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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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Restaurant
Garden
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Superior Room, Garden View | Garden view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

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 District Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Homa Bay Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing

Superior Room, Pool View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Soundproofing

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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 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 District Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Homa Bay Pier - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mbita Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Kisii University - 61 min drive - 64.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Staridge Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cold Springs Hotel & Apartments - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ubuntu Hill Camp - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪tausi hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shelton Villa - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hippo Buck

Hotel in Homa Bay with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is available daily.

This 3-star Homa Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • 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)

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
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

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
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.

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 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hippo Buck on 30 Dec 2025 start from AU$65.51, 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

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

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

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