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Sawa Sawa Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Gisenyi with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is P1,541
P1,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17

Room options

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Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Street, Gisenyi, Gisenyi

What's nearby

  • Université Libre de Kigali - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gisenyi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rwanda Tourism University College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nyamyumba Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Parc National des Virunga - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kivu Resto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caritas Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The New Tam Tam - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Migano Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt and Pepper Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sawa Sawa Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Sawa Sawa Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sawa Sawa Motel include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sawa Sawa Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawa Sawa Motel?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawa Sawa Motel on Jul 16, 2025 start from P 1,540.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sawa Sawa Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawa Sawa Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Université Libre de Kigali, Gisenyi Beach, and Rwanda Tourism University College. Nyamyumba Hot Springs and Parc National des Virunga are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Sawa Sawa Motel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 2 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10

I informed you that they declined my check in and i am waiting for my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019