Posted on Jun 13, 2026
Guest UserI booked this amazing Mara resort on my own (after getting scammed by a Nairobi safari agency which disappeared).
If you want to experience the famous Mara game drives, but don’t want to “rough it out in the tents”, this resort offers familiar 5-star luxury hotel-style rooms (fully enclosed with floor-to-ceiling windows), right along the famous Mara River.
I woke up to sounds of hippo frolicking in the river, I was well fed with made-to-order meals, and even surprised with a romantic riverside candlelight dinner, and a bush sundowner.
As I visited the resort during June before the peak safari season, I basically had the whole resort to myself.
My safari driver Lucas was amazing and kept in constant contact with his driver friends to obtain latest information about wildlife sightings, and I had to the great fortune of seeing all the big 5 animals, including the endangered rhino.
As mentioned before, I booked this resort on my own, so I contacted Helen from reservations, and she sorted out my private airport pickup from Nairobi Airport (US$270 per trip), as well as to provide food allergy information.
The nearest airstrip to the resort is Keekorok Airport (about 45 mins drive), and if you book the all-inclusive package, airstrip transfers to Keekorok is included as well.
In summary, if you want to experience a true 5-star luxury Mara safari (at a small fraction of the Ritz/JW), Pristine Mara Bay Lodge is no doubt my absolute recommendation.
I cannot repeat this enough, Pristine Mara Bay Lodge was the most wonderful safari experience for me, and please come with small USD bills to tip the absolutely amazing staff, nothing seemed too difficult for them, and they will greatly appreciate it.
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Price per night fromTWD 37,968
Posted on Jan 3, 2026
LJ_9U
The hotel is located in the Mala Delta, but there are not actually many animals here in October when there is not a big migration. It's better located on Ashnil's side. If the cheap season price can live, the peak season price is fine
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Price per night fromTWD 27,123
Posted on May 23, 2025
Isha
Great tent, amazing location by mara river. You can hear hippos grunting throughout night. The morning are beautiful with birds chirping all around. They also had the option for night safari which was an amazing experience.
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Price per night fromTWD 43,969
Posted on Jul 18, 2023
Nafhat
Outstanding!! Customer service was excellent. The rooms we clean with fresh water. We felt very safe. I will recommend all to stay. Meal are clean as the food was delicious. Staff was very attentive to guests.
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Price per night fromTWD 11,189
Posted on Dec 29, 2023|Chalet
MLIGB2023I chose this place because a friend recommended it before. Didn't expect a surprise.
It turns out that this is the Chinese’s own hotel. It existed more than ten years ago. The hotel experience is great value for money. I was moved by the white porridge and pickled mustard in the morning, lunch and dinner.
Each room is independent with a small balcony and garden. The rooms have wooden floors, which are very new. It's strange that the rating is not high. After asking the Chinese management, I found out that no Chinese personnel have been here for several years during the epidemic. The reviews are mainly given by some foreign guests on BOOING. Now, as soon as the Chinese came here, they spent millions on improving the water purification system, solar power generation, and upgrading the room hardware. I heard that WIFI will be available in rooms next year.
The highlight is the evening buffet with barbecue and lots of delicious food. The waiters are warm and friendly and treat Chinese people as guests.
The location is within two kilometers of the entrance to the Masai Mara National Park. It is convenient and cost-effective. Before, the hotels in the park were too expensive, and I heard that some hotels opened by Indians were not that good.
Therefore, I suggest everyone that if you really travel independently, this hotel must be recommended. I heard that there is a sister store at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. I will check it out next time.
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Price per night fromTWD 7,751
Posted on Sep 30, 2025
Anonymous User
The room and service are generally good, that is, the hot water has a big rust smell, and the water is red. The hotel's chartered service experience is very bad. The airport will pick up the plane in the future. He still calls him to come slowly from the parking lot. The whole safari is late three times, and the latest one and a half hours late! All sorts of hints tipped (and finally $10), Massema Park tickets don't let us swipe, let us cash him directly, and book a four-day room for four days tickets, $800 per person ($200 per person per day)!
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Price per night fromTWD 12,213
Posted on Jul 14, 2026
Guest UserPretty good overall, but the complimentary amenities listed on Trip.com differed from what the hotel actually offered. I contacted Trip.com immediately after noticing, and they handled it very well.
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Price per night fromTWD 102,690