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Mara River Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Indulge your senses with delicious meals and refreshing cocktails by the poolside bar or relax surrounded by lush greenery.

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Escape to Mara River Safari Lodge, an upscale resort nestled in a rural location. Enjoy the warmth of African cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants or unwind with a drink at the poolside bar. With shopping on site, free in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning/laundry services, this resort offers convenience and relaxation.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twiga Deluxe Double Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Kifaru Family Suite + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Tembo Family Suite + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twiga Deluxe Twin Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Swala Deluxe Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Gianyar, Mara River Safari Lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Ubud Traditional Art Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ubud Monkey Forest and Sanur Beach. Bali Safari and Marine Park and Duta Orchid Garden are also worth visiting.
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Map
Jalan By Pass Prof Ida, Bagus Mantra Km 19.8, Gianyar, Bali, 80551

What's nearby

  • Bali Safari and Marine Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cucukan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bali Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lebih Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Keramas Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Denpasar (DPS-Ngurah Rai Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪warung be pasih - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tsavo Lion Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uma Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tsavo Lion Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Genius Cafe Gianyar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mara River Safari Lodge

Upscale resort in a rural location
At Mara River Safari Lodge, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and shopping on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and African cuisine. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a TV in reception
  • ATM/banking services, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Tsavo Lion
  • Uma Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

In accordance with local regulations, all visitors must remain within the property during Seclusion Day (Nyepi)/Hindu New Year for a 24-hour period (starting at 6 AM). Seclusion Day typically falls in March or April (dates subject to change each year). Check-in and check-out will not be possible on that date. Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali International Airport) is also closed on Seclusion Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 38 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 38 (one-way), (up to 10 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

MARA RIVER SAFARI Bali Safari Marine Park Gianyar
MARA RIVER SAFARI LODGE Bali Safari & Marine Park Gianyar
MARA RIVER SAFARI LODGE Bali Safari Marine Park Gianyar
MARA RIVER SAFARI LODGE Bali Safari Marine Park
MARA RIVER SAFARI Bali Safari Marine Park
MARA RIVER SAFARI LODGE at Bali Safari Marine Park
MARA RIVER SAFARI Bali Safari

Frequently asked questions

Does Mara River Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mara River Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Mara River Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 38 per person applies.

Where is Mara River Safari Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this resort is steps away from Bali Theatre and Bali Safari and Marine Park. Lebih Beach and Pura Masceti are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Mara River Safari Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room spacious 2 bedroom villa Close to pool, elephant ride to breakky
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good but mosquitoes very bad Restaurant food was cold each time for lunch Room was spotless loved the pool and all staff were fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend going here! The staff and service were excellent! Our room was lovely. Food was great! We loved the animals and the shows. We did the premium night safari and we did the feeding of the meerkats! ! It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Zan Yi Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option to stay when planning a trip to the safari. Decent rooms and pool for the kids to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia Imaniar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The.reason to stay here was for the balcony view of the animals. My kids were super excited to feed the animal from the balcony. Overall room was clean, but do expect critters during your stay. As this is an outdoor resort, they will be bugs, lizard that might make their way into your room.w However, you can always call the hotel staff to remove the lizards.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I came here on our honeymoon and wished we had stayed longer. We absolutely loved Mara River & would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience. We stayed in one of the suites with 5 people, plenty of space. The staff arranged meerkat feeding and dinning. The zoo itself was cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room were perfectly located but room could do with a little upgrade and a good clean. Food was fantastic, staff provided an excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute must do for any animal lovers or families with kids! We had an amazing experience - African animals roaming around just outside your bedroom, safari tour, infinity pool, animal shows, breakfast with the lions and meerkats, friendly staff - what’s not to love!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It what we expected adventure to see animals up close Opportunity to feed animals up close and photos with them the animals close to iguana and birds. Parrots , cockatoo and can pay for feeding and close to meerkats , giraffe and elephants etc.
Iguana
Iguana at breakfast in restaurant
Giraffe on the safari vehicle
Outside of the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the mara lodge was amazing. The staff were so helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. Out of my many stays in Bali this was far the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family favorite

Our second time here and the experience is always wonderful. The kids love coming here, food is great, service is excellent and cleanliness is top notch
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the animal outlook from our hotel room and the friendly staff. Also admired their knowledge of the animals and the genuine way they cared for them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although the rooms hadn’t been upgraded in the 12 years since I stayed last time the experience was still exceptional and animals were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

YUN LOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Safari hotel is great for a family for a vacation. We enjoy staying here for four nights. The room is spacious and the bedding is comfortable. Although this hotel is a bit old, it does not bother our family. Our room can see the animals in the distance which we like the most
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This once an amazing experience that I will never forget the giraffe breakfast and the lion dinner elephant ride… the safari was great the staff all were friendly helpful and went Abe and beyon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Twiga Rooms are lovely. Must stay for at least one night when visiting Bali
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kylie Anne

* Safari Park entry included in stay * Supplied food in room to feed zebras, wilder beasts, rhino & giraffe * African theme carried throughout the property * Fire dance nightly was good * Cash/card at pool bar & spa only - no charge back to room * No pool towels in room & can not take back to room from pool * Bar closed before 9.30pm
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience, to sit on your veranda and watch Giraffes, Rhinos and Wildebeests, and feel completely safe. The room was lovely, and easy access to the Safari Park, and all it had to offer, with the cost already built into the cost of the accommodation for most things. Will easily stay there again, and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room with ability to feed the animals from our balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay for 2 nights the safari was pretty amazing I had alot of animals outside of my balcony doors! We did the cage feeding that night that was really nice to
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay over looking loads of animals. In an authentic Villa. Spent the whole day walking the safari park. Did the night safari. You have to do it to believe it. This place is so interactive with the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible one-night stay at Mara River Safari Lodge in the Kifaru Family Suite. The room was spacious and welcoming, complete with a fruit platter on arrival. The balcony offered breathtaking views, and feeding zebras directly from it with carrots left in little baskets was an unforgettable experience! The pool was conveniently located right next to our room, adding to the luxury and relaxation of our stay. This was truly the best stay we’ve ever had, and we highly recommend not just doing a day trip. Experiencing at least one night here is an absolute must! Oh, don’t forgot to have breakfast with lions. Please make sure book the seating/table in advance next to the big open glasses so you have the best view. DO NOT MISSSSSSS THE FIRE DANCE if you are staying at Mara river safari lodge :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favorite places we've ever stayed up. To wake up and see animals out of your balcony wow! We highly recommend staying here. Breakfast was good as well, and they made a lot of cute animal dishes. The only one bad thing we'd say is there were some ants in our room. However there were ants in all the rooms we stayed at in Bali. Please stay here, and book early as rooms can fill up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024