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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Masai Mara

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Masai Mara

A Cheetah in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya A Cheetah in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Visiting Masai Mara, Kenya for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Masai Mara, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Masai Mara based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Masai Mara for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Masai Mara before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Masai Mara for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Masai Mara for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Fairmont Mara Safari Club

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at P.O. Box 58581 Masai Mara National Reserve, Fairmont Mara Safari Club has great rooms from $350 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 48.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp - All Inclusive

5-star Resort with prices starting at $650 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp - All Inclusive which has nice rooms starting at $650. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cismara koiyaki Dagurugurueiti. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 34.8 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Siana Springs

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Masai Mara
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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We found Siana Springs to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $173. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at P. O. Box 41163-00100. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 56.4 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Ashnil Mara Camp

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $278 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $278, Ashnil Mara Camp, at Masai Mara National Reserve provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a spa. It's located just 15.1 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Governors Camp

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $740 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Masai Mara
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Governors Camp has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $740 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Maasai Mara. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 19 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Masai Mara, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in Masai Mara.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Masai Mara?

Masai Mara Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$438

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Masai Mara, Kenya. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Masai Mara, Kenya based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $438. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Masai Mara.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $650
  • 4-star hotels: $314
  • 3-star hotels: $740
  • 2-star hotels: $173


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