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Reviews of INZU Lodge

P.O. Box 136 Gisenyi, Gisenyi, Rwanda

#3 of 20 hotels in Gisenyi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 115 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent property with wonderful amenities and even more incredible staff. I felt completely safe there as a solo female traveler. Made some friends and will have memories to last a lifetime. Highly recommend the banana beer and boat excursions!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    A little rustic experience in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They only accept cash for hotel payment and the food, which I most of missed reading.

    It had great views!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Feel like in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super nice lodges, delicious food, and very friendly staff. This place is like a paradise. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    A nice stop to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with a wonderful view and scenery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was like a little paradise. The view was amazing, the staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was delicious. We stopped for a small break and to relax in our round trip of Rwanda and it was worth it. We also had some car trouble not far from the lodge and Emmanuel, who works at Inzu Lodge, came right away to our aid.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    I liked it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shape of the road from the mainroad to the entrance.

    I liked the garden and the view. Also the village next to the lodge was nice to visit.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    I did enjoyed my stay and felt the nature speaking to me
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are very small and is very cold

    The environment and the lake view from in front of my room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the water got turned off intermittently at the top tank. not great when we wanted to take showers. The security guards up top also lounged right outside our tent, which was fine but occasionally awkward.

    super nice staff, pretty good food, nice view, great communal hang out area. would definitely come back

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing stay with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place is a bit far from Gisenyi, when going there you have to use a motor bike.

    The scenery of Inzu Lodge was amazing. It was amazing if you just want to read a book while enjoying the beautiful view, whether sitting in front of your tent or at the restaurant. Also the food at the restaurant was really good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Very nice lodge for a fair price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very beautiful view over the lake. Nice and comfortable tents. The food in the restaurant was very good Staff very helpful and friendly Small souvenir shop at the reception

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Can't wait to visit this serene ecolodge again!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The wifi didn't work well from my room (though it worked great from the restaurant area and worked in other rooms). I also didn't have warm water in the shower (though other rooms did).

    I highly recommend Inzu! It's a truly beautiful and peaceful property with a fantastic view of Lake Kivu. Staff were wonderfully kind and the food was very tasty.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Insanely good view of Lake Kivu. Breakfast and dinner were very enjoyable, especially the grilled fish platter of talapia and cripsy tiny fish!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location and views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unable to lock room due it being a glamping tent setup - a lock box would be helpful. Lights didn't work in the tent but if we had been there longer we would have reported this to be fixed.

    Incredible view over Lake Kivu. Ideal location for starting the Congo-Nile Trail.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets were not very nice. Maybe because it was an eco lodge and the toilets were the eco types. But it was unpleasant.

    Beautiful view. Beautiful place Staff super helpful and nice

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Will definitely recommend to all travellers passing through the Kivu region!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil.

    Incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Lots of activities offered by wonderful staff. Rented rooms and common area were nice spaces to chill. Outside of town which created a peaceful atmosphere, but close enough to all amenities and attractions.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner took quite a long time

    Beautiful setting in a lovely garden overlooking the lake. Peaceful. Very welcoming and helpful staff, and lovely restaurant area. Delicious food.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is excellent and the food is great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    My family stay in Inzu Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    N/A

    The place is not far from the National Brewery Bralirwa, has a nice lake view, too many flowers near each tent and smell very nice, the food is tasty and the bed is comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful eco stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we slept in the tents, they were helpful to give us an extra mattress but my bed/mattress was through (a big dent in it) and therefore was very uncomfortable. no lights in the eco toilet…

    great location with overview of the lake! nice ecolodge with beautiful designed restaurant. very accommodating and super friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful setting and great atmosphere, but keep a close eye on your valuables
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although they have guards on site 24/7,.one woman had her money stolen from her tent when she just went to the toilet for 2 minutes. So you must keep your money and passport on your person every second, day and night.

    Fabulous gardens and views over Lake Kivu, several km south of town. This is a good spot if you want to be near town but not in the noisy "party" areas. The restaurant is good and has a nice vibe with the other guests in the evening. I went on two half-day activities offered by the hotel and found them well-run and good value for money

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in the rooms.

    Very kind and professional staff. Amazing view on the Kivu Lake. Good breakfast. Eco lodge.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    Everything about Inzu lodge is lovely, except the toilets. I felt very uncomfortable there
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t like the toilet. The eco toilet idea is nice, but the toilet smells. The toilet is an upgraded pit latrine

    The staff are very warm and welcoming. everyone was so nice, especially Bridget (the lady at the reception who was also our tour guide to lake kivu). The food at Inzu lodge is top notch. very tasty! It’s also affordable. The scenery is so beautiful. plants everywhere.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    unique experience near beautiful kivu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    wifi is only available in the communal restaurant area. Water was cut out in evening on first night (think this was a local government thing though). Toilets are interesting (would describe tactful long-drops). Location is a bit far from things so better to have rented a car. Some aspects are not too cheap, e.g. the food in the restaurant/the tours.

    really beautiful place. Has a lot of character with an incredible garden, and the safari tents are very interesting to stay in. Has an AMAZING view of the lake kivu too, which is pretty special when combined with the garden. Awesome shop with lots of local crafts with proceeds funding projects to help disadvantaged local kids and women in period poverty. Nice open restaurant/bar area, with surprisingly good food and breakfast. Had the nicest shower view I've ever had. Good tours with Koffi, who was a very friendly guide.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    10
    Fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting/location. gorgeous view/garden. Loved all the plants in the shower room. The food was excellent- very tasty, decor gorgeous. reasonably priced excursions. wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Canteen is a bit expensive.

    Food, room, selection of beers!

    Stayed in March 2023

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