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Rusinga Island Lodge

Google rating 4.4 (988 reviews)
Homa Bay Town
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Airy cottages in a refined hotel offering lakeside seating, a rustic restaurant/bar & a pool.

The food comes in huge portions and tastes incredible, and you can kayak, take boat rides, or fish from the jetty. Service feels personal like the place is yours, but campsite ablutions are rundown—loose toilets, bad water pressure, broken hot showers—despite looking new.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

Google reviews

4.4988 Google reviews
  • 3sJohGoogle review · 6 Jan 2026

    Rusinga Island Lodge offers a wonderfully serene environment with a pristine, well-maintained beach. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, and the staff are both professional and genuinely polite. With top-notch security and a beautiful lakeside setting, it’s a must-visit destination for any beach lover.

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  • The A.Google review · 30 Dec 2025

    I had mixed feelings about our 1 night stay at their campsite. The bathroom ablutions look new but are actually rundown : toilets were loose when we sat on, tap was loose, hot showers didn't work and water pressure was very bad. In the morning around 9am staff was working on boats, turning on the generator and a tractor to push the boats in the water, while we were having breakfast only a dozen meters away. It wasn't a peaceful moment as we would have hoped for... But if you're the kind of camper that only uses your tent for sleeping and want to enjoy the lodge facilities, restaurant , swimming pool,you may like it here....

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  • John O.Google review · 22 Dec 2025

    Nicest place to blow the steam off. Jet skis boat rides and good food with drinks. I recommend the mango juice, was very refreshing.

  • Shariff J.Google review · 29 Nov 2025

    We took a vacation to Rusinga Island Lodge with my fiancée for her birthday, and we had an amazing time. The service was so personal it felt like the place was ours. We kayaked, took boat rides including the big motorboat to Mfangano Island and spent time fishing from the jetty. The food was top notch, the vibe was calm, and she was completely relaxed. Perfect getaway.

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  • Kenyan C.Google review · 24 Nov 2025

    It's a nice place to visit while on vacation. The food prepared is delicious and large quantity, the staff are friendly and eager to assist. There is a swimming pool and great view. The place is child friendly. Other activities are speed boat available and boat rides. The downside is that the food might take time to be served.

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Location

Lake Victoria, Mbita, Kenya

Homa Bay Town

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Rusinga Island Lodge is located at Lake Victoria, Mbita, Homa Bay Town, Homa Bay.
Call +254 716 055924 or visit rusinga.com.

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