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Mara Big Five Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Bar (on property)
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Exterior
Nestled near Oloololo Gate, Mara Big Five Lodge offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast, a charming garden, and an inviting bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services while taking in the views from the terrace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Tomorrow

Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Talek, Maasai Mara

What's nearby

  • Mara Triangle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara) - 41 min drive

About this property

Mara Big Five Lodge

Hotel near Mara River
Located close to Oloololo Gate, Mara Big Five Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Mara Big Five Lodge Masai Mara
Hotel Mara Big Five Lodge
Hotel Mara Big Five Lodge Masai Mara
Mara Big Five Lodge Masai Mara
Masai Mara Mara Big Five Lodge Hotel
Mara Big Five Masai Mara
Mara Big Five
Mara Big Five Lodge Hotel
Mara Big Five Lodge Maasai Mara
Mara Big Five Lodge Hotel Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Big Five Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mara Big Five Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mara River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Maasai Mara National Reserve and Oloololo Gate.

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Mara Big Five Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Härlig safari

Fantastiskt bra tented camp alldeles utanför Talek Gate. Nyrenoverat och fräscht. Mycket bekväma tält. Vällagad och god mat serverades i restaurangen. Trerätters fasta menyer för både lunch och middag. USD 20 per person och måltid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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