Gisenyi is among the famous cities that make up the Western province of Rwanda. It’s situated in Rubavu district, one of the nearest border towns closer to D.R Congo’s town of Goma. Its historical name was “Kisenyi,” but with time, many people are now accustomed to its new name “Gisenyi.”
Gisenyi is one of Rwanda’s highest tourist pool towns because of the many tourist attractions it houses. Of those however, is the famous Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest lake. As tourists visit Gisenyi town, they often require accommodation and here is a list of some luxurious hotels in this town.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.
If you have imagined resting and living on the shores of Lake Kivu, this is the place to be at. This Serena Hotel sits closely at the edge of the 6th largest lake on the African continent. Additionally, about scenery, the great Virunga volcanoes are seen as though they are just a few steps away from the hotel premises.
Closer to it, is a sandy beach that often interests outdoor loving guests. Serena’s amenities include a beach, swimming pool, Fitness center with Gym, Free High Speed Internet, Children Activities, Babysitting, Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, Bar, Restaurant, Outdoor pool, Secured parking, Pets Allowed, Poolside bar, Special diet menu, Breakfast buffet, Banquet room, Conference facilities, Business Center with Internet Access, Airport transportation, Concierge, Massage, Spa, Facial treatments, Meeting rooms, Dry cleaning, Gift shop, Currency exchange, 24-hour front desk, Non-smoking hotel, Laundry and Ironing services.
The hotel rooms are categorized as presidential Suites, Family rooms, deluxe and executive rooms. Each room is well air conditioned, with a safe, room service, housekeeping, a private balcony, and a Flat screen TV. It’s a quiet place with stable security.
Belvedere Hotel.
This is another beautiful place to enjoy a stay in Gisenyi. It’s comfortable and peaceful. The quiet environment enables anyone wrap their heads around anything on mind. It’s located along Ruhengeri-Gisenyi Road, in Gisenyi town.
Available amenities to any visitor include Free parking, Fishing, Bar/lounge, Free High-Speed Internet, Hot tub, Shuttle bus service, Restaurant, Evening entertainment, Airport transportation, Children Activities, Shared lounge, BBQ facilities, Meeting rooms, Business Center with Internet Access, Car hire, Express check-in and check-out, 24-hour front desk, Non-smoking hotel, laundry services and, Private check-in and check-out.
Inzu Lodge.
This facility is exceptional and unique because of its ecological setup. It has add-on activities that include showcasing of the Rwanda culture and has therefore been at the forefront of preserving Rwanda cultural heritage.
Inzu’s amenities include boat rides, free parking, bicycle rental services, onsite bar, free internet, Secure large parking space, free Wi-Fi, Pets are allowed, Special diet menus, Outdoor dining area, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Gift shop, Canoeing, walking tours, Hiking, Private check-in and check-out, Shared bathroom, Mosquito net, First aid kit Ironing and Laundry services.
The service providers speak English and French fluently. The lodge is located in Nyamyumba Rubona, in Gisenyi town.
Hakuna Matata Lodge.
This lodge is exciting because of its elevation which makes the view of Lake Kivu seem just close to everyone’s eyes. It’s one of the most affordable luxurious accommodation facilities. Its amenities include free parking space, Children’s television networks, Bicycle rental, lounge, Beach, complementary high-speed Internet, Restaurant, Coffee shop, Secured parking, Airport transportation, children’ activities, fishing, Wine, special diet menus, kids’ meals, breakfast in the room, 24-hour front desk, Sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, BBQ and laundry services. The rooms have bottled water, toiletries and 24/7 room service. The hotel is located along Ave de la Cooperation Corniche Rubavu, in Gisenyi town.
Hotel Paradis Malahide.
This lake is unique due to its outdoor seats closer to Lake Kivu. At the far end are rolling hills which give a rare beauty of the green vegetation on the hill’s slopes. The amenities include Free parking, Free internet, complimentary breakfast, easy access to the beach, Pets are allowed, Shuttle services, onsite restaurant, Wi-Fi, lounge, Secure and ample parking, champagne, Evening entertainment, Mosquito net, Massage, Special diet menus, Snack bar, Canoeing, Sun terrace, Children Activities, Gift shop and Ironing service.
Each room has a private bathroom, toiletries, wake-up service, housekeeping and bottled water, with non-smoking rooms, and endless lake views. The most spoken languages here include Kiswahili, English and French. It’s located along Rubona road, in Gisenyi town.
Stipp Hotel.
A feature that stands out at this hotel is its vantage look. The management has kept it so while offering quality luxurious services to her visitors, with that vantage feel. Hotel amenities include a sauna and massage services, laundry services, snack bar, special diet menus, outdoor pool, breakfast in the room, restaurant, baggage storage, Fitness center, bar, pool, business center Internet Access, Spa, 24-hour front desk services, Free parking space and sun terrace.
Rooms have spacious bathrooms, Minibar, Iron, Refrigerator, working desk, wake-up service, toiletries, Telephone, Hair dryer and a safe.
