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chateau le marara

5.0 star property
Luxury castle connected to a railway/underground station in Bwishyura with 2 restaurants

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Front of property
Living area
Living area
Double Room, Lake View
Restaurant

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Lake View | Living area

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 20 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Bwishyura, chateau le marara is connected to a railway/underground station. Local points of interest include Museum of Environment and Les Chutes de Ndaba. Canoeing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Kibuye / Bwishyura, Bwishyura, Western Province

What's nearby

  • Museum of Environment - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Les Chutes de Ndaba - 26 min drive - 26.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Assabe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Urugwiro Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Right Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mutima Mwiza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mutima Mwiza Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

About this property

chateau le marara

Luxury castle connected to a railway/underground station
At chateau le marara, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free food/drink shopping service and a free daily manager's reception. Adventurous travellers may like the boating, hiking/biking trails and archery at this castle. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a Japanese garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A ballroom, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a porter/bellboy and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at chateau le marara boast perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs, a personal chef and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (127 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Baroque architecture
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 200
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 150 (from 16 to 17 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

chateau le marara Castle
chateau le marara Bwishyura
chateau le marara Castle Bwishyura

Frequently asked questions

Is chateau le marara pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at chateau le marara?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at chateau le marara?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at chateau le marara?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is chateau le marara located?

Located in the heart of Bwishyura, this luxury castle is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Museum of Environment and within 32 miles (52 km) of Les Chutes de Ndaba and Nyungwe Forest National Park.

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chateau le marara Reviews

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025