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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Kigali Serena Hotel in Kigali offers spacious rooms with private balconies and terraces. Each room features air-conditioning, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Wellness and Leisure: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a sauna, fitness center, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also provides yoga and fitness classes, ensuring a relaxing and active stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Indian, American, and international cuisines. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and a variety of beverages. Prime Location: Located 6.8 mi from Kigali International Airport, the hotel is close to attractions such as the Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial (3-minute walk) and Kigali Genocide Memorial (3.1 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claudine
    Rwanda Rwanda
    Very friendly people Very clean In the heart of kigali
  • Mitchell
    United States United States
    location was great, open to the pool. I wa surprised ot have gluten free options.
  • Miriam
    United States United States
    Beautiful hotel with a fantastic spa, great gym, excellent cuisine, and amazing staff
  • Arthur
    United States United States
    The Serena is a luxury hotel offering for tourism a variety of dining options, pool, very good spa, bar and comfortable rooms. The breakfast buffet was outstanding. The staff was friendly and accomadating. I spent 2 nights in Kigali for site...
  • Lisbeth
    United States United States
    The food at Serena is amazing. I have stayed there six times
  • Kristi
    United States United States
    It was very clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. It is in the business district which is a nice area of the city.
  • Joyce
    Canada Canada
    This is a beautiful hotel with very large and comfortable rooms. Great bathroom. We had a balcony as we were looking over the pool. Breakfast buffet was delicious and dinner buffet was good if you like to eat dinner that way! Comfortable lounge to...
  • Gregory
    Rwanda Rwanda
    The Serena downtown Kigali is a popular hotel in town, and it has a very good reputation for stay-cations. My wife and I decided to try this out for our anniversary, and it was a pleasant stay. We had a nice massage in their spa and poolside...
  • Ann
    Nigeria Nigeria
    Delicious and bountiful buffet. Espresso drinks in addition to coffee/tea etc. Fresh juices.
  • Florence
    Uganda Uganda
    Very quiet, excellent breakfast buffet, very large and comfortable room. Great desk for work and internet fast and reliable

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Milima restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American • Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Sokoni Cafe and Bar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Kigali Serena Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
$150 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kigali Serena Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

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