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Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
BBQ/picnic Area
Dining tables
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Musanze District, Kinigi, Northern
  • Place, Volcanoes National Park
  • Place, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Musanze Caves
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goma (GOM)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Cottage, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Lodge in Kinigi with winery and free breakfast
This lodge features an attached winery, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Cable televisions are provided. Accommodation at this 3.5-star lodge has kitchenettes with separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Kinigi lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and a 3-minute drive from Red Rocks Arts Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

A winery is on site. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Kinigi lodge.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 5:30 AM to 11 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 40-per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 9:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for RWF 15.0 per day.

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.

  • Late check-in fee: 40 per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 9:30 AM
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: RWF 15.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Guests arriving after 2:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Kinigi
Da Vinci Gorilla Kinigi
Da Vinci Gorilla
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Lodge
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Kinigi
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Lodge Kinigi

Reviews

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Best Lodge in Kinigi! Exceptional Service!

This hotel is the best place to stay in Kinigi/to gorilla trek! It’s the closest lodge to the Dian Fossey campus and women’s village, and the staff is exceptional. They are very friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. We loved that we’d come back to the hotel and they’d clean our shoes and give us a foot massage. They’d also get a fire going in your room while you are having dinner. We’d come back to bed with a heated bed (thanks to a warm water bottle they place in there) and a fire going. We felt we were in the coziest hotel room ever. The food was great too with an ever changing menu. I’d recommend getting the full board. It’d be hard to try restaurants at different lodges, so you’d save money instead of buying the meals separate. Last but not least, the super sweet dog Sparky. He added so much charm and welcomed all guests. We loved having him around so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

I booked this hotel through Expedia. But, the hotel canceled on me due to overbooking on their part. They called me while i was in the car traveling to check in. I had to change reservations to another hotel. In addition, I never to this date, have received a refund. My bill on expedia was over $900. The hotel didn't bother informing expedia of their mistake. I am still waiting a refund. don't take a chance on this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and large room with king bed and a fire place. Ensuite was also large. They also put hot water bottles in our bed at turn down - such a lovely gesture. Staff are extremely helpful and welcoming. Food good and fresh too. We also saw a Golden Monkey there too. Nb. Worth noting that the laundry service doesn’t include ironing/pressing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a delightful small hotel in Kinigi, close to the Gorilla Experience headquarters. The rooms are in spacious huts with a fire and hot water bottles provided at night as it gets quite cold. The staff are extremely polite and helpful, lighting fires in the lounge and dining room at sunset and with little portable fires for each table. The setting is rustic and charming with 4 star facilities and don’t forget the wonderful complimentary foot massage and shoe cleaning after the gorilla trek. Delightful little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler G

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceedingly lovely staff. So many nice surprises like burning fireplaces in the rooms with hot water bottles in the beds, foot rubs and shoe cleanings after our hike. Mattresses were amazing. Food was quite good, the included breakfast is expansive. Very beautiful grounds. Live dancing one night. Lovely dog Sparky. A few words of caution: most of our showers did not have hot water. Drinks and dinner were pretty pricey, so would consider at least bringing your own bottled water. They didn’t have the best intel re: Mt. Bisoke hike, so we just took ourselves, got COVID tested and registered on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

melissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noemie

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

BEST hotel in Rwanda. THANK YOU!

Best hotel I have ever stayed in in Rwanda ! Absolutely LOVELY. food is delicious, staff is very nice, friendly, excelent ginger tea, they put hot water bottles in your bed to warm it up, nice fire etc. the BEST. thank you SO MUCH!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing time at Da Vinci Lodge. Very helpful staff and nice food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place with great people

Super friendly and helpful people. Fireplace and hot water bottles. What a service. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Cez, East Africa

Disliked: Staff & service

Manager very unhelpful

We had made a booking here through expedia which the hotel confirmed. When we arrived we were sent to another hotel without an explanation. The manager Ruth was very unhelpful in offering any explanation or even giving formal confirmation that our booking was cancelled. Sad that she ruined the experience - other staff seemed to be cheerful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Will, Vienna, VA

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

Excellent Lodge for the Volcanoes National Park

The lodges in this resort are very large and very pleasant. The staff couldn't be more helpful. Each evening of my stay, one of the staff built an excellent, long-lasting charcoal fire in my room, making sure the room stayed beautifully warm. The meals were very good and very well priced. After my two visits to the National Park, the hotel team gave a much-appreciated and very thorough foot massage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

kevin, chicago il

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

Lovely place. Fantastic staff

From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the staff cannot do enough to make your stay a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
房间很大，服务员都很热情，服务周到，但是热水不太好，我们三个人连续洗澡最后已经变成了凉水
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020