Title: Hotel Hippo Buck Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74788373&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Hippo Buck Unwind over a hot cup of coffee or tea from your cozy room. Enjoy convenient amenities like daily housekeeping and around-the-clock front desk support. ## Photo gallery for Hotel Hippo Buck ![Exterior - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/b21120ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/3bebb277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/4e562455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/02e6a924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/bc8c5b79.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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £33 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Room ![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 ### View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View ![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 ### View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View ![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. 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[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-0.54594%2C34.45343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1HLlYmhNSeqpIE4YGo90dURHtJ4=) 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 \- 7 min drive \- 4.2 miles - Mbita Ferry Terminal \- 58 min drive \- 28.2 miles - Kisii University \- 61 min drive \- 40.2 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Staridge Hotel - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cold Springs Hotel & Apartments - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ubuntu Hill Camp - ‬5 min drive - ‪El Paraiso - ‬2 min drive - ‪lekins chicken centre-Homabay - ‬2 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115990000/115986200/115986166/31018510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Staridge Limited Homa Bay - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £53 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=115986166&PinnedHotelID=115986166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115970000/115964500/115964437/703b8221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Golden Rays Resort Homa Bay - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £97 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=115964437&PinnedHotelID=115964437&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Single Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119130000/119125800/119125785/ca876857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Goono Konyuka Beach Resort Homa Bay - 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Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=111912306&PinnedHotelID=111912306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### How much is parking at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### Where is Hotel Hippo Buck located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 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 > [Turtle Bay Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu-Hotels-Turtle-Bay-Beach-Club.h5481072.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Billionaire Beachfront Apartments](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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) ---