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Hotel Hippo Buck

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for Hotel Hippo Buck

Two white buildings with green roofs and balconies, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A grassy backyard with a stone pathway leading to a house.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a mirror.
A two-story building with a balcony on the second floor.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a Coca-Cola branded umbrella, and a bar counter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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Homa Bay - Rongo Rd, Homa Bay, Homa Bay County
  • Place, Maseno University Homa Bay Campus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Homa Bay Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Simbi
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A single bed with a pink bedspread and white pillows, a checkered rug, and a dark headboard.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Homa Bay

At Hotel Hippo Buck you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Homa Bay District Hospital and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Maseno University Homa Bay Campus. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers a business centre, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Homa Bay hotel include Homa Bay Pier and Lake Victoria.

What's nearby

  • Maseno University Homa Bay Campus - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Homa Bay Pier - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Simbi - 37 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Gusii Stadium - 56 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Kisii Golf Course - 58 min drive - 66.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Springs Hotel & Apartments - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Staridge Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ubuntu Hill Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Paraiso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ACK Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hippo Buck

You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily.

This 3-star Homa Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Hippo Buck offers 24 accommodations with complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Hippo Buck?

Hotel Hippo Buck offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hippo Buck on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$63, 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.

Does Hotel Hippo Buck serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Hippo Buck?

No, Hotel Hippo Buck does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Hippo Buck?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Hippo Buck?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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