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Hôtel New Riviera

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Best for

  • beach
  • wellness
  • city breaks
  • long stays

About Hôtel New Riviera

Hôtel New Riviera sits on the shores of Lake Kivu in Bukavu. The hotel provides direct beach access and has 1 pool. On-site facilities include a Spa & wellness center, 24-hour room service and complimentary breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is available. The property’s address is Labotte, No.10, Av Du Lac, Ibanda, Bukavu, and it promotes lakeside location and guest services for comfort and convenience.

Kamembe Airport (KME) is 6 km from the hotel, offering a short transfer for arriving guests.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET Approved designation, lakeside location on Lake Kivu, direct beach access, a Spa & wellness center and 1 pool make Hôtel New Riviera a practical choice for travellers seeking lakefront facilities and convenient airport access (KME, 6 km).

Key facts

Type
Beach, Wellness, City

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — direct proximity to the serene Lake Kivu
  • Swimming pool — Swimming pool

Dining

  • 24-hour room service — evidence: Room service

Wellness

  • Spa — evidence: Spa & wellness center

Beach

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Location

-2.5000, 28.8667 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
KMEprimaryKamembe AirportKamembe · Medium6 km≈ 18 min Fly here
GOMGoma International AirportGoma · Large101 km≈ 142 min Fly here
BJMBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International AirportBujumbura · Large104 km≈ 146 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial3 fields

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