Stopovers in Kigali tend to be dominated by big chain hotel groups. And they're certainly fit for purpose. But there's a new inn in town. One that'll make your stopover a whole lot more glam. So we're rather pleased to introduce Hemingway's Retreat Kigali. This fresh, contemporary boutique hotel has been built with both sustainable principles and comfort in mind, and blends them perfectly. With just 20 luxury rooms surrounded by mature gardens, a good restaurant and a wellness centre, The Retreat is as heavenly as it claims to be, in that appealingly down-to-earth way.
With their peaked ceilings and double doors, the 20 rooms are light and airy, with private patios in front that overlook the communal garden. Second patios at the rear of each room are furnished with a small table and chairs, ideal for romantic evenings under the stars. Indoors, the mattresses are deeply comfortable, made of organic cotton in the UK, and draped in mosquito netting at night. Bathrooms are spacious and luxurious with rainwater walk-in showers indoor and out.
The hotel fully lives up to its name as an oasis in Rwanda's busy capital, with a heated pool to soak in for hours on end.
Take advantage of the team's home-turf knowledge and get their suggestions for the best dining spots.
The Retreat works well as a stopover, but linger a while to get the full experience. Visit the spa, learn to make banana beer, or request a new outfit from the in-house tailor.
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11 nights from $13.1K per person
12 nights from $11.7K per person
11 nights from $13.7K per person
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Hemingway's Retreat Kigali can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Rwanda trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Rwanda trips featuring Hemingway's Retreat Kigali or get advice and suggestions from one of our Rwanda specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Hemingway's Retreat Kigali start from around $450, or US$450, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Clean, pretty and supremely peaceful, the capital is a cosmopolitan place with a sobering history.
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