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Rusinga Island Lodge

3.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch served; international cuisine, al fresco dining
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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
  • Place, Tom Mboya Mausoleum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mbita Island Club Pier
  • Place, Mbita Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the area

Rusinga Island

When you a stay at Rusinga Island Lodge in Rusinga Island, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Victoria and Mbita Island Club Pier. .This beach lodge is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tom Mboya Mausoleum and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Mbita Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Tom Mboya Mausoleum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mbita Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 10.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheryaby Tarvern Pub - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Rusinga Island Lodge

Beach lodge with a winery and a marina
Rusinga Island Lodge offers 11 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

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

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 a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an attached winery and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and ski storage. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 45 km.
Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's fine-dining restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
Onsite venue - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco 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
  • 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 3 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 10 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Rusinga Island Lodge
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