Hemingways Retreat | Luxury Boutique Hotel Kigali, Rwanda

Hemingways Retreat is Rwanda’s first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, set in the wooded Kiyovu area, a peaceful base for exploring the city’s colourful markets, cultural sites and moving memorials. With just 20 rooms and suites, each with their own design, it offers a peaceful, elegant setting based on authenticity.

Handcrafted Rwandan design, wellness-focused amenities and a deep commitment to community and sustainability come together to provide an experience that is both meaningful and restorative. Whether it is the beginning or the end of your Rwandan adventure Hemingways Retreat Kigali is a place to rest, contemplate and connect with the city, its people and the soul of Rwanda.

Hemingways Retreat Kigali | Trek, unwind and explore at The Retreat

The Retreat by Heaven is a luxury boutique hotel that gives you a five star experience in Rwanda. This sustainable and eco-friendly escape enables you to experience Kigali with a new appreciation for its stunning wildlife and the friendliness of its local residents.

The hotel also provides bespoke excursions from horse riding to cycling but head out to Akagera National Park for a fantastic gorilla trekking adventure. Back at The Retreat, meet locals in the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, enjoy some yoga, treat yourself at the spa or get a workout in the gym. Relax by the pool with a glass and listen to the birdlife of the lovely gardens.

The hotel features 11 rooms and you have the option of staying in either the Retreat Superior King Suites or Retreat Deluxe King Rooms. Enjoy gourmet cuisine at Fusion Restaurant, where skilled chefs use vegetables from the on-site organic garden.

The Retreat by Heaven Highlights

  • A sophisticated boutique hotel in Kigali, Rwanda
  • 11 rooms with Retreat Superior King Suites and Retreat Deluxe King Rooms on offer
  • A multitude of activities on offer ranging from gorilla trekking to yoga at the on-site studio
  • Opportunity to connect with locals at the Nyamirambo Women’s Center
  • Fine dining offered at Fusion Restaurant where meals are created with organic ingredients