Title: Hakuna Matata Lodge 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) # Hakuna Matata Lodge Beach hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/3588070e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/c7193def.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/a3f47d94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/50285cc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/14313d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hakuna Matata Lodge offers a tranquil retreat with a peaceful garden and BBQ grills. Enjoy WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, bar, and convenient dry cleaning and laundry services. 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Laundry - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 5 - Nov 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=21634862&PinnedHotelID=21634862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Desk, free wired Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/89f0da5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment ### Highlights TV 3 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping Living room - 377 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ![Desk, free wired Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/89f0da5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Desk, free wired Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/89f0da5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Desk, free wired Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/89f0da5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Triple Room | Desk, free wired Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21634900/21634862/6779424d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights TV Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single 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%2FGisenyi-Hotels-Hakuna-Matata-Lodge.h21634862.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGisenyi-Hotels-Hakuna-Matata-Lodge.h21634862.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-1.70140%2C29.25725&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e4IuVyud4bUZ2DgLch9cC64HJEI=) Avenue De La Production, Gisenyi #### What's nearby - Gisenyi Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Rwanda Tourism University College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Université Libre de Kigali - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - Parc National des Virunga - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Kivu Resto - ‬4 min drive - ‪Saga Bay - ‬14 min walk - ‪Migano Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪DJO’s bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Steven shop - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Hakuna Matata Lodge Property highlights Consider a stay at Hakuna Matata Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage - Free newspapers, barbecues and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Hakuna Matata Lodge include amenities, such as free Internet and free newspapers, in addition to free bottled water and room service. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries - Daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117370000/117361100/117361016/9e105e25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SAFE HEAVEN ROOMS Gisenyi - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review £59 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=117361016&PinnedHotelID=117361016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102620600/102620559/897f92f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mantis Kivu Queen Uburanga Gisenyi - Bar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=102620559&PinnedHotelID=102620559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100300000/100292400/100292395/7b668fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maddy's Kitchen and Accomodation Gisenyi - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 8.4 Very good 5 reviews £20 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=100292395&PinnedHotelID=100292395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78250000/78246300/78246221/35374ec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradis Malahide Nyayumba - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Restaurant 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=78246221&PinnedHotelID=78246221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49110000/49106900/49106885/dac9fe11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Nest Kivu Beach Nyayumba - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 2.0 2 reviews £23 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=49106885&PinnedHotelID=49106885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4550000/4549900/4549823/fb5f75df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stipp Hotel Gisenyi Gisenyi - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.4 6 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=4549823&PinnedHotelID=4549823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Room service ### More - Desk - Free daily newspapers ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### 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 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 ### Property is also known as Hakuna Matata Lodge Gisenyi Hakuna Matata Gisenyi Hakuna Matata Lodge Hotel Hakuna Matata Lodge Gisenyi Hakuna Matata Lodge Hotel Gisenyi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hakuna Matata Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hakuna Matata Lodge? > This hotel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata Lodge? > Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata Lodge? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Does Hakuna Matata Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Hakuna Matata Lodge located? > Situated in Gisenyi, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kivu Lake and Gisenyi Beach. Rwanda Tourism University College and Université Libre de Kigali are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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