Murugo Bay is a self-catered stay, but we offer a few thoughtful touches to make things easier. The kitchen comes stocked with many of the essentials — from coffee and teas to olive oil, spices, and clean drinking water — so you can settle in and feel at home right away!
We also offer a basic pantry service if you'd like to pre-stock a few extra groceries before arrival. You’re welcome to order in from nearby restaurants, and we keep a small selection of wine on hand for you to enjoy during your stay.
Our pantry service is designed to help with the basics — things like fruit and veg, dairy, eggs, bakery goods, grains, meat and poultry, beverages, and other basic pantry picks. We recommend using this service for essentials only, as groceries in Gisenyi can be quite limited, and availability often depends on the season and what’s in stock at nearby markets.
As part of the booking process, Arsene will be in touch with you prior to your arrival to confirm if you’d like to place a pantry service order. If you’d like, you can view the pantry service list in advance here.
Feel free to order in from local restaurants during your stay. We’ve created this suggested menu to make it easy — and Arsene can take care of placing your order and coordinating delivery. Prefer something else? Just send Arsene the restaurant name and your order, and he’ll be happy to help.
We provide the barbecue and charcoal and will set it up and start it on the beach whenever you like! Please ask Arsene in advance.
Bottles of red and white wine are available in the Murugo kitchen for you to enjoy - help yourself! The cost per bottle is 30,000 RWF. You can settle the payment with Arsene when you check out.