Name: Murugo Bay
Address: Murugo Bay, Gisenyi, Rwanda, Murugo Bay, Rwanda
Rating: 9.8

Murugo Bay

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The entire place is yours
538 ft² size
Kitchen
View
Garden
Free Wifi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking
Private bathroom

About this property

Beachfront Living: Murugo Bay in Gisenyi offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony, enjoying garden views and the sound of the waves. Comfortable Accommodations: The villa features two bedrooms and three bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities such as a kitchen, mini-bar, and wardrobe. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy an indoor and outdoor play area, badminton equipment hire, and outdoor seating areas. The property also provides free off-site private parking and full-day security. Activities and Surroundings: Murugo Bay offers fishing, walking tours, canoeing, and hiking. The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking

Activities:

Fishing
Canoeing
Hiking

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Villa - Beach Front 1 king bed 1 king bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Eleanor

Rwanda

“What a special place, right on Lake Kivu. We feel lucky to have spent a weekend with family and friends here. Playing games, cooking and enjoying the lakeside views. Would highly recommend and plan to return.”

Naomi

Rwanda

“We stayed at Murugo Bay for two nights and had a really great experience. Everything was smooth from the start, with clear and helpful communication during booking, a warm welcome on arrival, and thoughtful follow-up after we left. The place...”

Kayinajah

Nigeria

“Murugo Bay is a paradise on earth. I enjoyed it so much. The water is calm and the views are beautiful. It is a very peaceful place to stay and rest. I loved every minute of my time there.”

Laurence

Belgium

“The Murugo Bay is one of the most outstanding villas we have ever stayed. The architecture, the decoration, the respect of the traditional patterns, the appliance, the garden (OMG, the garden is Heaven), everything is more than perfect. But what...”

Narden

Cyprus

“Everything about this place is incredible. The scenes, the architecture, the atmosphere, it is unbelievable! I’ve traveled to over 60 countries and this was the best place we’ve ever stayed”

Mieke

Netherlands

“De aandacht en liefde die erin gestoken was. Alles klopt op deze plek. Zoveel details die fantastisch uitgedacht zijn. De items die we konden gebruiken die van goede kwaliteit waren. Fantastisch!”

Hosted by Arsene

Host Review Score

Arsene

Murugo Bay is rented out as a full lakefront property—it’s not booked by the bedroom or per person. Murugo Bay includes three round thatched roof bandas: - The Central Banda ('Murugo'): This serves as the central home and livingspace. - Two Bedroom Bandas ('Banda East' and 'Banda West'): Each connect to the central 'Murugo' banda via canopy walkways. A California King bed is included in each bedroom banda. Your Murugo Bay also includes: - A suspended look-out point (connected by a suspended walkway to 'Murugo') - A private sand beach (with access to kayaks, fishing rods, outdoor beach/lawn games) - An outdoor fire-pit with built-in seating (firewood included) - Landscaped gardens - Intricate connecting pathways throughout the property

From arrival to departure, Arsene is here to make sure everything runs smoothly — and that you feel right at home at Murugo Bay. Arsene grew up just down the road from Murugo Bay and knows the area well. During your time here, he’ll be your main point of contact, available to assist with anything you need or simply share a conversation along the way.

Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Murugo Bay

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

Murugo Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib upon request

Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.