Title: Sawa Sawa Motel 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) # Sawa Sawa Motel Hotel in Gisenyi with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/3582bf48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/0e93a0eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/c7c962c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/f85f932c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/048ced1e.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. 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services £25 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![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 Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![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 Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Free bottled water Satellite channels - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![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 Private bathroom 3 bathrooms 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. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGisenyi-Hotels-Sawa-Sawa-Motel.h36653661.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGisenyi-Hotels-Sawa-Sawa-Motel.h36653661.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Gisenyi, Sawa Sawa Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs. [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-1.68828%2C29.26442&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qQLzMzuAVEttVFrNcsNOraNjDaU=) Street, Gisenyi, Gisenyi ### What's nearby - Université Libre de Kigali - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Gisenyi Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Rwanda Tourism University College - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles - Parc National des Virunga - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Kivu Resto - ‬6 min drive - ‪Saga Bay - ‬3 min drive - ‪Migano Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪DJO’s bar - ‬10 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 - A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property Room features All guestrooms at Sawa Sawa Motel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM - A bar/lounge ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Business services - Conference space ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 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 ### 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Sawa Sawa Motel? > As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawa Sawa Motel on 2 Nov 2025 start from £24.69, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gisenyi-Hotels-Sawa-Sawa-Motel.h36653661.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Sawa Sawa Motel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sawa Sawa Motel? > Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Sawa Sawa Motel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sawa Sawa Motel located? > Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Université Libre de Kigali, Gisenyi Beach and Rwanda Tourism University College. Nyamyumba Hot Springs and Parc National des Virunga are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 2.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2.0/10 Staff & service ### 2.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 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 > [Ocean Maya Royale - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Ocean-Maya-Royale-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h913424.Hotel-Information) > > [Media Rotana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Media-Rotana.h2181058.Hotel-Information) > > [a&o Berlin Mitte](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Berlin-Hotels-Ao-Berlin-Mitte.h1078912.Hotel-Information) > > [Antea Palace Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Antea-Palace-Hotel-Spa.h200203.Hotel-Information) > > [BestWestern Hotels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d6069845--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Dover](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dover-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d4625-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ikorodu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ikorodu-Hotels.d6351622.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glenrothes-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Glenrothes.h78974.Hotel-Information) > > [St George's Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-St-Georges-Hotel.h27281926.Hotel-Information) > > [O'Connors Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cloghane-Hotels-OConnors-Guesthouse.h45432186.Hotel-Information) > > [The Betsy - South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-The-Betsy-South-Beach.h424954.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Maidstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d5634-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Southernhay House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Southernhay-House-Hotel.h18914431.Hotel-Information) > > [KAIKA TOKYO by THE SHARE HOTELS](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-THE-SHARE-HOTELS-KAIKA-Tokyo.h44129470.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Phu Quoc (PQC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sgn/pqc/ho-chi-minh-city-to-phu-quoc) > > [Flights from Lisbon District (LIS) to Málaga (AGP)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lis/agp/lisbon-to-malaga) > > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to Farnborough (FAB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/fab/newcastle-to-farnborough) > > [Flights from Belfast (BHD) to Lytham St. Anne's (BLK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhd/blk/belfast-to-blackpool) > > [Flights from Samedan (SMV) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/smv/lhr/st-moritz-to-london) ### Cars > [Car hire in Dagenham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dagenham.d6144796.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire near Brighton i360](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Brighton-I360.d553248633861765028.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Oswiecim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oswiecim.d6126619.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Gardone Riviera](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gardone-Riviera.d4312.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Swanage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Swanage.d5707.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Ho Chi Minh City Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City.d178262.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Caxias](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Caxias.dx6337845) > > [Visit Santiago de la Ribera](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Javier-Santiago-De-La-Ribera.dx6250559) > > [Visit Rimini](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rimini.dx3010) > > [Visit Piso Livadi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piso-Livadi.dx6051757)