Island Retreat

Property highlights
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Gahiza Island Retreat. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Gahiza Island Retreat have amenities such as safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, tubs or showers, and soap
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Gahiza Island Retreat Lodge
Gahiza Island Retreat Kisoro
Gahiza Island Retreat Lodge Kisoro

Frequently asked questions

Is Gahiza Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gahiza Island Retreat?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gahiza Island Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gahiza Island Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Gahiza Island Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per person applies.

Where is Gahiza Island Retreat located?

Situated in Kisoro, this lodge is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from St. Francis Hospital Mutolere and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Nkuringo Visitors Center and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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