A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Kigali, Rwanda. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Newly opened, September 2023. Located in Kigali, 5.1 km from Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali Fantastic Apartment provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Kigali Centenary Park is 5.1 km from Kigali Fantastic Apartment, while Niyo Arts Gallery is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened July 2022. Situated in Kigali, 2.7 km from Kigali Convention Centre, Highlands Suites Hotel and Apartments features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna. The accommodation offers free shuttle service and room service for guests. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Niyo Arts Gallery is 4.4 km from Highlands Suites Hotel and Apartments, while Kigali Centenary Park is 5.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Superb interior design. Located in Kigali, 1.6 km from Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, The Retreat provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The Retreat features certain rooms with city views, and all rooms come with a balcony. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. At The Retreat you will find a restaurant serving African, American and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at The Retreat. Niyo Arts Gallery is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Kigali Convention Centre is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 10 km from The Retreat.Show full description
This is the most beautiful, charming and well designed small luxury hotel in Kigali. WOW!
Elegant. Unique. Great value. Situated in the Remera area and 5 minutes' walk from Amahoro Stadium, Five to Five Hotel in Kigali features a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and private parking. A free airport shuttle service is available. The rooms have city views and are equipped with satellite TV and a balcony. The beds are draped with a mosquito net. The restaurant serves local and international cuisine and drinks can be enjoyed on the rooftop terrace. Room service is available. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service, a business centre and meeting facilities. Kigali International Airport is within 10 minutes' drive while Kigali Convention centre is 3.7km away. Genocide memorial is 8.3 km from the property.Show full description
Lovely property. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Located in Kigali, Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. At the property all rooms feature air-conditioning rooms and standing fans are available on request. All rooms have free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in the restaurant. The rooms are well spaced out within the hotel campus and all lie along KN 29 Street. Heaven Residence Rooms are located at No. 11 and Heaven Villa is located at No. 13. The Heaven Boutique Hotel swimming pool is located at Heaven Residence (No. 11). At the hotel, some rooms have a working desk or common working desk in the living rooms areas. Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel provides certain rooms that include a terrace, and every room is fitted with purified water, coffee and tea making facilities. Each property has shared living rooms and common area work spaces. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Heaven Restaurant. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kigali like culinary, fashion, art and walking tours. Speaking both English and French, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Downtown Kigali, the Union Trade Center shopping mall, banks and pedestrian walkways are 500 metres from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms!
Highly elegant. Great location. Set in Kigali, 300 metres from Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, Kigali Serena Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 5.9 km from Niyo Arts Gallery and 6.6 km from Kigali Centenary Park, the property features a bar and a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. At Kigali Serena Hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Indian cuisine. Dairy-free, kosher and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Kigali Convention Centre is 6.6 km from Kigali Serena Hotel, while Nyamata Genocide Museum is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Kigali.
Opened December 2021. Situated in Kigali, 4 km from Niyo Arts Gallery, The Little Hill Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 6.3 km of Kigali Convention Centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and slippers. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. At The Little Hill Boutique Hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, Belgian and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Kigali Centenary Park is 7.4 km from The Little Hill Boutique Hotel, while Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial is 9.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms.Opened May 2022. Situated in Kigali, 600 metres from Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, Four Points by Sheraton Kigali features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving African cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Niyo Arts Gallery is 5.8 km from the hotel, while Kigali Centenary Park is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 11 km from Four Points by Sheraton Kigali.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most RELAXING luxury hotel in Kigali.
Historic property. Charming. Rooftop restaurant. Set in Kigali, within 1.5 km of Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial and 10.5 km from Kigali International airport, Hotel des Mille Collines offers a tennis court. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Kigali City Tower. The property has a fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, every room includes a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel des Mille Collines also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include pool view. At the accommodation the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The daily breakfast offers buffet and Full English/Irish options. The restaurant at Hotel des Mille Collines specialises in American and European cuisine. The hotel offers an outdoor pool. Guests can make use of the business centre, rent a car to explore the area, or buy a gift at the souvenir shop. Kigali Convention center is 5.4 km from Hotel des Mille Collines and 3.4 km from Kigali genocide memorial.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most HISTORIC small luxury hotel in Kigali. It also has a cool rooftop restaurant.
Beautiful. Stylish. Good breakfast. Set in Kigali, 300 metres from Kigali Convention Centre, Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a city view. Every room comes with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at the hotel, and car hire is available. Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali features amenities such as an on-site business centre and sauna. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kigali Centenary Park, Inema Art Centre and Ivuka Arts Studio. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 5 km from Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali.Show full description
Charming. Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Within walking distance of several embassies, Kigali Marriott Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in downtown Kigali. Featuring on-site convention space and meeting rooms, this hotel also offers free WiFi access. Each room at Kigali Marriott features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with a seating area. The rooms are equipped with flat screen HDTVs and a minibar. The marble bathrooms are fitted with a shower, with slippers and free toiletries provided for your comfort. Cucina Restaurant at Kigali Marriott serves innovative Italian cuisine, while the Lobby Bar is the place to unwind with a cocktail overlooking the city. Pamper yourself with a variety of treatments at the Saray Spa, keep active at the fitness centre or relax by the poolside. Kigali Mariott guests benefit from a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and currency exchange services. Shuttle services and car hire can also be arranged. The Kigali Genocide Memorial is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel, while the Kigali International Airport is 12 km away. The Ivuka Arts Studio is within 7 km.Show full description
Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ubumwe Grande Hotel offers accommodation in Kigali. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV . You will find a kettle in the room. Special diet menus are available upon request. Guests can enjoy a meal or a drink at the roof-top bar and other on-site restaurants. An airport shuttle is featured at a fee. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a business centre and shops at the property. Areas of interest close to the property include Genocide Memorial, 3.5 km from Ubumwe Grande Hotel and Kigali Convention Center, 5 km from the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. RDB Tourist Information Centre is 85 metres from Ubumwe Grande Hotel. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 11 km from the property.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Located in Kigali, 3.3 km from Niyo Arts Gallery, Emerald Villa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 4.2 km from Kigali Convention Centre, 5.4 km from Kigali Centenary Park and 10 km from Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial. Ivuka Arts Studio is 1.8 km away and Inema Art Centre is 2.1 km from the hotel. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. Speaking Arabic, English and French, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Nyamata Genocide Museum is 32 km from Emerald Villa, while Kigali Golf Club is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Located in Kigali, 1.2 km from Kigali Convention Centre, Select Boutique Hotel Kigali provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish options. At Select Boutique Hotel Kigali you will find a restaurant serving African, American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Niyo Arts Gallery is 4.4 km from the accommodation, while Kigali Centenary Park is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Kigali International, 4 km from Select Boutique Hotel Kigali, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Located in Kigali, 2.5 km from Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, Park Inn by Radisson, Kigali provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Park Inn by Radisson, Kigali each room has bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Kigali Centenary Park is 4.5 km from the accommodation, while Kigali Convention Centre is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 9 km from Park Inn by Radisson, Kigali.Show full description
Nice style. Beautiful. Comfortable beds.Opened April 2022. Set in Kigali, 3.2 km from Kigali Convention Centre, Ndaru Luxury suites offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also features a bar, as well as water sports facilities. At Ndaru Luxury suites you will find a restaurant serving African, American and French cuisine. Niyo Arts Gallery is 3.7 km from Ndaru Luxury suites, while Kigali Centenary Park is 5.7 km away. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has super comfortable beds and a great location in Kigali.
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