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Oasis in the centre of Rwanda’s capital

Set on a leafy street in Kigali’s heart, The Retreat is the capital’s first entirely solar-powered hotel, The Retreat boasts eco-friendly features such as solar electricity, locally crafted teak furniture and organic toiletries. Rooms come with private patios and some feature indoor and outdoor rain showers or private plunge pools and lush gardens.

Each room is adorned with contemporary Rwandan art. The Retreat is a treat for wellness enthusiasts, with a heated saltwater pool, an open-air fitness centre, and spa with organic treatments. The hotel also offers curated experiences, from Rwandan cooking classes, art lessons to city tours. As a hospitality training centre, it has also trained over 3000 local students.

Sustainability

Climate & conservation

Was the first in Kigali to be powered entirely by solar electricity
Sustainable build / reduces consumption, Rooms feature furniture made from locally crafted teak and are supplied with organic toiletries.

Community & culture

As a hospitality training centre, the hotel has trained over 3,000 local students
Each room is adorned with contemporary Rwandan art, showcasing local creative talent
Guest visits to partners like the Nyamirambo Women's Center
Offers traditional banana beer making and Rwandan cooking classes
On-site shop with 'Made in Rwanda' products and custom tailoring

Commercial

A hospitality training centre for the Kigali community
Sustainable procurement, The hotel prioritises local sourcing, from its locally crafted teak furniture to the contemporary Rwandan art in its rooms.

In brief

Price bracket: £££
Type of property: Hotel
No. of rooms: 11 villas
Max guests per room: Rooms/suites mostly sleep 2; some Luxury Pool Villas suit families
Facilities: Spa, Restaurant, Wifi, Pool, Gym, Garden, Airport transfer, Laundry
Activities: Cooking class, Art lessons, City tours, Wellness treatments
Setting: Urban · Gardens

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome; 2 of the Superior King rooms have interconnecting doors designed for families, and children up to 3 stay free in existing bedding

Accessibility

3 of the 20 rooms (Deluxe category) are wheelchair accessible

£££pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night

The Retreat