Title: Gahiza Island Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=50678937&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gahiza Island Retreat Gahiza Island Retreat delivers peaceful island living with panoramic views, a welcoming terrace with firepit, and a restaurant serving local specialties ## Photo gallery for Gahiza Island Retreat ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Front of property - Gahiza Island Retreat (Kisoro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/e113463b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Basic Tent - Gahiza Island Retreat (Kisoro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/d35a27b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Gahiza Island Retreat (Kisoro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/78523cbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, bed sheets - Gahiza Island Retreat (Kisoro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/c1cf2e79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Gahiza Island Retreat (Kisoro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/8099f84f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find tranquility at this island getaway with a terrace offering stunning views. Enjoy delicious meals fireside under the stars at the restaurant. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the 24-hour front desk meets needs any time of day. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=50678937&PinnedHotelID=50678937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/a6c65a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 3854 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed - Lake view ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/3e480755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed - Partial lake view ### View all photos for Romantic Cabin ![Romantic Cabin | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/ddab99f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Cabin ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 3 - 2 King Beds - Lake view ### View all photos for Basic Tent ![Basic Tent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50680000/50679000/50678937/ee23cb7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Tent ### Highlights Heating Cookware/dishes/utensils Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 2 Twin Beds - Mountain view ![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%2FGahiza-Island-Retreat.h50678937.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGahiza-Island-Retreat.h50678937.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Kisoro is home to Gahiza Island Retreat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, while Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Red Rocks Arts Centre are cultural highlights. [Visit our Kisoro travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kisoro.dx6206470) [View more Lodges in Kisoro](https://www.expedia.ca/Kisoro-Lodges.d6206470-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-1.23542%2C29.66225&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mn1_B77qezRcoh2a_KwE3xQQjmg=) Kisoro - Busanza Road, Island 3, Lake Mutanda, Kisoro, Kisoro District, 223 ### What's nearby - ![An incredible experience trekking and canoeing around these islands with Edrisa, eventually reaching Bwindi Forest and seeing the silver back gorillas! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343508/57b07cb1-e3c3-45e3-ae19-800b56b4bfc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Bunyonyi 52 min drive \- 43.5 km - Lake Mutanda 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - St. Francis Hospital Mutolere 28 min drive \- 15.7 km - Nkuringo Visitors Center 61 min drive \- 27.5 km ### Restaurants - Serena Magadir Restaurant - Traveller's rest 12 min drive - Gorilla Highlands Cafe - Tourland Cottages - Gorilla Junction ## About this property ### Gahiza Island Retreat Property highlights Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Gahiza Island Retreat. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests. Other perks include: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture Room features All guestrooms at Gahiza Island Retreat have amenities such as safes. 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Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils ### More - Heating - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation 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 Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way) 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 This property accepts credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Gahiza Island Retreat Lodge Gahiza Island Retreat Kisoro Gahiza Island Retreat Lodge Kisoro ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gahiza Island Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Gahiza Island Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Gahiza Island Retreat? ### Does Gahiza Island Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Gahiza Island Retreat located? ## Have a question? 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