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About the Hotel

Busia Road, Kisumu, Kenya, 40100

Rooms with Kitchenettes

Ikonia Resort and Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned apartments with separate sitting areas. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, oven, and electric kettle. Accommodations feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, free WiFi, and private bathrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries. Some units have tile/marble floors and outdoor dining areas.

On-Site Dining

The hotel operates a restaurant serving buffet breakfast. Guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks at the bar. The property includes a terrace for outdoor relaxation.

Grounds and Parking

The resort features a garden area for guest use. On-site car parking is available for those traveling by vehicle. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are provided.

Kisumu Location

Located 800 meters from Milimani Shopping Centre, the hotel is near Kisumu Museum (0.5 km), Dunga Bay (0.5 km), and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary (1.5 km). Kisumu International Airport is 10 km away. The property offers key collection service for arrivals.

Guest Services

Services include complimentary WiFi throughout the property, laundry facilities, and on-site parking. The hotel does not accommodate pets or service animals. Ironing facilities and tea/coffee makers are available in all units.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

One-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

2 persons

485 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

1185 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Queen Size Beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Kisumu3300 ft

Airports

Kisumu International (KIS) 4.8 mi

Akiachak Seaplane Base (kki) 4.8 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle

Dining

Outdoor dining area
Free breakfast

Room features

Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Busia Road, Kisumu, Kenya, 40100

Map view

Busia Road, Kisumu, Kenya, 40100

City landmarks

Shopping Area

West End Shopping Mall

4200 ft

Landmark

Dunga Bay

3100 ft

Landmark

Milimani

2600 ft

Landmark

National Museums of Kenya-Kisumu Museum

2800 ft

Landmark

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

1.3 mi

Landmark

Kisumu State House

3300 ft

Landmark

Thimlich Ohinga

1.2 mi

Landmark

St Theresa's Cathedral

1.2 mi

Mall

Mega Plaza

4700 ft

Landmark

Kenya Wildlife Impala Park

1.3 mi

Lake

Hippo Point Boat Trips

1.3 mi

Mall

Mega City Shopping Mall

5200 ft

Shopping Area

Mega City Mall

5300 ft

Market

Kibuye Market

1.6 mi

Landmark

Impala Sanctuary

1.0 mi

Beach

Lwang'ni Beach

1.3 mi

Landmark

Lake Kanyaboli National Reserve

2.1 mi

Landmark

Equator Sign

1.2 mi

Landmark

Dunga

2.4 mi

Beach

Dunga Beach

2.6 mi

Landmark

Dunga Resort

2.6 mi

Nearby

Museum

Kisumu Museum

1700 ft

Restaurants

Betty's Kitchen

2900 ft

Awuor Otiende Road

Acacia

4000 ft

Jomo Kenyatta Highway Acacia Premier Hotel

Java House

3900 ft

Achieng' Oneko Rd

The Laughing Buddha

3500 ft

Swan Centre

Icafe

3900 ft

Jomo Kenyatta Highway

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Franklin

United States, March 2025

5.0/10

My stay at Ikonia Resort and Hotel was disappointing overall. The lack of basic amenities in my room, such as no microwave or even a plate, truly affected my experience. Additionally, the service at check-in left much to be desired, as they claimed to be fully booked despite my advance payment. 🌧️

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was missing essential amenities and not well-equipped at all.

Service

5.0

The reception staff were unhelpful and failed to properly assist with my reservation issues.

Location

5.0

The location is central, but the overall experience overshadowed this benefit.

Dining

5.0

Dining hours ended early, which was disappointing as I had hoped to enjoy meals at my leisure.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like room service and airport shuttle were advertised, but not delivered as promised.

William

United States, December 2024

5.8/10

My stay at Ikonia Resort And Hotel was quite disappointing. While the location seemed promising, the lack of adequate service and facilities left much to be desired. I encountered issues with payment and communication, which really affected my overall experience.

Rooms

5.0

The One-Bedroom Apartment was not what I expected. There was no microwave, no gas, and not even a plate in the room.

Service

5.0

I found the service to be quite lacking, especially at the reception. They didn't offer any assistance when my booking issues arose.

Location

5.0

The location had potential, but it was overshadowed by the problems I encountered.

Dining

5.0

I was really looking forward to dining, but I discovered that breakfast was finished an hour earlier than expected.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were underwhelming, especially with no offer for airport transfer despite it being advertised.

Sue

United States, December 2024

7.0/10

My stay at Ikonia Resort And Hotel was disappointing overall. While the location seemed decent, I faced significant issues with service and amenities that left me frustrated. The lack of proper communication regarding my booking was particularly unsettling. 😔

Rooms

5.0

Upon arrival, I was informed that my room was not available despite my confirmed booking. The lack of basic amenities in the room was concerning as well.

Service

5.0

The reception staff were not helpful and showed little concern for my situation regarding the booking. Their communication was poor and they did not offer any solutions.

Location

5.0

The location was fine, but that wasn't enough to make up for the overall poor experience.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited, and I found that service finished an hour earlier than expected, which was disappointing.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities like room service and airport shuttle were advertised but not delivered as promised.

Richard

United States, November 2024

5.0/10

I had a pretty rough experience at Ikonia Resort And Hotel. The location is decent, and the service was friendly, but I ran into some major issues with my booking and room amenities. I definitely wouldn't recommend it given my frustrations.

Rooms

5.0

The room was missing basic amenities like a microwave, which was disappointing. It felt like the setup was lacking for a comfortable stay.

Service

5.0

The staff seemed friendly at first, but when I needed help about my booking confusion, they weren't very accommodating. They didn't offer solutions that I expected.

Location

5.0

The location was alright, but I wouldn't say it was anything special. It was fairly convenient for what I needed.

Dining

5.0

I was looking forward to dining there, but it was a letdown since the dining hours were cut short. The food was good, but I expected more options at dinner time.

Facilities

5.0

While the hotel offers various facilities like room service and laundry, I didn't end up using them due to my overall dissatisfaction with the stay.

Tom

United States, November 2024

5.4/10

My stay at Ikonia Resort And Hotel was quite disappointing. despite its potential. The location seemed convenient, and the amenities offered were promising, but I encountered multiple issues during my visit. The service was not up to par, leaving me frustrated throughout my stay.

Rooms

5.0

The room was clean, but it lacked essential amenities like a microwave and proper kitchenware. which made my experience less comfortable.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, the service was lacking. I felt that the staff were unhelpful and not friendly. There was a significant lack of communication when I arrived.

Location

5.0

The location was decent, making it easy to explore the area. but it didn't make up for the overall experience at the hotel.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited. I was disappointed to find that breakfast ended earlier than expected when I was looking forward to a leisurely meal.

Facilities

5.0

While the hotel advertised several facilities like room service and a shuttle service, I faced difficulties in accessing them as promised. It left a sour taste in my mouth.