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The Retreat by Heaven

A stylish hotel with warm Rwandan hospitality and an award-winning restaurant

The Retreat by Heaven

Nestled in the heart of Kigali, the Retreat by Heaven offers families a luxurious base for exploring Rwanda’s vibrant capital and beyond. This boutique eco-resort combines modern elegance with warm Rwandan hospitality, providing an ideal sanctuary for a family safari.

Families can choose from spacious luxury villas and suites featuring private patios, outdoor rain showers, and even saltwater plunge pools. Two villas can adjoin through a garden gate, making them perfect for larger families seeking shared spaces. Locally crafted teak furnishings and serene gardens create a tranquil atmosphere, while sustainable, solar-powered amenities highlight the hotel’s eco-conscious ethos.

The Retreat is more than a hotel—it’s a celebrated hospitality training center of excellence, having trained over 3,000 Rwandans since its inception. Families can witness this commitment to community first hand at the resort’s acclaimed Fusion Restaurant. Many of the staff have honed their skills here, creating a dining experience that blends global culinary techniques with fresh Rwandan ingredients.

Activities cater to all ages, from guided city tours to hands-on experiences like traditional cooking classes and banana beer making. Budding chefs will love the culinary tour, which starts at a bustling farmer’s market and ends with a cooking session.

With its luxurious accommodations, enriching activities, and commitment to sustainability and community, The Retreat by Heaven ensures an unforgettable Kigali experience for families.

Plan your stay
Coral Tree luxury rating

Number of rooms

20 rooms and suites

Location

Kigali

Child Policy

Children of all ages

Why we love it

‘Opened in 2018 to cater to the rising demand for luxury safaris to see Rwanda’s iconic mountain gorillas, the Retreat has quickly established itself as Kigali’s most luxurious and eco-friendly property.’

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Cameron, Africa Travel Specialist

Key Highlights & Amenities
  • Staffed by local Rwandans trained at the hotel’s hospitality training facility
  • Solar-heated salt water swimming pool, outdoor yoga deck and fitness centre
  • Award-winning Heaven Restaurant offering international cuisine with Rwandan flavours
  • Luxury Pool Villas feature over 2000 sq metres of space and their own plunge pools
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Talk to us about your next big adventure.
Call: +44 (0) 1242 908 720  or   Request a quote
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Talk to us about your next big adventure.
Call: +44 (0) 1242 908 720  or   Request a quote
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Why travel with Coral Tree?

We are the specialists in luxury Africa family safari holidays

We are Africa experts and also parents. We understand what makes a memorable family adventure.

Our knowledge and connections are unsurpassed

We have been living and working in African tourism for over two decades.

Every journey is tailored with your specific wishes in mind

No off-the-shelf packages or cookie-cutter itineraries. Unique family safaris.

Each trip funds grassroots conservation and girls education projects

You pay no more for the privilege, we support causes close to our hearts.

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Talk to Tess & Mike about your next big adventure
Call: +44 (0) 1242 908 720
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