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Kigali Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Kigali

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Lounge
Breakfast buffet
Front of property
The Kigali Serena Hotel offers an elegant city-center retreat with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor pool with bar service, a restaurant, sauna, massage services, and highly praised staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩265,845
₩321,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Prime Rooms

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | Living area | 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Boulevard De La Revolution, Kigali, 250

What's nearby

  • Nyamirambo Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kigali Heights - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Kigali - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Choose Kigali Fine Dining - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Macoco (Madja’s Coffee Corner) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Abou Tamu-Tamu - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Preet Fast Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hotel des Milles Collines - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kigali Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel connected to the convention center
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Kigali Serena Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant, The Milima Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and an elevator
Room features
All 148 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali

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  • Spa
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 179 reviews
The price is ₩193,637
₩244,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Milima Restaurant
  • The Sokoni Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for RWF 150.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: RWF 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: RWF 18 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: RWF 150.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number A505/06

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Kigali
Hotel Kigali Serena
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kigali Serena Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kigali Serena Hotel?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kigali Serena Hotel on Oct 16, 2025 start from ₩265,845, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kigali Serena Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kigali Serena Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kigali Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kigali Serena Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Kigali Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of RWF 35 per person applies.

Where is Kigali Serena Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kigali, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Trade Center, Ntarama Church, and Kandt House Museum of Natural History. Club Rafiki and Ryi'nyamirambo Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Kigali Serena Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing. Robes, slippers, rain shower, oversized bath towels. Spa available. Dining room for breakfast and dinner was fabulous. Had the best steak I’ve had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serena Kigali is always a sure bet. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and big, and the breakfast options are plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel really feels like an African hotel. Its beautiful decor, friendly staff and delicious breakfasts are the best of Rwanda. It might not be as modern as some of the large chains but I definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Great rooms, wonderful pool area and tables overlooking the pool. Very chill and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gym
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Friendly and helpful staff. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SOMORIN AHMED

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gym, and a wonderful pool. The service was great everyone was attentive and ensure all your needs were meet. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very substandard for a hotel of this category. Lack of hot water, coffee machines that have no outlets to plug in… more importantly, I forgot a phone charger and despite my repeated calls to find it, the staff always promise to call me back, however, it did not happen. The staff at the breakfast area were very nice though. Despite this review, I doubt anyone will contact me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Boubacar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Flight delays and lost luggage resulted in a 4AM check in. The staff was extremely helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very professional staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELLENOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Even though built years ago, still a great hotel! Quality construction and appointments. Spacious rooms and bathrooms … at least room 338 was! Food excellent in restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star quality service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a 5 star hotel

Dated, old, not even close to a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A bit out-of-date

The service was good, breakfast great and the rooms were very large, but definitely out-of-date. The shower in particular was quite bad, the water never got very hot and sometimes was barely warm. The rest of the room was also a bit dated..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The restaurant Milima was superb, exceptional variety and abundance. Hotel staff were friendly and professional. Room while spacious showed signs of age and lack of attention to detail. Cracked lampshade, 2 lamps not working, telephone disconnected, no coffee maker until Day 3. All things were rectified once notified. Not what I expected from 5 star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and willing to help. The room was nice, but very dated. The shower has spots of mould on the walls, there is a ton of caulking to help it from leaking, but it still leaks, and the shower head was broken. That would be fine… except it was clear the room that not been completely cleaned. There was leftover food in the mini fridge, plastic Tupperware in the drawers, and dirty cotton swabs on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Yakup

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very Bad Front Office Staff

This hotel is a notable landmark in Kigali and Rwanda. I was really looking forward to staying here and paid around $250 for one night. I arrived around 15:00, which is well after the check-in time, and ended up waiting over 30 minutes for my room card. The Front Office staff was quite slow and kept asking when I had made my reservation. During the wait, nothing was offered—not even a glass of water. Finally, after 30 minutes, I got my room card, only to find the room was dirty and not the one I had booked. Frustrated, I went back down with the porter, Steven, who was the only friendly face I encountered, and he helped me get a bigger room. The way the situation was handled was not very professional. We had dinner at the hotel’s buffet, which was decent, but I expected at least a complimentary or discounted meal as an apology for the inconvenience. The pool area is beautiful, but the rooms are in need of some maintenance. I regret that my stay was unpleasant, and I hope the hotel can address these issues and provide better training for the Front Office staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed rashad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bramwel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all the way around
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

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