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Heaven Boutique Hotel
A four-star boutique hotel in leafy Kiyovu with 28 rooms, a solar-heated saltwater pool, yoga deck, gym and the Heaven and Fusion restaurants.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- heavenrwanda.com
Good to know
- Solar-heated saltwater pool
- Hot tub
- Gym
- Yoga deck
- Massage and skincare
- Organic garden
- Two restaurants
Why we recommend it
Heaven Boutique Hotel is a four-star hotel on a quiet residential road in Kiyovu, a few minutes from downtown Kigali. It grew out of Heaven Restaurant, which opened in 2008 as a hospitality training restaurant, and the group is now managed by Hemingways Hospitality. The hotel has 28 rooms spread across two neighbouring properties.
The facilities are generous for a hotel of its size. There is a solar-heated saltwater swimming pool with a hot tub, a fitness centre and an outdoor yoga deck with private and community classes, and wellness treatments including massage and skincare. An onsite organic garden supplies the kitchens, and the hotel works with local farmers for much of its produce.
Breakfast is served at Heaven Restaurant, which has a terrace with views across the city and a modern African menu, and Fusion Restaurant offers fine dining in the evening. Guests can also book cocktail and cooking classes, a banana beer workshop and a guided neighbourhood walk that passes the Hôtel des Mille Collines on its way into the city's pedestrian zone. National Geographic Traveller noted the earthy room design and the shop selling local arts and crafts.
The hotel suits couples, solo travellers and anyone who prefers a smaller, more personal hotel to a large international chain, and it is a good base for a first visit because staff can arrange drivers and day trips through the group's experiences team. Book early in the main travel seasons, as there are relatively few rooms and the restaurant also hosts private events.
The group's training mission also extends to the hotel, and staying here supports a business that has trained thousands of young Rwandans in hospitality since 2008. The combination of pool, gardens and restaurants on one site means it is easy to spend a slow afternoon here between outings.
Kiyovu is one of Kigali's most pleasant areas to stay, with tree-lined streets close to the centre. Khana Khazana is one street away, Baso Pâtissier is within walking distance, and Choose Kigali and the Hôtel des Mille Collines are nearby. The Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi and the Kandt House Museum are short taxi rides away.
Heaven Boutique Hotel FAQs
How many rooms does Heaven Boutique Hotel have?
28 rooms across two properties.
What star rating does it have?
It is a four-star hotel.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a solar-heated saltwater pool with a hot tub.
Where is breakfast served?
At Heaven Restaurant on the same site.
Are there wellness facilities?
Yes, a gym, an outdoor yoga deck and massage and skincare treatments.
Where is it?
On a quiet residential road in Kiyovu, a few minutes from downtown Kigali.
How do I contact the hotel?
Call +250 787 785 595 or email [email protected].
Can the hotel arrange activities?
Yes, including cooking and cocktail classes, neighbourhood walks and private day trips.