Title: Rusinga Island Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rusinga Island Lodge Family ski lodge with winery ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/w726h380x0y9-600d69cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/85aec55e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/bd81e3e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/e912e568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/34552671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rusinga Island Lodge sits on tranquil shores where guests can enjoy a Thai massage or hit the slopes for skiing. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast before a day of bike rides or mini golf amid scenic surroundings. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - On private beach - Bar - Gym - Spa - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 25 - Nov. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 26 - Nov. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=12748721&PinnedHotelID=12748721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/e912e568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Bathrobes - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/6acde653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Bathrobes - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Twin Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12750000/12748800/12748721/e912e568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Premium bedding Bathrobes - Sleeps 6 - 3 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Hit the slopes at this lodge offering ski passes, ski lessons, and ski storage. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body treatment, and a facial at Rusinga Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball, mountain biking, and scuba diving. Guests can also expect to find a terrace, mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas - Limo/town car service, free bicycle rentals, and an outdoor tennis court - Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge) - Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and scooter rentals Room features All guestrooms at Rusinga Island Lodge offer comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![Combined shower/tub, slippers, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58830000/58824400/58824344/411f9194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mfangano Island Lodge Mfangano Island - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=58824344&PinnedHotelID=58824344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116330000/116321700/116321680/95d2a2cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lorateng' Resort Rusinga Rusinga Island - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi CA $117 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=116321680&PinnedHotelID=116321680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35060000/35050300/35050224/78ec140e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### White Stone Beach Resort Rusinga Island - 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Pool - Pet-friendly CA $71 CA $99 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=41816393&PinnedHotelID=41816393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 45 km - Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) - Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Shopping center 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/airplane tours - Hiking/biking trails - Hot tub - Kayaking - Library - Mini golf - Motor boating - Mountain biking - Outdoor pool - Outdoor pool (guest access) - Outdoor tennis court - Personal motorized watercraft - Playground - Rowing/canoeing - Sailing - Scooter/moped rentals - Scuba diving - Ski lessons - Ski passes - Ski storage - Skydiving - Snorkeling - 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 center - Computer station - Conference center - 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 elevator - 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 - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - 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 ### Property 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 Rusinga Island Hotel Rusinga Island Rusinga Island Lodge Lodge Rusinga Island Lodge Rusinga Island Rusinga Island Lodge Lodge Rusinga Island ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rusinga Island Lodge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is Rusinga Island Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rusinga Island Lodge? > Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 7 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rusinga Island Lodge? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Rusinga Island Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Rusinga Island Lodge located? > Nestled on the beach, this Rusinga Island lodge is just steps from Lake Victoria and Mbita Island Club Pier. Tom Mboya Mausoleum is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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