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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Santaviva Hotel in Kisoro offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. The family-friendly restaurant serves African and American cuisines with halal and vegetarian options. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Services: The hotel provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and a lounge. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is 7.5 mi away, and Kisoro Airport is 1.9 mi from the hotel. Cycling activities are available for guests to explore the surrounding area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jasmine
Canada
“The owner Ivan and all staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. We really enjoyed the nature walk with him, and I appreciated the “brown porridge with honey” when my stomach was acting up (it worked!). He helped us immensely with our...” - Shari
United States
“A great place to book gorilla trekking at a somewhat “backpacker” price. (for gorillas anyways…) Owner goes out of his way to make sure you have a good stay and have everything you need for your trek, as well as help you arrange anything else you...” - Benjamin
United States
“This was a great hotel in Kisoro. The facilities were great, it has breakfast included with many different options and they were tasty. The host, Ivan, is an encyclopedia of knowledge on Uganda and surrounding areas. He helped book a tour for me...” - Adam
United States
“Ivan and everyone at motel Santaviva made sure our stay was perfect. We enjoyed the great local dishes at the hotel restaurant..Ivan showed us around on a cycling tour, and he even helped us in getting a sim card. Ivan also helped us plan out the...” - Dorcas
United States
“The owner Ivan was superb. Helpful in many ways. Give you suggestions and impartial advice.” - Melanie
Mexico
“Ivan, the owner is a super nice and helpful person. He can also help with the Gorillapermits and answer any other question about traveling in Uganda. He hiked with us to a nice viewpoint and we could store our lugagge, when we went to the...” - Michael
Austria
“Incredibly helpful staff. Ivan not only helped us book bus tickets, but also brought us to the bus stop and waited with us until it came, which was a couple of hours. We would have been lost without him.” - Hans
Belgium
“Very friendly manager Good food Location Price quality very good” - Angus
Australia
“Food was decent with a good selection on the menu. I did have to send back my dinner though because the hamburger was served cold. The staff and owner are very friendly and most speak good English. Rooms are clean and nicely furnished.” - Benji
United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff. Kule, Trust and Rachel were attentive and supportive and enthusiastic. Ivan the owner helped us book the gorilla trekking for a very fair price. It's a perfect base to go gorilla trekking on a tighter budget. I would...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Cafe Santaviva
- CuisineAfrican • American
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




