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Sawa Sawa Motel

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

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Double Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi
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Sawa Sawa Motel is a haven near the local scene, offering breakfast with a taste of local cuisine. Indulge in free WiFi, unwind on the serene terrace or stroll through the lush garden.

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 ฿893
฿1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Room options

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4 bedrooms, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | 4 bedrooms, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Gisenyi, Sawa Sawa Motel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs.
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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

  • ‪Restaurant Chalet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kivu Resto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saga Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Les Deux Paysages - ‬10 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 property
Room features
All guestrooms at Sawa Sawa Motel have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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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 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawa Sawa Motel on 15 Sep 2025 start from ฿893.23, 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawa Sawa Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 2 miles (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 miles (15 km).

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Sawa Sawa Motel Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
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 Terrible

Admire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I informed you that they declined my check in and i am waiting for my refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019