Fodor's Expert Review Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Stunning views of mist-veiled mountains, excellent service, and convenient access to Nyungwe Forest National Park, all for US$220, make this hilltop hotel a best-value option. The circular, thatched-roof reception building has a restaurant and bar for tired and thirsty trekkers. Carved masks and Imigongo cow dung paintings mingle with contemporary IKEA-esque furniture in the public areas. The two-room cottages feature a living room with fireplace and private balconies. Thoughtful touches set this stay apart: tea and warm towels on arrival, a complimentary shoe-cleaning service, an evening fire, and an impressive number of bed warmers each night. The staff will cheerily recommend park excursions and phone ahead to ensure availability.

Nearby dining options are scarce, so choose the all-inclusive option for an extra US$50 per person.