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# Ruma River Lodge

Lodge in Ndhiwa with free breakfast and restaurant

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![Executive Tent | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42080000/42079400/42079332/10ea9149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42080000/42079400/42079332/9d277d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

Ruma River Lodge provides a tranquil escape where guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts and flavorful dinner selections. The property offers practical amenities including WiFi and luggage storage, with a garden that serves as a perfect spot to relax between adventures.

## Popular amenities

-   Room service
    
-   Breakfast included
    
-   Parking included
    
-   Housekeeping
    
-   Laundry
    
-   Free WiFi
    

## Room options

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### Executive Tent

### Highlights

Premium bedding

Memory foam bed

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping

Desk

-   Park view
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 Double Bed
    

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## About the area

Ndhiwa is home to Ruma River Lodge. Thimlich Ohinga Historic Site is a local landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homa Bay Pier and Mbita Ferry Terminal.

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Next to Ruma National Park, Ndhiwa Kenya, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County, 40300

### What's nearby

-   Maseno University Homa Bay Campus - 52 min drive - 26.2 miles
    
-   Homa Bay District Hospital - 52 min drive - 25.7 miles
    
-   Homa Bay Pier - 53 min drive - 26.4 miles
    
-   Mbita Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 26.9 miles
    

### Restaurants

-   ‪Rafiki's - ‬19 min drive
    
-   ‪The Prince - ‬21 min drive
    
-   ‪HQ - ‬19 min drive
    

## About this property

### Ruma River Lodge

Property highlights

Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Ruma River Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

-   Free self-parking
-   A TV in reception and luggage storage

Room features

All guest rooms at Ruma River Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Bathrooms with showers and soap
-   Daily housekeeping and desks

## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    
-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transport

-   Free self parking on site
    

### Food and drink

-   Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    
-   A restaurant
    

### Things to do

-   TV in common areas
    

### Conveniences

-   Luggage storage
    

### Guest services

-   Dry cleaning/laundry service
    
-   Housekeeping (daily)
    

### Outdoors

-   Garden
    

### Accessibility

-   If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    
-   No lift
    
-   Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    

### More

-   Designated smoking areas
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Memory foam mattress
    
-   Premium bedding
    

### Bathroom

-   Private bathroom
    
-   Shower
    
-   Soap
    
-   Toilet paper
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Food and drink

-   Free bottled water
    
-   Limited room service
    

### More

-   Desk
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

### 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 and cash

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

Ruma River Lodge Lodge

Ruma River Lodge Ndhiwa

Ruma River Lodge Lodge Ndhiwa

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ruma River Lodge pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much is parking at Ruma River Lodge?

> Self-parking is free at this property.

### What time is check-in at Ruma River Lodge?

> Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

### What time is check-out at Ruma River Lodge?

> Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

### Where is Ruma River Lodge located?

> Situated in Ndhiwa, this lodge is within 25 miles (40 km) of Homa Bay District Hospital, Maseno University Homa Bay Campus and Homa Bay Pier. Lake Victoria and Thimlich Ohinga Historic Site are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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