Dolce Vita Resort Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (159 reviews)
43 Avenue Mwungo , Bujumbura , bi

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean and safe environment
Cons:
Unstable electricity
A bit far from main programme

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
The hotel is clean and safe.
Service
9.48
The staff are very professional, helpful, and friendly.
Location
9.02
Location is good and secure.
Room Quality
7.97
Building somewhat run down, needs investment in bedding.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities provided but some guests desire more.
Value for Money
8.96
Good value for the price, though some find meals a bit expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Meals were good, but breakfast options could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.48
An enjoyable stay with a good level of service overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at Dolce Vita Resort Hotel in Bujumbura. Our air-conditioned rooms are equipped with modern amenities to ensure a relaxing stay, including a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant offering a diverse menu of African, American, and Argentinian cuisine. Special dietary needs? Our chefs are ready to cater to your preferences, including gluten-free options.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor pool or explore the lush garden surroundings. With a shared lounge, terrace, and business center, Dolce Vita Resort Hotel provides the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Book now to experience the ultimate stay at Dolce Vita Resort Hotel.

Important information:

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 are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BJM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private 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.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 15 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    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

8.8
Based on 159 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 9.48
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Gertrude Rose solo_traveller ug
7
Pros:

I liked the cleanliness, the staff services especially Aliou was execellent and the location

Cons:

The bed is a bit too low and mattress to soft.
The towels need to be replaced - need to put clean white ones

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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lucile couple fr
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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MOSES solo_traveller ke
7
Cons:

Improve on their breakfast

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Safari couple us
8
Pros:

What I really liked about

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was small but sufficient. The hotel is peaceful with a nice clean pool.
A taxi to the centre of town costs $5 at night, there are a number of them waiting within 50 metres of the entrance.

The receptionist, Aliou, offered to take my teenage daughter and I on a half day walking tour through the city, from the hotel all the way down to the Lake., Unlike in other African countries, we were greeted genuinely by all the traders in the market

He has been employed as a fixer by at the least one mainstream tv channel. A useful man to have om WhatsApp during your trip

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Angosi solo_traveller bi
5
Pros:

Staffs are very friendly and respectful..

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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ANZIKU solo_traveller ug
8
Pros:

Staff were professional and compare full
Honest
I accidentally left my power bank in the room after checking out came back at night and was easily give back
Nice and clear view 👌 😍
Hope we meet again

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Philippe solo_traveller cm
6
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller rw
9
Was pleasant though it was short
Pros:

The welcoming nature oof the team

Cons:

None

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Tumuranzye couple ug
3
It was substandard
Pros:

Generally services and location were poor

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Mesharck solo_traveller ke
9
A very good stay
Pros:

Good customer service

Cons:

Not a wide variety of meals

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Gael couple ca
10
Pros:

Customer service was exceptional!

Cons:

Food 👌

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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ANITAR SATIPAR solo_traveller ke
7
I will be back
Pros:

The receptionist Mr Aliou was very professional, social bird and very kind. The room was pleasant

Cons:

The fact they do not have a full swing in-house restaurant for meals and the breakfast was having only 1 protein all through, no variety. The fruit salad though was top notch.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Lindi solo_traveller za
8
Not too bad
Pros:

The staff were friendly and ready to assist

Cons:

The breakfast options are poor.
And the building needs some renovation.
No modern TV or TV cables.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Lindi family_with_children za
10
Pros:

The hospitality and warm welcome

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Borys family_with_children lu
10
Excellent place with extraordinary staff - Manager Aliou rock! 👌
Pros:

The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable.
The air conditioning works very well, the bathroom was perfectly adequate, and the beds were comfortable.
Breakfast is simple but very tasty, freshly prepared on demand.

What truly made my stay extraordinary was Aliou, a young receptionist whose attitude and professionalism were on the level of a general manager. He went above and beyond his duties, showing me real life in Bujumbura and sharing insights into the history, political situation, and local customs.

Aliou is the spirit of this place—he’s the reason it feels so welcoming and pleasant.

Thank you, Aliou, for your incredible hospitality. I will cherish these wonderful memories for a lifetime.

Cons:

Power outages happened during one of the two nights I was there but this is global problem in Burundi, not hotel fault, they are equipped with power generator but due to extreme rain couldn't be used for about an hour or two, but afterwards they managed to launch it and the light came back again.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Lilas family_with_children de
1
Vorsicht vor versteckter Kamera
Pros:

Zimmer

Cons:

Hotel manager Aliou was an extreme fraudster; he entered our room several times while we were out. We were very suspicious that he had installed a camera in the toilet. Afterwards, he canceled our first booking. This was a subsequent booking; he canceled our first booking on Booking.com even though we had arrived and paid the full amount.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Getahun Kassa solo_traveller ke
8
I had a nice stay at Dolce Vita. A friendly and responsive staff.
Pros:

Located in a very good neighborhood. Calm and nice place for a restful stay.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Marceline couple se
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Bembeleza family_with_children ca
10
Pros:

Very good customer service experience. 👏

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-10 via Nuitee