Title: Sawa Sawa Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36653661&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sawa Sawa Motel Morning coffee surrounded by nature's beauty sets the tone at this practical property with conference facilities and convenient parking ## Photo gallery for Sawa Sawa Motel ![Property grounds - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/3582bf48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/f85f932c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/048ced1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/c7c962c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports bar - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/150994f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sawa Sawa Motel puts travelers close to local attractions while offering a taste of regional cuisine at breakfast. Guests connect with free WiFi, relax on the peaceful terrace, or take quiet walks through the garden. ## Reviews 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services - Bar - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 20 - Jan. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 21 - Jan. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/690fba77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/5a36482c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/42dbf45b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Gisenyi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gisenyi.dx1415) ![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-1.68795%2C29.26376&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oFUVJaPHtZTZkxEjGxmj5XstqOo=) Street, Gisenyi, Gisenyi ### What's nearby - Université Libre de Kigali 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Gisenyi Beach 3 min drive \- 3.0 km - Rwanda Tourism University College 3 min drive \- 2.6 km - Nyamyumba Hot Springs 10 min drive \- 9.3 km - Parc National des Virunga 10 min drive \- 10.1 km ### Restaurants - Kivu Resto 6 min drive - Caritas Hotel 5 min drive - Migano Cafe 2 min drive - Restaurant Chalet 10 min drive - Saga Bay 2 min drive ## About this property ### Sawa Sawa Motel Property highlights Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Sawa Sawa Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Sawa Sawa Motel include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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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 ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Business services - Conference space ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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, debit cards, and cash ### 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 Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Gisenyi Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Gisenyi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sawa Sawa Motel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### What time is check-out at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### Where is Sawa Sawa Motel located? ## Have a question? 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Staff & service ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Admire Mar 1, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I informed you that they declined my check in and i am waiting for my refund. ##### Admire Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jul 1, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Victoriaville](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoriaville-Hotels.d7466.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Waves Tulum](https://www.expedia.ca/Tulum-Hotels-THE-WAVES-TULUM.h67483819.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels.d178248.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre, Trademark by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitehorse-Hotels-Sternwheeler-Hotel-And-Conference-Centre.h28265.Hotel-Information) > > [Boutique Hotels in Charlottetown](https://www.expedia.ca/Charlottetown-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel.0-0-d4136-tBoutiqueHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Moose-Jaw-Hotels-Temple-Gardens-Hotel-Spa.h1627315.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Notre Dame Basilica](https://www.expedia.ca/Notre-Dame-Basilica-Hotels.0-l501879-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Athenian Foss](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-Athenian-Foss.h38497235.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Motels.d178314-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Orlando World Center Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Orlando-World-Center-Marriott.h11312.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in New York](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels.d178293.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from abbotsford intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yxx/flights-from-abbotsford-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dtw/bna/detroit-to-nashville) > > [Air Canada Mississauga (YYZ) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-pearson-intl-to-hong-kong-intl/ac/yyz/hkg) > > [Flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/yyz/delhi-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Kempton Park (JNB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/jnb/regina-to-johannesburg) > > [Flights from Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.) to Lethbridge, AB (YQL-Lethbridge County)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yql/calgary-to-lethbridge) > > [Flights from Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.) to Stockholm (STO-All Airports)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/sto/calgary-to-stockholm) > > [Flights from El Prat de Llobregat (BCN) to Fiumicino (FCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bcn/fco/barcelona-to-rome) ### Packages > [Mexico Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Mexico.d117.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Venice Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Venice-Beach-Los-Angeles.d6068501.Vacation-Attraction) ### Vacation Rentals ### General > [Visit Norris Arm](https://www.expedia.ca/Norris-Arm.dx3000372157) > > [Visit Las Vegas Strip](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Las-Vegas-Strip.dx800045) > > [Visit Falkland Islands](https://www.expedia.ca/Falkland-Islands.dx11711)