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  • 5/5 Malvin P. 3 months ago on Google โ€ข 105 reviews New
    Ubumwe Grande Hotel Rwanda is an absolute gem! ๐Ÿจโœจ The hotel offers a luxurious and comfortable stay with its beautifully decorated rooms and top-notch amenities. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and well taken care of. The hotel's attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly sets it apart. And here's a wise message for you: "In the hustle and bustle of life, finding a place of peace and tranquility is a true blessing. Ubumwe Grande Hotel Rwanda offers just thatโ€”a sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and create beautiful memories. Cherish the moments of serenity and allow yourself to be pampered. You deserve it!" ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿจ
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Tsholo T. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous rooftop restaurant. I only went to the hotel for a lunch and it definitely was worth it. Delicious buffet lunch and exceptional service from the staff. Would highly recommend it.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Oyedepo O. 5 months ago on Google โ€ข 33 reviews
    Ubumwe Grande Hotel was superb with their hospitality and good customer service. Prompt to respond and their rooms are wonderful. With a beautiful views of the Kigali city. If youโ€™re scared of heights do keep your windows blinded down or preferably choose the lower floors.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Emma N. 2 years ago on Google
    This very neat hotel is one of the tallest plazas in Kigali. The exciting thing is that it has excellent professional staff that are always eager to satisfy their customers. The facilities are also beautiful and the rooms and beds are nice. We used one of the conference centres and enjoyed great hospitality though their WiFi became epileptic in one of the days. Generally, thus is a good place to stay.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Haileselassie A. 5 months ago on Google โ€ข 143 reviews
    My recent visit to Ubumwe Grand Hotel in Kigali was nothing short of spectacular. The standout feature of this establishment is undoubtedly the rooftop, which offers the most breathtaking view of the city. From the moment I set foot on that rooftop, I was captivated by the panoramic vistas of Kigali's skyline. The service at Ubumwe Grand Hotel was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and highly professional. They went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. From the moment I arrived to the moment I left, I felt genuinely cared for. What makes this place truly exceptional is the seamless combination of that incredible rooftop view and the great service. Whether it was enjoying a delicious meal or sipping a cocktail as the sun set over Kigali, every moment was enhanced by the attentive staff and the remarkable surroundings. If you're in Kigali and looking for the best rooftop view in the city paired with great service, Ubumwe Grand Hotel is the place to be. It's an experience you won't want to miss.

  • 5/5 Sabrina O. 10 months ago on Google
    I was delighted with my stay at Ubumwe Grande. The staff is extremely friendly, polite and helpful. My room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. The biggest highlight was the tasty breakfast (and lovely coffee). I also enjoyed the pool and the view. I recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Kigali.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Ebrahiem 1 year ago on Google
    Ubunwe Grand Hotel resides in the Heart of Kigali, Rwanda. The hotel has an awesome eccentric environment and wonderful working Staff. The Security of access to the residence floors is top notch.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 NSIKAKABASI I. 1 year ago on Google
    I really appreciate my husband for the sweet treat and the hotel helped in making it for fun and our stay there was so fruitful.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 BARIGYE S. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff at all operational areas. Nice roof top restaura with the entire view of Kigali City. You feel at home with good atmosphere. Stella the hostess is the #best of all.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Florian H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hotel. Located smack in the center of the CBD. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean! The rooftop pool and restaurant were convenient and the staff was very friendly. I think the hotel needs to work on their food, as it was below average in my opinion. Additionally, the ground floor bar/cafe could be made much better!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Dominic K. 1 year ago on Google
    When we arrived the rooms where not ready. The front desk staff (Danial) seems not to care about how several of us were in convenience. While we where waiting for our rooms - we simply asked for water, that took 30 min to arrive. After a long flight you just expect good service - but not here.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Laurent B. 1 year ago on Google
    The rooms were nice and the views are good of the city. Staff are friendly although lacking in any real drive or sense of urgency. When it rains there is a strong drain smell which seems fairly unavoidable. The restaurant upstairs however is terrible, all the food is poorly prepared or is not close the the menu description. Everyone from my company has had bad food here that has made them sick. If you don't eat at the hotel it's actually pretty good, but they really do need to sort it out.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Jianni S. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 52 reviews
    Ubumwe grande hotel is not really so grand. My room did not have air-conditioning for the entire 7 days I was there and all they offered me was a free ride for the inconvenience. 76 (25) degrees was the coldest the room got. They also charged me $5 for the minibar and I did not touch anything in the fridge. And then it took about 20 minutes on the phone with somebody to remove the charge. The breakfast is pretty good. The difference in price to the Marriott is not that much and the Marriott hotel in Kigali is 10,000 times nicer and better. Definitely try to get a room at the Marriott if possible instead. It is actually ridiculously insane how much nicer the Marriott hotel is- inside and outside.

  • 3/5 Philip N. 3 months ago on Google โ€ข 21 reviews New
    Edit: Final Review after 30 days stay. Some improvement was noted after I last posted. It's supposed to be 4 star. I have been to a 3 star hotel that is better and for a lower price too hahaha. -Food quality and variety: score 3.5/5 that's 3 and half stars since the chef offered monotony during breakfast. -Staff are polite 4/5 ****4 stars -Rooms are ok 3.9 stars. The room was so clean with perfect view (if u r on 10th floor). But they keep switching off the hot water to save on electricity bills. My previous review below was after complaining 3 times.๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ No hot water from ๐Ÿšฟ shower. If you want to shower anytime in morning or late evening you have 50:50 chance of either getting lukewarm water or cold water. Client suffers as they attempt to save on costs.

  • 5/5 Kraex 6 months ago on Google
    Perfect Location, perfect service. Very nice views from the upper floors. Rooftop restaurant, bar and pool.

  • 5/5 Jagun A. 11 months ago on Google
    The rooftop restaurant gives you a beautiful view of Kigali in the evening.

  • 4/5 Aniedi U. 2 years ago on Google
    Great city views from the rooms, and most especially from the rooftop bar & swimming pool.

  • 4/5 Samuel S. B. 10 months ago on Google
    A wonderful place to visit and stay. I loved the rooms. The service was really good. Just need a bit more speed among some of their staff. I would greatly recommend for hosting a conference or just staying there generally

  • 4/5 George T. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a lovely meal with friends at the rooftop restaurant. Great food and nice ambience.

  • 1/5 Uwacu G. 10 months ago on Google
    My stay at Ubumwe was a complete nightmare, Stella(one of the staff) who was super rude and disrespectful made me feel very uncomfortable, I felt unsafe there and ended up leaving before my checkout time. Had the worst stay

  • 5/5 Thembani D. 10 months ago on Google
    Very great customer care and very safe and neat. Ensuit every room. It's just yours everything you need you get served

  • 1/5 ืขื™ื“ื• ๏ฟฝ. 9 months ago on Google
    I'm not a hotel critic, just a regular guest. Even so I can definitely say - stay away from this hotel. I got to a room with no hot water (lukewarm in certain hours at best), a male-functioning safe that wasn't bolted to the wall, a sofa cushion that was upside down due to a nasty stain on the other side, and above all - a hotel staff that keeps letting me know everything is fixed (I was out for meeting) while nothing is fixed. If I wasn't tired, I would have moved hotels in the middle of the night. The breakfast is very bland and there are almost no choices of food. In plain words - you better find another hotel. The 5 stars ones are just a little more expensive but far better.

  • 5/5 Arnold K. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the very best. All i can say is that if you're really looking for a 5-Star Experience, Ubumwe Grande Hotel is the best place to be in Kigali.

  • 1/5 Alain P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place but did not like the way they have refused to reimburse me after paying for three nights and only spend two nights as a result of an early second covid test result.

  • 4/5 Abdul-lateef J. 7 months ago on Google
    Great view, superb conference facilities, the view of the city is spectacular especially from the rooftop. Centrally located and good food not too cheap but value for money spent is evident

  • 5/5 Faisal Ali (da S. 1 year ago on Google
    The hotel is a very nice place. The workers are very professional and the services offered were very good. Good food and hospitality

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 6 months ago on Google
    lovely hotel with good breakfast buffet and wonderful rooftop pool it's our go to choice to book guests who are coming into thru Kigali

  • 5/5 MACALI Jr. John B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the strategically built hotel in Kigali. Once you are here and especially at the roof top, the whole of kigali is almost yours. At night, you can getting the captivating views of kigali lights. The drinks, food and the staff, I can't tell it all and finish.

  • 5/5 ๋””์Šค์ด์ฆˆ์•„ํ”„๋ฆฌ์นด_This Is A. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome! They have large fully operated windows and open upon request. It's the best place to enjoy the fresh night air and beautiful night view of Kigali.Food and alcohol are not expensive either. I highly recommend it.

  • 1/5 Konstantin L. 5 months ago on Google
    I didnโ€™t live in the rooms, of course. I just wanted to eat in restaurant and came here. They brought the pizza burnt after 45 minutes, and they donโ€™t know how to make a latte at all. Even the avocado was unripe... I better buy two slices of pizza in Simba near here next time.

  • 5/5 Gerald K. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice hotel, proximity to many offices in CBD Kigali. Nice rooms, pretty ๐Ÿ˜ Loof top is also ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Idowu A. 5 months ago on Google
    This hotel is at the heart of Kigali. One of the best hotel around. The ambience is great and so are the staff. Well trained and courteous.

  • 5/5 Guilherme C. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 10 reviews
    Excellent hotel. First time in Rwanda and I could not recommend a better place to stay. Great location, in walking distance to a shopping area. Helpful staff and a rooftop bar for enjoying the night whenever you are not fancying going out for dinner.

  • 4/5 Eric Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hotel by all standards, excellent location well trained and hospitable stuff, super clean decent and luxury rooms. A 5 star hotel in my books, excellent roof top restaurant and bar, which gives you a great view of Kigali....

  • 1/5 Yusuf G. 2 years ago on Google
    Overly eager waiters who circle like vultures and they overcooked everything from the chicken curry to the beef chops to the carrot and caramel cakes; the cakes were simply dry. The only thing nice was the mousse. The view was amazing and we were happy to pay for that.

  • 5/5 Ndayisenga J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service here! The rooftop bar is the best place for people who want to see the view of the whole city of Kigali

  • 4/5 Sheryline I. 1 year ago on Google
    Rooms were great along with service. However the rooftop restaurant wasn't great everything tasted the same. Breakfast was good on the 1st floor. My recommendation would be to fond a new chef.

  • 5/5 frank E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to be, nice rooftop with swimming pool, visit and enjoy your self..

  • 5/5 Abhishek P. 1 year ago on Google
    For me - This is home away from home .... Amazing staff and service. Very good location... Feel always at home. Highly recommended after staying at various hotels in Kigali

  • 5/5 David A. 1 year ago on Google
    In the heart of the capital city of Rwanda, this hotel is simply SPECTACULAR... and yes, does offer an awesome view of the city of Kigali on their rooftop restaurant... all i can say is, BrEaThTaKiNg...

  • 3/5 Adrianna C. 1 year ago on Google
    The hotel was beautiful and modern with a very accommodating staff especially Daniel. We had a bad plumbing smell in the initial room we checked in and they were able to move us immediately. The 2nd room the smell wasnโ€™t as strong. There were some overall issues with the AC that made it hot in the evening. The breakfast was great each morning with a very attentive team of chefs and servers. We loved the rooftop and the wonderful views of Rwanda. We would stay here again if we are back in Rwanda.

  • 5/5 Alfonz F. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean hotel, lovely staff. Great roof top restaurant with fantastic view of the city.

  • 5/5 Dnshitobu 1 year ago on Google
    The place is a heaven in on earth. It's beautiful ladened with modern edifices. The staff there are professional and the room service is beyond excellence. They have a grand pool, restaurant and an ultramodern gym at the rooftop. It's homestead. The location is super with enough security measures to ensure your safety.

  • 4/5 Ridwan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Ubumwe is a place to be anytime any day. Great guys, hopoitable staff. Keep it up ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Peter J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful views from atop the hotel. Good service and the food and drinks were tasty.

  • 4/5 Abdullahi Muhammad D. 1 year ago on Google
    A 4 star hotel in the heart of Kigali. Exquisitly furnished rooms, very friendly staffs, sumptuous meals, good gym and swimming pool.

  • 5/5 REGINA A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a Lovely hotel with awesome meeting rooms. Like in most hotels I have seen in Kigali, they keep to the standards in the industry. They serve some good food both local and continental. It's easily accessible and close to the Mille Collines. A lovely place for a getaway in the city.

  • 3/5 Imara ECD C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful breakfast varieties Wonderful house keeping No so good air-conditioning Wonderful all round staff Complaints are rectify promptly

  • 1/5 Janin J. 1 year ago on Google
    They have double charged me and I have not been paid back. Whenever I call, they let me wait and promise to call back. They never call back. My e-mails are unanswered. What is wrong with the Management at this hotel?

  • 1/5 Ever S. 1 year ago on Google
    The experience I had at the rooftop restaurant of Ubumwe Hotel was extremely disappointing. Despite the breathtaking views of the city from the rooftop, the quality of the food and service left a lot to be desired. To start with, the menu was very limited, and the dishes that were available were quite expensive, which made me expect high-quality food. However, when the food arrived, it was cold and lacked flavor. I was disappointed by the behavior of one of the waiters. While setting up our table, the waiter threw the table mat onto the table in a careless manner, which was not only unprofessional but also disrespectful to the guests. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with my experience at the rooftop restaurant of Ubumwe Hotel. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good dining experience. The food was subpar and overpriced, and the service was slow and unresponsive. I hope this review will be helpful for others considering dining at the rooftop restaurant of Ubumwe Hotel. It is important for restaurants to maintain high service standards and train their staff to behave professionally and respectfully towards customers.

  • 5/5 haruna a. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb. The hotel is strategically located with very friendly staff. I really enjoyed my time there.

  • 5/5 er p. 1 year ago on Google
    My stay was really pleasant. The room was very clean and the staff was very nice to me... Especially Solange whom I thank a lot.

  • 5/5 Christine I. 1 year ago on Google
    All the staff from the gate, to the reception, restaurant are very courteous. We stayed in the two bedroom apartment that is fully equipped from the kitchen, leaving room and bedrooms. Stella, Ryan, Kevin, Christine, Brian, Catherine, Christine the Chef, Christian made our stay awesome, home away from home. The highlight was the breakfast that had lots of variety to choose from.

  • 5/5 Viktor 1 year ago on Google
    This place has multiple good restaurants and a rooftop with a great view of the city.

  • 3/5 Nthabiseng M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our hotel stay here was good. The staff are very helpful. Not necessarily the friendliest people but they're professional. The food at the hotel is not good. The bar couldn't make a simple iced coffee. I had to send the room service food twice so I would say skip that.

  • 4/5 Abong Bebey B. 11 months ago on Google
    Ubunwe is modern Rwandan hospitality at its finest. With proximity to the main attractions in Kigali, its cozy spaces and attentive staff, you will be nostalgic.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • โœ“ Free Wi-Fi
    • โœ“ Breakfast
    • โœ“ Free parking
    • โœ“ Accessible
    • โœ“ Outdoor pool
    • โœ“ Laundry service
    • โœ“ Business center
    • โœ“ Room service
    • โœ“ Kid-friendly
    • โœ“ Restaurant
    • โœ“ Airport shuttle
    • โœ“ Fitness center
    • โœ“ Bar
    • โœ“ Smoke-free
    • โœ— Pet-friendly

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