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Virunga House

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Muhoza guest house

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Comfort Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Free self parking
Lake

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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NM61ST, Muhoza, Northern, 157
  • Place, Cathedral of Ruhengeri
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shyira Diocese Cathedral
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Musanze Modern Market
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Comfort Single Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ruhengeri

Near the airport.Within the region of this Muhoza guesthouse, you'll find Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gisenyi Beach is also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Musanze Caves - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Paillotte - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Muhabura Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Virunga House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Muhoza guest house
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Virunga House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Muhoza guesthouse.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Virunga House offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature computers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks and dining tables. This Muhoza guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Separate in-room dining area

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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 100; reservation required

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Computer

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 20-percent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM 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

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and pet grooming services are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (roundtrip), (from 1 to 13 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 20-percent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 100

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

Virunga House Muhoza
Virunga House Guesthouse
Virunga House Guesthouse Muhoza

Frequently asked questions

How close is Virunga House to the airport?

Virunga House is 63.8 mi (147-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 Virunga House?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Virunga House on Jun 4, 2026 start from $36, 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 Virunga House have an airport shuttle?

Virunga House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 300 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Virunga House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Virunga House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Virunga House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Virunga House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Virunga House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Virunga House have a pool?

Virunga House does not have a pool.

Does Virunga House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Virunga House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Virunga House to downtown Muhoza?

Virunga House is 0.5 mi away from Ruhengeri.

Virunga House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurent

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

Good value close to town

The house is a 15-20’ walk from the center. Difficult to communicate with the lady (no French, little English) but her husband speaks fluent French. Excellent breakfast, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rapport qualité prix excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024