Location: Ruhengeri
Top Hotels in Ruhengeri
Top Things to do in Ruhengeri
- 1. Volcanoes National Park
- 2. Kingfisher Journeys - Canoeing near the Gorillas
- 3. Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp
- 4. Umubano Tours - Day Tours
- 5. Umuzabibu Mwiza - Handspun Hope Women's Center
- 6. Red Rocks Rwanda
- 7. Lava Bike Tours
- 8. Golden Trekkers
- 9. African Mountain Explorer
- 10. The Mane Tours Ltd.
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Ruhengeri, Musanze District, Northern Province
Discover the best hotels in Ruhengeri, Musanze District, Northern Province including Urugano Virunga Palace, Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Urugano Virunga Palace, Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge, Ruhondo Beach Resort, Virunga Hotel, Virunga Homestay & Campsites, Amohoro Guesthouse, Fravan Eco Resort, Fatima Hotel.
Things to do in Ruhengeri
1. Urugano Virunga Palace
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Urugano Virunga Palace is located in a very quiet environment, the best place to relax read and work if needed. The house is in a very safe environment and near Musanze city (5 mins) drive. We have a working place and library with a view of the volcanoes. We have a kitchen that can be used by our guests and a chef that can make your healthy orders as per the guest request , we also have a mini-bar
Great service and food
Reviewed By dangK9444GNThe hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. They also have really good food, I can recommend the grilled tilapia which was the best I had had so far! After hiking they also took great care of us with warm drinks. The rooms are basic, but very clean.
2. Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Our Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel will impress you with an outstanding comfort and service. Choose us as your starting point to visit the gorillas or enjoy our services after tracking.
Land of a Thousand Hills- The Five Volcanoes Boutique Oasis, a true home away from home.
Reviewed By Desiree ZWe could not speak more highly about our experience at The Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel during our recent gorilla trekking adventure. Every staff member went above and beyond to make us feel like family. The property is remarkably clean and well managed. Our room was both cozy and luxurious, even the smallest of details and accommodations were well thought out. The dining was a well needed treat for my husband and I. Our family is living in TZ currently and we have been craving quality beef. The hamburger and steak would compete with any great US restaurant. They did a great job accommodating my picky eating preferences too. Portion sizes, presentation and taste were excellent. The bread pudding was our favorite dessert & Richard certainly knew how to make amazing cocktail recommendations, a well trained bartender and chef. They even made us a special ginger tea when our allergies triggered after transitioning from a warm tropical climate to the mountains for the weekend. We highly recommend staying here!
3. Urugano Virunga Palace
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Urugano Virunga Palace is located in a very quiet environment, the best place to relax read and work if needed. The house is in a very safe environment and near Musanze city (5 mins) drive. We have a working place and library with a view of the volcanoes. We have a kitchen that can be used by our guests and a chef that can make your healthy orders as per the guest request , we also have a mini-bar
Great service and food
Reviewed By dangK9444GNThe hotel staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. They also have really good food, I can recommend the grilled tilapia which was the best I had had so far! After hiking they also took great care of us with warm drinks. The rooms are basic, but very clean.
4. Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Luxury lodge, located in close proximity to Volcanoes National Park. Without sacrificing comfort, the hotel includes a masseuse, full bar, swimming pool, bike tours and unparalleled service, among other things. An excellent choice for those looking for comfort on their trips to see Gorillas or any other wildlife in Musanze. Luxurious enough to be exclusive, Friendly enough to be inclusive
Great customer service in Rwanda
Reviewed By CatwomanParisWe arrived at the lodge early on a cold and wet morning in May, after hiking to see the golden monkeys. Our muddy hiking boots were immediately whipped away by the attentive staff and cleaned up. After a week in Rwanda, we were delighted to at last get some great customer service. This is the strength of Tiloreza. Our (deluxe) room was spacious, but if you are visiting during the rainy season, bring your warm pyjamas and clothes - the lodge is at 2000 m above sea level after all!
5. Ruhondo Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Beautiful, peaceful resort situated on a hill looking over Lake Ruhondo. Opened in 2012, Ruhondo Beach Resort has 10 bungalow-style rooms, all with private bath and hot water. Enjoy local food in the restaurant while taking in the beautiful landscape - volcanoes, lake and large lakeside garden filled with birds. Other activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing and boating. Apart from rooms, Ruhondo Beach Has nice equipped tents in the nice garden. The hotel also hosts different events in its garden and at the beach next to the lake
Relaxing Lakeside Spot
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10Had a great two-night stay at Ruhondo Beach Resort. Pros: - The location is excellent (right on Ruhondo Lake, with a beaut view of the volcanoes--Gahinga, Muhabura, Sabyinyo, and Bisoke on a clear day). - The staff are friendly and helpful, and the service is good. - The rooms are clean. - The vlaue is great (especially right now, with lower prices due to the pandemic). - The complimentary breakfast is good, with omelletes, fruit, sambusas, coffee, tea, etc. - There are plenty of outdoor seating options, in hammocks, loungers down by the lake, etc. Cons: - I'm not sure if they have any kind of quiet hours (i.e., we heard a group partying until the early hours one of the nights we were there). - The pillows are more akin to rocks than anything fluffy, so if you live in Rwanda, you might want to bring your own. Extras: - Definitely park by the power plant and opt for the boat ride over; the road to drive there is long and rough. - The birding around the property is lovely, so be sure to take a camera and pair of binoculars if that's your thing. Would highly recommend for a nice getaway from Kigali and would go back for sure.
6. Virunga Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Isabelle (France)
Reviewed By Bidule005We spent one night in Virunga hotel, that is located is a noisy road The rooms are well equipped and clean. The beds are comfortable. Food is good. The major concern is that the hotel is not located close to the Volcanoes national park headquarter, from where gorillas and golden monkeys trekking begin. Thus, you have to wake up earlier to be in good condition for the general briefing regarding gorillas and golden monkeys trekking!!!
7. Virunga Homestay & Campsites
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
unbeatable experience and service
Reviewed By Chris SWe stayed in Francis' and his family's home stay for a week in Musanze and would highly recommend that you stay here. Firstly, Musanze is quite expensive accommodation wise, but Virunga Homestay offers beautiful clean and comfortable place to stay at great value for money. The homestay itself offers comfortable rooms, and fantastic shared spaces; including a large living room and dining area and nice balcony with views of Musanze's impressive volcanoes. As hosts Francis and his family are exceptional. During our stay Francis would continually help us with what we want us to do and would always be ready to offer support or advice; whether it was delicious and varied home cooked meals, laundry, or access to local swimming pools or hiking, Francis was always ready with immediate support. Throughout all this our privacy was well respected and we felt the full benefit of living in a homestay while being able to have time to ourselves whenever we wanted it. We were working remotely during our stay and had a great experience, having had difficulties elsewhere working in homestays in other places.
8. Amohoro Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
fantastic budget place to stay
Reviewed By Sakiko12Staff was extremely hospitable and welcoming. Bedrooms were comfortable and clean with individual mosquito nets over beds. Bread, fruit and omelett were freshly prepared for us for breakfast at an agreed time. No issues for an earlier breakfast when we started our day with an early hiking activity. Plus when we came back with our muddy shoes staff was accommodating and helped us cleaning and drying in the backyard. Shared bathroom is as clean as it can be when you use it with several people. Since there is no shower curtain the entire floor gets wet easily and nothing to dry it off - which is the only minus point I can list. The place is located in short walking distance to town in a quiet street. Internet didn't work at all times though this wasn't an issue for us. Definitely recommended!!
9. Fravan Eco Resort
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Fravan Eco-Resort is a beautiful resort, located in the North of Rwanda, in Musanze District. A short drive from the vibrant centre of Musanze city, it offers the serenity and tranquillity you are looking for and is a good starting point for exploring the surroundings of Musanze City, the Volcanoes National Park, Musanze Caves or the Twin Lakes Area. Fravan Eco-Resort offers 7 individual cottages including one tree house. All of them are embedded in the vast nature of the land, inviting you to leave the stress outside its doors. The resort is designed, crafted and built carefully from local wood and natural materials using local elements and respecting the existing environment to reduce the carbon footprint without compromising your comfort. Local wisdom creates an unforgettable memory for your stay.
Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed By Sightseer48913951647One of the most wonderful places with the most wonderful people in Rwanda. Moses was particularly welcoming, as was the lady who owns the resort, going above and beyond what was required of them as hosts. It left me and my friend with a very warm feeling, and a sense of just how friendly everyone in Rwanda is :)
10. Fatima Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 13 reviews
Not recommended
Reviewed By streumi83I would not recommend this hotel if you are a tourist and want to explore the volcano national park. One of the receptionist staff was very unfriendly and she didn't wanted to give us the room we reserved in advance. At the check out the same unfriendly lady also denied to give us a receipt of our payment... The rest of the staff was very friendly. We had on the first day no warm water and asked the staff to fix the water heater. Was not fixed even on the next day, but they did send someone afterwards as we insisted and he could finally fix the water heater, but he needed one hour and the room was very dirty afterwards. The restaurant staff was very friendly, but for dinner we had to wait 90min and it was difficult to organize a lunch package. The room was clean. The hotel is very noisy during the nights.
