Mara River Lodge

Masai Mara National Reserve
7.7
55 reviews

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Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View
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    The spacious twin/double room features a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.

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    Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Guests can benefit from a terrace and garden views.

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    About This Property

    Offering river views, Mara River Lodge in Aitong offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a ful (Read More)ly equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Mara River Lodge you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. The nearest airport is Mara North Conservancy Airstrip, 9 km from Mara River Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    7.7
    Based on 55 Reviews
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    Comfort

    7.77

    Cleanliness

    8.57

    Value For Money

    7.68

    Facilities

    7.41

    Guest Reviews

    Jackson
    family with young children
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Decent but wouldnt stay here again.
    Staff was really nice and helpful.
    The property was far from the main part of Mara, took almost two hours to get to the main gate for our game drive. The property only has electricity for an hour in the morning and 3.5hrs in the evening. Therefore, you are on their schedule.

    Published on 24 Dec 2023

    Mwanda
    young couple
    1.0
    Bad
    Worst stay ever
    The staff are so unprofessional asking to pay cash during dinner for a glass of juice
    WiFi electricity staff

    Published on 27 Oct 2023

    Lucia
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    The unique location, waking up with the hippos' sound and extremely friendly and lovely staff
    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. On the day of my boyfriend's birthday the whole staff came out of the kitchen to sing and dance songs to celebrate his birthday. They made our experience unforgettable! We particularly enjoyed our chats with William who is incredibly sweet and welcoming and made us feel at home. I would definitely recommend this place to fellow travellers!
    Bumpy road to get there

    Published on 21 Oct 2023

    Surendranath
    family with young children
    7.0
    Good
    POWER PROBLEM
    The staff is great and went out of the way to make us comfortable especially William the F&B manager was really great and made sure our food requirments are met especially since we had some vegeterian people in our group.
    The power is avaialble only for 2 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening and everything is shut by 10 pm. Children had a tough time sleeping as it was pretty hot and there are no fans as well in the room.

    Published on 19 Oct 2023

    Holly
    young couple
    9.0
    Superb
    Beautiful lodge, beautiful animals, beautiful people.
    The kitchen staff was phenomenal. We were late a few times because of our jet lag. They werent 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 was friendly. My husband and I enjoyed our stay!
    Electricity time changes should be communicated to guests. The addition a bulletin/chalkboard in the lobby can convey any changes. Families that are larger may need to carefully plan electronic use such as blow driers and screen time. This includes photographers needing to charge their equipment, etc.

    Published on 17 Sep 2023

    Allison
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Excellence
    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 friends and family.
    I didn't like the rough roads. But next time I may fly from Nairobi. I noticed a small landing strip . The bathroom tend to smell a bit moldy, but I guess you don't open the windows to air it our because of mosquitoes and flies getting in.

    Published on 07 Aug 2023

    Charlie
    group
    8.0
    Very good
    A good place to game drive in Masai Mara
    The service of the staff has been great and the meals have been very tasty. We appreciated the place as it was very peaceful and great atmosphere overally.
    The Lunch box for the second day haven't been provided by the accommodation, as we ordered for a full board. We found strange not to be asked if we needed such boxes, especially as we were game driving the full day.

    Published on 21 Jul 2023

    Tony
    group
    8.0
    Very good
    Excellent location and good meal service.
    The situation of this accommodation is excellent. Sitting on the verandah to the restaurant you have a superb view of the Mara River and its wildlife. The rooms were clean and the bed and bathroom were both good. The service in the restaurant was excellent. There were only four of us in the lodge and as a result we had excellent service from the waiter and chef. The breakfast and other meals were all very good with loads of food nicely cooked.
    Sadly of the 130 rooms only four were occupied during our stay by myself and three travel companions. Maybe because of the lack of guests there was no WiFi in the rooms and the power supply to the rooms was only available between 7:00 and 9:00 in the evening. Whilst you could charge at the reception the lack of WiFi and power in the room was a problem. Had it not been for those two factors I might have given this lodge a 10.

    Published on 06 Nov 2022

    Karin
    group
    7.0
    Good
    Good
    Staff were very friendly and tried to be as accommodating as possible given the circumstances.
    We were the only people staying in the lodge, which impacted the facilities. We only had 2h of electricity per day in our room, solar lights kept flickering. We were able to charge phones and batteries at reception, but it's a small inconvenience. Similar food options were limited, but the staff were trying their utmost best to design a suitable menu. Considering the price comparable with higher standard lodges, my expectations weren't quite met.

    Published on 04 Jun 2022

    Mark
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    brilliant with excellent safari driver
    excellent 5 star service and accommodation

    Published on 07 Feb 2022

    Location & Nearby Places

    24.0 Km from city center

    Masai Mara National Reserve

    8 Nearby Attractions

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    19.9 km

    Bush Camping

    23.6 km

    Mara Triangle

    35.2 km

    Balloon Safari

    126.8 km

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    126.8 km

    Mara River

    192.6 km

    Masai Village Tour

    291.1 km

    Horse Riding in Masai Mara

    3908.6 km

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    All Facilities for Mara River Lodge

    Category Facilities
    Business facilities Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Business centre.
    Activities Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Table tennis, Game drives.
    Others parking, bar, wifi, pool, food.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Miscellaneous Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Access to health care professionals.
    Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
    Bathroom Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Additional toilet.
    Room Amenities Tile/marble floor, Interconnected room(s) available, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Clothes rack, Desk, Private entrance, Shallow end, Hardwood or parquet floors, Socket near the bed, Seating Area, Mosquito net, Fan, Pants press.
    Food & Drink Fruits, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Dining area, Vending machine (drinks), Restaurant, Kid-friendly buffet, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture, Packed lunches, Room service, Dining table.
    Safety & security Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers.
    Cleaning services Trouser press, Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Dry cleaning.
    Services & Extras Wake-up service, Towels, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Linen.
    Common areas Picnic area, Sun terrace, Outdoor fireplace, Shared lounge/TV area, Games room, Garden.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
    Reception services Express check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Currency exchange.
    Physical distancing Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
    Entertainment and family services Evening entertainment, Board games/puzzles, Entertainment staff, Babysitting/child services.
    Transport Airport shuttle, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport drop off, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport pick up.
    Pool and wellness Massage, Beauty Services, Neck massage, Facial treatments, Head massage, Pedicure, Manicure, Spa and wellness centre, Back massage, Body scrub, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
    Outdoor & View Terrace, Lake view, Patio, Balcony, Garden view, River view, View.

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