About this property
Elegant Accommodations: Ruhondo Island Retreat in Ruhondo offers a 5-star hotel experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and stunning lake views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fitness room, and a wellness package. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Dutch, British, and international cuisines. Additional amenities include a bar, yoga classes, and a waterpark. Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 30 mi from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the hotel is praised for its lakes, scenic views, and convenient location. Guests appreciate the attentive host and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Room service
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jones
Rwanda“Beautiful Tented rooms with the Lake view! Ruhondo Island Retreat is a perfect place to stay in Musanze,Rwanda. It is close to the Volcanoes National Park and the Musanze city. The room was veryyyy pleasant, it was cozy and clean. Breakfast was...” - Lawrence
South Africa“Great location. Great labour of love by the owners and very hospitable. Loved everything about it” - Fiona
United Kingdom“It was so quiet and chilled and the food was excellent. The staff were really friendly as were the other guests….. slept like a log, glorious views from our cabin and there was plenty to do (if u wanted to)…, We did a lovely boat trip around...” 
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Canada“Ruhondo island retreat was fantastic - both in terms of natural beauty and as a gateway to many local community experiences around lake Ruhondo. Jean was amazing and led us on a hike and community visit - he shared awesome info about the area...”- Christiane Rwanda“What a wonderful place to stay! Once you have managed to find your way through the hills (with the helpful guidance of the manager) you will be rewarded with stunning views on the surrounding nature and a serene environment. If you are travelling...”
- Aaron
United States“I really loved my stay on the island! I stayed for 3 days and it was nice and relaxing. Amazingly enough, I was the only guest the entire time I was there! The owners were wonderful and they went out of their way to make me feel welcome and...” - Yoann
France“Alphonsine and Alexis are very friendly and interesting owners sharing their little paradise. Tents are a perfect mix between adventure and luxury providing hot enclosed shower, comfortable beds with mosquitoes nests and a private hidden terrace...” - Hirwa Rwanda“We drove to Ruhondo from Kigali for a weekend in mid-May. We took a wrong turn on the way, and our hosts at the retreat were so helpful directing us in. That level of superb hospitality continued throughout our entire visit. It’s a short boat...”
- Clément France“Hébergement au calme absolu sur une île à la végétation luxuriante. Accueil très chaleureux des hôtes et de toute l'équipe. Nourriture très bonne et possibilité de faire des activités guidées.”
Sabine
Germany“Eine tolle Unterkunft, die Lage ist unglaublich, das Essen super und die Menschen dort sind uns sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Die Besitzer des Retreats sind unglaublich tolle und liebe Menschen. Wir reisen viel, haben viel gesehen und erlebt aber eine...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
- Umunyinya
- CuisineAfrican • American • Argentinian • Belgian • Brazilian • Cajun/Creole • Cambodian • Cantonese • Dutch • British • Ethiopian • French • Greek • Indian • Italian • Korean • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Polish • Portuguese • Scottish • Austrian • German • Russian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Amenities of Ruhondo Island Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
View
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
- View
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Sofa bed
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Pets
Activities
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hour
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Water park
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on site
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Canoeing
- FishingAdditional charge
Living Area
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
Transportation
Transportation
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
Business Facilities
Business Facilities
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Safe
General
General
- Shuttle service
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Suit press
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Spa
Spa
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
House rules
Ruhondo Island Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Ruhondo Island Retreat 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
