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Hemingways Retreat Kigali

Property class: 5 and above

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A modern resort with a pool reflecting the building and surrounding trees.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a TV, and a bedside table.
An outdoor dining area with wooden flooring, tables, chairs, and potted plants.
A stone wall with a bamboo fence, a wooden door, and a small wooden platform.
A nighttime view of a building with a stone facade, a concrete pathway, and various plants.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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No 5, KN 29 Street, Kigali, Nyarugenge
  • Place, Union Trade Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kandt House Museum of Natural History
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kigali Convention Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of a wooden deck and stone wall.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden deck with a seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

Superior Room

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a pool area, a sofa with decorative pillows, a small round table with fruit, and a ceiling fan.

Luxury Room

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a desk, and a large window.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden nightstand.

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hemingways Retreat Kigali

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site.
Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers 11 accommodations with private pools and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Hemingways Retreat Kigali, you're just a quick walk from Union Trade Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Fusion Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves international cuisine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with Swedish massages, body scrubs or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and archery
  • 9 minutes on foot from Union Trade Center and a 3-minute drive from Kandt House Museum of Natural History
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Hemingways Retreat Kigali. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kigali hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Fusion Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Heaven Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fusion Restaurant
  • Heaven Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 646 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 500.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 500.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Hemingways Retreat Kigali offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Retreat Hotel Kigali
Retreat Kigali
The Retreat Hotel
The Retreat Kigali
The Retreat Hotel Kigali

Hemingways Retreat Kigali Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 star food, 4 star place at 5 star prices

First off, The Retreat is incredibly overpriced. Border line rip off. The food is below average and so expensive - not worth it at all. At the prices being charged for accommodation, it should be full board - to pay such exorbitant prices for lunch and dinner is a real cheek. The actual accommodation was very decent, the pool area is really nice and so is the gym and yoga studio. Overall it wasn't a bad stay but we would not return purely based on price and quality of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Onaseremi

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018