Lodges in Gisenyi

Amy United States

Peaceful place / gorgeous gardens / luxurious cafe with good WIFI

Peter United Kingdom

The hotel is very close to Gisenyi (a short taxi ride away), it has a stunning garden, and incredible views overlooking Lake Kivu. The rooms are superb, and the intricate wood carving on the doors, and their surround, is indicative of incredible skill and craftmanship. Each room has a balcony overlooking the garden and Lake Kivu. The staff were very friendly, and could not do enough to help us. The food in the restaurant was delicious, whilst taking in the views again over Lake Kivu too. We went into Gisenyi, and popped into one of the cocktail bars on the shoreline. Instead of getting a road taxi back, we took the boat back across Lake Kivu to the hotel, via the methane plant along the DRC border. You have to try this. We also took the opportunity to visit a local community coffee plantation which is nearby by taxi. Had a talk on the growing of coffee, saw the coffee beans being dehusked by hand, then roasted in front of us by hand, pounded manually into coffee powder, then followed by a delicious coffee being served. What an experience, and well worth a visit. A must visit, must stay hotel in our view.

Judie United States

Garden!! The setting is idyllic with rabbits & a variety of birds roaming the property. The trees are very tall with fresh mangoes & plenty of shade from the sun. The rooms are neat & tidy without frills - just clean with comfy beds and plenty of room to store our bags. The host, Jean Pierre, has transformed his family home into a unique spot for budget guests to sleep deeply & relax with friends. The guesthouse is near a variety of restaurants with beaches & close to town. Whether walking or taking a moto, it's easy to get around. The host can arrange a taxi, too. We ordered a celebration dinner that was made by a professional chef AND it was delicious!! There's a variety of beverages available - sodas, beers, African Tea, & coffee. Breakfast was simple & tasty, but not included in the Bnb fee. Wi-Fi is super fast, just in case you need to work or post a pic on social media! Very safe & highly recommended for business & pleasure - we used the garden for both!