Dolce Vita Resort Hotel
43 Avenue Mwungo
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Generally services and location were poor”
“Good customer service”
“I liked the cleanliness, the staff services especially Aliou was execellent and …”
“The receptionist, Aliou, offered to take my teenage daughter and I on a half day…”
“The room was pleasant”
“The hotel itself is great: an amazingly soft mattress, fast Starlink WiFi throug…”
“Breakfast was small but sufficient”
“Breakfast is simple but very tasty, freshly prepared on demand”
“The hotel is peaceful with a nice clean pool”
“The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable”
“WiFi worked well and allowed video streaming”
Overview
Dolce Vita Resort Hotel has a garden, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Bujumbura. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers free shuttle service and room service. The accommodation features a concierge service, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Dolce Vita Resort Hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Argentinian cuisine. A gluten-free option can also be requested. Ironing facilities, free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Musee Vivant is 6.2 km from Dolce Vita Resort Hotel. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 9 km from the hotel.
Traveller reviews
Gertrude Rose
solo_traveller
June 19, 2026
I liked the cleanliness, the staff services especially Aliou was execellent and the location
MOSES
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
Improve on their breakfast
Patrick
family_with_children
June 12, 2026
Breakfast was small but sufficient. The hotel is peaceful with a nice clean pool. A taxi to the centre of town costs $5 at night, there are a number of them waiting within 50 metres of the entrance. The receptionist, Aliou, offered to take my teenage daughter and I on a half day walking tour through the city, from the hotel all the way down to the Lake., Unlike in other African countries, we were greeted genuinely by all the traders in the market He has been employed as a fixer by at the least one mainstream tv channel. A useful man to have om WhatsApp during your trip
Thomas
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
“Was pleasant though it was short”
The welcoming nature oof the team
Tumuranzye
couple
April 29, 2026
“It was substandard”
Generally services and location were poor
Mesharck
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
“A very good stay”
Good customer service
ANITAR SATIPAR
solo_traveller
April 25, 2026
“I will be back”
The receptionist Mr Aliou was very professional, social bird and very kind. The room was pleasant
Lindi
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
“Not too bad”
The staff were friendly and ready to assist
Lindi
family_with_children
April 10, 2026
The hospitality and warm welcome
Borys
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“Excellent place with extraordinary staff - Manager Aliou rock! 👌”
The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable. The air conditioning works very well, the bathroom was perfectly adequate, and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast is simple but very tasty, freshly prepared on demand. What truly made my stay extraordinary was Aliou, a young receptionist whose attitude and professionalism were on the level of a general manager. He went above and beyond his duties, showing me real life in Bujumbura and sharing insights into the history, political situation, and local customs. Aliou is the spirit of this place—he’s the reason it feels so welcoming and pleasant. Thank you, Aliou, for your incredible hospitality. I will cherish these wonderful memories for a lifetime.
Lilas
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“Vorsicht vor versteckter Kamera”
Zimmer
Getahun Kassa
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
“I had a nice stay at Dolce Vita. A friendly and responsive staff.”
Located in a very good neighborhood. Calm and nice place for a restful stay.
Bembeleza
family_with_children
March 10, 2026
Very good customer service experience. 👏
Miro Wawak
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“A perfect stay in Bujumbura – African hospitality at its best”
I had a wonderful two-night stay at Dolce Vita Resort Hotel in early March. The hospitality here was truly outstanding. A special thank you to Aliou at reception, who was incredibly professional, friendly and helpful. His English is excellent and he really goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The hotel itself is great: an amazingly soft mattress, fast Starlink WiFi throughout the property, and a beautiful bathroom with a strong hot shower and great water pressure. Breakfast was also very nice with a fresh omelette and fantastic Burundian coffee. The swimming pool is another great bonus. The team even allowed me a very late check-out and kindly helped me print some documents I needed for my trip. All of this in a great location right next to the US Embassy. Truly African hospitality at its best — I would happily stay here again.
John
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
“Good”
Breakfirst was fair but can be improved. The location is a little far away.
Glody
family_with_children
February 23, 2026
I really liked the energy of the staff, especially Mr. Aliou. A big shot, lol. This building is truly the definition of peace and tranquility, and it's definitely worth coming back to a second time.
Ferrari
couple
February 7, 2026
“Nice and safe place”
Starlink
Peter Ho
solo_traveller
February 1, 2026
“Clean basic hotel for my short layover in Burundi.”
If there was a breakfast available, I was not made aware of it. Washroom was very spacious. Fridge and AC worked very well. WiFi worked well and allowed video streaming.
samuel
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“decent”
breakfast was monotonous. they should benchmark. maybe free selection instead of fixed paper choices. rooms they need to invest in new beddings otherwise next time it will be a seedy joint. electricity and water ... i dont know what to say. they should have a storage for water. water dissappearing when you are showering is not nice ..electricity is a country problem at least they had a generator.
Ileni
extended_group
December 15, 2025
“The hotel was value for the money and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Can definitely recommend it”
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Walking tours, Happy hour
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (free), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Currency exchange, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room
This double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. Featuring an outdoor dining area, this double room also features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room
The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
Junior Suite with Pool View
Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a pool with a view. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as pool views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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