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Rwiza Village

3.0 star property
Lodge in Kibuye with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Escape to Rwiza Village, where local flavors meet serene surroundings. Savor breakfast at the on-site restaurant, unwind in the garden or on the terrace, and enjoy free WiFi. With bike rentals and concierge services available, you'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Day bed
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Kibuye in District Karongi, West Province, Mubuga

What's nearby

  • Museum of Environment - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Les Chutes de Ndaba - 30 min drive - 31.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast Food & Take Away - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Delta Resort Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Right Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Urugwiro Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fast Food & Take Away - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Rwiza Village

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Rwiza Village and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rwiza Village feature comforts such as furnished balconies, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 11 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Rwiza Village Lodge Kibuye
Rwiza Village Lodge
Rwiza Village Kibuye
Rwiza Village Lodge
Rwiza Village Mubuga
Rwiza Village Lodge Mubuga

Frequently asked questions

Is Rwiza Village pet-friendly?

Yes, Rwiza Village allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rwiza Village?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rwiza Village?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rwiza Village located?

Situated in Kibuye, this lodge is steps from Kivu Lake and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Museum of Environment. Les Chutes de Ndaba and Nyungwe Forest National Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Rwiza Village Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was too short
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquil and beautiful setting, lovely escape! Jojo was wonderful in letting us know about everything when we arrived and helping us organize a boat trip - accommodated late check out also. Would definitely stay again if in the area

10/10 Excellent

pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property. One of my favorite places that I stayed in Rwanda. All the staff were extremely kind and helpful. Absolutely gorgeous view and loved that they had a dock I could take a dip in Lake Kivu. The cottages themselves were very cozy and clean. Highly recommend this property for any visitors near Kibuye.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have already stayed at Rwiza Village twice. Once three years ago and once two years ago. Unfortunately, the condition of the cabins has deteriorated a lot and urgently needs renovation or improvement. The furnishings are also outdated. A chair broke straight away, the mosquito net had lots of holes and the toilet flush didn't work. It has great potential, but please refurbish once soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were extremely nice and friendly. The journey from Kigali however was stressful. I recommend renting a jeep or a car with high tires as the roads leading to the accommodation are bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
The view from the balcony of each cabin is to die for!!! The staff extremely friendly! Food in the restaurelant limited but tasty and very reasonably priced. Now the bad news. Inside the cabins everything is so tired to say the least.The electric sockets practically hanging out. The shower so small you can hardly turn round ( and i am a slim guy). It looks to me like the owner is giving up on it... Such a shame as i really wanted to give high rating...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lost place. But you have to write explecid that you have a safe route to the hotel with the car and maybe you put it on your hotel description because the GPS shows very bad roads if you don'r know it. Bute without this it's really a beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

curu

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the staff’s dedication to my necessities.the view from the cabin was picturesque and inspiring. I would definitely go there again for recharging my soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessyka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexpectedly beautiful

Beautiful view, comfortable accomodations, clean, hot water and well situated in Kibuye. It’s a bit hard to find as Google maps redirects us to broken down roads and unusable ones, so call the place for directions, once Google gets the right road, it will direct you properly. There is a 5 minutes part to the road that is harder to naviguate but I had a CRV and drove very slowly and all was fine. You can get cheap moto taxis to go to town. Food was ok, they were out of a couple of things so i ended up going in town for dinner but breakfast was good! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I’d go back again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rwiza Village is a bit out of the way from Kibuye, but it is well worth the trek! Beautiful and relaxing views. While the hotel is a bit basic in terms of amenities, you won't need anything more than what they provide. Truly, this place is a great place when you want to just escape the everyday and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was lovely location with wonderful views. Good food. But I told management that it should be advertised as not user friendly for disabled people which I am I would never have booked there if I had realised how hard it would be for me to get anywhere. I never made it to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rwiza Village is in a lovely location. The staff is very helpful and friendly and the rooms have fantastic views. However, the very last bit of the drive is impossible in a 2-wheel drive it it has been raining and the showers are not in very good condition. Overall a great place to stay though :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for a get-away weekend

We had a very good time, the rooms (every room is an individual little house) are simple but with a beautiful view on the lake. Staff is very friendly and food and drinks in the restaurant are reasonably priced. Food is good but selection a bit narrow. The only minor negative aspect is the bathroom, it's clean but very tiny and not much water coming from the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une semaine de rêve

Endroit idyllique! Seul bémol : loin du centre et route impossible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antonius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Idyllic. Excellent lake swimming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

קרן, שראל

Liked: Staff & service
הנוף של האגם מקסים, הצוות נחמד מאוד, המבנים מיוחדים.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Unsafe. They stole $150 from us. Service is poor. Showers and wifi don’t work properly. Stay away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great secret of Kibuye

Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location but getting there even with a 4x4 was not easy. I will return to this hotel in the future but hope that the road will be fixed and improved.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
location is really nice. some of the old buildings gone due to a fire
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Luft nach oben

Im Prinzip eine schöne Anlage, aber die Ausstattung und der Service sind noch ausbaufähig.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice spot

Beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place on the lake

Wonderfull place at Lake Kivu. Great view. Possibility for boat tours or kayaking on the lake. Nice staff. Small rooms with nice balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great time at Rwiza Village! Definitely better than I had anticipated. Pros: Great location! Amazing views! And convenient. The staff are very accommodating and made it easy for us to rent a boat and kayak directly from the lodge. We were there for 2 days and didn't need to drive to another location, which made it the perfect location. The pros definitely outweigh the cons, but here they are anyway: We booked a room w/ 2 twin beds, there was quite a large hole between the bathroom door and the wall. The mosquito nets weren't quite center which meant we occasionally awoke with netting in our faces/mouths. Recommendations: 1. Make sure you have time for your meals, they prepare everything fresh so expect to wait while it's prepared. Better yet, order food on your way back from the lake, take a shower, and it's ready by the time your done. 2. If you choose to take a boat to Chapeau Napoleon (i recommend you do), wear proper shoes as it's an uphill hike with loose dirt and rocks. 3. Kayaking is a must! We kayaked out to a natural beach, docked the kayak and had a great time in the water. 4. There are a lot of mosquitos at night - Bring bug repellent or make sure you're covered. 5. If you plan on going in the water, bring an extra towel if you have one convenient enough to pack. The towels provided by Rwiza are on the smaller side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025