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Mara Big Five Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Pool
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Exclusive Double Room | View from room
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$471
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan

Explore the area

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Talek, Maasai Mara
  • Place, Maasai Mara National Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mara Triangle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sekenani Gate
  • Airport, Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena)

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Maasai Mara

At Mara Big Five Lodge, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Mara River and 9.6 km (6 mi) from Maasai Mara National Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights in the region of this 3-property class Maasai Mara hotel include Oloololo Gate and Sekenani Gate.

What's nearby

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mara Triangle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Loirien Mara

About this property

Mara Big Five Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Mara Big Five Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Maasai Mara hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mara Big Five Lodge offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Mara Big Five Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mara Big Five Lodge?

As of 12 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mara Big Five Lodge on 13 Jan 2026 start from NZ$471.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Yep, Mara Big Five Lodge has a free self car park.

What makes Mara Big Five Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mara Big Five Lodge.

Does Mara Big Five Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mara Big Five Lodge?

No, Mara Big Five Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mara Big Five Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mara Big Five Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

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