Does Hotel Dolce Vita Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$117.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Dolce Vita Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Dolce Vita Resort?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is Hotel Dolce Vita Resort located?

Located in the heart of Bujumbura, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from U.S. Embassy and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Bujumbura Central Market. Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium and Musee Vivant are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Hotel Dolce Vita Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stellah

13 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Highly recommend Good customer care from the airport to the hotel Staff is Highly trained

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

10 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel

Excellent stay and the food was great

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

arlene

7 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Although the hotel offeted a shuttle to the airport and meals, it was all at an additional cost. it was better to book a more expensive hotel which includes those amenities in the tariff.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moses

14 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

As someone who has been in 58 different counties on different continents I rate their service 1/10. There un professional

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rasha

25 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Fariani

5 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a very disappointing stay at this hotel. The staff was unprofessional and unhelpful throughout my visit. There were no taxis available, making transportation a hassle. To make matters worse, the food prices were in dollars, clearly aimed at overcharging guests compared to local rates. The hotel seemed severely understaffed, with only one person responsible for cleaning, which led to delayed and inconsistent housekeeping. There was no water in the fridge, and the TV never worked during my entire stay. Overall, this hotel did not meet even the most basic standards, and I would not recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

23 Aug 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Johannes

10 Oct 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nguza

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sola

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great! Comfortable service.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

19 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jakub

30 Mar 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Lord Senti

28 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Aliou

24 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

André

28 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary

5 Feb 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Bart, Toronto, Canada

3 Feb 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jagannathan, US

1 Dec 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 Oct 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IT IS AFRICA

ARRIVED LATE AT NIGHT IN RAIN AND MUD. HOTEL WAS AS SHOWN.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 Jun 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

James, Dar es Salaam

3 Mar 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Feb 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Service

I stayed here for one night. Nice rooms, good food in the restaurant. Very kindly and helpful staff. All standarts are on Europe level, not like normally in Africa.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

24 Jan 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

DAVID, UK

20 Jan 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

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