Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Gisenyi ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi, Rwanda, 00100

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“The hotel's location right on the beach made our stay lovely, with stunning views and easy access to nearby restaurants.”view full review

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is a 4-star beachfront property featuring a private beach and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can enjoy amenities such as 24-hour room service, air conditioning, and free WiFi. This Gisenyi hotel offers both recreational activities and sophisticated business facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest accommodations include well-appointed rooms and suites, featuring amenities such as flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. Each guestroom has air conditioning, free WiFi, and a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain units offer panoramic views of Lake Kivu.

Dining & Leisure

Dining experiences are available at the lake-view Kiyaga Restaurant, which emphasizes locally sourced ingredients alongside international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy beachside BBQs at Ziwani Café and cocktails at the Lake View Bar. A hot breakfast is complimentary for hotel guests.

Recreation & Business

The hotel features a gym and two floodlit tennis courts for guests seeking fitness activities. A watersports center is available nearby, providing options for adventure on Lake Kivu. The hotel is also equipped with a state-of-the-art conference center for corporate events.

Location & Services

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located 2 miles from the center of Gisenyi and 6 miles from Goma, offering access to local attractions. The Kigali International Airport is 99.5 miles away. Transportation options include a roundtrip airport shuttle service.

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Room

2 persons

250 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Family Room

2 persons

270 sq. feet

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Suite

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Bathtub

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Facilities

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Pool Area

“The swimming pool was beautifully designed and provided the perfect place to relax and cool off during warm days.” view full review

Amazing Balconies

“Each room's balcony offered a lovely view of Lake Kivu, making every morning a delight.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast Buffet

“The buffet breakfast had an impressive variety of tasty options that fueled our days perfectly.” view full review

Playground Fun

“The on-site playground kept my young kids entertained, adding a fun and relaxing layer to our family stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Private beach

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Tennis court

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Live entertainment
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Massage
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

Electric blankets

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel Location

Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi, Rwanda, 00100

Map view

Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi, Rwanda, 00100

City landmarks

Landmark

Lake Kivu

2.2 mi

Landmark

Rond Point Chukudu

1.9 mi

Landmark

Centre d'Accueil de l'Eglise Presbyterienne

3100 ft

Landmark

Presbyterian Church Rwanda

3100 ft

Landmark

Main Market

3800 ft

Landmark

Rwanda Tourism University College

4800 ft

Landmark

Mosquee

4800 ft

Landmark

Sculpture

5000 ft

Landmark

ULK

1.3 mi

Landmark

Seventh Day Adventist Church

1.2 mi

Landmark

AEBR Gisenyi

1.2 mi

Landmark

Village des Artistes

1.4 mi

Church

Paroisse Saint-Esprit

1.4 mi

Landmark

Kigali Independent University

1.4 mi

Landmark

Kivu Club

1.4 mi

Landmark

Chez Ntemba

1.6 mi

Landmark

Fruits and Vegetables market

1.6 mi

Landmark

Eglise Paroles de vie eternelle

1.7 mi

Landmark

Virunga Booking Office

1.8 mi

Landmark

Chist Tabernacle

1.8 mi

Landmark

Monument Chukudu

1.9 mi

Landmark

Rubona Peninsula

2.0 mi

Landmark

Eglise Evangelique de la Restauration ERC

2.1 mi

Landmark

Taxi Rank

2.3 mi

Landmark

New Tam-Tam Bikini

10.0 mi

Landmark

African Art Gallery

10.3 mi

Landmark

Belarusian House

24.2 mi

Nearby

Beach

Gisenyi Beach

800 ft

Gisenyi Public Beach

1300 ft

Ave de l'Indépendance

Green Hills Ecotours

1600 ft

Restaurants

Bistro Restaurant & Wine Garage

1500 ft

btwn Ave de l'Indépendance & Ave de la Coopération

Calafia Cafe

3500 ft

Avenue de la Revolution

New Tam-Tam Bikini Bar & Restaurant

10.0 mi

Avenida De La Production

Hotel Italiano Al Lago

10.2 mi

300 Metres from Soccer Field

Getting around

City Centre

Gisenyi9 min · 2300 ft

Airports

Goma International Airport (GOM)9 min · 3.6 mi

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY)251 min · 103.9 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:30

Check-out

from 01:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Lake Kivu Serena guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2006

Number of rooms:

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, Gisenyi

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Dining & Leisure

Recreation & Business

Location & Services

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Facilities

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Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

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Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

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