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Lodge · Rwanda
Hôtel des Mille Collines
A Kigali landmark since 1973, Hôtel des Mille Collines sits in the heart of Rwanda's capital within walking distance of the central business district. The hotel offers 112 rooms and suites set around a large garden pool, with on-site dining, a spa and gym, making it a natural city-stay base before or after a gorilla-trekking safari.
From $145 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Rwanda
Hôtel des Mille Collines
From $145 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowA Kigali landmark since 1973, Hôtel des Mille Collines sits in the heart of Rwanda's capital within walking distance of the central business district. The hotel offers 112 rooms and suites set around a large garden pool, with on-site dining, a spa and gym, making it a natural city-stay base before or after a gorilla-trekking safari.
Location · Rwanda
From, per person · night · $145
About the lodge
An overview of Hôtel des Mille Collines.
A Kigali landmark since 1973, Hôtel des Mille Collines sits in the heart of Rwanda's capital within walking distance of the central business district. The hotel offers 112 rooms and suites set around a large garden pool, with on-site dining, a spa and gym, making it a natural city-stay base before or after a gorilla-trekking safari.
Highlights
- Historic Kigali landmark hotel established in 1973
- Central location within walking distance of the city centre and car-free zone
- On-site spa, gym, restaurants and bars
- Convenient pre or post gorilla-trekking city stay with airport transfers arranged through the hotel
You Should Know
- Located in central Kigali, this is a city hotel rather than a safari lodge
- Rates and seasonal pricing are arranged on enquiry with the front office
- Live music and evening performances take place in the gardens and can be heard from garden-view rooms
The Details
Location
Hôtel des Mille Collines sits in central Kigali, set on a ridge above the city in the Land of a Thousand Hills. The central business district, shopping mall and car-free zone are within a ten-minute walk, and the hotel can arrange private airport transfers on arrival and departure. The setting works well as a one or two-night city stay either side of a gorilla-trekking safari to Volcanoes National Park or a wildlife trip to Akagera.
Accommodation
The hotel has 112 rooms in total, ranging from Classic Rooms with garden or panorama views through to Junior Suites and Superior Suites. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with safes, televisions, a workspace, toiletries and fast Wi-Fi. Garden-view rooms look out over the pool and gardens at the heart of the property.
Dining
The hotel's restaurant focuses on local Rwandan cuisine alongside international dishes and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with dinner running daily from 7pm to 11pm. A Sunday brunch and a business lunch service are also offered, and the poolside gardens host live music and performances in the evenings.
Activities
This is a city hotel rather than a game-viewing property, so leisure facilities centre on a large outdoor swimming pool popular with lap swimmers, a fitness centre and the hotel spa. The team can arrange day trips and onward travel, including drivers to Akagera National Park for wildlife viewing or transfers north to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla and golden monkey trekking.
Spa
The on-site spa offers a range of treatments alongside use of the gym and pool. Special rates and packages are available on request through the front office.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in a Classic Room
- Daily buffet breakfast
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Jan 2027
Low season
1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Accommodation in a Classic Room and breakfast
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$145
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
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With Mel and Karolina across the team.
"Mel was very helpful in my booking process, and now I understand why they have such high recommendations and stars. Mel provided me a customized itinerary right away for Rwanda. Very quick to respond and answer all questions in detail and reachable by email or Whatsapp. The email to book provided me detailed steps and even offered insurance options, which was greatly appreciated."
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