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Olympic Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Ivuka Arts Kigali

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Poolside bar
Lobby
Nightclub
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
KG 11 Ave, Kigali
  • Kimironko Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • BK Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

On boardwalk/promenade.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Kigali hotel, you'll find Kigali Convention Centre and Presidential Palace Museum. Ivuka Arts Kigali and Inema Art Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kimironko Market - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • BK Arena - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Stade Amahoro - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kigali Heights - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourbon Coffee @ KGL (inside departures hall) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bourbon Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Women’s Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Olympic Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Ivuka Arts Kigali
Olympic Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 6028 square feet (560 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Olympic Hotel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 3-star Kigali hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 6028 sq ft of conference space
  • 560 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Olympic Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour health club
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 8:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Olympic Hotel Kigali
Olympic Kigali
Olympic Hotel Hotel
Olympic Hotel Kigali
Olympic Hotel Hotel Kigali

Frequently asked questions

How close is Olympic Hotel to the airport?

Olympic Hotel is 3.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Olympic Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Olympic Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day for a charge.

Does Olympic Hotel offer free breakfast?

Olympic Hotel offers free breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Olympic Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Olympic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Olympic Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Olympic Hotel have a pool?

Olympic Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Olympic Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Olympic Hotel have a spa?

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

How close is Olympic Hotel to downtown Kigali?

Olympic Hotel is 3 mi away from Kigali.

Olympic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

Kudos to the hotel managing director

Homely and friendly staff. The staff goes above and beyond, especially for meals. One staff member even helped me get my telephone fixed by taking me to a local electronics repair shop. I felt home…
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, friendly staff and homely environment. Most convenient hotel ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service and hotel. No running water one morning; I switched hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Shamsher

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

Decent hotel

Decent hotel. I was picked up from the airport very promptly. Location is well with in the city, just 10 minutes from the airport. Staff is polite. There was a issue regarding water supply but it was resolved soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Divine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good service, the staff are patient, attentive and very kind. this is my second time at this hotel and looking forward to my next visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Diomede

Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Olympic Hotel is clean and beautiful. Emmanuel, Patrick, Gloria and Eric made sure I had everything I needed and encouraged me to tell them if I needed anything. The food was amazing and affordably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Mr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff is nice but the restaurant and breakfast service was not ok. *This place does not have shuttle, the welcome staff had to call a taxi for me (be aware or make your plans).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There wasn't no shuffling service , restaurant must be paid even i was already icluded in reservation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

Good place to stay

The great thing was they picked me up from the airport in the middle of the night for free! This was extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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

My Stay at Olympic Hotel in Kigali (Rwanda)

My 3 nights stay at Olympic Hotel in Kigali Rwanda was wonderful. The staff is very friendly, trustworthy and professional. The success of this hotel could be attributed to its General Manager, Mr. Safari Andre. The man is very dedicated. As I was about to leave to the airport to catch my flight back to the US, a flight that was very late at night, Mr. Safari reamained at the hotel in order to drop me at the airport. He was very kind to me and to his staff throughout my stay. As a manager of a staff, I was interested to see how he was doing. I learned a lot from. Hi people-oriented style was amazing. I highly recommend this hotel to any American travelling to Kigali, Rwanda. Check out on the manager, Mr. Safari. Thanks. Guy

2/10 Terrible

Manasseh

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

Laisse à désirer

Mon séjour a été mal passé car je m’attendais à un hôtel comme cela se présente sur votre site mais ce n’est pas le cas. Ensuite on m’a donné une petite chambre sale très chaude sans avec de l’eau chaude bref c’et La galère. La nourriture mal préparée et le service clientèle pas du tout professionnel en tout Pour avoir la même chambre que vous m’aviez promis pourtant il y avait plusieurs chambre grande avec lit de luxe vaste vide. Mais il m’ont demandé 80€/jour. Étonnant non.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018