Virunga Homestays
NM 61 ST 157 Ruhengeri, Ruhengeri, Rwanda – Excellent location - show map
Set within 41 km of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Ruhengeri, Virunga Homestays provides accommodation with seating area. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The homestay also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a fridge and kitchenware. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with garden views. At the homestay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The homestay specialises in a buffet and à la carte breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can dine in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves African cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Bike hire and car hire are available at this homestay and the area is popular for cycling. A baby safety gate is also available at Virunga Homestays, while guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri, a few steps from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
Property practices
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Kerstin
Switzerland“Lovely staff, good breakfast. nice terasse to enjoy the garden. Hot and good shower available.”- Zahra
Rwanda“Staff are amazing Rooms are just perfect for the location, price and requirements” 
James
United Kingdom“Very nice place and good value for money. The host was very affable and helpful, and recommended a nice restaurant. The property was in a pleasant garden and quiet. Convenient for the town and going to the nature reserves.”
Hosted by Ndagijimana Francis of Assisi
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Virunga restaurant
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Virunga HomestaysGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Baby safety gates
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Child safety socket covers
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Executive lounge access
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Hearing accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
- French
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:30 and 05:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash is not accepted
Virunga Homestays accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 05:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
A visitor who wishes to use the kitchen must first request permission from the host, and fees may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Virunga Homestays in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about Virunga Homestays
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Virunga Homestays is 1.4 miles from the centre of Ruhengeri. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Virunga Homestays has 1 restaurant:
- Virunga restaurant
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Yes, Virunga Homestays is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Virunga Homestays may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Virunga Homestays offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Snorkelling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Tour or class about local culture
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Check-in at Virunga Homestays is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
