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Rusinga Island Lodge

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Ring Road, Rusinga Island, 40305
  • Tom Mboya Mausoleum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mbita Island Club Pier
  • Mbita Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

Rusinga Island Lodge

Family-friendly slopeside fun with winery
Catch some rays on Rusinga Island Lodge's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or spend the day at an attached winery.
Rusinga Island Lodge offers 11 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, a marina and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include ski-in/ski-out access and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Rusinga Spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Rusinga Island Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Lake Victoria. Enjoy features like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, body scrubs or manicures and pedicures at Rusinga Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, an outdoor tennis court and a gym
  • Steps from Lake Victoria and Mbita Island Club Pier
  • Airport, train station pick-up and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. At Rusinga Island Lodge, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This beach lodge also offers an attached winery, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rusinga Island lodge.

On-site venue – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 45 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Skydiving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Rusinga Island Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Rusinga Island Lodge offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Rusinga Island Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so accommodative and bent over backwards to cater to our needs. The location is stunning and so are the grounds. The set up of the rooms means that there’s barely any light that infiltrates and so during the day you may need to switch on a light to find your way.

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Lodge direkt am Viktoriasee

Sehr schöne Lodge direkt am Viktoriasee. Sehr schöne Zimmer mit Blick auf den See. Das Essen war leider nicht so toll. Wir haben mehr erwartet und erhofft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019