Title: Hotel Hippo Buck Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Hippo Buck Hotel in Homa Bay with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/bc8c5b79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/960b20c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/02e6a924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/3bebb277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/58dd26de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Experience a warm welcome at Hotel Hippo Buck, where you can enjoy free full breakfast and relax with tea bags or instant coffee in your room. Take advantage of the 24-hour front desk for assistance, gather in the banquet hall for special occasions, and unwind with flat-screen TVs featuring digital channels. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping £33 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room | Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/1cf2ebcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/0ed8b3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Pool View ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/0ed8b3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Garden View ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHoma-Bay-Hotels-Hotel-Hippo-Buck.h74788373.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHoma-Bay-Hotels-Hotel-Hippo-Buck.h74788373.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Homa Bay is home to Hotel Hippo Buck. Homa Bay Pier and Mbita Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Victoria and Lake Simbi. [Visit our Homa Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homa-Bay.dx3000001061) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.56150%2C34.46003&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hKrGYpWyZFWEm7sqoAC7VHEJ2yM=) Homa Bay - Rongo Rd, Homa Bay, Homa Bay County ### What's nearby - Maseno University Homa Bay Campus - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles - Homa Bay District Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles - Homa Bay Pier - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles - Mbita Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 28.2 miles - Kisii University - 60 min drive - 42.3 miles ### 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 Property highlights Hotel Hippo Buck provides free full breakfast and more. Additional perks include: - Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45220000/45212100/45212042/faf98a5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Rosa Mystica Hotel Homa Bay - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 4.0 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=45212042&PinnedHotelID=45212042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115990000/115986200/115986166/f83b67b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Staridge Limited Homa Bay - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi £52 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=115986166&PinnedHotelID=115986166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46396400/46396393/b6bcf894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Homa Bay Tourist Hotel Homa Bay - 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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 at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Hippo Buck on 22 Oct 2025 start from £32.83, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homa-Bay-Hotels-Hotel-Hippo-Buck.h74788373.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Hippo Buck Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Godfrey 9 Sept 2022 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. ##### Godfrey Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Godfrey 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Godfrey Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Olare-Mara-Kempinski-Masai-Mara.h5982297.Hotel-Information) > > [Turtle Bay Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu-Hotels-Turtle-Bay-Beach-Club.h5481072.Hotel-Information) > > [Governors' Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Governors-Camp.h15044971.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Brixton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brixton-London-Hotels.0-n179544-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Rondo Retreat Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kakamega-Hotels-Rondo-Retreat-Centre.h22484572.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanyuki-Hotels-Treetops.h11091551.Hotel-Information) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Flamingo Hill Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/FLAMINGO-HILL-TENTED-CAMP.h48517186.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Aruba Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Voi-Hotels-Ashnil-Aruba-Lodge.h12761761.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Billionaire Resort & Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi-Hotels-Lion-In-The-Sun-Hotel.h5234263.Hotel-Information) > > [Karen Blixen Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Karen-Blixen-Camp.h40597380.Hotel-Information) > > [Sarova Mara Game Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Sarova-Mara-Game-Camp.h1558998.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentrim Elementaita Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Sentrim-Elementaita-Lodge.h9796572.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) > > [Fig Tree Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fig-Tree-Camp.h1856048.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun N Sand Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mtwapa-Hotels-Sun-N-Sand-Beach-Resort.h22405447.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nanyuki-Hotels-Fairmont-Mount-Kenya-Safari.h1554906.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Bush Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Bush-Camp.h9851393.Hotel-Information) > > [andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-AndBeyond-Kichwa-Tembo-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h48508310.Hotel-Information) > > [Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Lake-Naivasha-Country-Club.h4489107.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Intrepids Tented Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Intrepids-Tented-Camp.h4233348.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h526955.Hotel-Information) > > [Ngulia Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tsavo-Hotels-Ngulia-Safari-Lodge.h9817070.Hotel-Information) > > [Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Mara-Engai-Wilderness-Lodge.h12423942.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nakuru-Hotels-Sarova-Lion-Hill-Game-Lodge.h1507255.Hotel-Information) > > [Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Ol-Tukai-Lodge-Amboseli.h7050582.Hotel-Information) > > [Sentrim Amboseli Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Sentrim-Amboseli-Lodge.h9797169.Hotel-Information)