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One&Only Gorilla's Nest

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A spacious living area with large windows, wooden flooring, and a variety of seating options including a sofa and chairs.
Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
A modern pool area with a wooden deck and a glass-enclosed structure.
A modern house surrounded by lush greenery and a curved pathway.
A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and tall trees.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $8,260
$6,826 nightly
$8,260 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2

Explore the area

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Kinigi, Musanze, Northern Province
  • Place, Red Rocks Arts Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Musanze Caves
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and decorative wall art.

Suite (Silverback)

  • 4402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room (Susa Treehouse)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase, and a potted plant.

Room (Susa Treehouse)

  • 936 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase, and a potted plant.

Room (Forest Treehouse)

  • 829 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a round wooden table, and a view of a forested hill.

Suite (Virunga)

  • 1582 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a view of a forest, a patterned armchair, a floor lamp, and a patterned rug.

Suite (Ingagi)

  • 2702 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Forest Treehouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Silverback Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Ingagi Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Musanze

When you stay at One&Only Gorilla's Nest in Musanze, you'll be in the mountains, you'll be a short 8-minute drive from Volcanoes National Park. .This luxury hotel is within the region of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Lake Bunyonyi.

What's nearby

  • Red Rocks Arts Centre - 12 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 14 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 18 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Musanze Modern Market - 20 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Musanze Caves - 25 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gabel's Garden - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shakey's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

One&Only Gorilla's Nest

One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Musanze hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at The Nest, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Nest - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
The Nest Bar - Onsite brewpub. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Nest
  • The Nest Bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Kinigi
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel Kinigi

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Reviews

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Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

Kimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our two nights pre-Christmas !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025