The best available hotels & places to stay near Maralal

August 16, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best hotels in Maralal, Samburu District, Rift Valley Province including Maralal Safari Lodge, Maralal - Ngari Hill Guesthouse, Sunbird Lodge, Seasons Hotel & Lodge, Sungura Boutique Hotels.

1. Maralal Safari Lodge

C-77 Maralal - Baragoi Rd Maralal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maralal Kenya
Excellent
61%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Maralal Safari Lodge

Maralal Safari Lodge Welcome to Maralal Safari Lodge and Wildlife Reserve, the most historic Colonial Era safari lodges in northern Kenya located in the unique Maralal National Sanctuary: the very heart of Samburu County, Kenya. Fully renovated in 2019. Owned and operated by Tulips Food Parlour Ltd. Guests enjoy free high speed WIFI, a big screen television in the lounge with international news and sports channels, swimming and much more including a modern kitchen offering both local and international cuisine. Experience wildlife as you've never seen it before as the animals approach within a few meters of the cabins, monkeys clamber on the roofs and more. Guests love opening their doors and seeing zebra, eland and impala grazing on the lawns, or hearing the leopards and hyenas laugh in the night. We offer 20 luxurious Swiss chalet style rooms, each equipped with a fireplace and a private balcony. With our conference facilities too, we are the perfect choice for pleasure or business travellers who seek tranquility. Maralal, just 3Km down the road, is the seat of government for Samburu County. This bustling town of 20,000 people offers many local crafts and a variety of lively places for both modern and traditional nightlife. The lodge is built of cedar and stone, and sits on the hillside overlooking Maralal. Here, in the heart of the National Sanctuary, the wildlife reserve thrives as the animals roam freely from the forests on three sides to the lowlands to the south. Five square kilometers of lush woodland and pasture straddle the hillside, with leopards and other mammals living in the natural caves. Within the lodge, the bar is, perhaps, the best stocked bar in northern Kenya, boasting no less than 15 famous malt whiskeys, 15 types of vodka and much more ... Oh, and a full range of cold beers too. One of the most appealing aspects of Maralal Safari Lodge is that it's a meeting point for the local people too. Above all, Maralal Safari Lodge exists to support the wildlife. All profits are devoted to the employment of Game Rangers to protect the wildlife from poachers, and to find the wildlife orphanage. So now, your visit to Kenya can really make a difference! Karibu (Swahili for 'welcome')

Breakfast with the zebras

Reviewed By Safari_so_goodie

Maralal Lodge is situated in the wildlife reserve of the same name, and consists of extensive grounds – partly tended and partly wild – with wooden cottages dotted around the grounds, reminiscent of ski chalets. Green trees and flowering plants were a very welcome sight for us, having just returned from the deserts of northern Kenya. The chalets are very comfortable, with spacious living accommodation, nice beds, warm blankets, a fire place and an en suite bathroom. There is also a balcony overlooking a small valley where I believe animals can often be seen, although there weren't any there the one night we stayed. The balcony has no hand rail or guards, so if you are travelling with young children it is best to keep an eye on them out there. There is a swimming pool, but we didn't use it so can't make any comments either way. We were the only people staying at the time, which was just the luck of the draw, as the following night I believe they were fully booked. We found the lodge a little disorganised, as if we had caught them unawares, but extremely friendly and helpful staff, good food and overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The lodge overlooks the only (man made) permanent water in the park, therefore a number of animals and birds congregate there; literally yards from your table. You can enjoy a drink, your breakfast, or lunch while watching zebra, impala, monkeys, warthogs and numerous birds going about their daily business! Awesome! In the evening they lit a fire for us and we toasted marshmallows which we'd brought with us. We were even lucky enough to spot a zorilla as we were having dinner! The icing on the cake! Check out the animal orphanage which runs alongside the lodge – when we were there they had the cutest cheetah and an adorable baby wild pig! Previously rescued bushbuck return to the lodge most days to be fed too. This is a great place for animal lovers. If you are after a slick, corporate, international operation, this place is probably not for you. If, however, like me, you prefer a friendly, laid back, real African place with all its quirkiness, a great bar, good food, comfortable accommodation and plenty of wildlife at your feet, then I would wholeheartedly recommend this place.

2. Maralal - Ngari Hill Guesthouse

Ngari Hill P.O. Box 139, Maralal 20600 Kenya
Excellent
65%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Maralal - Ngari Hill Guesthouse

Maralal – Ngari Hill Guesthouse is located near the town of Maralal in Samburu Central District in Kenya. Accommodation is offered in the cottages and tented accommodation that have been completed. Ngari Hill also welcomes camping guests who bring their own tents, while medium sized tents can be hired on the spot. Meals and drinks will be served at our ‘hill-top’ cafe restaurant or as you wish in the privacy of your room or veranda. The guesthouse is located on top of a hill, overlooking Maralal town and surrounding forests and plains. There are a number of thatched cottages and comfortable tents, built on elevated plateaus and placed under a thatched roof. All cottages and tents are en-suite. The Maralal based guesthouse is located near Kirisia forest, one of the unique reserves of wildlife and forest vegetation in Samburu.

A picturesque location

Reviewed By Masood K

By the time we reached Maralal it was late in the night and we straight went to this lodge. After a long journey of almost 12 hours, the comfy bed and duve cover were a welcome treat. It was like heavenly. We crashed into the bed and the moment I hit the pillow, I was off. The next morning I came out to the cock crows and cows mooing in the distance. The lodge is beautifully perched on a hill giving a breathtaking view of the entire town of Maralal. Made of logs this lodge is among the finest accommodation you can find in Maralal. So if you want to relax after a long day drive, than certainly this is the place to be. Masood DAR GUIDE Magazine

3. Sunbird Lodge

Maralal Kenya
Excellent
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5 based on 1 reviews

Sunbird Lodge

Great atmosphere, friendly staff

Reviewed By 939adriane

We stayed there for about four days. Even though there were some issues with Wifi and lightbulbs, the staff was very friendly and took care of everything right away. The outside area is bright, colorful and has a warm, family-like atmosphere. The rooms are cozy and clean. There is hot water for showers. Everyone speaks English.

4. Seasons Hotel & Lodge

Harambee Street, Maralal 20600 Kenya
Excellent
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100%
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3 based on 1 reviews

Seasons Hotel & Lodge

Its a cosy hotel

Reviewed By Anne K

we had a workshop there and the services were good, the meals and the rooms were good and the staff friendly The location was is also perfect for those who want to stay in Maralal town, the rooms are clean and meals okay

5. Sungura Boutique Hotels

Hospital Road, Maralal 20600 Kenya
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100%
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2 based on 1 reviews

Sungura Boutique Hotels

Terrible experience

Reviewed By J-N-danny

Terrible service generally. They played night club music until from 2.00 pm to 6.00 am the following day . Couldn't work or sleep. Attempts to speak to management didn't help. so don't stay here unless you don't plan to sleep. Oh, and the scrappy breakfast

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