Rialto
Nyamasheke

Oneandonly Nyungwe House

An One and Only hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

At One&Only Nyungwe House, you are constantly attuned to your lush surroundings – a working tea plantation on the edge of ancient rain forest in mountainous southwest Rwanda. Clusters of rustic villas house 22 rooms and suites designed to frame the stunning landscape; extended balconies create private havens to watch wildlife. The earthy interiors showcase local textiles and artwork, with beamed ceilings and crackling fireplaces. Expect organic, farm-to-table cuisine and highly tailored experiences, ranging from locally inspired spa treatments to chimpanzee tracking.

Nyungwe Forest Reserve, 00000 Nyamasheke, Rwanda
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About Oneandonly Nyungwe House

Insider tip

Once each month, Rwandans gather together to give back to local communities. You can take part in infrastructure, environmental, and other projects while meeting the locals in a hands-on way.

In the hotel’s own words

One&Only Nyungwe House is set on the edge of the Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda’s mountainous southwest. Part of a working tea plantation, her roots are well-established, while her recent transformation provides a distinctly modern energy with incredible design and every comfort you could ever need or desire.

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Every newly-transformed room and suite has been architecturally designed to blend seamlessly with the unique landscape, respecting the environment and perfectly framing the best aspects of Nyungwe’s natural beauty. With an emphasis on indoor and outdoor living, you remain consistently connected to your surroundings, as extended furnished balconies open up to lush flora, with mesmerising aspects over the working tea plantation and forest beyond.

22 luxury rooms and suites situated in eight stunning wooden villas.

All designed to frame nature, with exceptional views of the Nyungwe Forest.

Newly-extended private decks offer a secluded haven to watch wildlife.

Interior design comprising locally-made textiles and artwork is inspired by the talent and beauty of Rwanda.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Hotel loyalty points where the program allows

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Rooms and suites

2 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1CANOPY TREEHOUSE
ROOM DETAILS · Nestled amongst the flora of Nyungwe’s mountainous landscape, Nyungwe Rooms are an ideal haven for couples and friends. Warm interiors are brought to life by an ambient, crackling fireplace, and touches of vivid art, inspired by Rwandan tradition.
Villas
2TWO-BEDROOM CANOPY VILLA
ROOM DETAILS · Blending seamlessly into the lush, mountainous landscape, families and friends can retreat to a spacious haven, with every creature comfort at their fingertips. A chic, lodge-inspired aesthetic weaves through two sumptuous bedrooms, each with a fireplace and picturesque private deck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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