Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Gitesi

Great houses with a fantastic lake view. Friendly staff and great food.

The service was impeccable. They went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. The food was outstanding at a very good price.

I spent two wonderful nights at Umurobyi Lodge in Kibuye and was deeply impressed from the very first moment. The owners gave me such a warm and genuine welcom. Their attention to every detail made my stay truly special. The full-board arrangement was perfect, with delicious meals carefully prepared and beautifully presented each day. The lodge itself is majestic yet cozy, offering a touch of luxury within a warm, family-style atmosphere. It truly feels like a home away from home. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking (Lake Kivu shimmering at sunrise, swimming cows along the shore, and the mysterious beauty of Bat Island nearby). A big thank-you to the entire team for making my stay unforgettable. I cannot wait to return!

Wonderful place. Genevieve is a beautiful person and it is a pleasure to have her as a host. Very good food, comfortable room, beautiful view and calm. Really nice. Thanks you Jacky and Genevieve.

I wish I had stayed here more instead of Gisenyi... It's bliss by the lake. I added two nights here at the last moment and it turned out to be the best place I stayed in Rwanda. Birds chirping in the morning, deck chairs to relax in by the lake, excellent breakfasts. I loved it! And I must say the communication with the hotel was excellent. I really recommend Kibuye instead of Gisenyi. TIP: Ask the receptionist about the restaurant that's just next to it, you just need to know how to get there, because you kind of enter through a small gate that the security of the nearby establishment need to open for you.

My family and I have just spent 3 fantastic nights in Umutozo lodge. The location is genuinely breathtaking, on the shores of lake Kivu. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel totally at home. The staff are all exceptionally helpful and friendly. I can honestly say I have never stayed at a place that has such a joyful, communal feel to it. I had read that dinner is served communally and as a reserved Englishman I wasn’t sure if I liked that idea but in reality it was truly lovely. It gave my family and I an opportunity to meet fellow travellers from around the world and it made the whole experience so homely. We loved it. The owner Phillipe is extremely hands on and a wonderful host. A very interesting, humble man, it was a pleasure to meet him. Similarly Eric, the hotel manager is someone my family and I will never forget. A lovely man and very helpful. I would highly recommend visiting Rwanda and any visit to Rwanda would not be complete without a stay at Umutuzo lodge. To all the team, thanks for making our stay so special