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Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and chairs, overlooking a lake and greenery.
A stone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
A wooden-framed room with a bed, a small table, and a bench.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
A brick building with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a paved pathway.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $216
$179 nightly
$216 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Rutsiro district, Boneza sector, Boneza, Province de l'Ouest, 9999
  • Place, Nyamyumba Hot Springs
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small table, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small table, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A wooden deck with two wooden tables and benches, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and surrounding greenery.

Deluxe Suite

  • Lake view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A wooden deck with a view of a coastal landscape.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Bay view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A wooden deck with a view of a coastal landscape.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Bay view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Buhongo

With a stay at Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake in Boneza, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Kivu Lake and 30.3 mi (48.8 km) from Gisenyi Beach. .This beach hotel is within the region of Parc National des Virunga.

What's nearby

  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 59 min drive - 31.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Onze Eettafel - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Kinunu Koffee Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake

Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake offers 2 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Musical instrument
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height bed (18 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Property is also known as

Umutuzo lodge

Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake Hotel

Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake Boneza

Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake Hotel Boneza

Umutuzo Lodge Kivu Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an absolutely beautiful, serene place to stay, you are fully immersed in nature. The lodges are so comfortable and stylish, we slept so well. The food was absolutely delicious. The customer service was excellent. The rooms were spotless, with fabulous lake views. The swimming pool was clean and welcoming in the heat. Lots of activities on offer, you are really cared for.
Pool at the lodge
Lodge
Lake Kivu
View from lidges
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Majyambere denis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The road to the facility is horrible, the facility is noisy, especially in the morning hours, the staff is rude, breakfast had spoiled ingredients, and I was charged for items I did not consume.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is lovely. Perched on the hillside, you feel like you’re on top of the world every day at breakfast with panoramic view of Lake Kivu. Our cabin was the closest to the lake which offered us unobstructed views from our patio which was the perfect spot to read or watch an incoming rain storm. It was a bit more of a hike uphill to breakfast and dinner but it was worth it. Plus we were also closer to the pool which was really one of the deciding factors why we picked Umutozo. You also have to take an outdoor shower while you’re there! Food was tasty and very fresh, we said hi to the on-site animals a couple of times. We enjoyed chatting with other guests and the owner Philippe at meal times. The staff was also great including Olivier who took us on our excursion to Napoleon Island and was very engaging to talk to on the boat ride there. I do recommend having a 4wd vehicle since there is a substantial amount of driving on unpaved roads required to reach the property. Very much enjoyed our time spent here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Océane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parfait pour se reposer. Cadre magnifique et cakme, très belle vue sur le lac.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Zimmer/Häuser sind riesig, auch Familien haben mehr als genug Platz. Highlight ist die Außendusche, vor allem und gerade auch bei schlechterem Wetter. Der Blick über den See, herrlich. Toll fanden wir auch, dass man das Essen an einer langen Tafel einnimmt und so Menschen aus aller Welt kennenlernt. Philippe ist ein toller Gastgeber, der uns viele tolle Tipps für unsere weitere Reise durch Ruanda gegeben hat. Die Tageswanderung mit Philippe als Guide durch die umliegenden Dörfer mit anschließender Bootsfahrt zurück zur Lodge fanden wir wir ganz besonders toll.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique hotel

Magnifique hôtel avec une vue imprenable sur le lac Kivu. Le lodge est splendide et Eric et Philippe ont été tres accueillants et serviables pendant notre sejour. Je recommande très vivement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TRIFFIN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025