Welcome to The Retreat, a 20-room luxury boutique hotel created by the American owners of Heaven, designed by Italian architects, brought to life by an extraordinary team of Rwandan builders and technicians.

Set in the vibrant heart of Kigali, this luxury boutique hotel and spa offers easy access to all that is happening in this dynamic city. As one of Kigali’s top 5 star hotels, it offers the perfect combination of leafy tranquility, Rwandan flair, and contemporary buzz.

Whether dining on exotic Rwandan cuisine at Fusion or Heaven restaurants, soaking up the warmth of Kigali’s people and culture, your time here is sure to promise memories to last a lifetime.

Boasting 20 rooms, this 5 Star luxury boutique hotel is Kigali’s first entirely eco-friendly solar powered resort featuring locally crafted sustainable teak wood furniture, expansive custom built rooms with peaked ceilings, front and rear private patios, outdoor rain showers and private salt water plunge pools.

With the city of Kigali as the backdrop, be spoilt for choice with out-of-this-world dining experiences at our award winning Heaven Restaurant and fine dining restaurant Fusion.

At The Retreat, we are here to take care of you from the moment you arrive until we say au revoir: massage & spa treatments, meditation, yoga, nature walks, fresh organic meals, and private fitness classes may all be incorporated into your daily program during your stay with us.