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A shaded flagstone terrace at the water’s edge with cushioned daybeds and loungers, beside a timber deck looking out over Lake Tanganyika at sunset
Accommodation

Luxury accommodation on Lake Tanganyika

Private villas, lakeside bungalows and tented stays designed for comfort, privacy and a closer connection to nature in Burundi.

Where you’ll stay

Choose where you stay

A thatched villa with a curved private pool and terrace surrounded by forest Villas 7 units · from BIF 1,600,000 A flagstone path lined with shrubs leading to a thatched bungalow entrance Bungalows 8 units · from BIF 950,000 A canvas safari tent under an open awning, with cane chairs on the terrace and palms rising behind it Safari Tents 2 units · from BIF 600,000 The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them Hill Tents 5 units · from BIF 500,000

Villas

7 units · from BIF 1,600,000

Spacious, private stays with generous living areas, lake or garden views, and some of Sunstone Beach’s most premium features, including private plunge pools and direct lake access.

The view of private pool and private access to Lake Tanganyika from Obsidian Villa in Sunstone Beach Resort Burundi
Villa

Obsidian

The flagship villa, and the most exclusive way to stay.

  • Up to 6 guests
from BIF 3,500,000 / night View room →
The thatched Moonstone villa above its stone terrace, timber balcony under deep eaves and loungers set out among the boulders
Villa

Moonstone

Privacy, space and lake views among the rocks that inspired Sunstone.

  • Up to 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 King beds
from BIF 3,000,000 / night View room →
An aerial view of the thatched Turquoise villa, its curved private pool and stone terrace set among the trees
Villa

Turquoise

Natural stone, a plunge pool and your own stretch of beach.

  • Up to 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 King beds
from BIF 2,750,000 / night View room →
The Malachite villa at dusk, its steep thatched roof and louvred wooden doors above a flagstone path through the palms
Villa

Malachite

A serene garden, a plunge pool and a private stretch of beach.

  • Up to 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 King beds
from BIF 2,250,000 / night View room →
A thatched villa built up among granite boulders, its open terrace furnished with loungers and armchairs at the foot of the steps
Villa

Sapphire

Panoramic lake views and sunsets over the mountains of Congo.

  • Up to 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 King beds
from BIF 1,900,000 / night View room →
The Crystal villa seen across its lawn, a young palm in front and loungers under a parasol on the flagstone terrace
Villa

Crystal

Straight from the beach into a relaxed living space.

  • Up to 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 King beds
from BIF 1,700,000 / night View room →
Thatched ochre buildings with louvred doors along a flagstone path
Villa

Emerald

A hideaway in the greenery, with a wide wooden veranda.

  • Up to 4 guests
from BIF 1,600,000 / night View room →

Bungalows

8 units · from BIF 950,000

Intimate lakeside and garden stays designed for couples and small families, with private terraces, peaceful settings and easy access to the beach.

A shaded stone terrace at the water’s edge, cushioned daybeds and loungers facing Lake Tanganyika with the low sun through the trees
Bungalow

Aquamarine

One of the most intimate and romantic stays, at the water’s edge.

  • 2 guests
from BIF 1,300,000 / night View room →
Stone steps climbing to the Ruby bungalow’s veranda, a chair either side of its louvred doors under a deep thatched roof
Bungalow

Ruby

A cosy retreat under a high vaulted ceiling, a stone’s throw from the lake.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 1,000,000 / night View room →
Stepping stones across the grass to the Opal bungalow, its round thatched roof low over ochre walls and louvred doors
Bungalow

Opal

Refined comfort above the water, with the sand at your feet.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 1,200,000 / night View room →
The round thatched Citrine bungalow among banana and mango trees, a wooden chair on its curved terrace
Bungalow

Citrine

Magnificent views, with the sand a few steps away.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 1,200,000 / night View room →
The Amethyst bungalow’s ochre walls and deep thatched eaves, its louvred doors folded open to the garden
Bungalow

Amethyst

One of the roomier bungalows, with a loft bed and a courtyard.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 lofted King bed + 1 single
from BIF 1,050,000 / night View room →
The Amber bungalow in its garden, deep thatch sweeping down over ochre walls with a palm beside the lawn
Bungalow

Amber

A quieter, more secluded corner behind a long lawn.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 1,000,000 / night View room →
A flagstone path between clipped hedges leading to the Jade bungalow, a lantern and a carved signpost at the turn
Bungalow

Jade

A cosy garden retreat, with a hut for your sundowner.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 950,000 / night View room →
A safari tent at the top of stone steps leading up from the sand, between weathered black boulders and palms
Luxury Tent

Nomad

On the sand, with steps leading straight into the lake breeze.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 1,050,000 / night View room →

Safari Tents

2 units · from BIF 600,000

Two safari tents inside the main Sunstone Beach property, a short walk from the beach, the pool and the restaurant. Canvas walls and the sound of the shore, with every resort facility a few steps away.

A canvas safari tent under an open awning, with cane chairs on the terrace and palms rising behind it
Safari Tent

Safari Tent 1

Tented living, with the comforts of the resort around it.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 600,000 / night View room →
A canvas safari tent under an open awning, with cane chairs on the terrace and palms rising behind it
Safari Tent

Safari Tent 2

Tented living, with the comforts of the resort around it.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 600,000 / night View room →

Hill Tents

5 units · from BIF 500,000

Five tents at Sunstone Hill, two kilometres from the beach property, set high in the hills and the nature around them: three facing Lake Tanganyika, two looking out over the surrounding hills.

The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them
Hill Tent

Uvira

A peaceful base in the hills, facing the lake.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 500,000 / night View room →
The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them
Hill Tent

Baraka

A peaceful base in the hills, facing the lake.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 500,000 / night View room →
The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them
Hill Tent

Fizi

A peaceful base in the hills, facing the lake.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 500,000 / night View room →
The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them
Hill Tent

Buyengero

A peaceful base in the hills, looking out over green hillsides.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 500,000 / night View room →
The view out of a hilltop tent: two folding chairs and a table on the deck, green valleys beyond and the sun going down behind them
Hill Tent

Burambi

A peaceful base in the hills, looking out over green hillsides.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 King bed
from BIF 500,000 / night View room →

Please note that our prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Rooted in nature

What every stay includes

Breakfast is included in every stay, along with a king bed, a safe and wireless internet in every unit, and a minibar and a smart TV in the villas and bungalows. The restaurant serves from 06:30 and the bar from 07:00, and transfers to and from Bujumbura can be arranged by road or by boat.

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

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Coconut palms silhouetted against the sun setting over Lake Tanganyika, seen from the sand

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