Hotel
La Source
Kinshasa • Congo
An oasis of calm in the heart of Gombe. 82 suites, tropical gardens, infinity pool facing the Congo River, world-class spa and two gourmet restaurants. Voted best business & leisure hotel in DR Congo 2024-2026.
2,400+ reviews
Suites & Rooms
Concierge & Security
A hidden oasis in Kinshasa
2.5 ha of gardens • 300m from Congo River • Secure & quiet
“La Source — where the energy of Kinshasa meets absolute serenity.”
Located in the prestigious Gombe district, Hotel La Source Kinshasa (hotellasource.cd) is more than a hotel — it is a resort sanctuary. Built around a natural spring, our property combines contemporary African design, Belgian colonial heritage and modern luxury.
Business travelers, diplomats, NGOs and families choose us for: high-speed Starlink + fiber WiFi, silent air-conditioned rooms, generator autonomy 24/7, international security standards, and warm Congolese hospitality in English, French, Lingala and Swahili.
Sleep above the gardens
Deluxe Garden Room
Rain shower, Nespresso, smart TV, blackout curtains. Wake up with birdsong.
Executive River Suite
Panoramic balcony, lounge with free breakfast, evening cocktails, late checkout.
Presidential Source Villa
Two bedrooms, private garden, outdoor jacuzzi, diplomatic security. Heads of state choice.
Days filled with light
From sunrise yoga to moonlit pool. Everything without leaving the resort.
Hammam, Massage & Rituals
Congolese shea butter massages, eucalyptus hammam, open-air pavilions. Open 9h-21h.
25m Pool Facing Palms
Heated pool, poolside grill, cocktails, DJ sunset Fridays. Towels & cabanas included.
Conferences for 400 Guests
6 modular halls, simultaneous translation, LED wall, garden weddings for 250.
River Cruise & City Tours
Private pirogue at sunset, Lola Ya Bonobo, Marché des Valeurs, sapeurs tour with guide.
Taste Congo & world
Le Baobab Restaurant
Capitaine braised, pondu revisité, grilled lobster from Moanda, French wines, Congolese coffee ceremony. Chef Mbuyi blends Paris technique with Kinshasa market freshness.
Poolside Grill & Rum Bar
Brochettes, liboke, wood-fired pizza, fresh juices, DRC craft beers. Live rumba Thursdays, DJ sunsets, shisha lounge under palms.
Moments at La Source
They felt the source
"Best hotel in Kinshasa, by far. Silent rooms, amazing pool, staff remembers your name. My business base for 3 years."
— Jonathan M., World Bank, Washington
Executive River Suite • Oct 2026
"We married in the garden with 200 guests. Decoration, food, rumba band — perfect. The villa for the night was magical."
— Divine & Patrick, Kinshasa
Wedding & Villa • Aug 2026
"Security, WiFi for Zoom, gym at 6am, capitaine at lunch. As a journalist I need all that. La Source delivers."
— Claire D., Paris
Deluxe Room • Sep 2026
News & stories
Events, new suites, chef specials, Kinshasa guides. Click to read full story.
Stories coming soon
Our journal launches with spa rituals and Kinshasa guides.
Check-in 14h, Check-out 12h — Early arrival?
Free luggage room, pool access from 9h, day-use rooms from $60. Airport pickup $35 with security driver. Visa invitation letter in 24h for guests.
Do you have power & WiFi during cuts?
Yes. Triple generator + solar backup, Starlink + 2 fiber lines (200 Mbps). Work, stream, Zoom without interruption — guaranteed in all rooms.
Your room above
the palms awaits
12 Avenue de la Source, Gombe, Kinshasa, DR Congo • +243 815 000 000 • Open 24/7
How to find us
• From N'Djili Airport: 25 min by private transfer
• From Brazzaville beach: 15 min + 10 min river crossing
• Secure parking for 80 cars, drivers room, car wash.
Services 24/7
Concierge EN/FR, currency exchange, medical doctor on call, laundry in 3h, babysitting, armed security & CCTV, wheelchair accessible.