Kigali being the gateway into Rwanda makes it a perfect stop point for travelers interested in discovering the historical and cultural diversity of this beautiful city. Kigali is adorned by lush hillsides and Valleys, while also centered in a breathtaking urban landscape hence making it a must-visit place for travelers looking for experiences that are outside the box.
From its numerous Genocide memorial sites, Craft markets, to its magnificent boulevards, Kigali is a total breath of fresh air. Whether you have only one night in this City or several nights for leisure and business, the Retreat by Heaven is one of our top picks.
This luxurious 20-room Boutique Hotel is one of our top picks for accommodations in Kigali and is owned by the American owners of the popular “Heaven” brand. Its designs were created by a team of Italian Architects and were brought to life by some of the best Rwandan technicians and builders. The Retreat sits right in the heart of Kigali offering a perfect blend of verdant tranquility, typical Rwandan flair as well as a modern buzz.
Rooms and amenities at the Retreat
The 20-roomed accommodation facility has 3 Deluxe rooms, 6 Superior King Suites, 3 Superior King Suites with pool view and 8 Luxury Pool Villas here and each one of them has a private bathroom, private patio, and King size bed among other amenities.
Luxury Pool Villa
Guests staying at the Luxury Pool Villa enjoy a lot of space (120 square meters), a private saltwater solar-heated plunge pool, a fully-furnished living area, bathtubs, indoor and outdoor rain showers, lush private front and back gardens, and double sinks with teak vanities. All these Villas can be booked as Twin or Double rooms and two of them adjoin through a garden gate.
Superior King Suites with Pool view
These 65-square-meter Suites are airy with a vast seating area, front and back private patios, outdoor and indoor rain showers, a private seating area at the back terrace, and double sinks with teak vanities. Accommodation here is provided as King/double room, although there is a possibility for a twin bed configuration as well.
Superior King Suites
These are slightly smaller than the ones with pool views, extending for 60 square meters, and come with double sinks with teak vanities, front and rear patios, indoor and outdoor showers with relaxing seating on the back terrace. Of the 6 suites, 2 of them are adjoined and thus perfect for friends or family travelers with one room featuring a bathtub. Also out of the 6, only 2 can be set up as Twin rooms.
Deluxe King rooms
Two of the Retreat’s Deluxe King rooms are adjoined to suit family or friends traveling together and are only sold as Double/King rooms, not Twin. These rooms have single sinks with teak vanities, high ceilings, and only indoor rain showers.
General facilities/amenities enjoyed by the Retreat Guests
Dining at the Retreat is one of the finest dining experiences you will be treated to as guests can enjoy exotic Rwandan cuisines at the airy fusion or Heaven restaurants. Savor mouthwatering meals with views of Kigali City at the backdrop. While staying at the Retreat, you can continue with your fitness classes, yoga, meditation, and massage treatments because these can be incorporated into your stay. The Hotel swimming pool is a perfect spot for cooling off and unwinding after your long flight.
Activities
The Retreat Provides guests with the opportunity to connect with Rwanda and Kigali through horseback riding tours, providing crop-to-cup coffee experiences, guided tours of the neighborhood, tours of local farmer markets, culinary experiences (where guests can try preparing new recipes in the Hotel’s Rwandan Kitchen), cultural tours and many others.