Overview

The Bishop's House is a sanctuary of refined luxury, comfort and cultural emmersions. This boutique hotel seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with authentic Rwandan charm. This comfortable, boutique hotel offers the perfect location for exploring nearby Volcanoes National Park. This is a superb choice for trekkers who desire high-end comfort coupled with the challenge of a gorilla trekking safari in the wilderness.

The nine-roomed Bishop’s House captures a colonial manor house feel that provides indulgent comfort with a splash of local culture. The rooms boast classic furnishings, rich fabrics, antique four-poster beds and modern en-suite bathrooms. Whilst staying, guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar and garden, complete with barbecue facilities, and there is high speed Wi-Fi throughout the entire property.

The Bishop’s House is ideal for travellers who are looking for luxury accommodation perfectly located for a gorilla trek in Rwanda, yet close to an active bustling environment with shops and amenities.

The Bishop's House is well known as the gateway to the Volcanoes National Park which is just a 25-minute drive from the hotel. The Volcanoes National Park is home to the Mountain Gorilla and the Golden Monkey. This location is in a rich quiet suburb of Musanze making the house the ideal location for travellers wanting to explore the Volcanoes National Park, the Musanze Caves and all the other attractions that make the area a busy tourist hub.

The Bishop's House offers the ultimate in luxury and comfort, with spacious guest rooms and world-class amenities that are sure to exceed your expectations. From plush bedding to stunning views, we've thought of everything to make your stay with us unforgettable.

Accommodation

There are nine luxurious en-suite rooms: six Superior rooms (including one twin), two Deluxe suites and an Executive suite. Each room is individually styled with differing furniture, colour schemes and artwork, but all are equipped with DSTV, mini-fridge, and tea and coffee facilities. The small en-suite bathrooms have a walk-in shower and complimentary toiletries. The main difference between the superior rooms and the suites is the size, with the Deluxe and Executive Suite each having a small lounge. The Executive suite also has a spacious dressing area and a bathroom with twin sinks and a bath.

The bedrooms are mostly upstairs, although a couple are located on the ground floor, where you’ll also find a double-height lounge with sofas and a fireplace and the dining area with its small bar.

Restaurant at the Bishop's House in Rwanda

The Bishop’s House restaurant opens every day at 05:30 AM for breakfast. Guests order all hot dishes directly from the kitchen with an array of breakfast cereals and fresh fruit being available. Our five-course menu table d’hote lunch is served from 12:30 PM and our six-course dinner menu is served from 07:30 PM. All meals include the availability of unlimited soft drinks, local beers, and house wines with the exclusion of all premium drinks.

Attractions

There are several attractions to visit when staying at Bishops House, from cultural and nature experiences, you will not be disappointed.

  • Karisoke Research Center
  • EasyHatch
  • Volcanoes National Park
  • Lake Ruhondo
  • Mount Bisoke
  • Lake Karago
  • The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
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