Ruhondo Island Retreat, Ruhondo

Accommodation & Grounds

Ruhondo Island Retreat offers a sun terrace, a lush garden, and a family-friendly restaurant. The property has a picnic area and a scenic terrace with lake views. Guests access the island via the hotel's private boat, which also handles airport shuttle services from nearby airports.

Dining & Cuisine

The on-site restaurant serves Continental, American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and Asian breakfast options. Lunch and dinner menus include African, Dutch, British, and international dishes, with special diet menus available. A snack bar, kid-friendly buffet, and wine/champagne list complement the dining experience.

Wellness & Recreation

The hotel houses a spa and wellness centre offering full body massages, couples massages, and neck massages. Yoga classes and fitness classes are held in the fitness centre, which also has a massage chair. A water park with water sport facilities and a hot tub are available on site.

Family & Children

Children have access to a water park, a kid-friendly buffet, and evening entertainment. The hotel provides strollers and a children's menu with kids' meals. Families can borrow bicycles and join guided walking tours or boat trips around the lake islands.

Location & Activities

The retreat sits 49 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and is close to Volcanoes National Park. Guests can go cycling, fishing, canoeing, and hiking, or take a tour about local culture. Live music performances and movie nights are organised on the property.

Highlights

Private boat transfer: Exclusive island access via hotel's own boat

Water park: On-site water park with water sport facilities

Diverse dining: African, Dutch, British, and international cuisine

Wellness: Full body massages, yoga, and fitness classes

Location: 49 km from Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Family: Kid-friendly buffet, strollers, and guided tours