
Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Rwanda's first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel, set in Kigali's leafy Kiyovu neighbourhood with 20 individually styled rooms and suites.
Settle into Hemingways Retreat Kigali
Hemingways Retreat Kigali is a 20-room eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel in Kigali's central Kiyovu neighbourhood, formerly known as The Retreat by Heaven and now part of the Hemingways Collection. Accommodation ranges from Deluxe King Rooms and Superior King Suites to Luxury Pool Villas with private plunge pools, all featuring handcrafted Rwandan design, teak detailing and indoor/outdoor rain showers. Guests enjoy a fusion restaurant, wine lounge, wellness spa, gym, swimming pool and a Made-in-Rwanda boutique, with a strong emphasis on community, sustainability and authentic cultural experiences. Roughly 20 minutes from Kigali International Airport, it makes an elegant base for beginning or ending a Rwandan journey.
Highlights
- Rwanda's first eco-conscious luxury boutique hotel
- Central Kiyovu location, ~20 minutes from Kigali International Airport
- Luxury Pool Villas with private plunge pools
- Wellness spa, gym and swimming pool
- Handcrafted Rwandan design and Made-in-Rwanda boutique
- Cultural experiences: cooking classes, walking tours, art & culture

hotel
Style
Luxury eco-conscious boutique hotel
Camp
20
Rooms
3
Room types
Rwanda
Country
Rooms
Rooms and spaces
Subtle luxuries
Activities
- Cultural experiences (cooking classes, walking tours, art & culture)
Business
- Conference / meeting room
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
Dining
- Fusion restaurant
Fitness
- Gym
Food & drink
- Wine lounge & bar
Recreation
- Swimming poolOutdoor swimming pool.
Services
- Laundry and custom tailoring
Shopping
- Made-in-Rwanda boutique & gift shop
Wellness
- Wellness spaSpa offering treatments and wellness experiences.