Martin Aviator Hotel

Hotels
6.9 (54 reviews)
MARTIN AVIATOR HOTEL IS LOCATED 50 meters FROM KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT , Kigali , rw

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Great location
Friendly hosts
Cons:
Poor breakfast
Issues with laundry service
Delayed billing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
The room was clean but had some issues like missing towels.
Service
6.95
Service was prompt after multiple requests but included significant hassle.
Location
8.99
Very good location - literally within walking distance from the airport.
Room Quality
7.44
The room was functional but had issues with amenities.
Amenities
5.47
Amenities were lacking, especially in laundry service.
Value for Money
6.43
Value is lower due to issues with service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
5.48
Breakfast was poor, expect limited options.
Overall Experience
6.95
Mixed experience due to clean room yet significant service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:26

Property Description

Convenient Location near Kigali International Airport
Martin Aviator Motel offers a prime location just 100 metres away from the airport, ensuring a hassle-free stay for travelers needing proximity to their flights.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at Martin Aviator features a cozy seating area with a flat-screen TV, ideal for relaxation. The private bathrooms are well-equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries for added convenience.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Guests can enjoy a variety of meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar with a selection of beverages. Whether craving a soft drink or a cocktail, Martin Aviator caters to diverse tastes.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Martin Aviator Motel? Book your stay now for a memorable trip.

Important information:

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Martin Aviator hotel is among the transit hotels in Kigali Rwanda at Kigali International Airport. We accept the guests who are waiting for their PCR Tests results on Arrival and departure.

A guests under the age of 18 can only check in when he/ she together with his parents or official guardian.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Adults stay for US$35 per person per stay 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

6.9
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 6.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 5.47
Value for Money: 6.43
Food and Beverage: 5.48
Overall Experience: 6.95
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alvaro solo_traveller es
3
Funcional pero decepcionante.
Pros:

Cama funcional y la habitación estaba limpia.

Cons:

Desayuno pobre.

No había toalla en el baño.

He tenido que solicitar la factura 5 veces y tras amenazarlos con denunciarlos a Booking me la ha enviado.

Solicité servicio de lavandería y me perdieron parte de la ropa, el resto me la dieron mojada a pesar de que informé que volaría pronto y la necesitaría seca.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
L
louis family_with_children rw
9
2025-12-20 via Nuitee
R
Raphaël solo_traveller cd
6
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
M
Max Jon solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great hosts and shuttle service. Friendly and helpful. Don’t hold out for breakfast.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
G
Géraldine solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

Le service et l ' accueil

Cons:

Le prix de

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
A
Aad solo_traveller cd
9
It was a great stay ! Staff were super nice and friendly. Location so close to airport
2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Natasha family_with_children za
7
Pros:

Very good location- literally within walking distance from airport
Had a lovely breakfast

Cons:

NA

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
R
Radu solo traveller ro
6
Pleasant
2025-06-18 via Nuitee
J
Janyis solo traveller gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location is convenient for the airport and new building is very nice and clean

Cons:

My email exchange with the hotel and confirmation clearly stated what I had booked, times of arrival and departure and the price. I paid on arrival and the next morning I was told that I had to pay another $10 for the airport transfer because I wanted drop off. They said only pick up was free, despite what was stated in their confirmation email.
10pm checkout was also included in the confirmation email but I was told that I had to pay an additional $44.
Mistakes can happen but if this was a mistake on their part, there was no apology and I left with an 11 hr wait at the airport.
They said that the email from the Martin Aviator Reservation Manager via Booking.com must have come from someone else!

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
O
Oz solo traveller au
8
Very good
Pros:

Great if you need a clean, secured place to stay right near the airport

2025-05-08 via Nuitee
A
Anser family with young children rw
7
Good
2025-04-14 via Nuitee
A
Antoni family with young children ng
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very good location, close to airport, perfect for overnight stay ,to wait for connection flight next morning...
Amazing food ,sooo delicious and big meals....
Kitchen chef made a great job.
Very clean rooms, comfy beds....perfect for relax between flights...
Very friendly and helpful staff
Very good organized airport shuttle.

Cons:

Nothing to say here

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
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Sylvester review category business travellers sz
8
Convenience and Responsive staff
Pros:

Location is great for long layover connections. Staff is great, very responsive to requests and proactive to remind on flight connection times

Cons:

Not applicable

2024-11-21 via Nuitee
M
Mahere young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Staff communication

Cons:

nothing

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
E
Emap solo traveller it
8
Very good
Pros:

Perfect for solo travelers, they picked me up at the airport at 2:00 am and the receptionist Bruno was very professional and friendly. Room, with mosquito nets and private bathroom was big and very clean, with working Wifi. Breakfast was good and customizable. Great services

2024-08-26 via Nuitee
R
Roger review category business travellers gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Mostly everything about the stay

Cons:

Second night there was very loud live music in the hotel grounds until 12.15am and I had an early start at 5am the following morning. Music til 10.30 pm would have been acceptable. There needs to be a better balance between the needs of the hotel residents and events used to attract locals. I wouldn't stay again because of this issue.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
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Megan family with young children au
3
Budget old rooms and noisey but friendly staff with good breakfast including coffee.
Pros:

Close to airport, prompt service and staff were eager to please.

Cons:

People partied in the bar until after 1pm and staff continued to talk loudly all night. We got very little sleep after a long flight. We felt a little unsafe as our room door didn’t lock. The room was very old and very budget. Not worth the price.

2024-06-20 via Nuitee
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Joseph young couple us
10
Absolutely wonderful!!
Pros:

It’s perfect.

Cons:

A bit pricey.

2024-03-29 via Nuitee
H
Haiwu review category business travellers bi
1
Not very comfortable, not to book
Pros:

Not at all!

Cons:

Dear Management Team,

I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your hotel. Unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory due to several issues that significantly impacted my comfort and well-being.

Firstly, upon arriving at the room, I was appalled by the poor cleanliness standards. There were numerous small bugs crawling on the bed sheets, which resulted in multiple bites on various parts of my body within less than three hours of checking in. These bites have caused me considerable discomfort and itching. I have attached both images and a video as evidence of the unsanitary conditions.

Secondly, the proximity of the hotel to the nearby bar proved to be extremely disruptive to my sleep. The excessive noise from the bar, including loud music that persisted well past midnight, made it impossible for me to rest properly.

Furthermore, after relocating to a different room in the early hours of the morning to escape the insect infestation, I encountered additional problems. The new room was also infested with bugs, and to exacerbate matters, the room's lighting was malfunctioning, and there was no internet connectivity available.

Overall, the combination of the hygiene issues, noise disturbances, and technical malfunctions severely detracted from the quality of my stay at your establishment. As a paying guest, I expected a certain level of comfort and service which, regrettably, was not met during this visit.

I kindly request that you take immediate action to address these issues and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Additionally, I would appreciate a refund for the inconveniences endured during my stay.

I hope to receive a prompt and satisfactory resolution to these matters. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Sincerely,

Willis

2024-03-28 via Nuitee
K
Khan solo traveller pk
3
Poor
Pros:

I liked the location which is near Airport

Cons:

The service was average.

2024-03-02 via Nuitee