Title: Sawa Sawa Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36653661&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sawa Sawa Motel Morning coffee surrounded by nature's beauty sets the tone at this practical property with conference facilities and convenient parking ## Photo gallery for Sawa Sawa Motel ![Property grounds - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/3582bf48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Double Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/c7c962c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/048ced1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/f85f932c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports bar - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/150994f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sawa Sawa Motel puts travelers close to local attractions while offering a taste of regional cuisine at breakfast. Guests connect with free WiFi, relax on the peaceful terrace, or take quiet walks through the garden. ## Reviews 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Bar - 24/7 front desk £24 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Single Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/690fba77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Private bathroom Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/5a36482c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Private bathroom Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/42dbf45b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Private bathroom Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 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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[Visit our Gisenyi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gisenyi.dx1415) ![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-1.68795%2C29.26376&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oFUVJaPHtZTZkxEjGxmj5XstqOo=) Street, Gisenyi, Gisenyi ### What's nearby - Université Libre de Kigali 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Gisenyi Beach 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Rwanda Tourism University College 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Nyamyumba Hot Springs 10 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Parc National des Virunga 10 min drive \- 6.3 miles ### Restaurants - Kivu Resto 6 min drive - Restaurant Chalet 10 min drive - Caritas Hotel 5 min drive - Migano Cafe 2 min drive - Steven shop 7 min drive ## About this property ### Sawa Sawa Motel Property highlights Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden at Sawa Sawa Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and conference space. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Sawa Sawa Motel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash 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 Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Gisenyi Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Sawa Sawa Motel Gisenyi Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel Gisenyi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sawa Sawa Motel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### How much is parking at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### What time is check-in at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### What time is check-out at Sawa Sawa Motel? ### Where is Sawa Sawa Motel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Sawa Sawa Motel Reviews 2.0 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) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Staff & service ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Admire 1 Mar 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I informed you that they declined my check in and i am waiting for my refund. ##### Admire Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 1 Jul 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Loch Ness Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Augustus-Hotels-Loch-Ness-Guest-House.h22949440.Hotel-Information) > > [Lodge on The Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rutledge-Hotels-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h58987292.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabin Rentals Worcestershire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcestershire-Cabins.d602292-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newport-News-Hotels-Williamsburg-Lodge.h806309.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Benalmádena Costa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benalmadena-Costa-Hotels.d5734.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Fonthill Bishop](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fonthill-Bishop-Hotels.d3000453401.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Scorpios Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samos-Hotels-Scorpios-Hotel-Suites.h4441124.Hotel-Information) > > [Graduate by Hilton Tucson](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tucson-Hotels-Graduate-Hotel-Tucson.h53604274.Hotel-Information) > > [Lamai Inn 99 Bungalows](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Lamai-Inn-99-Bungalows.h5306496.Hotel-Information) > > [Family-Friendly Hotels in Peterborough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Peterborough-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d5655-tFamilyFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Corfu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d816-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Hammersmith](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hammersmith-London-Hotels.0-n179528-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villas Ko Kradan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ko-Kradan-Villas.d6123130-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [VILLA MARIPOSA INCREDIBLE VIEWS NEXT TO THE SEA.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Oliva-Hotels-Villa-Mariposa-Incleibles-Vistas-Junto-AL-MAR.h61111011.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LON-All Airports) to Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/nce/london-to-nice) ### Cars ### Packages > [Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/golf-holidays/50/Dominican-Republic) > > [Antalya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/kid-friendly-holidays/481/Antalya) > > [Oasis Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oasis.d3000739082.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Lambeth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Lambeth.dx179527) > > [Visit Graham Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Graham-Island.dx3000480549) ---