What's the area like around Maasai Mara National Reserve?

Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in an area of Maasai Mara that travellers like for its wildlife. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Maasai Mara National Reserve?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve. Other good options within 5 miles include Ashnil Mara Camp and Ilora Retreats .

How many hotels will I be able to find near Maasai Mara National Reserve?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Maasai Mara National Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Maasai Mara National Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Maasai Mara National Reserve.

⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Maasai Mara National Reserve for 2025

Top 10 Hotels Near Maasai Mara National Reserve

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

1.2 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Ramesh

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

Ashnil Mara Camp

6.4 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Anuja

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Mara Major Camp

8.8 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

8.8 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

PALOMA LYNETTE

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Julia's River Camp

15.6 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Courtney

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

Basecamp Masai Mara

21 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

"Absolutely loved our time at Basecamp. The location is perfect, at the edge of the Masai Mara, we heard the lions at night, while sleeping. The staff all of them, were so friendly and helpful from the front staff to the night guards. Camp on a river, so you see the animals come for water, open view to see them roaming across the river! Perfect setting! So peaceful! The best cook Enoc! You don't want to miss his food! We booked 2 nights and ended up staying three! Loved the Masai Mara,...

Louis

Royal Mara Safari Lodge

30.4 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

"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...

Kwame

Mahali Mzuri

26.3 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Trinh

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Mara River Lodge

32.2 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve

"They catered to the Chinese people. The lodge was ok. The rooms were ok. Not well maintained. Turned electric off most of the time. Location was fabulous. I have been to Kenya many times and this is the nicest location I've encountered. It is on the Mara river. Many hippos monkeys baboons and crocks. It is a one hour drive to Masai Mara but the conservative was nice for safari. The safari vehicles are not very well maintained and we broke down or had a flat tire every day. It is a good value as...