Voted one of the top new hotels in the world in 2018 by Town & Country and The New York Times, The Retreat is a 20-room luxury boutique hotel created by the American owners of Heaven Restaurant. Located on a tree-lined street you are steps away from the attractions of downtown Kigali including markets, malls and restaurants. Taxis are available, and the streets around the hotel are pedestrian-friendly.
A first for Kigali, The Retreat is the city's first eco-friendly resort featuring solar electricity, organic toiletries and locally-crafted furniture from a Tanzanian sustainable teak farm. There are 4 room types: a luxury pool villa, a superior king suite with pool view, a super king suite and a deluxe king room. The hotel features outdoor showers and private terraces in the rooms as well as a yoga and meditation room, spa, large heated saltwater swimming pool with jacuzzi and open-air fitness center. Delicious farm-to-table international cuisine is served at Fusion Restaurant and its Swahili-inspired bar, while Heaven Restaurant offers an innovative modern African menu. The Retreat is a base from which to explore Kigali and offers innovative, curated cultural experiences and exciting activities in and around the city.
Combines leafy tranquility, Rwandan flair and contemporary buzz
Dining at Heaven Restaurant and fine dining restaurant Fusion
A wellness retreat after a long flight or gorilla tracking expedition
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20 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
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City
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"The Heaven Unique City Tour is a full-day tour. In addition to the market and Imigongo art painting, you'll stop for coffee and meet the collective making a difference in one of Rwanda's most well-known products."
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Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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20 Rooms
All Ages
Open All Year
B&B
City
Cultural Experience
City Sights
