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ONOMO Hotel Kigali
A modern 109-room city hotel on KN 1 Avenue in Nyarugenge with a terrace infinity pool, iJuru restaurant, bar and fitness room.
At a glance
- Type
- Mid-range city hotel
- Area
- Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- onomohotels.com
Good to know
- Terrace infinity pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Airport shuttle on request
- 24-hour reception
Why we recommend it
ONOMO Hotel Kigali offers a modern mid-range option in Nyarugenge, the district that includes Kigali's city centre. It is on KN 1 Avenue in Rugenge and has 109 rooms and suites, making it a practical base for travellers who want reliable facilities without five-star prices.
The standout feature is the infinity pool on the terrace, which gives the hotel a resort feel at the end of a day in the city. The iJuru restaurant and a bar cover meals and drinks, and there is a fitness room for guests. Free Wi-Fi, workspaces and 24-hour reception make it well suited to business travellers and digital nomads.
The hotel has three meeting rooms and can arrange airport shuttles on request, which helps with late arrivals and early departures. Kigali International Airport is about 20 minutes away by car, according to the hotel, and the Kigali Convention Centre is a short drive, so it is a sensible choice for conference delegates who want to keep costs below five-star rates.
For leisure travellers, ONOMO works well as a mid-priced base for a few nights in Kigali before or after the national parks. Choose it for value, location and the pool rather than for a boutique experience. Book directly or through a reputable site and confirm whether breakfast is included.
From Rugenge you can reach the city centre, the Kandt House Museum and the Kiyovu restaurants quickly by taxi or moto, and Nyamirambo, with its walking tours and street life, is also on this side of the city. The Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi is a short drive north. Ask reception to call a taxi or use a ride-hailing app for evening trips to Kimihurura's restaurants and bars.
The terrace pool area is also a pleasant place to unwind at the end of the afternoon. Travellers on longer stays will find the combination of restaurant, bar and gym on site makes it easy to keep a routine.
If you plan to work during your stay, the hotel's workspaces and reliable Wi-Fi are a useful alternative to café hopping, and the meeting rooms can be booked for small groups.
ONOMO Hotel Kigali FAQs
How many rooms does ONOMO Hotel Kigali have?
109 rooms and suites.
Is there a pool?
Yes, an infinity pool on the terrace.
Where is it?
On KN 1 Avenue in Rugenge, Nyarugenge District.
How far is the airport?
About 20 minutes by car.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, the iJuru restaurant, plus a bar.
Does the hotel offer airport transfers?
Airport shuttles are available on request.
Is it good for business travellers?
Yes, it has free Wi-Fi, workspaces, three meeting rooms and 24-hour reception.