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Kigali Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kigali Convention Centre, connected to a shopping center

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room | View from room
Executive Suite | Living area | 42-inch TV with satellite channels
Reception
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Boulevard De La Revolution, Kigali, 250
  • Nyamirambo Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kigali Heights
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

Central Kigali getaway .You'll find Union Trade Center and Ntarama Church within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Club Rafiki and Ryi'nyamirambo Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kigali Heights - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • BK Arena - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪UMUT Cafe&Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪DownTown - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Makfast - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Kigali Serena Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Kigali Convention Centre, connected to a shopping center
Kigali Serena Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. 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 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Kigali Serena Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Kigali hotel is smoke free.

  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Kigali Serena Hotel offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kigali hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kigali Serena Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: RWF 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: RWF 18 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)

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

Property Registration Number A505/06

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kigali Serena Hotel to the airport?

Kigali Serena Hotel is 7.4 mi (27-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 Kigali Serena Hotel?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kigali Serena Hotel on Jun 25, 2025 start from $253.49, excluding 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 Kigali Serena Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Kigali Serena Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of RWF 35 per person, one-way.

Does Kigali Serena Hotel offer free breakfast?

Kigali Serena Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kigali Serena Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kigali Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kigali Serena Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Kigali Serena Hotel have a pool?

Kigali Serena Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Kigali Serena Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kigali Serena Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer aromatherapy, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Kigali Serena Hotel to downtown Kigali?

Kigali Serena Hotel is 3.1 mi away from Kigali.

Kigali Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yakup

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very Bad Front Office Staff

This hotel is a notable landmark in Kigali and Rwanda. I was really looking forward to staying here and paid around $250 for one night. I arrived around 15:00, which is well after the check-in time, and ended up waiting over 30 minutes for my room card. The Front Office staff was quite slow and kept asking when I had made my reservation. During the wait, nothing was offered—not even a glass of water. Finally, after 30 minutes, I got my room card, only to find the room was dirty and not the one I had booked. Frustrated, I went back down with the porter, Steven, who was the only friendly face I encountered, and he helped me get a bigger room. The way the situation was handled was not very professional. We had dinner at the hotel’s buffet, which was decent, but I expected at least a complimentary or discounted meal as an apology for the inconvenience. The pool area is beautiful, but the rooms are in need of some maintenance. I regret that my stay was unpleasant, and I hope the hotel can address these issues and provide better training for the Front Office staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and beautiful pool and spa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gail, Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flight delays and lost luggage resulted in a 4AM check in. The staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very professional staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Boubacar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michel, Kalamazoo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at other Serena hotels which are excellent. This location is not a 5 starts hotel but it is charged as a 5 star hotel. The rooms are small and the service is average. This particular location should be charged and considered a 2 or 3 star hotel at the maximum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, Hong Kong

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star quality service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lovely place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Everything about this hotel was fantastic - the food, the spa services, the staff. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant Milima was superb, exceptional variety and abundance. Hotel staff were friendly and professional. Room while spacious showed signs of age and lack of attention to detail. Cracked lampshade, 2 lamps not working, telephone disconnected, no coffee maker until Day 3. All things were rectified once notified. Not what I expected from 5 star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLENOR

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and willing to help. The room was nice, but very dated. The shower has spots of mould on the walls, there is a ton of caulking to help it from leaking, but it still leaks, and the shower head was broken. That would be fine… except it was clear the room that not been completely cleaned. There was leftover food in the mini fridge, plastic Tupperware in the drawers, and dirty cotton swabs on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A bit out-of-date

The service was good, breakfast great and the rooms were very large, but definitely out-of-date. The shower in particular was quite bad, the water never got very hot and sometimes was barely warm. The rest of the room was also a bit dated..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Emerson, Jackson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Even though built years ago, still a great hotel! Quality construction and appointments. Spacious rooms and bathrooms … at least room 338 was! Food excellent in restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

My top choice when visiting Rwanda!

The Kigali Serena is a fabulous place to stay when visiting Rwanda. They have fantastic customer service, rooms are very clean, and they have a lovely lounge/patio seating area by the pool when they often have live music. They have one of the best breakfast buffets in all of Rwanda so don’t skip breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022