About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Mara River Lodge in Masai Mara offers a lodge with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, a games room, and a child-friendly buffet. Additional services include beauty treatments, concierge, and tour desk. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves African, British, Indian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Prime Location: Located 5.6 mi from Mara North Conservancy Airstrip, the lodge is praised for its convenient location and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
or
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clay
    United States United States
    Beautiful facilities and environment. Hippo viewing from the restaurant.
  • Holly
    United States United States
    The kitchen staff was phenomenal. We were late a few times because of our jet lag. They weren’t upset with us and instead said it was alright. They always asked what we wanted to eat and obliged to our dietary restrictions. Everyone in the hotel...
  • Allison
    United States United States
    I loved the property gardens, the river view and hippos, the cuisine and most of all the warm reception by your staff. They treated me as if I were a Queen. My favorite staff member Emanuel is a gem. I am hoping I can visit again with more...
  • Sheila
    Australia Australia
    We stayed here overnight with an early start to the Mara Triangle. Lots of game on the way in. Highly recommend. Especially as it is so expensive now for Foreigners to enter and camp in the Mara.
  • Sulata
    India India
    The location was excellent. The breakfast was just yummm, Tasty and plentiful.
  • Shakila
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the location peace and ambiance of a relaxing holiday and staff incredible
  • Wilcox’s
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect Bed was very comfortable property was very well maintained and clean
  • Andy
    Germany Germany
    The location next to the Mara River with countless hippos was exceptional.
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an amazing location! Situated on the bank of the Mara river with Hippos galore! Food was exceptional. We enjoyed breakfast on the terrace over looking the river watching the wildlife. As we were full board, we took 3 packed lunches with...
  • Lucia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really enjoyed my stay at Mara River Lodge. Its unique location made me feel incredibly connected to nature. Waking up and going to bed hearing hippos communicating to each other was an amazing experience. Staff is very welcoming and friendly....

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Indian • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Asian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Mara River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests who wish to visit the national reserve for game drives will be asked to pay park entry fees of USD 200 per person per day at the park entry gate.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mara River Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.