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One&Only Gorilla's Nest

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Volcanoes National Park

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kinigi, Musanze, Northern Province
  • Place, Red Rocks Arts Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Musanze Caves
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Silverback)

Suite (Silverback)

  • 409 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Room (Susa Treehouse)

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Room (Forest Treehouse)

  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Virunga)

Suite (Virunga)

  • 147 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Ingagi)

Suite (Ingagi)

  • 251 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Forest Treehouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Silverback Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Ingagi Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Musanze

In Musanze .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Volcanoes National Park and 32 miles (52 km) of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Red Rocks Arts Centre - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Musanze Modern Market - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Shyira Diocese Cathedral - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Musanze Caves - 22 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amikus Coffee & Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe, Lounge, and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Paillotte - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Volcana Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Muhabura Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

One&Only Gorilla's Nest

5-star luxury hotel near Volcanoes National Park
One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury One&Only Gorilla's Nest. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Musanze hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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Virunga Inn Resort & SPA
Musanze
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 2 reviews
The price is CA $1,349
CA $1,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Children and extra beds

  • Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 14 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 14 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Kinigi
One&Only Gorilla's Nest Hotel Kinigi

Frequently asked questions

How close is One&Only Gorilla's Nest to the airport?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is 70.9 mi (166-min drive) away from the Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One&Only Gorilla's Nest on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $9,448, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at One&Only Gorilla's Nest.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest offer free breakfast?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at One&Only Gorilla's Nest?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a pool?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest features an outdoor pool.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does One&Only Gorilla's Nest have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials and massages.

How close is One&Only Gorilla's Nest to downtown Musanze?

One&Only Gorilla's Nest is 1.9 mi away from Musanze.

One&Only Gorilla's Nest Reviews

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8.0

Very good

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10/10

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10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our two nights pre-Christmas !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025