Kivu Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Lakefront lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room service

Pool

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Housekeeping

Parking included

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate sitting area

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Fan

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

20 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate sitting area

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Fan

Bathrobes

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

20 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

RN 6 Butare, Gishyita, Western Province

What's nearby

Nyungwe Forest National Park - 69 min drive
Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 109 min drive

About this property

Kivu Lodge

Lodge by the lake

Consider a stay at Kivu Lodge and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a garden and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find a bar.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guest rooms at Kivu Lodge feature comforts, such as furnished balconies and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as dressing gowns.

Extra amenities include:

Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Separate sitting areas, electric kettles and fans

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

Fishing
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Garden
On a lake
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Limited room service

More

Desk
Fan
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one way)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kivu Lodge Gishyita

Kivu Gishyita

Kivu Lodge Lodge

Kivu Lodge Gishyita

Kivu Lodge Lodge Gishyita

Frequently asked questions

Does Kivu Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kivu Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kivu Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kivu Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kivu Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Kivu Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kivu Lodge located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from Nyungwe Forest National Park.