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

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 King Beds

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

Double Room, Lake View

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 20 King Beds

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CHATEAU LE MARARA

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The price is €306
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
CHATEAU LE MARARA

About this property

chateau le marara

Luxury castle with 2 restaurants connected to a rail/subway station in Bwishyura
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.
Features at chateau le marara include free breakfast, WiFi in public areas, and self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a bar/lounge
  • Services include free grocery shopping service, a porter, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes motor boating, archery, and kayaking
  • 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from Nyungwe Forest National Park
There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The luxury chateau le marara also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Bwishyura castle is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The castle hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 transport

  • 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 lift (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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (127 centimetre high)
  • 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 organised 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at chateau le marara

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025