Mara River Lodge, Masai Mara

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Standard Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Max 2 Adults

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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.

Standard Single Room

Max 1 Adult

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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.

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, Walk-in shower, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Additional toilet, Shower cap, Shampoo.
Room Amenities	Trash cans, Tile/marble floor, Cots, Pool towels, Non-feather pillow, Feather pillow, Interconnected room(s) available, Pool cover, 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), Wine glasses, Restaurant, Kid-friendly buffet, Barbecue, Outdoor furniture, Packed lunches, Bottle of water, Room service, Dining table, Wine or champagne.
Safety & security	Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarm, Fire extinguisher.
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.

Location & Nearby Places

24.0 Km from city center

Masai Mara National Reserve

8 Nearby Attractions

Game Drives

19.9 km

Bush Camping

23.6 km

Mara Triangle

35.2 km

Balloon Safari

126.8 km

Walking Safaris

126.8 km

Mara River

192.6 km

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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.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.1

Based on 45 Reviews

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Comfort

7.9

Cleanliness

8.7

Value For Money

7.8

Facilities

7.7

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

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