Ruhondo Island Retreat

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Ruhondo Island Retreat

Elegant Accommodation: Ruhondo Island Retreat in Ruhondo offers a 5-star hotel experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and stunning lake views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fitness room, and a wellness package. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Dutch, British, and international cuisines. Additional amenities include a bar, yoga classes, and a waterpark. Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 49 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the hotel is praised for its lakes, scenic views, and convenient location. Guests appreciate the attentive host and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lawrence
South Africa South Africa
“Great location. Great labour of love by the owners and very hospitable. Loved everything about it”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was so quiet and chilled and the food was excellent. The staff were really friendly as were the other guests….. slept like a log, glorious views from our cabin and there was plenty to do (if u wanted to)…, We did a lovely boat trip around...”
Db
Canada Canada
“Ruhondo island retreat was fantastic - both in terms of natural beauty and as a gateway to many local community experiences around lake Ruhondo. Jean was amazing and led us on a hike and community visit - he shared awesome info about the area...”
Christiane
Rwanda Rwanda
“What a wonderful place to stay! Once you have managed to find your way through the hills (with the helpful guidance of the manager) you will be rewarded with stunning views on the surrounding nature and a serene environment. If you are travelling...”
Aaron
United States United States
“I really loved my stay on the island! I stayed for 3 days and it was nice and relaxing. Amazingly enough, I was the only guest the entire time I was there! The owners were wonderful and they went out of their way to make me feel welcome and...”
Yoann
France France
“Alphonsine and Alexis are very friendly and interesting owners sharing their little paradise. Tents are a perfect mix between adventure and luxury providing hot enclosed shower, comfortable beds with mosquitoes nests and a private hidden terrace...”
Hirwa
Rwanda Rwanda
“We drove to Ruhondo from Kigali for a weekend in mid-May. We took a wrong turn on the way, and our hosts at the retreat were so helpful directing us in. That level of superb hospitality continued throughout our entire visit. It’s a short boat...”
Clément
France France
“Hébergement au calme absolu sur une île à la végétation luxuriante. Accueil très chaleureux des hôtes et de toute l'équipe. Nourriture très bonne et possibilité de faire des activités guidées.”
Sabine
Germany Germany
“Eine tolle Unterkunft, die Lage ist unglaublich, das Essen super und die Menschen dort sind uns sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Die Besitzer des Retreats sind unglaublich tolle und liebe Menschen. Wir reisen viel, haben viel gesehen und erlebt aber eine...”
Loïc
Belgium Belgium
“Nous étions seuls sur l'île et nous avons passé de très bons moments à discuter avec les propriétaires au coin du feu le soir. Nous avons fait une balade en bateau sur le lac, qui offre des vues spectaculaires sur les volcans. Il s'agit d'un des...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Umunyinya
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Argentinian • Belgian • Brazilian • Cajun/Creole • Cambodian • Cantonese • Dutch • British • Ethiopian • French • Greek • Indian • Italian • Korean • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Polish • Portuguese • Scottish • Austrian • German • Russian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Ruhondo Island Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ruhondo Island Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.