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Mara River Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge near Mara River

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Fireplace

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Drive Lemek Conservancy, Maasai Mara, 100
  • Place, Lemek Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mara North Conservancy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ol Chorro Conservancy
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • River view
  • 90 sq ft
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Maasai Mara

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mara River and 20 miles (32 km) of Maasai Mara National Reserve. Musiara Gate and Mara Triangle are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lemek Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mara North Conservancy - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ol Chorro Conservancy - 43 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Motorogi Conservancy - 53 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) - 8 min drive

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

Family-friendly 4-star lodge near Mara River
Mara River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Mara River Lodge. A free area shuttle within 1.00 km is available. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Maasai Mara lodge.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1988
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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 indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

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)

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

Things to do

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

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)

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 19 2026 to June 30 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mara River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mara River Lodge to the airport?

Mara River Lodge is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mara River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mara River Lodge.

Does Mara River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mara River Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mara River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Mara River Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mara River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Mara River Lodge have a pool?

Mara River Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Mara River Lodge have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and garden views.

Does Mara River Lodge have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features body scrubs, facials, and massages.

How close is Mara River Lodge to downtown Maasai Mara?

Mara River Lodge is 23.9 mi away from 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.