Name: Ruhondo Island Retreat
Address: Musanze Ruhengeri, Ruhondo, Rwanda, Musanze Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Rating: 9.4

Ruhondo Island Retreat

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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

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
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Lake View 2 single beds
Double Room with Mountain View 1 extra-large double bed
Queen Room with Garden View 1 large double bed
Superior Chalet Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed
Superior Single Room with Lake View 1 single bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lawrence

South Africa

“Great location. Great labour of love by the owners and very hospitable. Loved everything about it”

Fiona

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...”

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

Facilities of Ruhondo Island Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 9

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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

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.

Ruhondo Island Retreat

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