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Double Room, Lake View | Living area
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Kibuye / Bwishyura, Bwishyura, Western Province
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park
  • Gisenyi Beach
  • Université Libre de Kigali
  • Goma (GOM)
    ‪86 min drive‬

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Double Room, Lake View | Living area

Double Room, Lake View

  • 322.9 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Lake View

  • 322.9 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 20 King Beds

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CHATEAU LE MARARA

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$350 nightly
The price is $350 total
includes taxes & fees
CHATEAU LE MARARA

About this property

chateau le marara

5-star Bwishyura castle with 2 restaurants, connected to a rail/subway station
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free castle has a bar/lounge and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a free grocery shopping service. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chateau le marara offers 21 accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the castle's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of meeting rooms and coworking spaces. This Baroque castle also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Chateau le marara is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Chateau le marara has 2 restaurants on site.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

chateau le marara Castle
chateau le marara Bwishyura
chateau le marara Castle Bwishyura

chateau le marara Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025