Title: Rushel Kivu Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=666575566913982464&destination=Boneza%2C+Western+Province%2C+Rwanda&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/49000000/48750000/48746900/48746822/2c1d89dc.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) ![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 [Mar. 17 - Mar. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 18 - Mar. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 20 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=48746822&PinnedHotelID=48746822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&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 - Lake view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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 - Garden view - 269 sq ft - 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 - Garden view - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - 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 - Garden view - 237 sq ft - 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 - Beach view - 269 sq ft - 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, fishing, and beach volleyball. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Beach towels, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby - Bicycle parking, bicycle tour information, and beach umbrellas Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - 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 - Mosquito nets ## 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### 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? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### franck Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### franck Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### GERARD May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### GERARD Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ada Jun 17, 2022 ##### Ada Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Hotels in Morin Heights](https://www.expedia.ca/Morin-Heights-Hotels.d6089530.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [fourseasons Hotels in Bayshore Heights](https://www.expedia.ca/Bayshore-Heights-San-Francisco-Hotels-Four-Seasons.0-n553248635976471419-0--bFourSeasons.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Livalana Hotel ](https://www.expedia.ca/Bwishyura-Hotels-Livalana-Hotel.h99927162.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near The Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Centre-Hotels.0-l6072375-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness - Managed by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Balaclava-Hotels-Angsana-Balaclava-Mauritius.h4595678.Hotel-Information) > - [Pet-friendly Hotels in Poznań](https://www.expedia.ca/Poznan-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d2858-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Pêche de Vigne & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Selestat-Hotels-Peche-De-Vigne-Spa.h27594826.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels with Bar in Louisville](https://www.expedia.ca/Louisville-Hotels-Hotels-With-Bar.0-0-d603002-tHotelswithBar.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [One&Only Nyungwe House](https://www.expedia.ca/Bushekeri-Hotels-OneOnly-Nyungwe-House.h19193709.Hotel-Information) > - [Mekvin Hotels Deniz Feneri Lighthouse Adults Only +12](https://www.expedia.ca/Kas-Hotels-Deniz-Feneri-Lighthouse.h13347497.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > - [Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/hnl/hkg/honolulu-to-hong-kong) > - [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Boise (BOI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/boi/calgary-to-boise) > - [Flights from SeaTac (SEA) to Wappingers Falls (POU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/pou/seattle-to-poughkeepsie) > - [Flights from St. Petersburg (LED) to Lisbon (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/led/lis/st-petersburg-to-lisbon) > - [Flights from Pia](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/3000036505/flights-from-pia) > - [Flights from San Pedro Sula (SAP) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sap/mco/san-pedro-sula-to-orlando) > - [Flights from College Park (ATL) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/atl/nrt/atlanta-to-tokyo) > - [Flights from Carepa (APO) to Turku (TKU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/apo/tku/apartado-to-turku) > - [Flights from Danville (DAN) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dan/man/danville-to-manchester) > - [Flights from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/wlg/nsn/wellington-to-nelson) ### Activities ### Packages > - [All inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) > - [Alamo Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Alamo.d602831.Destination-Travel-Guides) > - [Greece Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Greece.d67.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > - [Visit Alaçatı](https://www.expedia.ca/Cesme-Alacat.dx6054832)