Location: Kigali City, Rwanda
Overview
A 20-room luxury boutique hotel created by the American owners of Heaven, designed by Italian architects, brought to life by an extraordinary team of Rwandan builders and technicians. Set in the vibrant heart of Kigali, this luxury boutique hotel and spa offers easy access to all that is happening in this dynamic city. As one of Kigali’s top 5 star hotels, it offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility, Rwandan flair, and contemporary buzz.
The Fusion Restaurant; merges Rwandan ingredients with culinary traditions from Italy, Mauritius, Morocco and elsewhere and blends them into a single harmonious offer. Perched beside The Retreat’s glorious saltwater pool, rock gardens and native plantings, Fusion is the most elegant spot in Kigali to explore new flavours and experience first-class hospitality.
Heaven Restaurant was custom built in 2008 to be the first hospitality training restaurant in Kigali. In an open-air terrace with expansive views of Kigali, Heaven is known for its innovative modern African cuisine and excellent service experience. Children are most welcome at The Retreat by Heaven, offering child friendly activities and 8 new luxury pool villas and a new wine lounge and deck are now open!
Uniqueness of this Camp
Being the first entirely eco-friendly solar powered resort with emphasis on locally crafted furnishings and bold colour schemes which reflect Rwanda’s vibrant culture, expansive custom built rooms with peaked ceilings, front and rear private patios, outdoor rain showers and private salt water plunge pools.
Accommodation
Boasting of 20 rooms, this 5 Star luxury boutique hotel has 3 categories of rooms: Deluxe King Room (3 rooms), Superior King Suite (9 rooms), Luxury Pool Villa (8 rooms).
Luxury Pool Villa: 120 sq. Villas are most spacious, luxurious rooms in King or Twin bed setup, with private salt water solar heated plunge pools, private front and back gardens and fully furnished living room area. Double sinks with teak vanities, ensuite bath, indoor rain showers and outdoor showers with comfortable seating on the private decks. These 8 Luxury Pool Villas with two villas may be adjoining through a garden gate.
An entirely new wing of The Retreat open in July 2020, has 8 Luxury Pool Villas (120 m².) – each featuring a large living area, front and back gardens, a private heated saltwater swimming pools, Indoor and outdoor private living space, the room rate for the Luxury Pool Villas is inclusive of the following amenities: 1 welcome complimentary 30mins massage, Fruit Basket, Snacks Jar, Welcome amenity Plate, Complimentary Minibar on a daily Basis and Hotel Customize gift.
Superior King Suite (with Pool View): 65 SQM Our Master King Suites are spacious with a seating area and feature front and rear private patios, double sinks with teak vanities, indoor rain showers and outdoor showers with comfortable seating on the back terrace. We have 3 of this room type. One Master King Suite has a bathtub in addition to the indoor rain shower. All three of our Superior Suites may be set up as Twin Bed Setup.
Superior King Suite: 60 SQM Our Superior King Suites feature front and rear private patios, double sinks with teak vanities, indoor rain showers and outdoor showers with comfortable seating on the back terrace. We have 6 of this room type. 2 Superior Suites are adjoining rooms for families or friends. One room has a bathtub. 2 of our Superior Suites may be set up as Twin Bed Setup. This room features: 1 King Bed (Emperor King Size – 2 meter x 2 meter), (4 rooms can be configured as Twin).
Furnished front balcony & private back deck, Layout – Separate sitting area, Internet – Free Wi-Fi, Entertainment – Plasma TV with premium channels, Refrigerator, minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary unlimited purified water and 24-hour room service, Pillow top bed, Organic UK Natural mat mattresses.
British linens, a duvet, a pillow menu, and turndown service, organic amenities (shampoos, conditioner, body lotion), double Duravit sink, teak wood vanity, (2 rooms have a bathtub and showers), Practical – Safe, desk, and phone, Air conditioning , daily housekeeping, Non-Smoking, 3 Rooms have pool view.
Deluxe King Room: 3 rooms each 35 SQM our Deluxe King rooms feature private patios, single sinks with teak vanities, peaked ceilings and indoor rain showers. No outdoor shower. 3 Deluxe King rooms – 2 Deluxe Rooms are adjoining for families or friends. Only King bed setup is possible, not Twin. Wheelchair accessible, Adjoining – 2 rooms adjoining (beds cannot be setup as Twin), Dressing Gowns, Hair Dryer, Iron / Ironing Board, Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, 3 Deluxe King rooms are Wheelchair accessible.
Amenities
Room Amenities: Non-smoking, 1 King bed, Furnished patio, Internet – Free Wi-Fi, Entertainment – Plasma TV with premium channels, Refrigerator, minibar, coffee/tea maker, complimentary unlimited purified water and 24-hour room service, Pillow top bed, Organic UK Naturalmat mattress, British linens, a duvet, a pillow menu, and turndown service, organic amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion).
Luxury Boutique Hotel Amenities
Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
Fusion restaurant: In 2018, the founders of Kigali’s top restaurant, Heaven, opened a fine dining restaurant which merges culinary traditions from around the world with Rwandan ingredients. Fusion – the restaurant at The Retreat – takes culinary traditions from Italy, Mauritius, Morocco and elsewhere and blends them into a single harmonious offer.
Perched beside The Retreat’s glorious saltwater pool, rock gardens and native plantings, Fusion is the most elegant spot in Kigali to explore new flavours and experience first-class hospitality. Fusion Restaurant is known for our International cuisine with local flavors. Multiple open-air venues across all properties are perfect for hosting private events from our popular Urban Bush Dinner to private weddings, daytime conferences, and intimate honeymooner dinners.
Onsite tailor creates fabulous custom clothing and African fabric wares from totes and duffle bags to cosmetic pouches, nature walks and hikes, bird watching, guided biking tours, golfing and private tennis lessons with a Pro at the local tennis club, Kigali City Center, learn the traditional intore dance of Rwanda, we can arrange for private and group instruction, The Retreat’s glorious saltwater pool, rock gardens and native plantings, Fusion is the most elegant spot in Kigali to explore new flavours and experience first-class hospitality.
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Activities
Kigali City Tour, Fashion Tour, Art & Culture tour, nature and explore, Rwandan culinary, walking tour, Nyamata Genocide site, Survivor Testimony & Village Tour, Coffee Master Tour, Designed and hosted by artisans and artists Rural Life Experience, Farm & Coffee Washing Station Tour – Travel to Kayonza district.
