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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
4 stars

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi (P.O. Box 226 Gisenyi, Shores Of Lake Kivu,), Gisenyi, Rwanda
Gisenyi, Rwanda
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8.3
Very good
based on 207 reviews
207 reviews
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located in the resort Rwandan town of Gisenyi, on the shores of Lake Kivu,the sixth largest lake in Africa. The hotel is ideally situated on a sandy palm lined beach, with the nearby Virunga Volcanoes providing a spectacular backdrop on one side and a panoramic view of the lake on the other.Within several hours drive of both the Rwandan capital, and the glorious Volcanoes National Park (home of the world famous mountain gorillas), it overlooks its own private beach and offers; 66 luxury hotel rooms, executive suites and family accommodation, a panoramic restaurant, indoor and beachside bars, a luxury swimming pool, and the Maisha' Health Centre (offering an extensive range of health and beauty regimes, boating, swimming, volley ball, tennis, fishing, hiking and trekking). This hotel on Lake Kivu also boasts a world-class fully-integrated Conference Centre, a distinguishing service offering in Rwanda.
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8.3
Very good
Based on 207 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Parking

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Things to do

  • Gift shop

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Pool

  • Pool

Reviews of Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

8.3
Very good
207 verified ratings
Wonderful
99
Very good
59
Good
26
Okay
9
Fair
9
Mediocre
4
Poor
1

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, friendly service, and cleanliness. The breakfast was often highlighted as excellent. However, many felt that the rooms were small and the overall value for the price was lacking, especially with some amenities missing like fridges and elevators.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Amenities8 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
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Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi (P.O. Box 226 Gisenyi, Shores Of Lake Kivu,), Gisenyi

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Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:30

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  • How long should you stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

  • Where is Lake Kivu Serena Hotel located?

    Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located at Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi (P.O. Box 226 Gisenyi, Shores Of Lake Kivu,), 0.8 miles from the centre of Gisenyi.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:30 at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

  • Does Lake Kivu Serena Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Lake Kivu Serena Hotel from the airport?

    Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is 2.6 miles from Goma. Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is 52.1 miles from Bukavu Kamenbe.

  • Does Lake Kivu Serena Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel has a pool on-site.

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Value for money

10.0

Distance to city centre

0.8 mi