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Royal Mara Safari Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Sundeck

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Standard Room

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

About the neighborhood

Maasai Mara

Royal Mara Safari Lodge places you next to Mara North Conservancy and Mara River. This 8-room, 4.5-star lodge has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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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

Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Royal Mara Safari Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Furnished patios, electric kettles, and safes are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are 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
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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do near Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

This lodge is located in Maasai Mara and just steps from Mara River and Mara North Conservancy.

Is there parking available at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge include a casino at the property?

No, Royal Mara Safari Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this lodge, including bathrobes and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Royal Mara Safari Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Royal Mara Safari Lodge has 2 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Will Royal Mara Safari Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Mara Safari Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How far is the airport from Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

The closest major airport to Royal Mara Safari Lodge is Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North), which is 4.3 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Maasai Mara (KTJ-Kichwa Tembo), which is located 15.7 mi away (70-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal Mara Safari Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Royal Mara Safari Lodge comes with a furnished patio with some featuring river views.

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