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Mara River Lodge

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Drive Lemek Conservancy, Maasai Mara, 100
  • Mara North Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Oloololo Gate
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

  • 90 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mara River Lodge

4-star Maasai Mara lodge walkable to Mara River
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a lazy river, and a conference center are onsite.
Mara River Lodge offers 78 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a lazy river. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Mara River Lodge features a lazy river and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the lodge's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This family-friendly lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. A complimentary area shuttle within 1.00 km is available for guests. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

Mara River Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Main Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Vegetarian Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in vegetarian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 1 km
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Mara River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa waddle

Disliked: Staff & service

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

ATSUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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。
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.