Ruhondo Island Retreat

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Chalet
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Entire chalet
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$263 per night
Price US$788
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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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 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

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

Rooms with:

  • Landmark view

  • Quiet street view

  • Terrace

  • Mountain view

  • Garden view

  • Lake view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Superior Chalet
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Continental breakfast included
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed
US$788 for 3 nights
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Queen Room with Garden View
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$521 for 3 nights
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Superior Single Room with Lake View
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 single bed
US$407 for 3 nights
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Superior Chalet
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 large double bed

Guests will have a special experience as the chalet provides a hot tub. This spacious chalet consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The chalet features a private entrance, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Entire chalet
969 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Hot tub
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Towels
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Pants press
  • Private entrance
  • Slippers
  • Mosquito net
  • Ironing facilities
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 4
US$263 per night
Price US$788
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 10 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Double Room with Mountain View
We have 3 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed

The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
646 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$136 per night
Price US$407
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 10 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$122 per night
Price US$366
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 10 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Queen Room with Garden View
  • 1 large double bed

Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a hot tub. The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room
538 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$174 per night
Price US$521
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 10 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 3 left
Superior Single Room with Lake View
  • 1 single bed

Guests will have a special experience as the single room features a hot tub. The single room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Room
431 feet²
Balcony
Lake view
Garden view
Mountain view
Landmark view
Bath
Ensuite bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$136 per night
Price US$407
Excluded: 18 % VAT, 10 % City tax
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 1 left
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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...”
  • 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...”
  • 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...”
  • Marc
    Belgium Belgium
    “Un endroit unique au calme avec la nature toute proche. Des hôtes chaleureux et des activités idéales sur le lac”
  • Sylvain
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Une île luxuriante au milieu d’un lac magnifique, c’est le décor posé d’entrée. Quand on y ajoute la gentillesse des propriétaires et du gérant, Jean D’Amour, la qualité des repas et du service, on atteint des sommets !”
  • Roos
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Wat een bijzondere locatie. Natuur, rust en aardig personeel! De sfeer was professioneel en persoonlijk. Ontbijt, lunch en dinner was smakelijk!”

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
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.