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Hotel Dolce Vita Resort

3.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near U.S. Embassy

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Property grounds
Interior
Property grounds
Standard Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The price is $89
includes taxes & fees
$75 per night
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hydromassage showerhead
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenue Mwungo, 43 KIGOBE, Bujumbura, 6187

What's nearby

  • U.S. Embassy - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bujumbura Central Market - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Geological Museum of Burundi - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • La Pierre de Livingstone et Stanley - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Bujumbura (BJM-Bujumbura Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ARENA - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waka Waka - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Restaurant Botanika - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Café Gourmand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tandoor Indian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 4 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite extended parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for BIF 30.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Dolce Vita Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Hotel
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Bujumbura
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Hotel Bujumbura

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Dolce Vita Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Dolce Vita Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort and nearby?
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Dolce Vita Resort like?
Hotel Dolce Vita Resort is in the heart of Bujumbura, a short 4-minute walk from U.S. Embassy.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Nguza, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

AC was not working, the mosquito net was not closing and I couldn’t open the windows. There were already too many mosquitos in the room. I paid for deluxe room and received a standard room. Breakfast was less than basic. Really not worth the cost.
Rasha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel
Excellent stay and the food was great
Eddie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great! Comfortable service.
Sola, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Scam. Don't book it.
Although the booking had been confirmed, when we arrived at the hotel we were not let in, the receptionist came to the gate and informed us that they have no rooms avilable and that they were trying to communicate the problem to hotels.com, we were not provided with any alternative and had to arrange an alternative accommodation ourselves. Although we were not allowed to check in the hotel charged us in full and communicated to hotels.com that we were provided with an alternative rooms on the expense of the hotel, which is simply a lie.
Jakub, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The facility is Good, kept clean with good hospitable staff. Their problem is water and electricity. While it might be endemic to the city and country, getting water to wash was a challenge. Low pressure in the taps when there is a moment of flowing water.
Lord Senti, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Aliou, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming,small hotel on quiet side street
The staff is great, helpful and welcoming, my room was lovely and comfortable, the bathroom large with a good shower. I loved sitting by the small but attractive pool in the well kept garden. I highly recommend this charming hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Happy to recommend the Dolce Vita
If you're looking for the Ritz Carlton, this likely isn't your cup of tea (and good luck finding it in Buja). But this place was an oasis considering the first night I stayed at the Hotel Beausejour Iramya (where one star is too much). Burundi is going through a tough time these days, and it appeared as though I was the only guest for a prolonged period. The staff here were wonderfully accommodating, kind, and resourceful - the speak very good English (rare in Buja), they repaired a pair of shoes I had lost the sole on for less than a dollar, and mended a shirt I managed to put a hole in at the aforementioned awful hotel, making sure the repair was symmetrical on the other side. Amazing. Another reviewer commented on sunbathing - unsure why you'd come here to tan - go to the Club du Lac if you want that. I never used the pool but it looked clean and well kept, especially given surrounding foliage. The surrounding greenery is beautiful, internet was fast enough, AC gloriously cold, mosqui nets high-end top notch wall connected versions, and housekeeping well managed. Safes in all rooms for the security conscious, and decent nightly rates. The food was really excellent - I saw their kitchen and what they can do in there is nothing short of a miracle. Real coffee and croissants in the morning - lovely. It is almost adjacent to the US embassy, but hires only one unarmed guard if that is a concern. In short - a lovely stay, would stay again, would recommend to anyone.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice neighbourhood
Airport pick up & drop off free. Beautiful gardens and pleasantly decorated room in a bungalow style hotel. I forgot my jacket in the car & the driver got it back to me.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

IT IS AFRICA
ARRIVED LATE AT NIGHT IN RAIN AND MUD. HOTEL WAS AS SHOWN.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Safe, secure, good breakfast - good option
This hotel is safe and secure. Not really located in the center, but there is not much to see in the center either. If you are mostly coming to relax, I would recommend staying at a hotel on the lake and take a taxi once or twice to the center, rather than take a taxi each day to the lake as a I did. That being said, the hotel was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, wifi worked, a/c worked, and breakfast was very good. Very spacious bathroom, They provide you with a robe and slippers. I had room with a patio - but the patio opened onto the public walkway by the stairs - not exactly enticing to sit there. Hotel also had a small pool.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointing for a Tripadvisor 4.5 star hotel
The Dolce Vita is a very pleasant place to stay. What's good. 1. The service is great and very friendly 2. The location is very peaceful and presumably quite secure (near US embassy) 3. The facilities are OK What's not so good. 1. The location, although peaceful, is quite a distance from the town centre, so you will need vehicle transport to get there. 2. Linked to 1. above, there are no obvious places to go out and get food or drinks close to the hotel 3. The rooms have a stale smell 4. The power supply was slightly problematic, although there is a back-up generator 5. The room I was in had a huge bathroom, but tiny shower, with barely enough space to wash comfortably in. Overall, I was disappointed that a hotel with a 4.5 Tripadvisor rating was not better than this. In my view, it's closer to a 3 star rating. They can do much better, with a bit of effort.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel in a quiet and secure area
Excellent friendly staff, very good breakfast, good kitchen. The only minus was the lack of hot water in the room during most of the day.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Burundi Trip 2015
Group of three, all had good rooms, hotel staff friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Breakfast a bit basic but fine. Highly recommended.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice place, out of town in a good suburb
Nice little hotel. The staff were wonderful and helped with booking bus travel, taxis, excursions.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel
very good
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely place, great food
Lovely hotel in a quiet area. Nice rooms and great food in the restaurant. I recommend this Hotel to everyone going to Bujumbura.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Was Great!
The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Communication was a little difficult at times, as we do not speak French and only a few of the staff spoke English but that was expected before arrival, since English is not generally taught in the schools. The hotel has a backup generator system, so power was quickly re-established when the expected daily/nightly power outages occurred. Our suite & balcony overlooked the garden/pool area and was quite lovely. Although WIFI was furnished at no cost, it proved difficult at times to get a connection and I had to request a router re-boot to continue working. The restaurant & bar had a good selection and the food was quite tasty. Everything was fresh & flavorful. The daily complimentary bottled waters came in handy on our treks into the city.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location and value!
The hotel was very clean and the service was excellent. the hotel is well situated and there is good food and a great bar on the rooftop!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

friendly abd helpful staff
I want to thank Noelle, Odiline, and Jacques especially for making me feel at home. They were understanding of my terrible French, tried to speak English themselves, and couldn't do enough for me. What friendly, professional, and intelligent staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Small Hotel with Pool and Conference Room
Small, secure, quiet hotel 10 minutes from Bujumbura Centre and close to the US Embassy with good WIFI. The staff were delightful and could not be more helpful. Their breakfast chef had not heard of poached eggs but was very happy to watch me cook my own. The next day he produced perfect poached eggs! We ate in the hotel restaurant every night because the food was so good. It sits on the top floor with a great view out over the rooftops and the setting sun. Comfortable bed with mosquito netting.We booked the hotel largely because of the picture of the swimming pool. Since the picture was taken, the pool has become overgrown with trees and bushes. As a result, the pool is always in shade and there is nowhere in the hotel to sit in the sun. So if you want to sunbathe, this is not for you. I explained this to the manager and she promised to cut the trees down...
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent
Excellent staff and hotel. Clean, comfortable, everybody is very kind. The location is good.
Verified Hotels.com guest review