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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

★★★★ Gisenyi Town, Gisenyi, RW

8.7 guest rating· 234 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, just 3 km from Gisenyi, offers rooms with free WiFi, satellite TV, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even have a cozy seating area for relaxation.

Fantastic Dining Options

Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar.

Convenient Amenities

With an outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk, and airport transfer services, your comfort is our priority.

Experience serenity by Lake Kivu and book your stay with us today!

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Rooms & rates

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Superior Room, Pool View

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Queen Bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Sleeps 2 · 39 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 25 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Superior Room

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Suite

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
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  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Gisenyi Town, Gisenyi, RW

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 11:30 AM

What guests say8.7234 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Nice location+ Beautiful pool areaPrevious complaints about cleanlinessHigh price point
Cleanliness8.4
Service9.4
Location9.4
Room Quality8.9
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.0

Poor Experience

4.0

The setting os very good

Waiting up to an hour for food to be served, food inconsistant. Service poor, staff not taking orders properly. Rooms not clean, what looked lime black mold in bathroom. Poor maintenance of hotel

Paul · RW · 2026-07-16

Lovely 3-Day Holiday at Lake Kivu Serena

10.0

The breakfast buffet is always amazing, lots of variety! The pool is quite large and we basically had it to ourselves. The lifeguard gave my kids goggles and donut rafts. We had a wonderful time at the lake shore, enjoying the waves, and the gentle breeze. The staff were friendly and helpful. They set up on a big TV screen by the pool so we could have the world cup. The beds were super comfortable and the Air Conditioning worked well.

Food from the restaurant was ridiculously expensive. The pizza was gross -- don't try it. The chicken wings were descent but I wouldn't order them again. The pasta carbonara with chicken was delicious. My kids loved it and the price wasn't too bad. My room was supposed to have a lake view but we were on the side of the hotel. We could barely see it. I didn't complain or ask for a room change.

Carol Rugege · RW · 2026-07-11

Location and people just great

8.0

Lovely and amazing location. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food was great. Just a great experience

Internet was slow and unreliable

Guy and Mandy · NZ · 2026-05-03

Top hotel. Professioneel management. Vriendelijk personeel.

10.0

Ruime kamers. Professioneel management. Vriendelojk personeel. Lekker eten.

Weinig of niets.

Johan Marie J · BE · 2026-05-01

Guest review

6.0

Food , good choices

HON KAREKE MBIUKI · KE · 2026-04-24

Very wonderful place

10.0

Everything was exceptional

NIL

John Audu · NG · 2026-04-16

Good to know

Please inform 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 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.

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

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.