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The Palm Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Travelers relax on Lake Kivu's sunny shores or enjoy their favorite coffee in a peaceful café setting during their tranquil lakeside getaway

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The Palm Beach Resort near Gisenyi Beach offers a true lakeside escape. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, afternoons at the beach bar, and quiet moments in the garden. The resort provides in-room WiFi and complimentary newspapers for those who prefer relaxing on the terrace.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Deluxe Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Nyayumba, The Palm Beach Resort is on a lake. Gisenyi Beach and Rwanda Tourism University College are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
1 Brasserie Street to Cap Rubona, Nyayumba, Western Province

What's nearby

  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gisenyi Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Université Libre de Kigali - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Parc National des Virunga - 17 min drive - 17.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kivu Resto - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caritas Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Chalet - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Saga Bay - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Palm Beach Resort

Hotel near Université Libre de Kigali
Located close to Gisenyi Beach and Rwanda Tourism University College, The Palm Beach Resort provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a terrace. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, a computer station and wedding services
  • Beach umbrellas, a 24-hour front desk and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at The Palm Beach Resort include comforts, such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Palm Beach Resort Gisenyi
Palm Beach Gisenyi
The Palm Beach Resort Hotel
The Palm Beach Resort Nyayumba
The Palm Beach Resort Hotel Nyayumba

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palm Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Palm Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palm Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Palm Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Palm Beach Resort located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gisenyi Beach, Rwanda Tourism University College and Université Libre de Kigali. Parc National des Virunga is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away.

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Reviews

The Palm Beach Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

YES

LOVE this place the vibe is incredible. The pillows aren’t great but other than that this place is a winner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Traditional cottage was poorly equipped. Modern cottage significantly better. Manager and staff were extremely helpful at all times. Breakfasts were excellent Payment was an issue as I had decided to pay the resort on arrival but payment was deducted from my card 3 days before arrival. The traditional cottage was found to be unacceptable and a downgrade to modern was agreed but no refund was offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

A éviter

Description hotels.com totalement mensongère c’est une honte ! On vous fait miroiter des choses qui n’existent pas (cuisine dans la chambre, télévision). Service de restauration bon mais d’une lenteur extrême
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacob V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will never forget the running waiters

This is a fantastic place. The facilities are a bit rustic, and there is no aircondition, but the service was amazing and personal, and the location in the midst of a lush garden on the coast of Lake Kivu was just fantastic. It is just a shame that there is no swimming in the lake - and no pool. There was a great atmosphere in the restaurant with a fire pit on the floor and a local music performance one evening. And something I never saw before: Running waiters!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
It was nice. They said they canceled my Expedia reservation because they don’t like how Expedia takes thirty days to reimburse them. They charged me $80 to stay and did not cancel the reservation. Expedia charged me $94.43 for the same stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally amazing. So nice, helpful and always wanted to make sure we were happy. They organize for us days trips with drivers and it was really worth it. The location was great just on Lac Kivu. It was a great place to relax and go for walks in the area. The food offered was also really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Daniel Enrique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vorsicht ist hier geboten!!!

Ich buchte am 25 Dez. einen Bungalow als wir dort ankamen sagte der Manager uns das er keine Buchungen von Hotels.com oder Expedia akzeptiere sondern nur bar oder mit Kreditkarte und unsere Buchung stoniert wurde er hätte das Hotels.com mitgeteilt. Wir protestierten und zeigten ihm unsere Bestätigung und wollten das mit Hotels .com sofort klären . Leider erreichte man natürlich keinen an Weihnachten und nach gut 30 min setzte er uns unter Druck entweder ihr bezahlt das Zimmer oder ihr müsst die Anlage verlassen. Also waren wir gezwungen nochmal zu bezahlen und das zu einem höheren Preis. In Deutschland zeigte sich Hotels.com kulant und erstattete uns die unaehmlichkeiten aber erst nachdem wir beweisen konnten das wir doppelt gezahlt hatten. Der Manager behauptete gegenüber Hotels.com wir wären nie erschienen. Hier wollte jemand wahrscheinlich 2x kassieren. Die Anlage ist nicht so modern wie sie auf den Bildern erscheint. Der Garten war schön die Bungalows sind deutlich in die Jahre gekommen. Die Essensbestellung dauert mindestens 45 min manchmal 1,5 Stunden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

disappointed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was not available at check in. First I was told that I had no booking and then I was told that I was checking in too late (11pm) despite the fact I pre-paid the room on Expedia Expedia was great; they offered to help find another room in town and rebated the money for the Palm Beach the next morning. Advice is to confirm with the property before you depart on vacation that your room is held; which typically should not be necessary
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Serenity

A relaxing place with a great garden on the edge of the lake with a breathtaking view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benhilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hidden gem of paradise

This place is totally paradise as per name. The location, hospitality of staff who can not do enough for you is amazing. This made the holiday special and truely memorable . Will highly recommend to couples who want a fantastic ambience and recharge their batteries in a romantic setup. We will DEFINATELY be back.....Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect oasis

Apparently around for 16 years and prefected as a lovely Oasis right on the water, minutes from a few great local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018