Karisimbi Cave Resort

Hotels
9.1 (33 reviews)
Ruhengeri-Gisenyi Road , Ruhengeri , rw

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Personal touches
Cons:
Limited ice cubes
Bumpy access road

Categories

Cleanliness
8.79
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.76
The staff was super friendly and helpful, going the extra mile to assist guests.
Location
9.3
The location is great, providing an enjoyable experience close to nature.
Room Quality
8.75
Room was spacious with a small couch; however, outside light is not fully blocked.
Amenities
8.28
Basic amenities present, but some improvements could be made.
Value for Money
9.24
Good value considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Breakfast was sufficient and enjoyable, with a pleasant atmosphere.
Overall Experience
9.36
A pleasant stay; enjoyed the personal touches and surrounding nature.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 19:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Amenities
Experience comfortable rooms with garden or mountain views, free WiFi, and a range of in-room facilities for a relaxing stay.

Exceptional Dining Options
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with various options, as well as a restaurant offering a diverse menu of African, American, and Belgian cuisine.

Exciting Leisure Activities
Have fun playing table tennis or exploring the surrounding area with cycling tours. A children's playground and concierge service are also available for your convenience.

Book your stay at Karisimbi Cave Resort now and indulge in a memorable getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 33 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.79
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Anastasiia family_with_children bw
10
Attentive staff made the stay exceptional
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay as the staff made us feels like we are in upper-class accommodation with their attention to details and kindness. I celebrated my birthday there, and they congratulated me with the beautiful cake before the start of gorilla trekking. Excellent service and attitude.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller us
7
A pleasant but fairly basic accommodation while visiting Volcanoes National Park.
Pros:

The staff was super friendly and helpful. Shower water was hot and the towels were large. A mosquito net was provided. The posted welcome message for me was personal and charming. Breakfast was sufficient and included eggs. Welcome smoothie and breakfast smoothies were appreciated. Parking was easy. Room was spacious with a small couch.

Cons:

Light from outside is not totally blocked at night. Restaurant had limited ice cubes. Access to the property is down a short, bumpy dirt lane. There are no screens on windows.

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Julie extended_group ca
7
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Mirjam couple ch
9
2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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shahab family_with_children ae
10
Pros:

The location is great. The staff is very helpful & polite; they would go extra miles to assist you. Even the owner created a personal touch she arranged for us outdoor bonfire under the stars & forest surrounding that all of us throughly enjoyed. Also we had good breakfast in open area of the restaurant while enjoying the nature too.

Cons:

Nothing as such

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Gerard young couple gb
7
Handy hotel - new owners work in progress - predict continued improvement.
Pros:

Good location ( but difficult to find if travelling without tour guide) and great link with gorilla tour people. Really friendly, pleasant staff.

Cons:

Hotel rooms are roomy but need a bit of an overhaul. Lighting in particular needs improved.
Hot water was a bit hit and miss.
English ( like most of Rwanda - limited)

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jeff young couple us
9
Very convenient to Volcanoes National Park
Pros:

Outstanding customer service & very good breakfast

Cons:

A little cold at night

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
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Noémi young couple hu
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We had a great time at Karisimbi Cave Resort, the staff is exceptionally kind and professional. I really recommend to stay here!

2025-02-03 via Nuitee
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Kimberley solo traveller ch
10
Stayed for one night ahead of gorilla trekking
Pros:

Really peaceful and are environment. The hotel also recommended a super company for the gorilla trekking experience and pick up from Kigali.

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
J
Jacqui solo traveller za
10
Wish I could have stayed longer. Loved everything ❤️
Pros:

I absolutely loved everything about this property. Everyone is super friendly. Even got a little gift which I have been wearing every day since. The food was delicious - big portions. There was hot water and the shower was great. I can honestly not fault a single thing. It is a really peaceful environment.

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
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Xia with friends cn
10
It’s a cozy and beautiful resort, close to volcanoes park. The room is spacious and clean. Breakfast is very good. Will
Pros:

Very convenient for gorilla trekking. The garden is beautiful and quiet.

2024-10-04 via Nuitee
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Lucy family with young children us
10
a relaxing, luxurious retreat with exceptional staff
Pros:

The staff was outstanding. They were attentive at all times of the day. We spent the last day gorilla trekking and they provided us with early breakfast, packed lunches, and late-checkout. The breakfast was excellent. The room is huge, luxurious, and nicely decorated. This resort is a great place to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings. We particularly enjoyed spending a cozy afternoon there reading by the fireplace and drinking tea while it was raining outside.

Cons:

The bathroom could have been a little cleaner. But overall this place is still 10/10

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew young couple za
9
A comfortable, clean and affordable place to stay while exploring the area.
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and friendly and were always on hand to assist with a smile. The little lounge area with a fireplace is really a cozy place to rest and relax after a long day out exploring.

2024-09-17 via Nuitee
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Jann young couple ch
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff is exceptionally helpful and nice! Received a small welcome gift and juices. Offered table tennis, volleyball and football to use for free. It's a nice place to stay at.

Cons:

The recommended guide for hikes is not necessary and not professional. You pay USD 100 for get picked up and that he buys the entrance ticket for national park for you, nothing else included. You can only pay him in USD and don't get a receipt.

2024-08-16 via Nuitee
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Nicole young couple de
9
Probably the only mid-range place in Musanze where you actually get what you pay for
Pros:

If you travel just as a normal person, not a tourist willing to pay thousands of dollars a night for (still only average) accommodation, it’s quite difficult to find some sort of value for money in Rwanda. It usually all looks okay in the pictures and then you arrive and nothing is as it should be for that price. Here the room was spacious, not too clean, but clean enough. You had some privacy and the noise of the town was also bearable. The staff was very friendly and the food okay (actually the whole grilled chicken was very, very good). We received a beautiful little gift at check-in and a constant follow up on our satisfaction by the lodge staff, which I highly appreciated.

Cons:

As other reviews have stated already, the whole challenge about hot water and water pressure, etc. can be a bit of a downside, but we could shower and wash ourselves at all times (which is already something, compared to other accommodation in that price range).

2024-08-10 via Nuitee
B
Bartlomiej family with young children pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Nice place with superb service. Great food. Good location.

Cons:

Problems with hot water.

2024-05-05 via Nuitee
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Ilka family with young children de
9
It was a very pleasant and comfortable i in big pavillions and a superb Garden. Next Time we will try to stay again in
Pros:

The big rooms and bathrooms, the view on the vocanos, the excellent breakfast, the superbe garden, the nice waiters, the places to sit in the garden, the closeness to the volcano Park,

Cons:

We missed a person from the management to welcome us and be available for explanations about the lodge and its history.

2024-04-22 via Nuitee
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Norman with friends de
9
Aline and her team are extremely helpful people. They prepared lunch packages for our Sabyinyo hike. Very affordable rat
Pros:

huge room, comfortable bed, quiet place

2024-03-11 via Nuitee
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Markus young couple de
9
Superb
Pros:

Very nice garden and the staff is super friendly!

2024-03-07 via Nuitee
J
Jorge review category business travellers rw
8
Very good
2024-02-25 via Nuitee