Title: chateau le marara Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # chateau le marara Luxury castle connected to a railway/underground station in Bwishyura with 2 restaurants ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/7372baf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/af2c2fec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/c70708bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/033ad288_edited_bc0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/90b9736c_edited_a6c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At chateau le marara, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception. Adventurous travellers may like the archery, hiking/biking trails and motor boating at this castle. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a Japanese garden. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 16 - Nov 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 17 - Nov 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=110858324&PinnedHotelID=110858324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room, Lake View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/40fd8023.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Lake View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Soundproofed Blackout curtains 20 bathrooms Private bathroom Hairdryer Eco-friendly toiletries Desk - 323 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 20 - 20 King Beds ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110858400/110858324/b1f29ec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Lake View ### Highlights Furnished balcony Soundproofed Blackout curtains 20 bathrooms Private bathroom Hairdryer Eco-friendly toiletries Desk - 323 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 2 - 20 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBwishyura-Hotels-Chateau-Le-Marara.h110858324.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBwishyura-Hotels-Chateau-Le-Marara.h110858324.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-2.08903%2C29.35965&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bx2hA4B73u48Lk_q-zrkf_I84fc=) Kibuye / Bwishyura, Bwishyura, Western Province #### What's nearby - Museum of Environment - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Les Chutes de Ndaba - 26 min drive - 16.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Assabe - ‬21 min drive - ‪Fast Food & Take Away - ‬8 min drive - ‪Delta Resort Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Right Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mutima Mwiza Restaurant - ‬23 min drive ## About this property ### chateau le marara Luxury castle connected to a railway/underground station At chateau le marara, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception. Adventurous travellers may like the archery, hiking/biking trails and motor boating at this castle. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as boat tours and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a Japanese garden. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - A reception hall, a banquet hall and meeting rooms - A ballroom, smoke-free property and multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at chateau le marara boast perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - 20 bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers - LED light bulbs, a personal chef and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111250000/111244500/111244452/253c376b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHATEAU LE MARARA Bwishyura - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £266 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=111244452&PinnedHotelID=111244452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99927200/99927162/a5ac7d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Livalana Hotel Bwishyura - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=99927162&PinnedHotelID=99927162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96380000/96372800/96372757/7b6db312.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel Bwishyura - 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2 coffee shops/cafes - 2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception ### Things to do - Archery - Boat and paddles - Boat tours - Hiking/biking trails - Kayaking - Motor boating - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Free grocery shopping service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - Coworking space - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Vegetable garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 20 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Hand-held showerhead - Height-adjustable showerhead - Magnifying mirror - No lift (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Visual fire alarm - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (127 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible van parking ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Ballroom - Banquet hall - Baroque architecture - Built in 2024 - Comprehensive food waste policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Reception hall - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Smoke-free property - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - 20 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Chef service ### More - 4G smartphone data speed - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Safe - Smartphone - Soundproofed rooms - Unlimited free smartphone calls - Unlimited smartphone data usage - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200 - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old) - Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200 - Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and cash This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as chateau le marara Castle chateau le marara Bwishyura chateau le marara Castle Bwishyura ## Frequently asked questions ### Is chateau le marara pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at chateau le marara? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at chateau le marara? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at chateau le marara? > Checkout is at 11:30 AM. ### Where is chateau le marara located? > Located in the heart of Bwishyura, this luxury castle is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kivu Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Museum of Environment. Les Chutes de Ndaba and Nyungwe Forest National Park are also within 32 miles (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## chateau le marara Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephen 6 May 2025 ##### Stephen Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025