Reviews of Cormoran Lodge

"Beautiful location overlooking the lake.

Mosquito nets were supplied around the bed but were not needed this time of the year.

Room was clean and comfortable with tea making facilities.

The menu was varied and preordering our meals meant there was no delay in service.

We had a free day here and decided to book a 2 hr boat trip direct with the hotel. We were picked up by Nelson of Elisha boat tours, life jackets were available. We actually had nearly 3 hours which involved a hike on Napoleon’s island which involved walking through thousands of fruit bats - a truly magic experience." See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda

"The food was very good.

The room faced directly West and was hot. A ceiling fan would have been welcome" See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda

"Disappointing. From a distance the lodge looks very appealing on the hillside. The room was ok but the service was slow, surly and poor.

Possibly the worst boat trip we have ever had - around the lake and to the bat roost. Life jackets were not offered. The fuel line kept failing. We booked direct with reception and it was not value for money.

Fish for dinner was ok but the vegetable accompaniment was poor. Breakfast was extremely limited with omelette the only real option." See all these reviews: 12n in Rwanda

"The location is incredible - views amazing.

Food below average and staff kept asking us to go on a boat trip - annoying.... especially as got the hump when we refused!!!

However, the location is so incredible that we would definitely recommend" See all these reviews: 10n in Rwanda

"I am glad that I decided to visit lake Kivu. Very interesting area, but more important to my view the fact that I had to drive through a large part of this beautiful country; indeed Rwanda is very beautiful.
The lodge itself is nothing memorable about other than the view from your balcony.

My kayaking trip with Kingfisher was at another location ( Rizwa). I enjoyed very much this excursion, I recommend it." See all these reviews: 6n in Rwanda

"Cormoran Lodge is one of the only options halfway Kivu, but one should temper the expectations. The location is excellent and idyllic but the rooms are rather dated and worn out. Someone should invest in this property before the downturn really starts.

The food in the restaurant was good and the service ok." See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda; 4n in Tanzania

"a very lovely place to break our journey.

not luxurious but friendly" See all these reviews: 7n in Rwanda

"We had there the impression to be in a place where local people would also go.

We ha a big room with a view on the water. We spend time on our balcony it was great but you had not a view on the all lake but on a kind of fiord

On the balcony of the restaurant where you were sitting the view was obstruct by a too thick balustrade.

The food was simple and good" See all these reviews: 8n in Rwanda

"The only issue was that it took an hour before the meal arrived.

We solved that by ordering in advance." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia; 6n in Rwanda

"Nice accommodation, a little way out of town overlooking Lake Kivu with great views from the room's balcony and public rooms.

I arrived in an extended downpour [umbrellas available] and the narrow slippery paths between the cabin and reception/restaurant might be tricky for someone with mobility problems.

I was the only guest staying there [ I spent 2 nights] and that felt slightly weird but I was well looked after by considerate staff and after the initial rain, the next day was clear.

I had a trip to the local museum which dealt with ecological matters, natural history, geology and a roof garden where there were plants growing that are used in traditional Rwandan remedies. also had about trip on the lake which was enjoyable too." See all these reviews: 12n in Rwanda