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Hotel Hippo Buck

3.0 star property
Hotel in Homa Bay with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Enjoy dining al fresco amidst lush greenery and serene surroundings.
Enjoy a meal under the shade of a tree in this charming outdoor seating area with tables and comfortable chairs.
Stunning two-story building with a flat roof and balcony overlooking lush greenery.
Dine al fresco amidst lush surroundings and a scenic pathway.
Enjoy a serene outdoor space with a well-maintained lawn and a two-story building featuring a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, a convenient nightstand, and a chair.

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View

Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, a convenient nightstand, and a chair.

Superior Room, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Cozy retreat with a single bed, checkered rug, and patterned wallpaper.

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Homa Bay - Rongo Rd, Homa Bay, Homa Bay County

What's nearby

  • Maseno University Homa Bay Campus - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Homa Bay District Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Homa Bay Pier - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Mbita Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Kisii University - 61 min drive - 64.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Staridge Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪tausi hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Paraiso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vanity Lounge Bar And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪lekins chicken centre-Homabay - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hippo Buck

Property highlights
Hotel Hippo Buck provides free full breakfast and more.
Additional perks include:
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Hippo Buck have amenities, such as sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Slippers and sound-insulated walls
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Hippo Buck Hotel
Hotel Hippo Buck Homa Bay
Hotel Hippo Buck Hotel Homa Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Hippo Buck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Hippo Buck?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hippo Buck on 5 Sept 2025 start from NZ$74.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Hippo Buck?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Hippo Buck?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Hippo Buck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Hippo Buck located?

Situated in Homa Bay, this hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Homa Bay District Hospital and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Maseno University Homa Bay Campus. Homa Bay Pier and Lake Victoria are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hotel Hippo Buck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, homely place to stay with wonderful service by all staff from the gate, front office to catering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022