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Virunga House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Volcanoes National Park
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your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Comfort Single Room
Comfort Double Room
Daily full breakfast (USD 10 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
NM61ST, Muhoza, Northern, 157
  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri
    10 min walk
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral
    18 min walk
  • Musanze Modern Market
    2 min drive
  • Gisenyi (GYI)
    107 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Bidet
4 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Bidet
4 bathrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Virunga Homestay & Campsites

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
3.8 out of 5, Good, (4)
The price is NZ$96
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Virunga Homestay & Campsites

About the area

Ruhengeri

At Virunga House, you'll be 12.6 km (7.8 mi) from Volcanoes National Park. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Muhoza guest house include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Gisenyi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 10 min walk
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 18 min walk
  • Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive
  • Volcanoes National Park - 15 min drive
  • Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crema - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Paillotte - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Virunga House

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Volcanoes National Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Virunga House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Muhoza guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Virunga House offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature computers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks and dining tables. This Muhoza guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 100; reservation required

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Ecotours
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Computer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 20-per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls, an off-lead area, pet-sitting services and pet-grooming services are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (return), (from 1 to 13 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 20 per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 100

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Virunga House Muhoza
Virunga House Guesthouse
Virunga House Guesthouse Muhoza

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Virunga House?

Virunga House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Virunga House?

Yep, Virunga House has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Virunga House?

The closest beach to Virunga House is Gisenyi Beach (47.5 km).

What makes Virunga House a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Virunga House.

Does Virunga House serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Virunga House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Virunga House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Virunga House?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Virunga House?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Virunga House, with dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services, grooming services and food and water bowls on offer.

Virunga House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rapport qualité prix excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024