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Standard Double Room, Lake View
46 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Ski-in/ski-out access for family fun on the slopes

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
On private beach
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

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.

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 ski-in/ski-out access and an attached winery. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and ski storage. Guests can catch a ride 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Ski storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • On private beach
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina on site
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built – 1985
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Winery attached
  • Ski passes available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Separate dining area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Slippers
  • Separate dining area
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Number of living rooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Separate bedroom
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Personal motorised watercraft on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Ski lessons on site
  • Skydiving on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Waterskiing on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Archery on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 3
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • Rusinga Island Lodge
  • Rusinga Island Hotel Rusinga Island
  • Rusinga Island Lodge Lodge
  • Rusinga Island Lodge Rusinga Island
  • Rusinga Island Lodge Lodge Rusinga Island

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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