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# Ruma River Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and bars

## Photo gallery for Ruma River Lodge

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Ruma River Lodge. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and ecotours. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 

## Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

## Popular amenities

- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Laundry
- 24/7 front desk
- Housekeeping
- Parking included

## Room options

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All rooms

1 bed

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

### View all photos for Executive Room, Balcony, Park View

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### Executive Room, Balcony, Park View

### Highlights

Balcony

Free rollaway/extra beds

Pillow menu

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Desk

Daily housekeeping

- 215 sq ft
- Park view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Executive Single Room, Balcony

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### Executive Single Room, Balcony

### Highlights

Balcony

Pillow menu

Memory foam bed

Rainfall showerhead

Private bathroom

Desk

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

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## About the area

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368-40302, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County, 40302

#### Restaurants

- ‪HQ - ‬19 min drive
- ‪The Prince - ‬24 min drive
- ‪The Prince - ‬24 min drive
- ‪Rafiki's - ‬19 min drive
- ‪The Prince - ‬21 min drive

## About this property

### Ruma River Lodge

Hotel by the river

Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities at Ruma River Lodge. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and ecotours. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

- Free self parking
- A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a nature reserve
- Wedding services, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guestrooms at Ruma River Lodge boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces. 

More amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with rainfall showers
- Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available

### Food and drink

- Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- 2 bars/lounges
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant

### Things to do

- Ecotours
- Hiking/biking trails
- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities

### Guest services

- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services

### Outdoors

- In a national park
- In the mountains
- On a river

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 4 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in room
- Front entrance ramp
- Lever door handles
- No elevator
- Raised toilet seat
- Tile flooring in room
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

### More

- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Memory foam mattress
- Pillow menu

### Bathroom

- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Slippers

### More

- Desk
- Laptop workspace
- Shared accommodations

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

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

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- Cash deposit: KES 0.5 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### 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 and cash

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

### Property is also known as

Ruma River Lodge Hotel

Ruma River Lodge Ndhiwa

Ruma River Lodge Hotel Ndhiwa

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## Ruma River Lodge Reviews

## Reviews

9.0

### Wonderful

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