ONOMO Hotel Kigali is a modern mid-range hotel on KN 1 Avenue in Rugenge, in the Nyarugenge district close to the city centre. It has 109 air-conditioned rooms in standard queen, twin and suite layouts, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym and business centre, an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and a bar and terrace for evening drinks. Wi-Fi in the rooms is free, and so is self-parking, which is useful if you have hired a car or driver for the parks. The hotel is not trying to be a resort. It offers clean, comfortable rooms, reliable facilities and an address that puts you near the Kandt House Museum of Natural History, only a couple of minutes away by car, and in range of the Union Trade Centre on foot. For travellers who spend their days at the memorial, in markets and on tours, it is a sensible place to sleep without paying for extras they will not use.
Location and getting around
Rugenge sits just south-west of the downtown core, with the airport about nineteen minutes away by car and the Kigali Convention Centre about seven minutes away. Nearby cultural spots include the Ivuka Arts centre and the Talking Through Art project, both of which fit well into a half-day of exploring, and Gikondo Market and the Union Trade Centre provide shopping. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are easy to find outside, and tour operators will collect you from the lobby for city tours and park trips.
\n\nRooms and who it suits: the rooms are straightforward and well kept, with queen or twin beds and a few suites for guests who want more space. The hotel suits solo travellers, couples and small groups who want a good location, a pool to cool off in and a restaurant on site, without paying luxury prices. The 24-hour gym and business centre also suit those travelling for work.
Do not count on an airport shuttle, so arrange a taxi or a pick-up through your tour operator before you land.\n\nGood to know: breakfast is available as a buffet for an extra charge, so check whether it is included in your rate. Check-in runs from the afternoon to the evening, with no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel if your flight lands late. Check-out is at eleven in the morning. If you want more resort-style facilities, Lemigo and the Marriott are better matches, while Heaven and Chez Lando offer a more personal, boutique feel.
\n\nEating and drinking nearby: the hotel restaurant covers all three meals, and a good range of local restaurants, cafes and bars lies a short ride away in Kimihurura, Kiyovu and Nyamirambo. Ask the front desk for a recommendation for brochettes, fish or a Rwandan buffet, and agree the price of a taxi before you set out if your driver does not use the meter or an app.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓24-hour business centre
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
Good questions
Where is ONOMO Hotel Kigali?+
It is on KN 1 Avenue in Rugenge, in the Nyarugenge district, about nineteen minutes by car from the airport.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool, along with a 24-hour gym.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
A shuttle is not part of the usual offer, so arrange a taxi or a pick-up with your tour operator.
