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Virunga House

Property class: 3.5

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A two-story building with a red-tiled roof, a covered porch, and a paved driveway.
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $81
$67 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17

Explore the area

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NM 61 ST, Muhoza, Northern Province
  • Place, Cathedral of Ruhengeri
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Musanze Modern Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Shyira Diocese Cathedral
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a patterned rug, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a patterned bedspread, a rug, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Room

A bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through a window with metal bars.

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Ruhengeri

Located in Muhoza, Virunga House is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Musanze Modern Market and 11 minutes from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. .This guesthouse is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Volcanoes National Park and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Musanze Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Musanze Caves - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Texas Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪House of Beer - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Irises Salon de Fiestas - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Isange BF Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Virunga House

Virunga House offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and children's slippers. This Muhoza guesthouse provides complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include bicycle tour information, bike storage, and a bike shuttle. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Virunga serving guests of Virunga House. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Virunga - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Virunga

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and pet grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: USD 5 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts mobile payments 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, a first aid kit, window guards, 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

VIRUNGA HOMESTAY CAMPSITES

Virunga Homestay & Campsites Muhoza

Virunga Homestay & Campsites Guesthouse

Virunga Homestay & Campsites Guesthouse Muhoza

Virunga House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at Virunga Homestay, I initially only booked for a few nights but then stayed over a week. Francis is a very considerate, helpful, and accommodating host. The place is very clean, spacious and quiet. The homestay has good wifi and warm showers and the breakfast was wonderful, I highly recommend it. I will definitely come back.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it is a good stop over to volcano national park. about 20 mins drive. the property is okay. it was well kept. the room was gorgeous but the mattress was terrible. it is hard and gave me backache. the breakfast can be made better. the staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for one night, but Frances was a great host. The room as clean and comfortable, and he provided a good breakfast. We opted not to go to Volcanoes National Park, but Frances provided us with a great guide, who took us to Twin Lakes. On that trip we met MANY wonderful Rwandans out in the countryside, and saw beautiful scenery. The next morning our guide, Janvier, took us to the park where the baby gorilla naming ceremony is held, then out into the countryside again. FANTASTIC!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Begaly

Disliked: Staff & service

But a terribly weak wi-fi that works very poorly

VIRUNGA HOMESTAY & CAMPSITES met me well, arranged in a large room, prepared a delicious and plentiful breakfast. Thanks! But a terribly weak wi-fi that works very poorly. He asked to organize a sightseeing tour of the Volcanoes National Park on a motobike, they said that it costs 5 thousand Rwandan francs. I agreed. A motorbiker arrived and took me and when they left the city he took 5 thousand francs from me and began to extort another 5 thousand francs. I refused to give an additional 5 thousand francs and the motorbiker without completing the tour returned to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020