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chateau le marara

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At chateau le marara, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a free daily manager's reception. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking, motor boating, and archery at this castle. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a Japanese garden.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, Lake View | Living area

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
20 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
20 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 20 King Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bwishyura, chateau le marara is connected to a rail/subway station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kivu Lake and Les Chutes de Ndaba. Canoeing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bwishyura travel guide
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Kibuye / Bwishyura, Bwishyura, Western Province

What's nearby

  • Museum of Environment
    6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Les Chutes de Ndaba
    26 min drive - 26.5 km

Restaurants

  • Assabe
    21 min drive
  • The Right Bar
    8 min drive
  • Fast Food & Take Away
    8 min drive
  • Mutima Mwiza
    22 min drive
  • KIVU coffee cup
    8 min drive

About this property

chateau le marara

Luxury castle connected to a rail/subway station
At chateau le marara, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free grocery shopping service, and a free daily manager's reception. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking, motor boating, and archery at this castle. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a Japanese garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Coworking spaces, a front-desk safe, and a vegetable garden
  • A banquet hall, bicycle parking, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at chateau le marara include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • 20 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, a personal chef, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

chateau le marara Castle
chateau le marara Bwishyura
chateau le marara Castle Bwishyura

Frequently asked questions

Is chateau le marara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at chateau le marara?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at chateau le marara?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is chateau le marara located?

Located in the heart of Bwishyura, this luxury castle is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kivu Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Museum of Environment. Les Chutes de Ndaba and Nyungwe Forest National Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

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6.0
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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025