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Okapi Hotel

3.0 star property
Kigali hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of Kigali, Okapi Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and an on-site restaurant serving up delicious meals. Unwind at the art gallery or explore the nearby University of Kigali, then take advantage of dry cleaning services and luggage storage to make your stay seamless.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY197
CNY238 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Hill View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
KN 12 87 Street, Kigali

What's nearby

  • Union Trade Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ntarama Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kandt House Museum of Natural History - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kigali Heights - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel des Milles Collines - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Museum Cafe, Kigali Memorial - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The House of Mandi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪UMUT Cafe&Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Okapi Hotel

When you stay at Okapi Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Nyamirambo Stadium and Kigali Heights. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Kigali Convention Centre and Kigali Golf Club are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Okapi Hotel Kigali

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Kigali Okapi Hotel Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Does Okapi Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Okapi Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Okapi Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Okapi Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Okapi Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Okapi Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Kigali Heights (3.5 mi) and Kigali Convention Centre (3.6 mi), along with Nyamirambo Stadium (3.6 mi) and University of Kigali (3.7 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Okapi Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Okapi Hotel like?

Okapi Hotel is in the heart of Kigali, a short 10-minute walk from Union Trade Center and 17 minutes' walk from Ntarama Church.

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Reviews

Okapi Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was very nice with a delicious buffet and good food options. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Needs improvement however, good hospitality and environment
Abdulrahim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Value for the price!!!

Good location, friendly staff, daily cleaning of rooms,and delicious complimentary buffet breakfast
Dr. Sikiru, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The kindness of the staff is excellent.
Gregory, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was very nice especially the African tea. The people are very polite and helpful.
Godwin, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good

The staff were very helpful and the place whilst spartan is clean. Breakfast was a bit hit and miss but the views over Kigali whilst eating were brilliant.
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I booked this property online and upon arrival i found the room fully prepared for me. I really enjoyed my stay at the property. The staff were so friendly and very quick to respond to request for assistance by guests. I would recommend you to try the hotel and i look forward to staying again at OKapi Hotel during any future trip to Kigali Rwanda.
BONGOMIN, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I was given an early check in and a late check out by the friendly staff!
Frank, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good value on your money

Hotel is ok and rooms too. Hot shower and big bed. Very good buffet breakfast on own restaurant where can order good food on menu. Staff are nice and helpfull. Airport transporting arrange. If arrive by bus to Kigali it is better take to motorbike lift then walk to the hotel.
Mika, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst hotel
MAHSA, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

A nice budget hotel in Kigali.

A simple budget hotel in Kigali.
Syed Haider, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant has nice views of the mountains. If you are lucky you will get a room with mountain views, fully worth the money. Receptionist is nice and funny
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staffs was excellent very helpful I really enjoy my stay when I come back I would not hesitate to book again and recommend friends . One think I did not like was the lack of African food the hotel need to have something on the menu for people who want to experience Rwanda through food
DONNA-LEE, 8-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dirty
Siem Yikalo, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It was 7 at night so they show a out side of premises very bad room and not what i booked standard room and when i asked they said if you want the same room Which you booked pay usd 50 and which i paid because it was already late and i cannot go other places so they take advantage of it
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms too small
Mary, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was good but when i asked to refund my money they didn’t gave me back and say you have to stay till your last day we don’t refund the money back But on the site they said they have full refundable policy
Ali, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommended gem in city centre

Excellent hotel for the price.while it might not be Hyatt quality, the rooms are functional, clean and comfortable with great views from the balcony if you get the 3rd or 4th floor. ALL staff members go the extra mile to make sure you have a nice stay Breakfast is Ok. VFeuit us excelkent, but uou have to order cooked eggs. The restaurant meals for lunch and dinner are excellent. Order about an hour before you want it though!
John, 9-night trip
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2/10 Poor

No fan no ac how can any one stay or sleep on multiple request was given fan in room
SUNIL, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I originally booked a 6 night stay, I checked in for the first night early in the morning at about 2am. My room was on the third floor but there is no elevator in the building, and it was extremely tiring for me to climb the stairs (I am 68). The room has no a/c and no fan, there is a window/door in the room leading to a balcony but there is no mosquito screen so I was unable to open it. There is a mosquito screen hoisted over the bed but it looked dirty and I did not use it. The room was suffocatingly hot. If I had arrived during the daytime I would have walked out and gone somewhere else. That first night I managed to get a little bit of sleep, despite the suffocating heat. At sunrise, about 6am, I was able to open the window/door to the balcony to let some air in without worry about mosquitos. However, my room in the hotel faces east so the sun was shining directly into my room and within about an hour, the room was like a sauna despite having the balcony window/door wide open. And my room overlooks a busy road and the noise was really annoying. I checked out the next morning, and found a hotel elsewhere. I told the clerk at the lobby the reasons I was moving out, and that night the hotel owner phoned me and offered an apology, and also offered a refund for the remaining 5 nights via the booking agent. The promised refund has not been made. I made a complaint to expedia but they have been unable to reach the owner.
PETER, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

部屋はタウンサイドでしたがレストランは見晴らしがよく、遅いお昼をとりながらゆっくり景色を楽しむことができました。
ツリートマトはジュースでも生でも生でも美味しい。
ローカルフードの筆頭、アガトゴ。優しい味でお腹いっぱいになります。
MASANORI, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

食堂からの景色は最高です。 8部屋よやくしましたが、部屋は何かが欠落してる。 僕の部屋はシャワーとカランの切り替えが壊れてた。他の部屋は冷蔵庫が壊れてたり、窓が閉まらなかったり。 それはルワンダならではのご愛嬌と言えなくもないが。 三階の部屋だったが実質は4階で、登り降りが大変だった。 健脚向けの宿。 朝食もまずまず、レストランの食事も安くて美味しい。また泊まるかと言われたら、機会があれば泊まりたい宿。
MAKOTO, 11-night trip
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6/10 Good

みなさん親切でした。
CHIYO, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

スタッフのみなさんにはとても親切にしていただきました。レストランの眺望もよく、よいホテルです。
Yurie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Las escaleras para las habitaciones en planta baja son peligrosas
Pablo, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aamupala kattava, henkilökunta erittäin avuliasta. Hyvä hinta -/ laatusuhde.
Petri, 4-night trip