Virunga House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Volcanoes National Park

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January 2025

February 2025

Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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Location
Policies

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Bar

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

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Room options

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Garden

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Bidet

4 bathrooms

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Garden

Balcony

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Connecting rooms available

Dining table

Bidet

4 bathrooms

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

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About the area

NM61ST, Muhoza, Northern, 157

What's nearby

Cathedral of Ruhengeri - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Musanze Modern Market - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Volcanoes National Park - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - 46 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Crema - ‬16 min walk
‪Volcana Lounge - ‬18 min walk
‪La Paillotte - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Virunga House

Upscale guest house near Volcanoes National Park

Consider a stay at Virunga House and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours at this guest house. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.

Additional perks include:

Free self-parking and extended parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
Pet-sitting services, an off-lead area and concierge services

Room features

All guest rooms at Virunga House boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate dining areas and dressing gowns.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

4 bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Private fenced gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Onsite parking available only on request
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered extended parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 100; reservation required

Things to do

Art gallery
Bicycle cleaning area
Bicycle repair station
Bicycle shuttle
Bicycle storage
Bicycle tours
Ecotours
Private wine tours
Wine tours

Family friendly

Dining table
Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Firepit
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Accessible airport shuttle
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

4 shared bathrooms
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

Computer

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Dining table
Electric kettle
Separate dining area

More

Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: 20-per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Food and water bowls, an off-lead area, pet-sitting services and pet-grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 8)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (return), (from 1 to 13 years old)
Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: 20 per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:30 PM and midnight
Hosted evening meal: USD 100

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Virunga House Muhoza

Virunga House Guesthouse

Virunga House Guesthouse Muhoza

Frequently asked questions

Is Virunga House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Virunga House?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Virunga House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM to midnight for a fee of 20%.

What time is check-out at Virunga House?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Does Virunga House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Virunga House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Volcanoes National Park.