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Marasa Umubano Hotel

3.5 star property
Kigali's urban oasis awaits at Marasa Umubano Hotel, where guests play tennis under clear skies and sip cocktails poolside in Rwanda's vibrant capital

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Located in central Kigali, Marasa Umubano Hotel serves continental breakfast and offers a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy the sauna, steam room, fitness classes, or play volleyball on one of four tennis courts. The convenient location and helpful staff receive consistent praise.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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 up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old.
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Marasa Umubano Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Marasa Umubano Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marasa Umubano Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marasa Umubano Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Marasa Umubano Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Marasa Umubano Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Marasa Umubano Hotel located?

This family-friendly Kigali hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Inema Art Center and Ivuka Arts Kigali. Kigali Heights and Kigali Business Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

This hotel was not open when we got there. I had no alerts from Orbits and had to have local Rwandans help us figure out how to transfer hotels. Horrible communication for this as we traveled very far to stay here and booked well in advance.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff was extremely helpful and the onsite bakery was a lifesaver.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff and helpful advice. Room service is alittle expensive in comparison to others but still good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is under renovation, but it is ok. The lawn tennis court need to be fixed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kehinde

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

A perfect place for holiday

I had a nice time in Marasa Umubano hotel. The hotel has a serene environment and easily accessible. Although the hotel is an old one, thr rooms are comfortable and the breakfast meal was hot and fresh. The staffs were humble and willing to provide support. The airport shuttle was available to drop off at the airport
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice old hotel

Nice hotel, looking a bit worn but beautiful grounds and great location. Good WiFi and suitable for a business trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Very well located to major organisations in Kigali.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great restaurant and great staff there but front office were a let down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

BOH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was out dated. Pillows Bad. Bed uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angus Duncan Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Junior Suite on the 5th Floor. Beautiful view with nice breeze in the afternoon; clean, comfortable, well maintained. Very pleasant garden and swimming pool. Good breakfast and lunch.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Fully booked!

When I arrived at the reception desk, I was advised that the hotel was fully booked. Expedia did not inform me before hand. While standing around in the entrance foyer of the hotel, waiting to be relocated to some other accommodation, I noticed that the ceiling area of the foyer was dusty/dirty looking and could definitely do with a refreshing clean up. Further, the walls and the colours of paint on the wall made the place rather uninviting, again a good refurb/refresh is needed.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

A J

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

very disappointing. The gardens are very nice but thats about it. The hotel is in very poor condition and needs pulling down quite urgently, facilities are limited although in its favour the gym isnt bad. The worst feature is that the hotel staff are poorly trained and those at reception and in the business centre are actually quite rude. I only stayed here because I couldnt get in anywhere else and I would never do so again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Soonuk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

comfortable stay for business trip

free airport transfer services was good
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight in Kigali

We very much enjoyed our overnight stay, and appreciated having our room ready when we arrived about 10am. We had stayed before, and made the most of the pool area, the restaurant and the bakery. Good value for money!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien mais cher

Pas de defauts majeurs mais on espere mieux a 160 € la nuit. Chambre sent l'humidite et la partie salle de bain a des accesoires ( robinets...) qui semblent des annees 70...
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
ここ数年何度か泊まっています。今回は少しサービスや朝食の内容等の質が落ちたように思いました。
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tahabsem

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

Misleading Facility Description!

The description of hotel facility is 100% misleading! Unless you are used to two star hotels don't even consider this hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

reiziger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goed eten en goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding voor het eten, aardige mensen en goede service; mooie tennisbanen. maar: Geen water in zwembad vanwege renovatie, kluis in kamer kapot, te weinig stopcontacten op de kamer.
Verified

8/10 Good

MBarton

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

Not bad for Africa

But it is expensive, I paid $250/day, which is very expensive if in the USA and they don't include free breakfast and dinner with that. In Jamaica I can get all inclusive at that price. The food was good and it has a gym. No mosquitos, no filth. It has a safe. I would stay there again, unless i can find it cheaper.
Verified

8/10 Good

Banchan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

落ち着けます

眺望が良く、静かで散歩しても安全で、空港の近くに立地していて気に入っています。１階にあるパン屋のサンドイッチも美味しいです。
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Needs a face-lift!

I've stayed at the Umubano numerous times...used to be my favorite hotel in Kigali. But, it is serious run down. Staff are also helpful, but not very polite. There is a gym, but most of the equipment is old. The breakfast was mostly left-overs from the night before (stay away from the hotel breakfast offerings!). The rooms on the front are extremely noisy (road noise). I think there are better options in Kigali....
Verified

8/10 Good

x

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tre härliga dagar med bra rum med härliga sängar, fin service, vacker utsikt över Kigali från balkongen, härlig pool med fin trädgård. Nära till centrum och flyg. Ett bra sätt att semestra och koppla av i Kigali.
Verified

6/10 Okay

djigi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff are super; rooms need a bit of a facelift

The staff were very warm and welcoming. The grounds (pool, tennis courts) are lovely. The rooms are fine, but not what you would expect for the price.
Verified

8/10 Good

orenaz

Hotel exterior is great, room less

I really enjoyed the tennis, pool, gym and overall the garden of the hotel is beautiful. The room was a bit old and should renovated and also not super clean as to expect from a high class hotel. No aircon though it was not hot.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

hyggelig hotell

Et hyggelig hotell midt i Kigali. Litt gammeldags standard, men trygg og vennlig. Fitness sentre i samme bygg som hotellgjester kan benytte.