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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Gisenyi with spa and outdoor pool

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Junior Suite | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
The price is $225
includes taxes & fees
$191 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Twin Room | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

Pool
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
7.4 out of 10, Good, (37)
The price is $123
includes taxes & fees
$104 per night
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025
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At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beauty meets fantastic service
Beautiful setting and view. The comfort and cleaniness of the rooms were amazing. The restuarant and bar services were fantastic
Calvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I did NOT want to leave…. Thats all I’ll say.
Matthew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Very relaxing and ina nice neighborhood.
Ryan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Serena Hotel in Lake Kivu was lovely. We had a great room with a lake view. Since we traveled with a guide we did not use any of the extra guest services but we did take a boat ride out to the Nyamyumbo hot springs which was quite an experience. The opposite of a hotel spa! Staff were very pleasant and accommodating. I would recommend this hotel!
Catriona, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great lake view, beautiful landscape and relaxing place. It was a nice stop after hiking Volcano National Park. The property is a bit outdated. Carpet and chairs in our room had lots of stains. Bathroom door was dusty, but shower (hot water & pressure) was good.
YOUKYOUNG, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the stay on the serene , quiet and scenic environment. The service and hotel dining is great
Murithi, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Georgia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are really good. They provide high level customer care.
3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Would recommend
Adeola, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Hotel is run down with most in-room amenities in bad shape. Food was decent
Michal, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as expected from a 4 to 5 star hotel.
Rosemarie Jeanne, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nice and comfortable
Aderemi, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Always love the Serena, especially for the pool + beachfront and excellent breakfast. Rooms are a bit dated (small, older TVs and AC units) but they recently updated to new mattresses and all rooms have balconies. Also the grounds are beautiful!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were courteous, very solicitous, and helpful at every turn. Perched on the lake, the location of the property is superb.
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

There is nothing in the rooms listen in the booking list. Even not a hairdryer or a toothbrush available in the bathrooms.
Raz, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and supportive. Special the receptionist called Love she was magnificent and very supportive. Breakfast was excellent variety of different types of food and excellent taste. All the staff were excellent and excellent location with private beach. The hotel required to be upgraded to modern style
2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

It was loud the two days I was there . Music blaring from 730 am until 830 pm. It’s not a place to go if you need down time like I did
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Place is ok stay overnight but nothing special. Location is nice.
1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

serena
The hotel is perfect but the restaurant is not clean have been ill all the 2 days due to the food intoxication certainly fish not fresh
lionel, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cant wait to come back!
What a great spot! Three nights = total relaxation. Gorgeous room (upgraded to a suite!), fabulous pool, great breakfast included and wow was Leon Munyeshuri a super accommodating front desk assistant manager. Thanks for making the stay truly unforgettable!
Jill, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The property and staff were very good BUT the mattresses and pillows were not.....it’s too bad because everything else was good especially the food. Maybe they will get enough negative reviews about their mattresses to do something
2-night family trip
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