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Kivu Go-Lax Resort

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, colorful pillows, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a wooden railing.
A large bed with a white quilt, a colorful throw blanket, and multiple pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through a balcony with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a grand staircase, balconies, and a well-lit facade.
An outdoor dining area with round tables, wicker chairs, and a bar with bottles.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a laptop, a black leather sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Rubavu, Rwanda, floor, Gisenyi, Western Province, 0000
  • Place, Kivu Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rwanda Tourism University College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gisenyi Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a view of the sunset.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with a large bed, colorful pillows, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a wooden railing.

Family Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Twin Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Gisenyi

In Gisenyi .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Rwanda Tourism University College and Université Libre de Kigali. Kivu Lake and Gisenyi Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kivu Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Université Libre de Kigali - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gisenyi Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Rosta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barbcue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt and Pepper Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Super 5 at White Rock - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Calafia Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Kivu Go-Lax Resort

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Kivu Go-Lax Resort also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 3.5-star Gisenyi hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kivu Go-Lax Resort offers 10 accommodations with washers/dryers and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free covered, secured self parking on site
  • Free covered, secured valet parking on site
  • Free covered, secured extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Cooking classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash.

Property Registration Number 149775975

Frequently asked questions

Does Kivu Go-Lax Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kivu Go-Lax Resort.

How much does it cost to stay at Kivu Go-Lax Resort?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kivu Go-Lax Resort on Nov 14, 2026 start from $39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Kivu Go-Lax Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Gisenyi Beach.

Does Kivu Go-Lax Resort offer free breakfast?

Kivu Go-Lax Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kivu Go-Lax Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kivu Go-Lax Resort?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Kivu Go-Lax Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking.

Does Kivu Go-Lax Resort have a pool?

Kivu Go-Lax Resort does not have a pool.

Does Kivu Go-Lax Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kivu Go-Lax Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kivu Go-Lax Resort to downtown Gisenyi?

Kivu Go-Lax Resort is 0.3 mi away from Gisenyi.

Kivu Go-Lax Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, nice and friendly staff, and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
Due to the proximity of this hotel to the current Ebola outbreak we gave advance notice of our need to cancel. Many hotels on Expedia will give 100% of your reservation back for a cancelation. Some have a more restrictive 50% refund policy. This was the only hotel in our travels that had an unfair and unreasonable cancellation policy. We even reached out to the staff but unfortunately they were very unresponsive. I recommend looking for hotels that are customer focused. This hotel is not.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026