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) ![Sports bar - Sawa Sawa Motel (Gisenyi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36660000/36653700/36653661/150994f1.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) ![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) - 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 £25 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 12 - Jan 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=36653661&PinnedHotelID=36653661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&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 Private bathroom 3 bathrooms 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 Private bathroom 3 bathrooms 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 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. 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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 - Limited on-site self parking ### 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 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 Eco-friendliness ### 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 > [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) > > [BestWestern Hotels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western.0-0-d6069845--bBestWestern.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [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) > > [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) ### Flights > [Flights from Lisbon (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 Hounslow (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/smv/lhr/st-moritz-to-london) ### Cars > [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 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 ### General > [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) ---