Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Ruhondo Island Retreat
Elegant Accommodation: 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 49 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Room service
- Free parking
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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...”- Loïc
Belgium“Nous étions seuls sur l'île et nous avons passé de très bons moments à discuter avec les propriétaires au coin du feu le soir. Nous avons fait une balade en bateau sur le lac, qui offre des vues spectaculaires sur les volcans. Il s'agit d'un des...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- 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
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Ruhondo Island Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
