Location: Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, Rwanda
Overview
Lake Kivu Serena is located on the lake front in Gisenyi, Rwanda, overlooking the private beach near the beautiful town of Gisenyi. Lake Kivu Serena celebrates the shores of this African Great Lake as a destination of ravishing beauty, where pristine beaches and the sparkling waters of Africa’s 8th largest lake converge in a spectacular fashion. The hotel combines tropical serenity and waterfront exhilaration to create a unique Rwanda resort experience.
Accessible by road from Kigali International Airport a 3 hr 48 min drive (102 mi) and by air a 20-minute flight from the airport. The hotel’s guest accommodation is in different categories: 36 Superior rooms (1 specifically adapted for physically challenged guests), 6 Suites and 23 Family rooms.
Each room has been designed to both sooth and revitalize with elegant Pan African décor and private balcony along sweeping views of the hotel’s private beach and Lake Kivu ahead.
The surrounding celebrates the beauty with spacious layouts, exquisite bathrooms and opulent furnishings. The smoothly imbued modern comforts include complimentary wireless internet, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable & satellite channels.
On arrival you are met with a bright, open-plan lobby giving way to a private stretch of beach exclusively for hotel guests as you are welcome to experience unparalleled warmth, hospitality and relaxation at this tropically inspired hotel
The spectacular swimming pool nestled among the palm trees and manicured gardens. The privileged waterfront enclosed provides all amenities you expect. Exceptional dining by the lakefront Kiyaga restaurant with evening sundowners on the beach at Ziwani Café. A modern conference centre and outdoor event venues overlooking the lake for corporate and social gatherings.
Uniqueness of this Property
- On the shores of one of Africa’s largest Lakes by size its 8th.
- Manicured grounds & gardens
- Private beach front
- Boat Rides
- 45-minutes’ drive into Volcanoes National Park
- The Goma DRC border is 2 km from the Hotel
Accommodation
66 rooms in total spread in 3 different categories:
Superior Room: size of 25 sq. m has queen bed, lavish bathroom, deluxe bath amenities, TV with cable and satellite channels, complimentary bottled water, free Wi-Fi, bathrobe & slippers, hair dryer, Telephone, coffee & Tea making stations, work desk and chair, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, air-conditioning and a private balcony.
- One room has access and amenities for the physically challenged guests
Family Room: size of 25 sq. m, has 2 queen beds and a lavish bedroom, can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children in queen size beds. General amenities as other rooms.
Suite: size of 40 sq. m, has a king size bed, a lavish bathroom with a tub and shower, Falt-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, an integrated work space, sitting room with guest bathroom and a furnished veranda overlooking lake Kivu, Telephone, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi, coffee & Tea makings station, bathrobe & slippers, mini-bar, private balcony, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, and air-conditioning.
Amenities
The Amenities:
- 66 rooms in total spread in 3 different categories
- Outdoor Pool
- Sundeck
- News stand
- Concierge service
- Car Park
- Duty Manager 24 hrs.
- Kiyaga Restaurant (offers casual dining)
- Ziwani Café – evening BBQs & sundowners (private beachfront)
- Lake View Bar for snacks & signature cocktails
- Room Service (24 hours)
- Gym
Activities
Hotel Activities
- Gym
- Paddle boats
- Watersports on the Private Beach (jet skiing & Kayaking)
- Massage Services
- Motor Boats
- Lake fishing (nearby)
- Tennis and volleyball
- Swimming pool
- Cycling
- Guided nature walks on Rubavu Mountain
- Guided tour of Gisenyi City (on request)
- Boat Rides
- Hike to the summit of the Nyiragongo Volcano
- Visit the hand-crafted association of women
- Mountain biking along Lake Kivu trails
Childrens activities:
- Family rooms
- Baby sitting
- Children’s menu
- Baby Cots
- Boat trips
- Little Explorers Activities