Rutete Eco Lodge

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Rutete Eco Lodge in Rwinkwavu offers a lodge experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a family-friendly restaurant serving African, Belgian, and international cuisines. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and picnic area. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Convenient Location: Located 70 km from Kigali International Airport, the lodge provides easy access to Akagera National Park. Guests appreciate the garden, nature trips, and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Suzanne
Netherlands Netherlands
“Loved our stay with family of 5. Thank you! Staff was really friendly, location near the entrance of Akagera and the food was delicious.”
Oleksii
Spain Spain
“When you arrive at Rutete Eco Lodge, you feel like a guest in someone’s home rather than a hotel. Julien and her team provide the utmost comfort throughout your stay. What can I say — it was hard for me to climb the stairs, and the very next day...”
Barbara
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very nice lodge, exceptional hospitality, great atmosphere”
Melanie
Canada Canada
“Very welcoming and comfortable. I loved the gardens and animals. The breakfast was also fantastic.”
Jan
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Nice accommodation in a beautiful garden. Lovely owner. Dinner available for extra 20Usd but good option when nothing around available.”
Philip
Rwanda Rwanda
“Great location for south gate of Akagera. Wonderful host/owner who looked after us.”
Fabienne
Switzerland Switzerland
“This place is like a little piece of paradise. Beautiful garden with very cute animals and a fireplace, cozy cottages, great food and lovely staff.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a wonderful place to stay. Our room was spacious and tastefully decorated, with a very comfortable bed with luxury bedding. The breakfast is amazing - delicious homegrown organic food for dinner too. You are made to feel totally at home...”
Antine
France France
“Everything. The chill vibe. The bamboo constructions. The kindliness of staff. The animals (donkeys, chickens, etc) as we were with young kids, the flower garden, the rosemary Ti-punch, the local products, the food (delicious and with a Rwandan...”
Andreas
Austria Austria
“A perfect relaxing place. Close to the national park, embedded in a nice tranquil village. Food, service and attention are outstanding. The food is mostly homegrown, the owners are nice to chat with and help to organise everything. After a week of...”

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$10 per person.
  • Served daily
    06:00 to 10:30
  • Additional dining options
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • Belgian • Pizza • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Service
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Rutete Eco Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rutete Eco Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.