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Hemingways Retreat Kigali

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Kigali

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A modern resort with a pool reflecting the building and surrounding trees.
An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and potted plants.
A stone wall with a bamboo fence, a wooden door, and a small wooden platform.
A nighttime view of a building with a stone facade, a concrete pathway, and various plants.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a TV, and a bedside table.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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No 5, KN 29 Street, Kigali, Nyarugenge
  • Place, Union Trade Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kandt House Museum of Natural History
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of a wooden deck and stone wall.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden deck with a seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Superior Room

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a pool area, a sofa with decorative pillows, a small round table with fruit, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Room

  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a desk, and a large window.

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden nightstand.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

Central Kigali getaway .With a stay at this Kiyovu hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Union Trade Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Kandt House Museum of Natural History. Club Rafiki and Niyo Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Trade Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kandt House Museum of Natural History - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bloomin Speciality Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The House of Mandi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Question Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Heaven - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hemingways Retreat Kigali

5-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Kigali
Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Hemingways Retreat Kigali. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kigali hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers 11 accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 500.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Retreat Hotel Kigali
Retreat Kigali
The Retreat Hotel
The Retreat Kigali
The Retreat Hotel Kigali

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hemingways Retreat Kigali to the airport?

Hemingways Retreat Kigali is 6.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Retreat Kigali?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Retreat Kigali on Nov 3, 2026 start from $486, 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.

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali have an airport shuttle?

Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 45.00 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali offer free breakfast?

Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hemingways Retreat Kigali?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Retreat Kigali?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hemingways Retreat Kigali?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali have a pool?

Hemingways Retreat Kigali features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali have a restaurant?

Hemingways Retreat Kigali is home to Fusion Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Hemingways Retreat Kigali have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Hemingways Retreat Kigali to downtown Kigali?

Hemingways Retreat Kigali is 3.2 mi away from Kigali.

Hemingways Retreat Kigali Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 star food, 4 star place at 5 star prices

First off, The Retreat is incredibly overpriced. Border line rip off. The food is below average and so expensive - not worth it at all. At the prices being charged for accommodation, it should be full board - to pay such exorbitant prices for lunch and dinner is a real cheek. The actual accommodation was very decent, the pool area is really nice and so is the gym and yoga studio. Overall it wasn't a bad stay but we would not return purely based on price and quality of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018