Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Kinigi lodge with winery and restaurant

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Near the metro station, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge offers a warm welcome with its free breakfast buffet and on-site restaurant. Savor wine at the attached winery or relax in the garden and playground with family while staying connected through in-room WiFi.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Shower, towels
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room dining
Dining tables

Comfort Suite

  • Garden view
  • 329 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, towels
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

Very good
  • Garden view
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 329 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, towels
Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Shower, towels
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Cottage, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Musanze District, Kinigi, Northern

What's nearby

  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Red Rocks Arts Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Musanze Caves - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Musanze Modern Market - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nest Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

A great choice for a stay in Kinigi, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge features a winery. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 5:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Private winery tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Winery on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 9:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of 40-percent of room rate
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for RWF 15.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Frequently asked questions

Does Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives and game viewing. Enjoy amenities like a winery and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room.

Does Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio and a yard.

What's the area around Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge like?

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge is located a short 3-minute walk from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

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Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Fantastic staff

From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the staff cannot do enough to make your stay a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend this hotel
kevin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a delightful small hotel in Kinigi, close to the Gorilla Experience headquarters. The rooms are in spacious huts with a fire and hot water bottles provided at night as it gets quite cold. The staff are extremely polite and helpful, lighting fires in the lounge and dining room at sunset and with little portable fires for each table. The setting is rustic and charming with 4 star facilities and don’t forget the wonderful complimentary foot massage and shoe cleaning after the gorilla trek. Delightful little hotel.
Joanna, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and large room with king bed and a fire place. Ensuite was also large. They also put hot water bottles in our bed at turn down - such a lovely gesture. Staff are extremely helpful and welcoming. Food good and fresh too. We also saw a Golden Monkey there too. Nb. Worth noting that the laundry service doesn’t include ironing/pressing.
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best Lodge in Kinigi! Exceptional Service!

This hotel is the best place to stay in Kinigi/to gorilla trek! It’s the closest lodge to the Dian Fossey campus and women’s village, and the staff is exceptional. They are very friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. We loved that we’d come back to the hotel and they’d clean our shoes and give us a foot massage. They’d also get a fire going in your room while you are having dinner. We’d come back to bed with a heated bed (thanks to a warm water bottle they place in there) and a fire going. We felt we were in the coziest hotel room ever. The food was great too with an ever changing menu. I’d recommend getting the full board. It’d be hard to try restaurants at different lodges, so you’d save money instead of buying the meals separate. Last but not least, the super sweet dog Sparky. He added so much charm and welcomed all guests. We loved having him around so much.
Emily, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Exceedingly lovely staff. So many nice surprises like burning fireplaces in the rooms with hot water bottles in the beds, foot rubs and shoe cleanings after our hike. Mattresses were amazing. Food was quite good, the included breakfast is expansive. Very beautiful grounds. Live dancing one night. Lovely dog Sparky. A few words of caution: most of our showers did not have hot water. Drinks and dinner were pretty pricey, so would consider at least bringing your own bottled water. They didn’t have the best intel re: Mt. Bisoke hike, so we just took ourselves, got COVID tested and registered on site.
Tyler G, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I booked this hotel through Expedia. But, the hotel canceled on me due to overbooking on their part. They called me while i was in the car traveling to check in. I had to change reservations to another hotel. In addition, I never to this date, have received a refund. My bill on expedia was over $900. The hotel didn't bother informing expedia of their mistake. I am still waiting a refund. don't take a chance on this place.
Tammie, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

房间很大，服务员都很热情，服务周到，但是热水不太好，我们三个人连续洗澡最后已经变成了凉水
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

BEST hotel in Rwanda. THANK YOU!

Best hotel I have ever stayed in in Rwanda ! Absolutely LOVELY. food is delicious, staff is very nice, friendly, excelent ginger tea, they put hot water bottles in your bed to warm it up, nice fire etc. the BEST. thank you SO MUCH!!!
Noemie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time at Da Vinci Lodge. Very helpful staff and nice food.
Marie-Louise, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with great people

Super friendly and helpful people. Fireplace and hot water bottles. What a service. Great experience
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Manager very unhelpful

We had made a booking here through expedia which the hotel confirmed. When we arrived we were sent to another hotel without an explanation. The manager Ruth was very unhelpful in offering any explanation or even giving formal confirmation that our booking was cancelled. Sad that she ruined the experience - other staff seemed to be cheerful and friendly.
Cez, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Lodge for the Volcanoes National Park

The lodges in this resort are very large and very pleasant. The staff couldn't be more helpful. Each evening of my stay, one of the staff built an excellent, long-lasting charcoal fire in my room, making sure the room stayed beautifully warm. The meals were very good and very well priced. After my two visits to the National Park, the hotel team gave a much-appreciated and very thorough foot massage.
Will, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

melissa, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Tair, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Manuel, 2-night trip