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Standard Double Room
25 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Twin Room
25 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite
40 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront, with full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

When you stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel in Gisenyi, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gisenyi Beach and Rwanda Tourism University College. This upscale hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Université Libre de Kigali and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Nyamyumba Hot Springs.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy British cuisine at The Lake Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi, 00100

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Meeting rooms
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport transport - drop-off (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. This Gisenyi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 32
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

The Lake Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Ziwani Cafe - This café serves light fare only.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Barclaycard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (from 4 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Kivu Serena
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  • Lake Kivu Hotel
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We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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