Title: Hotel Hippo Buck - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Hippo Buck Unwind over a hot cup of coffee or tea from your cozy room. Enjoy convenient amenities like daily housekeeping and around-the-clock front desk support. ## Photo gallery for Hotel Hippo Buck ![Exterior - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/b21120ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/bc8c5b79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/02e6a924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/4e562455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Hotel Hippo Buck (Homa Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/3bebb277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Experience a warm welcome at Hotel Hippo Buck, where you can enjoy free full breakfast and relax with tea bags or instant coffee in your room. Take advantage of the 24-hour front desk for assistance, gather in the banquet hall for special occasions, and unwind with flat-screen TVs featuring digital channels. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 20 - Jan. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 21 - Jan. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=74788373&PinnedHotelID=74788373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/1cf2ebcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Pool View ![Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/0ed8b3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Pool View ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View ![Soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74788400/74788373/0ed8b3af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Garden View ### Highlights Soundproofed Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Shower/tub combination Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Homa Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Homa-Bay.dx3000001061) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.54594%2C34.45343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1HLlYmhNSeqpIE4YGo90dURHtJ4=) Homa Bay - Rongo Rd, Homa Bay, Homa Bay County ### What's nearby - Maseno University Homa Bay Campus 3 min drive \- 3.7 km - Homa Bay District Hospital 3 min drive \- 3.0 km - Homa Bay Pier 5 min drive \- 4.5 km - Lake Simbi 37 min drive \- 39.9 km - Mbita Ferry Terminal 57 min drive \- 44.2 km ### Restaurants - Staridge Hotel 3 min walk - Cold Springs Hotel & Apartments 2 min drive - Ubuntu Hill Camp 5 min drive - El Paraiso 2 min drive - lekins chicken centre-Homabay 2 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel Hippo Buck Property highlights Hotel Hippo Buck provides free full breakfast and more. Additional perks include: - A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Hippo Buck offer amenities such as sound-insulated walls. 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Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=111912306&PinnedHotelID=111912306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM ### Family friendly - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Banquet hall - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Heating - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Hotel Hippo Buck Hotel Hotel Hippo Buck Homa Bay Hotel Hippo Buck Hotel Homa Bay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Hippo Buck pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Hippo Buck? ### Where is Hotel Hippo Buck located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Hippo Buck Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Godfrey Sep 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great, homely place to stay with wonderful service by all staff from the gate, front office to catering. ##### Godfrey Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Godfrey Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Godfrey Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Redwood Inn & Suites - Grande Prairie](https://www.expedia.ca/Grande-Prairie-Hotels-Redwood-Inn-Suites-Grande-Prairie.h2815083.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Hotels near Maldives](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Maldives-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d109-tLuxuryHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels.d4138.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Halifax-Hotels.s50-0-d602873.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Moncton](https://www.expedia.ca/Greater-Moncton-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aYQM-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near St. Laurent Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Laurent-Centre-Hotels.0-l6208148-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Jamliz Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mwingi-Hotels-JAMLIZ-HOTEL.h48214087.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels.d178296.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cottages Wasaga Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Wasaga-Beach-Cottages.d181914-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Capri](https://www.expedia.ca/Capri-Hotels.d9469.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound](https://www.expedia.ca/Centralia-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Grand-Mound.h2019706.Hotel-Information) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Waterslides in Kamloops](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamloops-Hotels-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d3979-tHotelswithWaterslides.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Big White Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-White-Ski-Resort-Hotels.0-l6058319-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Dorval (YUL) to Merignac (BOD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/bod/montreal-to-bordeaux) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Paita (NOU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/nou/vancouver-to-noumea) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/fra/halifax-to-frankfurt) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/pdl/toronto-to-ponta-delgada) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Auckland (AKL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/akl/toronto-to-auckland) > > [Flights from Kastrup (CPH) to Ullensaker (OSL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cph/osl/copenhagen-to-oslo) ### Packages