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Reviews of COLIBRI TAVERNE Gisenyi

Avenue de la Production, next La Corniche, Gisenyi, Rwanda

#2 of 20 hotels in Gisenyi

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Review score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Situated in the center of the city close to everything. They have a nice garden and a restaurant on site where they will cook you a nicely tasting and nicely priced food, need not to look any further for better setting. Of course you get what you paid for, so do not expect luxury.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    fantastic stay would stay again if possible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    excellent breakfast,great host,good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was friendly would definitely stay there if I visit Gisenyi. The food was delicious. Staff were friendly..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little updates are needed but altogether just right. The TV was only french which is a shame

    Very quant close to the lake nice big house nice garden and front picnic area I would use again I'm looking to move to gisengi

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the bed and pillow too hard but this is a personal issue. I missed in the bathroom a place to leave personnel things.

    The location was great. Only 10 min walk to the central Bus Station. Also to the lake it took not more. The accomodation was nice and it Has a nice garden! Taking breakfast and diner outside! I stayed for 2 nights and had breakfast and one diner. Both was good. The personnel is very nice and the owner helps in any way. Just ask he will provide you with all helpful information. The bed had a net for mosquitosmosquitos and warm shower!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    We planned to stay only one night but liked it and stayed two
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The information about activities around can be improved (very good information about trails around the city, help in arranging transportation to Kigaly, but disaponting information about the Congo nile trail)

    Very pleasant place, excellent location, friendly and helpful owner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms and furniture are a bit old and I struggled to get hot water despite the instructions but it's a great rate so you can't really complain! Overall good value for money.

    Good location close to the lake. Friendly staff and the best breakfast I had in Rwanda. Has parking and a nice outdoor area to chill out in. Beds are comfy and rooms are quiet at night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place & staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and pleasant place. Staff / owner is extremely nice and helpful and breakfast is amazing!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Everything: owner, localization, big clean villa.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Great value for your money!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very affordable and neat place to stay while in Gisenyi. The host and his staff are very welcoming, flexible and open to feedback. We liked the compound's large garden where one can sit outside, enjoy the sun and have drinks. The breakfast is great. Colibri is located in an easy to find, well lit (at night) and safe area of Gisenyi, and is a few minutes walk from the shores of beautiful Kivu lake and some shops/restaurants.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Location close to the border. Nice cosy stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay, enjoyed my time in Giseny
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Three-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a small problem with water due to water company, so no fault from the owner who provided me with water from the tank.

    Staff extremely kind, warm welcome. Had all the house for myself, few small improvements needed but it was an excellent solution. Very nice breakfast!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The guesthouse is located a 10-minute walk from the bus station, on a side street with minimal traffic. The owners are extremely kind and create a unique, laid-back atmosphere. The breakfasts are delicious and more than sufficient.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Very much loved my stay at Colibri
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no fan in my room but that didn't bother me as the weather was good.

    The owners made you feel at home. Nice quiet location. Breakfast was excellent. Exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend for holidayers on a low budget.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Relaxed place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastically friendly, helpful staff and owner. Their is a beautiful garden. Very relaxed place to stay, in a lively town.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing place, the best food

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    It was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Guesthouse isn't well known in the area, so arranging transportation is a little difficult. They should definitely try working on that. Other than that, there's not much to say

    The breakfast was ok though a little on the expensive side. 8000Rwf for a few eggs, toast and fruit salad? But overall their service was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice place, great breakfast, friendly staff and true value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about.

    Basic and bit older but well maintained and clean. Very friendly staff (without being pushy), nice and relaxed atmosphere (felt a bit like home), nice garden to sit outside and their breakfast is amazing!! Absolutely value for money. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower pressure could be better...

    Great place to stay. Clean, big rooms, great breakfast and a really nice garden, close to the beach. All that with a good price. And François is very attentive and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    The best place for short stay in Gysenyi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe just the lightning of the room wasnt enough (for reading).

    The welcoming and the will of the staff to always help. The value for the money is exceptional. The food they were preparing was amazing with very reasonable price

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent breakfast in a really nice garden. Also do evening meals if required.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Perfect start our finish good Congo Nile Trail
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and mattress not made for people taller than 190 cm

    Very friendly and welcoming staff, nice garden, and some of the best food in while east Africa! You can easily stay there for several days.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    Awesome! Totally recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly french owner, he gave us great recommendations of places to eat and to visit The hotel is really confortable, the breakfast is really good, very great value for money Would 100% recommend

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Peaceful accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was very delicious and plentiful but it seemed to be limited options, and transmited verbally. I would suggest having a written menu with prices.

    Beautiful and peaceful garden where you can have your meals. Friendly staff making sure you feel at home. Really nice food for very reasonable prices, amazing breakfast!! Good location in a quiet residential street, about 10 mins to bus station if you are traveling with local transport. Huge bed, very clean room.

    Stayed in September 2023

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