The best accommodations Western Province

Inaugurated in 2021, this hotel deserves all the praise. Perched on a hill, the view of the lake is breathtaking. Elegant, contemporary, comfortable, Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel has twelve luxurious, spacious, superbly equipped and carefully decorated suites. Special mention for the bathtubs with a view! If only for dinner or lunch, it's worth stopping by, as the chef's specialties are worth the detour. The welcome and service are up to par. You will live an experience of high flight.

Here is a small hotel perfectly kept, slightly set back, quiet, which offers a good value for money. The old building (on one floor) gives a certain charm to the place. There are 23 rooms of different categories, including 4 suites with a view of the lake. But the "luxury" rooms with balcony are quite sufficient. Airy and bright, they are equipped with mosquito nets and have a bathroom. A small garden, tables and umbrellas are there to relax, and a bar-restaurant pleasantly completes the set.

Since 2013, this French-speaking hotel has maintained its offer with comfortable, well-kept rooms with a balcony overlooking the lake. Dawn and dusk are lulled by the song of the fishermen. Mosquito net, TV and satellite channels in all rooms. The restaurant on the terrace, with its rustic charm, also offers a fascinating landscape and a very pleasant atmosphere. The Emerald organizes visits to the Bugarama springs, Nyungwe Park, and boat tours, especially to the islands of Gihaya and Ireba.

A nice place to relax after a day of exploration in the Nyungwe forest. Situated on top of a hill overlooking a village, this hotel consists of a dozen houses, all with a fireplace and a balcony with a magnificent view of the national park, the tea plantations, and Lake Kivu in the distance. The ensemble is a little dated, but the setting is unbeatable. A simple and uncluttered welcome. Buffet meal in the evening under an impressive traditional-style straw hut.

We fell in love with this beautiful guesthouse, located in the old residential area of Rubavu, in a magnificent garden, decorated with a large araucaria tree. Marie-Rose, the owner, lives in the original house. She welcomes her guests in a second house, designed in the same style, modern, comfortable, furnished with taste and sobriety. Everything is there to feel good. The house is also a table d'hôte. Take advantage of it to enjoy a good Rwandan dinner, prepared with care. An address of choice.

After about ten kilometers and one hour of dirt road from the main road at Kayove (to be covered by 4WD or motorcycle cab), we arrive on the shores of Lake Kivu, in an idyllic setting. The Rushel Kivu Resort, a small seaside resort in itself, nestled between palm trees and a vast coffee plantation, gives the feeling of being isolated from the world. Serenity, calm and beauty characterize the place. Restaurant on site and many activities: swimming, beach volleyball, canoeing, walking, visit to the coffee washing station of Kinunu.

Located east of Nyungwe, this lodge has an exceptional view of the forest and this is its main asset. It offers 2 safari tents, equipped with mattresses, 6 rooms and 6 wooden chalets (with bathroom and fireplace), as well as a camping area. Basic comfort. There is also an "à la carte" mountain lodge style restaurant. The lodge has real potential, but it deserves a lot of improvement. Expansion work is planned for a total of 20 cottages and a second panoramic restaurant.