Hakuna Matata Lodge

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hakuna Matata Lodge. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Popular amenities

Restaurant
Bar
Laundry
Room service
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

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Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Tomorrow

Oct 16 - Oct 17

All rooms

3+ beds

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a hanging canopy, and a patterned rug.

Apartment

35 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
Free wired internet

Standard Single Room

22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Free wired internet

Standard Twin Room

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
Free wired internet

Standard Double Room

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free wired internet

A bedroom with two beds, a red wall, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Gisenyi is home to Hakuna Matata Lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gisenyi Beach and Kivu Lake. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

Avenue De La Production, Gisenyi

What's nearby

Kivu Lake
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Gisenyi Beach
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Rwanda Tourism University College
15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Université Libre de Kigali
2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Nyamyumba Hot Springs
9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Restaurants

La Rosta
6 min drive
Barbcue
3 min drive
Salt and Pepper Restaurant
3 min drive
Steven shop
5 min drive
Pamoja
3 min drive

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Breakfast included
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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Room service

More

Desk
Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakuna Matata Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hakuna Matata Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hakuna Matata Lodge located?

Situated in Gisenyi, this beach hotel is steps from Kivu Lake and Gisenyi Beach. Rwanda Tourism University College and Université Libre de Kigali are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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