Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful garden
Spacious rooms
Clean
Attentive staff
Cons:
Bumpy road to access the hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
The property is very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.11
The staff is attentive and friendly.
Location
8.15
The road to get there is a bit bumpy, affecting access.
Room Quality
9.1
The rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
9.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.11
An enjoyable stay overall with a beautiful garden.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 15:56

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Hôtel Maisons-Sifa, nestled in Butare just 1.2 km from Ethnographic Museum, offers a 4-star experience like no other. Indulge in the serene garden, enjoy complimentary private parking, and relax in the shared lounge or on the terrace.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Experience top-notch service with the concierge, luggage storage, and free WiFi. Each room features a wardrobe, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and some even boast balconies with mountain views. Immerse yourself in comfort with quality bed linen and towels provided.

Ideal Location for Explorers
Conveniently situated 32 km from Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre and with the nearest airport being Kigali International Airport at 133 km, Hôtel Maisons-Sifa is the perfect choice for your stay in Butare.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hôtel Maisons-Sifa!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 52 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Nathalie couple ch
9
Magnifique jardin tranquille
Pros:

Le jardin est magnifique, les chambres sont grandes, tout est très propre et le personnel est attentionné.

Cons:

La route pour y arriver et un peu cahoteuse :-) .

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
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Shelley couple au
8
2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Flatoff group ke
10
Quiet place. Good price.. Staff were excellent. Clean rooms, beautiful grounds.
Pros:

Exceptional breakfast with fresh fruits, eggs as ordered, toast and great coffee. Staff were very attentive to our requests. Very pleasant dining outside on the veranda.

Cons:

The hotel is off the main road and the roads to it are dirt, ruddy and rough. Not great for taking a walk in the area.

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
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Tauqeer solo traveller rw
6
I will avoid it for any future stay.
Pros:

Place is beautiful the surrounding and hotel itself is beautiful.
Breakfast was ok stay here if you want to relax and kind of cut off from the world it is the place.

Cons:

NO WIFI the one they gave does not work. No backup generator in case electricity goes. Mobile phone coverage is also not good in that area. Staff hardly understand English.

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
R
Ronald solo traveller us
9
Superb
Pros:

Comfortable room, decent breakfast, quiet area with beautiful garden.

Cons:

Trouble paying with CC. Odd room because windows were all facing main walking paths.

2024-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo traveller nl
9
Spacious rooms in a peaceful setting on the edge of Butare
Pros:

Very peaceful lodging. Often the loudest noise was the chirping of birds. Fine views over the valley and, if you look up in the garden, weaverbird nests in the treetops.

The staff was very friendly and responsive to every request.

2024-07-14 via Nuitee
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Ulf review category business travellers se
10
Exceptional
Pros:

This is one of my favorite hotels. It is so relaxing. And very friendly and helpful staff. A nice breakfast with fresh fruit in the morning looking at the nature. I love it.

2024-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Carol young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Gorgeous setting with flowers everywhere. It was like a botanical garden! We thought the homemade breakfast was the best we had on our road trip through Rwanda
We also enjoyed the ambience of Huye

Cons:

The road to reach the hotel is an adventure! I would not advise arriving in the dark on the first visit.

2024-06-11 via Nuitee
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Ann-sophie review category business travellers be
10
Welcoming, warm, delicious, relaxing stay!
Pros:

Welcoming staff, fantastic dinner and breackfast

Cons:

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2024-05-15 via Nuitee
B
B.ngabo family with young children rw
8
Very good
2024-03-20 via Nuitee
S
Stephan young couple at
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Clean & peaceful, and a beautiful facility. Very friendly and welcoming staff. good and plenty food. Close to the ethnographic museum. And all at a moderate price. Best we had in Rwanda. And all at a moderate price!

2024-02-28 via Nuitee
L
Lucie review category business travellers rw
10
Exceptional
2024-02-20 via Nuitee
A
Anne solo traveller be
10
The best place during my 10 days in Rwanda
Pros:

Everything . It is clean, it is comfortable, the food is delicious. The facilities are perfect

Cons:

Maybe a little far from town and the road not being the best if you don’t have a 4x4. Finally we took the other road( at the end of town toward Kigali) and walked 100 meters with the luggage .
And so sorry I was there only for one night.

2024-01-28 via Nuitee
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Drew solo traveller us
9
Good Acommodations with an Old-School Semi-Luxury Feel
Pros:

The hotel is small with <10 rooms, gated, and centrally located in Butare. Checkin was smooth and dinner was started on soon after. The room was comfortable and the shower decently hot. There was a jet tub on the premises and both indoor and outdoor dining surrounded by a garden. The omelette, toast, and coffee breakfast was delicious. It was surprisingly relaxing, having a beer under the pavilion while working on the laptop.

Cons:

WiFi had some issues, ended up switching to mobile hotspot. The receiptionist was also the manager as well as the chef :-D. He prepared a delicious salad but left the main course (stewed beef and greens) a little to be desired. I'm not disappointed, just found it a little funny and don't blame the guy.

2024-01-21 via Nuitee
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Richard solo traveller gb
10
Very nice hotel, nice staff, good place to stay in Butare
Pros:

Lovely helpful and friendly staff, great breakfast, very nice clean room, lots of hot water. Good and interesting location, 10 mins walk from museum, another 5 mins to bus station

Cons:

Internet was a bit inconsistent

2023-12-31 via Nuitee
S
Stephen group us
8
We would stay there again.
Pros:

The service was excellent, rooms clean and a great made to order breakfast that was included.

Cons:

Road to the property is a rough dirt road and there is no lighting on the road at night. We suggest others check in before dark.

2023-12-06 via Nuitee
M
Maya solo traveller fr
8
Very good
Pros:

Very clean and spacious, nice staff, calm.

Cons:

The location is not so easy to find in the dark.

2023-11-05 via Nuitee
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Alicia young couple rw
7
Good
Pros:

The service was excellent. The bed was so comfy and the place was thoroughly cleaned. Wish more people knew about this little gem!

Cons:

The tea at breakfast was a little too watery for my liking but nothing the chef couldn’t fix..

2023-10-23 via Nuitee
M
Marek young couple ca
9
Superb
2023-09-25 via Nuitee
A
Abu group om
4
Disappointing
2023-09-17 via Nuitee