Title: Rushel Kivu Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=48746822&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rushel Kivu Lodge A beachside paradise where travelers can enjoy local cuisine at breakfast before spending the day soaking up sun along the beautiful shoreline ## Photo gallery for Rushel Kivu Lodge ![Luxury Tent - Rushel Kivu Lodge (Boneza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/ced54769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Tent - Rushel Kivu Lodge (Boneza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/2ab87810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rushel Kivu Lodge (Boneza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/68c33c1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rushel Kivu Lodge (Boneza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/2c1d89dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Tent - Rushel Kivu Lodge (Boneza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/eac9c68a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rushel Kivu Lodge welcomes travelers to its white sand beach for relaxation, volleyball, or fishing. Praised for its serene atmosphere, the lodge offers free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and bicycle tour info to enhance your stay at this peaceful beachfront retreat. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 15 - Jan. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 16 - Jan. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 16 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/2d40eaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Digital channels Wardrobe or closet - 323 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Tent ![Standard Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/aaa2a927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Tent 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Detached private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Digital channels Wardrobe or closet - 269 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Executive Suite ![Executive Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/50d7acee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Minibar Coffee/tea maker - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Basic Tent ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/2d40eaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Tent ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Detached private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Digital channels Wardrobe or closet - 237 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Tent ![Luxury Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/3205abf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Tent ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Free bottled water Digital channels Wardrobe or closet - 269 sq ft - Beach view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRushel-Kivu-Lodge.h48746822.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRushel-Kivu-Lodge.h48746822.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Boneza, Rushel Kivu Lodge is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kivu Lake and Nyamyumba Hot Springs. Kayaking, canoeing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Buhongo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Buhongo.dx553248635997166825) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-1.90600%2C29.28377&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xhAt97XsMQhMAEYZQV1RNg7o5jk=) Kinunu, Rutsiro District, Boneza, Western Province ### What's nearby - Nyamyumba Hot Springs \- 50 min drive \- 44.3 km - Les Chutes de Ndaba \- 54 min drive \- 48.8 km - Gisenyi Beach \- 56 min drive \- 50.3 km - Rwanda Tourism University College \- 58 min drive \- 51.7 km - Université Libre de Kigali \- 58 min drive \- 51.7 km ## About this property ### Rushel Kivu Lodge Property highlights Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Rushel Kivu Lodge. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach volleyball, and fishing. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and beach towels - Bicycle tour information, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews CA $24 CA $36 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=100292395&PinnedHotelID=100292395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A beach bar - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Bicycle tours - Fishing - Kayak ### Family friendly - DVD player - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - On the beach ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible bathtub - No elevator - Phone accessibility kit ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Rainfall showerhead - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels - DVD player ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for RWF 40.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: RWF 40.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Rushel Kivu Lodge Hotel Rushel Kivu Lodge Boneza Rushel Kivu Lodge Hotel Boneza ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rushel Kivu Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Rushel Kivu Lodge? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rushel Kivu Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Rushel Kivu Lodge? ### Where is Rushel Kivu Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rushel Kivu Lodge Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander Dec 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Superb setting, tough access road The setting of the hotel is superb – nice beach (the water has great mineral quality to it), different walks at the door step (Congo-Nile trail or lakeside paths, coffee washing station nearby is great to visit). The food is excellent (from the local vegetable and fruit garden) and rooms are spacious and well-maintained. The downsides are 11 km of dirt track in poor condition (allow extra 10-15 min relative to google maps estimate) and rooms can be too warm at night (24C at night, no aircon) ##### Alexander Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### nourdine Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities C'est isolé de tout, c'est bien pour se reposer, mais tout est fait pour consommer sur place avec tout de même des tarifs un peu excessifs, sinon l'endroit est très bien, mais pour y accéder la route est horrible et donc si j'avais su qu'il fallait emprunter une telle route j'aurais renoncé malgré le charme de l'endroit ##### nourdine Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### franck Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### franck Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GERARD May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### GERARD Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean-Marie Feb 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Havre de paix sur les rives du Kivu ##### Jean-Marie Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ada Jun 17, 2022 ##### Ada Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Cliffs at Peace Canyon](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Cliffs-At-Peace-Canyon.h1161547.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Mazatlán](https://www.expedia.ca/Mazatlan-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d180011-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Tobermory](https://www.expedia.ca/Tobermory-Hotels.d59192.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Beachwood](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Hotels-Homewood-Suites-By-Hilton-Cleveland-Beachwood.h1973045.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Grand Tulum - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Akumal-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Grand-Tulum-Newly-Renovated.h870784.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Chateau-Bedford.h20624.Hotel-Information) > > [Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Hotels-Clarion-Hotel-Portland.h7171.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Niagara-Falls.h1403139.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ocho](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Hotel-Ocho.h4516901.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Johns-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d181832-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Watkins Glen](https://www.expedia.ca/Watkins-Glen-Hotels.d183731.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Amsterdam-Hotels-Park-Centraal-Amsterdam.h22363.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/yeg/kelowna-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ord/bom/chicago-to-mumbai) > > [Flights from Austin (AUS) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/aus/yyc/austin-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fra/vancouver-to-frankfurt) > > [Flights from Islamabad (ISB-Islamabad Intl.) to Lahore (LHE-Allam Iqbal Intl.)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/isb/lhe/islamabad-to-lahore) > > [Flights from Schiphol (AMS) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ams/yyz/amsterdam-to-toronto) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Windsor.d6127335-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Sudbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Greater-Sudbury.d6033744.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/kid-friendly-vacations/117/Mexico) > > [Florida Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Florida.d211.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### Vacation Rentals ### General