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One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury hotel near Volcanoes National Park

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Photo gallery for One&Only Gorilla's Nest

A spacious living area with large windows, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating options including a sofa and chairs.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, two sinks, a chair, and a large mirror.
A modern house surrounded by lush greenery and a curved pathway.
A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and tall trees.
A modern pool area with a wooden deck and a glass-enclosed structure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kinigi, Musanze, Northern Province
  • Place, Red Rocks Arts Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Ruhengeri
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite (Silverback)

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and decorative wall art.

Suite (Silverback)

  • 4402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Susa Treehouse)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase, and a potted plant.

Room (Susa Treehouse)

  • 936 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room (Forest Treehouse)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase, and a potted plant.

Room (Forest Treehouse)

  • 829 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite (Virunga)

A balcony with wicker furniture, a round wooden table, and a view of a forested hill.

Suite (Virunga)

  • 1582 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Ingagi)

A room with a view of a forest, a patterned armchair, a floor lamp, and a patterned rug.

Suite (Ingagi)

  • 2702 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Musanze

In Musanze .You'll find Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the area of this Musanze hotel. Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Red Rocks Arts Centre - 12 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 14 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 18 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Musanze Modern Market - 20 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Musanze Caves - 25 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crema - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪House of Beer - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Isange BF Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Barcheri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Terasse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

One&Only Gorilla's Nest

5-star luxury hotel near Volcanoes National Park
One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury One&Only Gorilla's Nest. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Musanze hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Musanze hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

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

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Kinigi
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel Kinigi

Frequently asked questions

How close is One&Only Gorilla's Nest to the airport?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is 70.9 mi (166-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 One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One&Only Gorilla's Nest on Nov 2, 2026 start from $4,830, 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 One&Only Gorilla's Nest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at One&Only Gorilla's Nest.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest offer free breakfast?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a pool?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest features an outdoor pool.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials and massages.

How close is One&Only Gorilla's Nest to downtown Musanze?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is 1.9 mi away from Musanze.

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our two nights pre-Christmas !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viagem cheia de surpresas

Uma das mais belas experiências ! Natureza e sustentabilidade em um país pós recente genocidio
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022