Rwanda Camps & Lodges
The Retreat, Kigali, Rwanda
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Rwanda
Camp Details
The Retreat, 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. Whether dining on exotic Rwandan cuisine at Fusion or Heaven restaurants, soaking up the warmth of Kigali’s people and culture, your time here is sure to promise memories to last a lifetime.
WHY CHOOSE THE RETREAT?
- The Retreat Wellness offers massage & spa treatments, meditation, yoga, fresh organic meals, private fitness classes may all be incorporated into your daily program during your stay.
- Every guest enjoys having a personal butler take care of every need or request while staying at The Retreat.
- Kigali Cultural Tours introduce you not only to the city itself, but to its many vibrant artistic, culinary and fashion communities.
- Spend the day on a farm, learning how to hoe and harvest, and eat a home-cooked meal with a rural Rwandan family.
Questions about The Retreat
What can we do in Kigali from the hotel?
The Retreat sits in the heart of the city, so getting out is easy. Kigali Cultural Tours introduce the city's artistic, culinary and fashion communities, and you can spend a day on a farm learning to hoe and harvest before eating a home-cooked meal with a rural Rwandan family. Dining is at the Fusion and Heaven restaurants.
Is this a wellness stay as well as a city hotel?
Both, really. The Retreat Wellness offers massage and spa treatments, meditation, yoga, fresh organic meals and private fitness classes, and these can be built into a daily programme across your stay. Every guest also has a personal butler. It is a 20-room boutique hotel and spa rather than a large city property.
How do rates vary, and what do they cover?
A Deluxe King Room is from US$540 per room per night from 5 January to 31 May and 1 November to 17 December 2026, and US$600 from 1 June to 31 October and over the festive period. Inclusions are not published online, so do ask us and we will confirm exactly what the rate covers before you book.
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The Retreat Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 05 January - 28 February; 01 November - 17 December | Deluxe King Room | US $ 540 |
| 2026 | 01 March - 31 May | Deluxe King Room | US $ 540 |
| 2026 | 01 June - 31 October; 18 December 2026 - 04 January 2027 | Deluxe King Room | US $ 600 |
Rates are Per Room Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Contact us for rates inclusions.
Questions about The Retreat
What can we do in Kigali from the hotel?
The Retreat sits in the heart of the city, so getting out is easy. Kigali Cultural Tours introduce the city's artistic, culinary and fashion communities, and you can spend a day on a farm learning to hoe and harvest before eating a home-cooked meal with a rural Rwandan family. Dining is at the Fusion and Heaven restaurants.
Is this a wellness stay as well as a city hotel?
Both, really. The Retreat Wellness offers massage and spa treatments, meditation, yoga, fresh organic meals and private fitness classes, and these can be built into a daily programme across your stay. Every guest also has a personal butler. It is a 20-room boutique hotel and spa rather than a large city property.
How do rates vary, and what do they cover?
A Deluxe King Room is from US$540 per room per night from 5 January to 31 May and 1 November to 17 December 2026, and US$600 from 1 June to 31 October and over the festive period. Inclusions are not published online, so do ask us and we will confirm exactly what the rate covers before you book.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at The Retreat.
Questions about The Retreat
What can we do in Kigali from the hotel?
The Retreat sits in the heart of the city, so getting out is easy. Kigali Cultural Tours introduce the city's artistic, culinary and fashion communities, and you can spend a day on a farm learning to hoe and harvest before eating a home-cooked meal with a rural Rwandan family. Dining is at the Fusion and Heaven restaurants.
Is this a wellness stay as well as a city hotel?
Both, really. The Retreat Wellness offers massage and spa treatments, meditation, yoga, fresh organic meals and private fitness classes, and these can be built into a daily programme across your stay. Every guest also has a personal butler. It is a 20-room boutique hotel and spa rather than a large city property.
How do rates vary, and what do they cover?
A Deluxe King Room is from US$540 per room per night from 5 January to 31 May and 1 November to 17 December 2026, and US$600 from 1 June to 31 October and over the festive period. Inclusions are not published online, so do ask us and we will confirm exactly what the rate covers before you book.
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