We've gathered options for every budget and style. Kigali is compact and easy to get around, so most are a short drive from our reception at the Kigali Serena Hotel (Kiyovu).
Best value tip: if you want the most for your money, especially as a couple, family, or group, look at the Apartments and Airbnb sections further down. You often get more space for less than a hotel room.
Note: Prices are per night in USD (with taxes included); are approximate and vary with dates.
We've put together a short list of hotels we're recommending, many with special rates we've arranged just for our guests.
How to book the special rate:
Email the hotel directly with the following details and they’ll confirm your booking:
>Your full name
>Check-in and check-out dates
>Room type (and number of rooms if booking more than one)
>Number of adults
>Reference: Daisy & Roger’s wedding, December 27, 2026
Tip: We still recommend you check the hotel's website to verify there are no other promotional rates going on you can take advantage of.
Note: Hotel rooms are often priced based on single occupancy (1 adult) vs double occupancy (2 adults)
Our reception venue!
Stay where the celebration is. Serena is a refined 5-star with elegant rooms, a beautiful pool, and a full spa. The easiest possible logistics on the wedding night.
Special Rates:
>Standard Queen Room (1 adult): USD 135
>Standard Queen Room (2 adults): USD 150
>Deluxe Single Room: USD 150
>Superior Single Room: USD 190
Contact: reservations.kigali@serenahotels.com
~3 min to wedding venue
A legendary Kigali landmark with lush gardens and one of the city's most famous poolside terraces.
Amenities:
> Breakfast included
>Airport transfer (one-way): USD 30 per guest
Special Rates:
>Classic Room (1 adult): USD 120
>Classic Room (2 adults): USD 150
>Classic Room Garden View (1 adult): USD 145
>Classic Room Garden View (2 adults): USD 175
>Classic Room Panorama (1 adult): USD 170
>Classic Room Panorama (2 adults): USD 200
Contact: reservations@millecollines.rw
~5 min to wedding venue
Kigali's first solar-powered hotel — a luxury eco-boutique escape with a heated saltwater pool, a full spa, and the much-loved Heaven Restaurant just next door.
Amenities:
>Breakfast included
>Complimentary 20-minute massage
>Airport transfer (one-way): USD 45 per car
Special Rates (check website for best rate):
>Villa Budget Queen Room (1 adult): USD 103
>Villa Budget Queen Room (2 adult): USD 133
>Villa Deluxe King Room (1 adult): USD 144
>Villa Deluxe King Room (2 adults): USD 174
>Residence Superior Queen Room (1 adult): USD 195
>Residence Superior Queen Room (2 adults): USD 226
>Residence Superior King Room (1 adult): USD 246
>Residence Superior King Room (2 adults): USD 277
Contact: boutiquehotel@heavenrwanda.com
~8 min to wedding venue
Bright and contemporary, famous for its rooftop infinity pool ("iJuru") with sweeping views over Kigali's hills. Reliable comfort and excellent value.
Amenities:
>Breakfast included
>Airport shuttle (one-way): $20 ($15 for groups)
Special Rates (check website for best rate):
>Single Standard Room: USD 90
>Double Standard Room: USD 110
>Junior Suite Single: USD 100
>Junior Suite Double: USD 130
Contact: reservations.kigali@onomohotel.com
~20 min to wedding venue
A charming modern boutique with a Mediterranean restaurant, near BK Arena. Stylish without the splurge, a favorite for travelers who want design-forward and affordable.
Amenities:
>Breakfast included
Special Rates:
>Budget Room: USD 63
>Standard Room: USD 85
>Executive Room: USD 93
>Deluxe Room: USD 100
Contact: stay@lumalua.com
~15–20 min to wedding venue
A small boutique stay in the quiet, residential Kagugu neighborhood with clean, comfortable rooms and warm hospitality, with great value and a peaceful feel.
Amenities:
Breakfast included
Special Rates:
>All rooms: USD 65
Contact: contact@arthillsboutiquehotel.com
Prefer a self catering apartment?
Search live listings on airbnb.com and booking.com
Ideal for anyone who wants more space than a hotel room. (Rates below are approximate, based on Booking.com listings, and vary with dates and exchange rates.)
Here are a few examples:
~15 min to wedding venue
Set right next to the Kigali Golf Club in leafy, upscale Nyarutarama, The 2–4 bedroom layouts make it ideal for families or a group of friends to share, and each apartment comes with a full kitchen and a balcony.
The property itself has an outdoor pool, sun terrace, garden, on-site restaurant, an art gallery and small shopping mall, plus 24-hour front desk and security.
Rates: 2 - 4 bedroom apartments starting at USD 120
~12–15 min to wedding venue
A modern, beautifully decorated 2-bedroom in the same leafy Nyarutarama neighborhood as Elizabeth Golf.
Each apartment has a full kitchen, washing machine, balcony with city views, fitness-room access, and 24-hour front desk.
Rates: 2 bedroom apartments starting at USD 100
~15–20 min to wedding venue
Perched atop the Rebero hillside, Eagle View is a small African-bohemian boutique stay best known for what reviewers call "easily the most breathtaking views of Kigali".
The property has a restaurant, bar, garden, grill, and terrace where the city sunset is the main show. Units come with A/C, private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities.
Rates: Eagle View Lodge (1-bed): from USD 90 · Residence Gratia (2-bed): from USD $90
Airbnb is always a great option.
Individual rentals come and go, so browse live options for your dates in these neighbourhoods (roughly USD 60 - USD 185 depending on number of bedrooms): Kibagabaga · Nyarutarama · Kimihurura · Gacuriro · Kagugu · Kiyovu
Look for: within ~15–20 min of Serena · backup power/generator · fast wifi · secure, gated compound with parking · A/C or good ventilation · Superhost + recent reviews · free cancellation.
here are a few examples:
Entire rental unit in Kigali, Rwanda
4 guests2 bedrooms2 beds2 baths
~ USD 90
Entire rental unit in Kigali, Rwanda
2 guests1 bedroom 1 bed1 bath
~ USD 80
Entire rental unit in Kigali, Rwanda
2 guests1 bedroom1 bed1.5 baths
~ USD 55
Entire rental unit in Kigali, Rwanda
6 guests3 bedrooms3 beds2 baths
~ USD 100