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Karisimbi Cave Resort

Hotel

Ruhengeri-Gisenyi Road

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,493

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,493

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

The staff were wonderful

Well the staff is friendly but it’s not good value for money although I probably…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The garden is beautiful and quiet

The big rooms and bathrooms, the view on the vocanos, the excellent breakfast, t…

Great location
5 mentions

The location and the staff

The location is great

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Also we had good breakfast in open area of the restaurant while enjoying the nat…

We had really nice dinners in the evening (including the best pizza I had in Rwa…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Here the room was spacious, not too clean, but clean enough

Breakfast is really nice, the rooms are clean and spacious, the beds comfortable

Good value
2 mentions

If you travel just as a normal person, not a tourist willing to pay thousands of…

Overview

Situated in Ruhengeri, 45 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Karisimbi Cave Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Karisimbi Cave Resort also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a mountain view. At the accommodation, all rooms come with a seating area. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At Karisimbi Cave Resort you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Belgian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel. The nearest airport is Ruhengeri Airport, 4 km from Karisimbi Cave Resort.

Traveller reviews

S

Susannah

family_with_children

May 17, 2026

9

Service excellent and a beautiful spot to rest in Musanze.

The staff were wonderful!

K

kees

solo_traveller

May 4, 2026

9

The location and the staff

P

Pacifique

couple

March 29, 2026

9

Good

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vauthier

solo_traveller

February 6, 2026

7

Needs something more to be at level

Well the staff is friendly but it’s not good value for money although I probably ha de the best room … some comments … t he site in general is very nice but the stupid Architect who build that resort has no idea about valuing the views and environment and made it for most of the rooms something ugly without any interest even at contrary … in probably the best room suite the bathroom is not at level and having two small individual bed covers in a king size double bed as no sense at all as well .. just pack off expérience and professionalism in hotel business ) but otherwise very nice staff and quiet and green environment

S

shahab

family_with_children

July 24, 2025

10

The location is great. The staff is very helpful & polite; they would go extra miles to assist you. Even the owner created a personal touch she arranged for us outdoor bonfire under the stars & forest surrounding that all of us throughly enjoyed. Also we had good breakfast in open area of the restaurant while enjoying the nature too.

G

Gerard

couple

February 9, 2025

7

Handy hotel - new owners work in progress - predict continued improvement.

Good location ( but difficult to find if travelling without tour guide) and great link with gorilla tour people. Really friendly, pleasant staff.

N

Noémi

couple

February 3, 2025

10

We had a great time at Karisimbi Cave Resort, the staff is exceptionally kind and professional. I really recommend to stay here!

K

Kimberley

solo_traveller

December 8, 2024

10

Stayed for one night ahead of gorilla trekking

Really peaceful and are environment. The hotel also recommended a super company for the gorilla trekking experience and pick up from Kigali.

J

Jacqui

solo_traveller

December 5, 2024

10

Wish I could have stayed longer. Loved everything ❤️

I absolutely loved everything about this property. Everyone is super friendly. Even got a little gift which I have been wearing every day since. The food was delicious - big portions. There was hot water and the shower was great. I can honestly not fault a single thing. It is a really peaceful environment.

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XIA

extended_group

October 4, 2024

10

It’s a cozy and beautiful resort, close to volcanoes park. The room is spacious and clean. Breakfast is very good. Will

Very convenient for gorilla trekking. The garden is beautiful and quiet.

A

Andrew

couple

September 17, 2024

9

A comfortable, clean and affordable place to stay while exploring the area.

The staff were very welcoming and friendly and were always on hand to assist with a smile. The little lounge area with a fireplace is really a cozy place to rest and relax after a long day out exploring.

J

Jann

couple

August 16, 2024

10

The staff is exceptionally helpful and nice! Received a small welcome gift and juices. Offered table tennis, volleyball and football to use for free. It's a nice place to stay at.

N

Nicole

couple

August 10, 2024

9

Probably the only mid-range place in Musanze where you actually get what you pay for

If you travel just as a normal person, not a tourist willing to pay thousands of dollars a night for (still only average) accommodation, it’s quite difficult to find some sort of value for money in Rwanda. It usually all looks okay in the pictures and then you arrive and nothing is as it should be for that price. Here the room was spacious, not too clean, but clean enough. You had some privacy and the noise of the town was also bearable. The staff was very friendly and the food okay (actually the whole grilled chicken was very, very good). We received a beautiful little gift at check-in and a constant follow up on our satisfaction by the lodge staff, which I highly appreciated.

B

Bartlomiej Bojko

family_with_children

May 5, 2024

10

Nice place with superb service. Great food. Good location.

I

Ilka Dr.

family_with_children

April 22, 2024

9

It was a very pleasant and comfortable i in big pavillions and a superb Garden. Next Time we will try to stay again in

The big rooms and bathrooms, the view on the vocanos, the excellent breakfast, the superbe garden, the nice waiters, the places to sit in the garden, the closeness to the volcano Park,

N

Norman

extended_group

March 11, 2024

9

Aline and her team are extremely helpful people. They prepared lunch packages for our Sabyinyo hike. Very affordable rat

huge room, comfortable bed, quiet place

M

Markus

couple

March 7, 2024

9

Very nice garden and the staff is super friendly!

C

CHI-JEN

extended_group

February 20, 2024

10

Close to Volcanoes National Park, super friendly staffs, helping women employment

The staffs are extremely friendly and helpful. They always try their best to make us feel comfortable and help to answer all of our questions. The management team is very responsive. They even helped to recommend tour agencies and drivers when we were planning our itineraries. The resort is helping women to get quality job. The resort is very close to the headquarter of Volcanoes National Park, just a 20 minutes drive, so we get to prepare our activities in the Park with ease. The kitchen of the hotel is pretty nice too, as a vegan, they provide me a lot of options.

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Andrew

couple

February 7, 2024

8

A quiet and relaxing place to stay with a warm welcome

Our room was enormous, with loads of light. It wasn't perhaps the cosiest room we've stayed in though, with lots of tiles and hard surfaces, but the bed was comfy, with a wrap round mosquito net. The staff were always friendly and pleased to help. We felt very welcome. We had really nice dinners in the evening (including the best pizza I had in Rwanda) and we really enjoyed the breakfasts. One night a large fire was burning next to the dining room when it was a bit chilly outside. There was no problem in having a breakfast at 6am on the day we went Gorilla Trekking. As always in Rwanda it is best to order your food several hours in advance. The drive to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters is about 15 mins. The whole site is spread over a large garden area which is nicely maintained, and there were beautiful flowers in our room and on the table at breakfast and dinner. It is now possible to pay by card.

M

Marjolijn

extended_group

January 8, 2024

9

It’s a really great location, the park entrance for gorilla trekking is about 20 minutes away. You’re in the town but you don’t feel that when you stay here because it’s a really quiet place in nature. Breakfast is really nice, the rooms are clean and spacious, the beds comfortable. Dinner was really nice as well, sitting either in the garden or at the fire place.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Pub crawls, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Massage, Cycling, Horse riding, Evening entertainment, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Light therapy, Foot bath, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

Indoor fireplace, Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Allergy-free room, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site

Internet

Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Pet bowls, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service

Family Room with Terrace

The spacious family room offers a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 41 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Terrace

The spacious double room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 41 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Economy Double Room

The spacious double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room with Garden View

The single room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 41 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 05:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 8:53 PM

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Karisimbi Cave Resort - 0 Star Hotel in Ruhengeri Kigombe