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Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

3.5 star property
Indulge your senses at this charming lodge near a metro station. Enjoy winery tours, delicious meals, and quality time in a beautiful garden setting.

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • Garden view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Cottage, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Kinigi, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge is near a metro station and near theme parks. Volcanoes National Park and Mount Bisoke reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Red Rocks Arts Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing. Visit our Kinigi travel guide
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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

Restaurants

  • The Nest Bar
    2 min drive

About this property

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Lodge near a metro station
At Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an attached winery and a terrace. Sip and savour at this lodge, which boasts winery tours. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as fireplaces and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches, such as furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private fenced gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and heated floors
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchenettes

All-inclusive details

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 40-per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 9:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for RWF 15.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: 40 per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 9:30 AM
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: RWF 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Kinigi
Da Vinci Gorilla Kinigi
Da Vinci Gorilla
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Lodge
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Kinigi
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Lodge Kinigi

Frequently asked questions

Is Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of 40%.

What time is check-out at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge located?

Situated in Kinigi, this lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and within 3 miles (5 km) of Red Rocks Arts Centre and Volcanoes National Park. Mount Bisoke and Dian Fossey Grave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tyler G

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noemie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing time at Da Vinci Lodge. Very helpful staff and nice food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place with great people

Super friendly and helpful people. Fireplace and hot water bottles. What a service. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Cez

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Will, Vienna, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

melissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018