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Virunga House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Volcanoes National Park

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Exterior
Hiking
Lake

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Comfort Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
NM61ST, Muhoza, Northern, 157

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 53 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crema - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Paillotte - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Virunga House

Upscale guesthouse near Volcanoes National Park
Consider a stay at Virunga House and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and an art gallery on site. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours at this guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle parking, bicycle tour information, and an off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at Virunga House feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Private fenced yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 100; reservation required

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 20-percent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and pet grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (roundtrip), (from 1 to 13 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 20-percent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 100

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Virunga House Muhoza
Virunga House Guesthouse
Virunga House Guesthouse Muhoza

Frequently asked questions

Is Virunga House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Virunga House?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Virunga House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM– midnight for a fee of 20%.

What time is check-out at Virunga House?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Does Virunga House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Virunga House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Volcanoes National Park.

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Virunga House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The house is a 15-20’ walk from the center. Difficult to communicate with the lady (no French, little English) but her husband speaks fluent French. Excellent breakfast, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Rapport qualité prix excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023