The Vacation Homes villa

4.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out access for family fun on the slopes

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Room service - dining
Foosball, table tennis, books, music library
Classic Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
KK 38 Ave, Kigali, Kigali City
  • Presidential Palace Museum
    18 min walk
  • Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco Tourism Park
    5 min drive
  • Umusambi Village
    6 min drive
  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.)
    21 min drive

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Room options

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Classic Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Business Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kigali

Located within a mile (2 km) of Presidential Palace Museum, The Vacation Homes villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco Tourism Park. This 88-room, 4-star hotel has ski-in/ski-out access, a golf course, and a winery.

What's nearby

  • Presidential Palace Museum - 18 min walk
  • Kimironko Market - 11 min drive
  • Stade Amahoro - 13 min drive
  • BK Arena - 13 min drive
  • Kigali Convention Centre - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourbon Coffee @ KGL (inside departures hall) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bourbon Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Women’s Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Vacation Homes villa

Ski-in/ski-out access for family fun on the slopes
The Vacation Homes villa features ski-in/ski-out access, a golf course, and a winery. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this ski hotel include a nightclub, karaoke, and an outdoor pool.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Kitchens, free minibar items, and refrigerators are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including a golf course and a health club. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle equipment shop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Bowling alley
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Farming classes
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Games
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Karaoke
  • Music library
  • Nightclub
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Private wine tours
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course
  • Safari
  • Shopping mall
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 18 steps to reach entrance
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable hoist available
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven
  • Waffle maker
  • Wet bar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, and bus station (surcharges may apply); 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (from 7 to 18 years old)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 10:00 AM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to made in advance for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Vacation Homes villa?

The Vacation Homes villa provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around The Vacation Homes villa?

This hotel is located in Kigali within a short 18-minute walk of Presidential Palace Museum. You'll also find Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco Tourism Park and Umusambi Village within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Vacation Homes villa?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa available at The Vacation Homes villa?

Home delivery is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does The Vacation Homes villa feature a casino at the property?

No, The Vacation Homes villa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Vacation Homes villa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Vacation Homes villa good for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool and a winery.

Does The Vacation Homes villa have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Vacation Homes villa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Vacation Homes villa offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Vacation Homes villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Vacation Homes villa.

Does The Vacation Homes villa have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Vacation Homes villa?

The closest major airport to The Vacation Homes villa is Kigali (KGL-Kigali Intl.), which is 4.8 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Vacation Homes villa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Vacation Homes villa.

The Vacation Homes villa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura

This property is located close to the airport but far away from any tourist destinations. Very expensive to get from the property to Kigali city. Many moto taxi don't know how to get there..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mou

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023