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Virunga Homestay & Campsites

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Hiking
Garden
Family Room
Ecotours
Boating

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
NM 61 ST, Muhoza, Northern Province
  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri
    10 min walk
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral
    18 min walk
  • Musanze Modern Market
    2 min drive
  • Gisenyi (GYI)
    103 min drive

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The price is AU$1,382
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Ruhengeri

Located in Muhoza, Virunga Homestay & Campsites is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Musanze Modern Market and 11 minutes from Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. .This guesthouse is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Volcanoes National Park and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Musanze Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Volcanoes National Park - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 44 min drive - 35.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crema - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Paillotte - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Virunga Homestay & Campsites

Guesthouse with free parking, near Musanze Modern Market
Virunga Homestay & Campsites offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and children's slippers. This Muhoza guesthouse provides complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include bicycle tour information, bike storage, and a bike shuttle. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Virunga serving guests of Virunga Homestay & Campsites. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Virunga - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–8:30 AM: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Virunga

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bike shop
  • Bike shuttle
  • Bike storage
  • Ecotours
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible bath
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, pet-sitting services, and pet grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: USD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

VIRUNGA HOMESTAY CAMPSITES
Virunga Homestay & Campsites Muhoza
Virunga Homestay & Campsites Guesthouse
Virunga Homestay & Campsites Guesthouse Muhoza

Virunga Homestay & Campsites Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Suraj

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it is a good stop over to volcano national park. about 20 mins drive. the property is okay. it was well kept. the room was gorgeous but the mattress was terrible. it is hard and gave me backache. the breakfast can be made better. the staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Marshfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for one night, but Frances was a great host. The room as clean and comfortable, and he provided a good breakfast. We opted not to go to Volcanoes National Park, but Frances provided us with a great guide, who took us to Twin Lakes. On that trip we met MANY wonderful Rwandans out in the countryside, and saw beautiful scenery. The next morning our guide, Janvier, took us to the park where the baby gorilla naming ceremony is held, then out into the countryside again. FANTASTIC!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Begaly

Disliked: Staff & service
But a terribly weak wi-fi that works very poorly
VIRUNGA HOMESTAY & CAMPSITES met me well, arranged in a large room, prepared a delicious and plentiful breakfast. Thanks! But a terribly weak wi-fi that works very poorly. He asked to organize a sightseeing tour of the Volcanoes National Park on a motobike, they said that it costs 5 thousand Rwandan francs. I agreed. A motorbiker arrived and took me and when they left the city he took 5 thousand francs from me and began to extort another 5 thousand francs. I refused to give an additional 5 thousand francs and the motorbiker without completing the tour returned to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at Virunga Homestay, I initially only booked for a few nights but then stayed over a week. Francis is a very considerate, helpful, and accommodating host. The place is very clean, spacious and quiet. The homestay has good wifi and warm showers and the breakfast was wonderful, I highly recommend it. I will definitely come back.