Best Hotels in Rubavu

Explore Rubavu with 28 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

La Planete Hotel
8.8 (4 reviews)

La Planete Hotel ★★★

📍 Rugerero, (Gisenyi), Rubavu

"I had a nice time overall. Shani thé receptionist was incredibly helpful, and the chef was friendly and accommodating. The food was good, but there was a significant language barrier that led to some miscommunication. Service was also very slow, even when they were doing their best."

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
8.7 (51 reviews)

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel ★★★★

📍 Gisenyi Town, Rubavu

"Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is okay, but it has seen better days. The rooms were worn, and there were many mosquitoes in our room and no bed nets. On the other hand, the facilities are excellent. For instance, the hotel has a lovely pool area beside the beach, and one can enjoy birdwatching from here. We spotted a Southern Red Bishop on the lawn and a Common Bulbul in the shrubbery. There were several Yellow Billed Kites flying around and perching on branches, and, along the beach, some of the palm trees were filled with Black-headed Herons and their chicks. The food was good, but when we tried to have a peaceful dinner overlooking the lake, a woman at a nearby table was having very loud conversations on speakerphone the whole time. That’s not the hotel’s fault, of course, but it certainly detracted from our experience. We were driving to Volcanoes NP very early the next morning, so the hotel provided a take-away breakfast, which was nice. The service was, overall, very good, with one exception. After we returned to our room, housekeeping stopped by for turndown service. I was sitting on the edge of the bed near the nightstand, where my phone was plugged in, looking through photos and answering emails. The housekeeper asked me (politely) to move, so that she could turn down the bed. I appreciate her diligence, but I would have preferred if she had asked me if I wanted her to turn down the bed. (My answer would have been, "No, thank you. It's fine.") This was a minor thing, but it was an annoyance right after having to return to the room to escape the loud woman at the restaurant. Anyway, it is a comfortable enough hotel, with decent service and great amenities, but it is in need of a refresh, bed nets, and a bit more training for the housekeeping staff."

Kivu Hilltop View & Resort
7.3 (245 reviews)

Kivu Hilltop View & Resort ★★★

📍 Gisenyi, Cap Rubona, Rubavu

"good place, about 10min from town. amazing rooftop, the lake view is amazing. they wash your car in the morning."

HEAVEN APARTMENTS
10 (13 reviews)

HEAVEN APARTMENTS ★★★★

📍 87H8+6CJ, Gisenyi, Rubavu

"You will fall in love with Safe Heaven ❤️ You will extend and you will be Happy 😊"

The Moon Apartments
9.0 (4 reviews)

The Moon Apartments ★★★★

📍 86CW+73J, Gisenyi, Rubavu

Fanad Hotel
10 (1 reviews)

Fanad Hotel ★★

📍 Unnamed Road, 8753+RFP, Gisenyi, Rubavu

Greenstars Apartment
6.3 (3 reviews)

Greenstars Apartment ★★

📍 Rubona, 1, Rubavu

IVY RESORT
10 (21 reviews)

IVY RESORT ★★

📍 NR18, 8746+WP, Rubavu

Inzu Lodge
8.6 (6 reviews)

Inzu Lodge ★★

📍 P.O. Box 136, Rubavu

"The setting is beautiful with great views of the lake. The tents are clean but very basic and cheap. The internet only works at the restaurant, not in the rooms. It is also very annoying that they don't take credit cards, only cash. The road to reach the lodge is very steep and super bumpy, I did it with a 4wd but I wouldn't risk a nice car to go up. Food is good but slow, especially for breakfast if you need an early start. Ask the reception for a tour of the lake in the late afternoon to see the fishermen setting up their nets."

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La Planete Hotel ★★★
"Excellent stay! The rooms were spotless, clean, and well-organized. The service was impeccable, and the breakfast was delicious, especially the fresh local fruits and sweet bananas. A special thanks to Assumpta at reception for her professionalism, kindness, and warm hospitality. Highly recommended!"
★★★★★
2026-07-08
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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel ★★★★
"Generally it was a nice quiet experience, and the food was great. However, we struggled with too many mosquitoes even after requesting our room to be sprayed. It was on our last night that it was eventually sprayed to the extent that we slept well. It was a real turn off for our experience. The other times we requested our room to be sprayed, I think they didn’t do a good job. We would go back to our room and still find a lot of mosquitoes. I pray we don’t come down with something. The place is serene but needs a bit of modernizing."
★★★★★
2026-08-15
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Kivu Hilltop View & Resort ★★★
"good place, about 10min from town. amazing rooftop, the lake view is amazing. they wash your car in the morning."
★★★★★
2023-10-22
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HEAVEN APARTMENTS ★★★★
"We spent our last weekend at this apartment, and it was such a great experience! The location is perfect — close to everything yet quiet enough to relax. The atmosphere felt homely and welcoming, with clean, modern rooms and a nice common area to hang out. The service was excellent — the host was responsive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. The value was amazing for the space and comfort we got. It’s ideal for groups or friends looking for a relaxing place to stay together. Definitely a place we’d book again! 🏡✨"
★★★★★
2025-11-07
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Inzu Lodge ★★
"Cutest little lodge! Reminded me a bit of summer camp in the best way. Our hut was cozy and enjoyed the fire out front at night. Food at the restaurant was great, we especially loved the sambaza as part of the traditional Rwandan meal. all in all a great stay!"
★★★★★
2024-08-23
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Stipp Hotel Gisenyi ★★★
"Hotel Three Old Towns"
★★★★★
2024-12-28

Rubavu Travel Information

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Power Plug & Voltage

230V/Type C/J

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Exchange Rate

RWF

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Cash/MTN MoMo

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Connectivity

MTN/Airtel

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Number of reviews

100

Total properties

28

Weekday Avg. Price

PHP 5,341

Weekend Avg. Price

PHP 5,350

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