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Hotel Dolce Vita Resort

3.5 star property
Unwind by the outdoor pool or stroll through gardens nearby then enjoy local drinks at the bar.

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Standard Room
Interior
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Overlooking Bujumbura, Hotel Dolce Vita Resort offers a serene retreat with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Dip into the outdoor pool, unwind at the bar, or get work done at the business center. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff through concierge services and tour/ticket assistance, this hotel near U.S. Embassy is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room massage
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hydromassage showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room massage
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Avenue Mwungo, 43 KIGOBE, Bujumbura, 6187

What's nearby

  • U.S. Embassy - 4 min walk
  • Bujumbura Central Market - 5 min drive
  • Geological Museum of Burundi - 5 min drive
  • La Pierre de Livingstone et Stanley - 5 min drive
  • Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bujumbura (BJM-Bujumbura Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ARENA - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waka Waka - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant Botanika - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Café Gourmand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tandoor Indian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for BIF 30.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Dolce Vita Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Hotel
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Hotel Bujumbura

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Dolce Vita Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Dolce Vita Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort and nearby?

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Dolce Vita Resort like?

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort is in the heart of Bujumbura, a short 4-minute walk from U.S. Embassy.

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel
Excellent stay and the food was great
Eddie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

As someone who has been in 58 different counties on different continents I rate their service 1/10. There un professional
Moses, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I had a very disappointing stay at this hotel. The staff was unprofessional and unhelpful throughout my visit. There were no taxis available, making transportation a hassle. To make matters worse, the food prices were in dollars, clearly aimed at overcharging guests compared to local rates. The hotel seemed severely understaffed, with only one person responsible for cleaning, which led to delayed and inconsistent housekeeping. There was no water in the fridge, and the TV never worked during my entire stay. Overall, this hotel did not meet even the most basic standards, and I would not recommend it.
Fariani, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

AC was not working, the mosquito net was not closing and I couldn’t open the windows. There were already too many mosquitos in the room. I paid for deluxe room and received a standard room. Breakfast was less than basic. Really not worth the cost.
Rasha, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Johannes, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nguza, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great! Comfortable service.
Sola, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Scam. Don't book it.
Although the booking had been confirmed, when we arrived at the hotel we were not let in, the receptionist came to the gate and informed us that they have no rooms avilable and that they were trying to communicate the problem to hotels.com, we were not provided with any alternative and had to arrange an alternative accommodation ourselves. Although we were not allowed to check in the hotel charged us in full and communicated to hotels.com that we were provided with an alternative rooms on the expense of the hotel, which is simply a lie.
Jakub, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

6/10 Good

The facility is Good, kept clean with good hospitable staff. Their problem is water and electricity. While it might be endemic to the city and country, getting water to wash was a challenge. Low pressure in the taps when there is a moment of flowing water.
Lord Senti, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aliou, 5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

André, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Charming,small hotel on quiet side street
The staff is great, helpful and welcoming, my room was lovely and comfortable, the bathroom large with a good shower. I loved sitting by the small but attractive pool in the well kept garden. I highly recommend this charming hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Happy to recommend the Dolce Vita
If you're looking for the Ritz Carlton, this likely isn't your cup of tea (and good luck finding it in Buja). But this place was an oasis considering the first night I stayed at the Hotel Beausejour Iramya (where one star is too much). Burundi is going through a tough time these days, and it appeared as though I was the only guest for a prolonged period. The staff here were wonderfully accommodating, kind, and resourceful - the speak very good English (rare in Buja), they repaired a pair of shoes I had lost the sole on for less than a dollar, and mended a shirt I managed to put a hole in at the aforementioned awful hotel, making sure the repair was symmetrical on the other side. Amazing. Another reviewer commented on sunbathing - unsure why you'd come here to tan - go to the Club du Lac if you want that. I never used the pool but it looked clean and well kept, especially given surrounding foliage. The surrounding greenery is beautiful, internet was fast enough, AC gloriously cold, mosqui nets high-end top notch wall connected versions, and housekeeping well managed. Safes in all rooms for the security conscious, and decent nightly rates. The food was really excellent - I saw their kitchen and what they can do in there is nothing short of a miracle. Real coffee and croissants in the morning - lovely. It is almost adjacent to the US embassy, but hires only one unarmed guard if that is a concern. In short - a lovely stay, would stay again, would recommend to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice neighbourhood
Airport pick up & drop off free. Beautiful gardens and pleasantly decorated room in a bungalow style hotel. I forgot my jacket in the car & the driver got it back to me.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

IT IS AFRICA
ARRIVED LATE AT NIGHT IN RAIN AND MUD. HOTEL WAS AS SHOWN.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Safe, secure, good breakfast - good option
This hotel is safe and secure. Not really located in the center, but there is not much to see in the center either. If you are mostly coming to relax, I would recommend staying at a hotel on the lake and take a taxi once or twice to the center, rather than take a taxi each day to the lake as a I did. That being said, the hotel was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, wifi worked, a/c worked, and breakfast was very good. Very spacious bathroom, They provide you with a robe and slippers. I had room with a patio - but the patio opened onto the public walkway by the stairs - not exactly enticing to sit there. Hotel also had a small pool.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Disappointing for a Tripadvisor 4.5 star hotel
The Dolce Vita is a very pleasant place to stay. What's good. 1. The service is great and very friendly 2. The location is very peaceful and presumably quite secure (near US embassy) 3. The facilities are OK What's not so good. 1. The location, although peaceful, is quite a distance from the town centre, so you will need vehicle transport to get there. 2. Linked to 1. above, there are no obvious places to go out and get food or drinks close to the hotel 3. The rooms have a stale smell 4. The power supply was slightly problematic, although there is a back-up generator 5. The room I was in had a huge bathroom, but tiny shower, with barely enough space to wash comfortably in. Overall, I was disappointed that a hotel with a 4.5 Tripadvisor rating was not better than this. In my view, it's closer to a 3 star rating. They can do much better, with a bit of effort.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Service
I stayed here for one night. Nice rooms, good food in the restaurant. Very kindly and helpful staff. All standarts are on Europe level, not like normally in Africa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in a quiet and secure area
Excellent friendly staff, very good breakfast, good kitchen. The only minus was the lack of hot water in the room during most of the day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Burundi Trip 2015
Group of three, all had good rooms, hotel staff friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Breakfast a bit basic but fine. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice place, out of town in a good suburb
Nice little hotel. The staff were wonderful and helped with booking bus travel, taxis, excursions.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Good hotel
very good
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Lovely place, great food
Lovely hotel in a quiet area. Nice rooms and great food in the restaurant. I recommend this Hotel to everyone going to Bujumbura.