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Mara River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with spa, near Mara River
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Free area shuttle
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Children's club
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
The price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Drive Lemek Conservancy, Maasai Mara, 100

What's nearby

  • Mara North Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Enonkishu Conservancy - 50 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 59 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Musiara Gate - 59 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Oloololo Gate - 59 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) - 8 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (OLG-Olare Airstrip) - 61 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (KTJ-Kichwa Tembo) - 67 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara) - 73 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (MDR-Musiara Airstrip) - 76 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo) - 87 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) - 100 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (OSJ-Ol Seki Airstrip) - 130 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 116.3 miles/187.1 km
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 123.9 miles/199.5 km
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairmont Restaurant - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Fairmont Mara Safari Club - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Fairmont Mara Bar - ‬57 min drive

About this property

Mara River Lodge

Mara River Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Maasai Mara. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials or body scrubs, and Main Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a lazy river and a bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 78 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property is located in Lemek Conservancy, and park entrance fees are mandatory for all visitors. The listed "additional fee" covers Lemek Conservancy Park entrance tickets, valid for 24 hours from the time of issue. Guests must renew tickets on or before the expiration time as indicated on the ticket. Entry fees to the main reserve where game drives take place are not included in the Conservancy ticket. Guests who wish to visit the main reserve for Game Drives will be required to pay a park entry fee of USD 80 per adult and USD 45 per child aged 3-11 at the gate.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Children's club*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free secured on-site self-parking

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle within 1.00 km

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Lazy river
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Safari
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Safari nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1988
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Main Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vegetarian Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Mara River Lodge Masai Mara
Mara River Lodge
Mara River Masai Mara
Mara River Lodge Kenya/Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mara River Lodge Lodge
Mara River Lodge Maasai Mara
Mara River Lodge Lodge Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Does Mara River Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mara River Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Mara River Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Mara River Lodge?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mara River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mara River Lodge?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Mara River Lodge and nearby?
On-site recreation at Mara River Lodge includes a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Mara River Lodge also has a lazy river, spa services and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mara River Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.
Does Mara River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Mara River Lodge like?
Mara River Lodge is a short 8-minute drive from Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) and 3 minutes' walk from Mara River.

Mara River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Good enough for the price.
They catered to the Chinese people. The lodge was ok. The rooms were ok. Not well maintained. Turned electric off most of the time. Location was fabulous. I have been to Kenya many times and this is the nicest location I've encountered. It is on the Mara river. Many hippos monkeys baboons and crocks. It is a one hour drive to Masai Mara but the conservative was nice for safari. The safari vehicles are not very well maintained and we broke down or had a flat tire every day. It is a good value as it is not as expensive as most, but you sacrifice luxury. They ran out of meat every meal and the selection was not to the taste of Americans. It is an option, depending on what you require in a safari
Lisa waddle, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

野性のカバとスタッフに癒されるロッジ！
マラ川に沿って建っていて一日中野性のカバが見られるので決めました。 夜もカバが聞いたことの無い声で鳴いていて笑えました。 食事は3回ともコースで沢山出ました。 スタッフもとても親切で楽しく過ごせました。 ただ、野性動物優先で大切にしているので良いのですが、カバが敷地に入ってこないように電線が張り巡らされていて、夜もカバを見られるようにライトアップがあります。 自家発電なので人に回る？電気が少なく１日のうち4時間半しか電気がつかなかったのは不便でした。 ネットは全く使えなかったので知り合いが生きてるの？って国際電話をかけてきました。 せめて夕方から夜には電気が欲しいです。
ATSUKO, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Zu viel ist zu viel
Die Angestellten waren zu aufdringlich: Getränke, Massage, Geschenkeshop. Man hatte das Gefühl, jeder möchte einem nur das Geld aus der Tasche ziehen. Die Eintrittsgebühren zum Park pro Person und Tag als Kleingedruckte Nebenkosten zu deklarieren ist schäbig. Never ever. Fehlendes Rückgeld ist auch ein Klassiker.
Verified Expedia guest review