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Rushel Kivu Lodge

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Luxury Tent | Balcony
Luxury Tent | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Rushel Kivu Lodge welcomes travelers to its white sand beach for relaxation, volleyball, or fishing. Praised for its serene atmosphere, the lodge offers free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and bicycle tour info to enhance your stay at this peaceful beachfront retreat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic Tent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Tent | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Tent | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Tent

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Detached private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Executive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Boneza, Rushel Kivu Lodge is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nyamyumba Hot Springs and Gisenyi Beach. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Kinunu, Rutsiro District, Boneza, Western Province

What's nearby

  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Les Chutes de Ndaba - 54 min drive - 30.3 miles
  • Gisenyi Beach - 56 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 58 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Université Libre de Kigali - 58 min drive - 32.2 miles

About this property

Rushel Kivu Lodge

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Rushel Kivu Lodge. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, fishing, and beach volleyball. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Beach umbrellas, beach towels, and bicycle parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, bicycle tour information, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, limited housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayak

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for RWF 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: RWF 40.0 per night

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rushel Kivu Lodge Hotel
Rushel Kivu Lodge Boneza
Rushel Kivu Lodge Hotel Boneza

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushel Kivu Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rushel Kivu Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rushel Kivu Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Boneza hotel is within 32 mi (52 km) of Nyamyumba Hot Springs, Gisenyi Beach, and Les Chutes de Ndaba. Rwanda Tourism University College and Université Libre de Kigali are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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