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Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

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About Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

A lovely hotel in central Kigali with plenty of character and a fantastic restaurant.
Intriguingly named Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel – how could one resist! The reality is not disappointing. Heaven, as it's affectionately known, is an enchanting place to stay or stop for a meal, set on a tranquil street near downtown Kigali. More than simply a restaurant and hotel, it's also a social enterprise. Hemingways Hospitality are committed to working with the people of this beautiful country to develop their skills. The staff is local, as is the food (the international menu draws inspiration from Rwandan cuisine), and the on-site gallery displays incredible local talent. Treat yourself!
From $90 per person/per night
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30 Rooms
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The property

Heaven's layout is unorthodox yet appealing. The modern main hotel offers accommodation and seating areas on each floor for relaxing. Heaven Restaurant, with its adjacent art gallery, crafts shop and three guestrooms, lies just a few steps away. Beyond the restaurant, the brand-new Garden Chalet has a salt-water pool, yoga deck and tropical gardens for all guests. Adirondack chairs set in the shade of the grand umuvumu trees are perfect for relaxing while gazing at bustling Kigali.

The rooms

Accommodation is spread across three buildings, with three rooms beside the restaurant, 12 rooms at the main villa and a further seven at the newly renovated Garden Chalet. Sizes vary, but all are clean, have private en-suite bathrooms with a good hot water supply, unlimited purified water and free wi-fi. The beds are comfortable with quality linens, vibrant African fabrics and mosquito nets. The rooms beside the restaurant (surprisingly peaceful considering their location) have good-sized bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.

Activities

Enjoy the quirky charm in a generally safe and peaceful suburb of Rwanda's capital city. Visit the nearby attractions: the President’s residence, Hotel Milles Collines, numerous eateries and intriguing shops. The restaurant is a good place to meet local Rwandans, who both staff the place and visit to hang out, drink the excellent Rwandan French-press coffee and enjoy great meals. After sightseeing, relax in the gardens at the Garden Chalet, dip in the pool and chill in the garden.

What you'll love

What you'll love

The vibrant colours, comfortable rooms and ultra-friendly staff. And the restaurant - of course!
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Dinner at Heaven Restaurant is not to be missed. The menu, created by the South African head chef, is so good that it's become the top place to go in Kigali...
Something to think about

Something to think about

The hotel sprawls across three different buildings so if you're travelling as a group, request to have all your rooms in the same part of the hotel.

Rwanda

Kigali

Clean, pretty and supremely peaceful, the capital is a cosmopolitan place with a sobering history.