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Royal Mara Safari Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star lodge with 2 restaurants

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Luxury Tent | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Sundeck
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Masai Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara, 00621
  • Place, Mara North Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Place, Sekenani Gate
  • Airport, Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena)

Room options

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Luxury Tent | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Luxury Tent

  • 650 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Tent

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Tent

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Maasai Mara

In Maasai Mara .Within a 5-minute walk of the lodge, you'll find Mara North Conservancy and Mara River. Lemek Conservancy and Maasai Mara National Reserve are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mara North Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) - 28 min drive

About this property

Royal Mara Safari Lodge

Luxurious 4.5-star lodge with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Royal Mara Safari Lodge. Self parking is free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
Royal Mara Safari Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Royal Mara Safari Lodge Masai Mara
Royal Mara Safari Masai Mara
Royal Mara Safari
Royal Mara Safari Lodge Kenya/Maasai Mara National Reserve
Royal Mara Safari Hotel Maasai Mara National Reserve
Royal Mara Safari Lodge Lodge
Royal Mara Safari Lodge Maasai Mara
Royal Mara Safari Lodge Lodge Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Mara Safari Lodge to the airport?

Royal Mara Safari Lodge is 4.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Mara Safari Lodge.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

Royal Mara Safari Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge have a pool?

Royal Mara Safari Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Royal Mara Safari Lodge to downtown Maasai Mara?

Royal Mara Safari Lodge is 23.6 mi away from Maasai Mara.

Royal Mara Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kwame, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PROS: Good property. Great Cabins, 5-star on-site staff service goes above. Simon was great, he went running with me twice on the Serengeti/Mara savanna. Josphat, the local manager, was very responsive to organizing tours, and every request I had. Game rides with James and excursions were personal, flexible, and knowledgeable. Food and table service was amazing. CONS: WiFi internet is very shaky there. It only worked about 40% of the time I was there and it was very slow, crucial when cell phone only picks up 2G. Also be aware that the updated policy is to charge for $30 for transit to/from the airstrip unless you book a "package". It didn't say that on the website (which will soon be corrected), but I was able to call off-site management and have the charge removed after 1 hour of conversation (which was way too long). Just FYI in case you have any billing questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Paradise at the Mara River

We spent wonderful days in this lodge. The tent-bungalows are situated directly at the Mara River, the grunting of the hippos was our lullaby at night. Service was excellent. James, our guide for the game drive, did everything to show and explain wildlife to us. Once we were already nearly back to the lodge, when he heard that a leopard had been seen. Immediately he turned and we had the chance to see this elegant animal. One morning, we had a picnic on the prairie, in the company of zebras and antelopes, next day, we had a cool beer and appetizer, while watching sunset. Meals were served outside, we took breakfast in the morning sun at the hippo-pool and dinner at the bonfire. We had also the opportunity to do a walking safari, where we learned about masai life, we watched foot prints of different animals, saw the grazing grounds of the hippos and crocodiles sleeping in the sun. Thank you for the marvelous time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Traumhafte Natur, Preisbetrug, Gespensterisch

Spent 3 nights there, in the end of December 2017. Mixed feelings. The good: Excelent location, the best lodges in the world, excellent service, artisan furniture, you are in the middle of nature, you hear hippos 24/7, lions, monkeys stole cookies from my porch, I mean WOW. But now this: They cheat you with the price. After you book, they tell you to pay 80 USD extra per person per night, which was not declared anywhere. Hotels.com promised to reimburse me, but never did, so shame on Hotels.com as well. Average food (the same lousy tilapia for dinner two days in a row), incompetent staff and most importantly spooky. Have you seen the TV series Lost? I mean the kind of Dharma Initiative SPOOKY. You are only allowed to move around with an armed guard and are told to never leave your lodge in the nighttime. At 10 pm sharp, they turn off the generator, so you have no juice at all, no light at all, nothing. They give you a walkie talkie for emergency, haha, it does not work. Of course, I was afraid - but I survided and it was great adrenaline after all. Wifi is good for e-mail only, but you have to walk to the modem and sit next to it to get any reliable connection. And forget video calls. And of course, if you walk from your lodge to the modem, guess what, the armed guard walks with you. Oh and did I mention, I was the only guest in the camp? So, yes, great adventure. But would I feel confident enough to take my kids with me? NO!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017