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3-star hotels in Narok
A shortlist of the 15 three-star hotels listed in Narok, the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara, ranked by guest rating and written for travellers breaking the journey west of Nairobi.
Staying in Narok
Narok is the county seat of Narok County and the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara, about 110 km west of Nairobi in a straight line. Visitors stay here because it is the final large settlement of its size before the reserve, and because the road from Nairobi runs straight into town. These 15 three-star hotels sit in and around Narok: several name Narok itself, some stand along the Narok Bomet Road or the Mai Mahiu Narok Road, one sits off Ole Gilisho Road, one is on Ntimama Road and one lies inside the Maasai Mara National Park at Talek.
The mix suits different trips. Couples heading for the reserve use the town as a staging night, families pick the better-rated hotels with more reviews, and business travellers passing through have addresses on the main routes. Guest ratings here run from 3.6 to 4.7 out of 5, with review counts from 5 to 1,016, so a short break and a Mara-bound stop are both easy to arrange.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel
Zebu Road Off Narok Bomet Highway
Why stay hereSet on Zebu Road off the Narok Bomet Highway, Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel is a 3-star address with a guest rating of 4.3 from 555 reviews. That mix of steady scores and a large review count suits travellers who want a known quantity on the highway side of Narok.
See Zebu Lodge And Luxury HotelMaendeleo Parkview Hotel
Narok
Why stay hereMaendeleo Parkview Hotel sits in Narok as a 3-star property carrying a 4.3 guest rating across 292 reviews. Guests who weigh consistency over novelty will find the volume of feedback useful when choosing where to base themselves in town.
See Maendeleo Parkview HotelWalabi Mara Hotel
Mai Mahiu Narok Road Walabi Mara Hotel
Why stay hereOn the Mai Mahiu Narok Road, Walabi Mara Hotel is a 3-star stop with a 4.4 guest rating from 81 reviews. The smaller review count points to a quieter property, which suits travellers heading through Narok towards Mara country.
See Walabi Mara HotelMara Frontier Hotel
Narok Along Narok Bomet Road
Why stay hereMara Frontier Hotel stands along the Narok Bomet Road, a 3-star hotel rated 4.2 by 844 guests. That is one of the heaviest review totals among Narok's 3-star options, useful for anyone who prefers a choice backed by plenty of guest experience.
See Mara Frontier HotelEsikar Gardens
Off Narok Bomet Road
Why stay hereEsikar Gardens occupies a setting off the Narok Bomet Road and holds a 4.1 guest rating from 163 reviews. As a 3-star property, it fits travellers who want a straightforward Narok base on the Bomet corridor.
See Esikar GardensShield Park Villa Hotel
Narok
Why stay hereShield Park Villa Hotel is a 3-star address in Narok with a 4.1 guest rating drawn from 72 reviews. The modest number of reviews suggests a small-scale stay, suited to visitors who value a less crowded property.
See Shield Park Villa HotelLexingtone Hotel Narok Kenya
Narok
Why stay hereLexingtone Hotel Narok Kenya is a 3-star hotel in Narok with a 3.7 guest rating from 239 reviews. Guests comparing town-centre options will find the review volume helpful for setting expectations.
See Lexingtone Hotel Narok KenyaSeasons Narok Hotel
Off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Rd
Why stay hereSeasons Narok Hotel lies off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Rd and is the most reviewed 3-star property here, with 1016 guest ratings averaging 3.7. Its position on the Mai Mahiu side makes it a practical choice for arrivals from that direction.
See Seasons Narok HotelMidlands 033 Hotel
Off Ole Gilisho Road
Why stay hereMidlands 033 Hotel sits off Ole Gilisho Road in Narok, a 3-star hotel with a 3.6 guest rating from 279 reviews. It suits travellers who want a town location and a broad set of previous guest opinions to weigh up.
See Midlands 033 HotelMara Silalei
Masai Mara National Park
Why stay hereMara Silalei is a 3-star property inside Masai Mara National Park with a 4.7 guest rating from 18 reviews. For travellers whose Narok trip is really about the Mara, this places the stay within the park itself.
See Mara SilaleiLocation Plaza Restaurant
Narok
Why stay hereLocation Plaza Restaurant is a 3-star address in Narok with a 3.9 guest rating from 17 reviews. The small review base means recent guest impressions carry weight, and it suits visitors wanting a simple town stay.
See Location Plaza RestaurantMau Summit Hotel
Narok
Why stay hereMau Summit Hotel is a 3-star property in Narok with a 3.8 guest rating from 5 reviews. With so few reviews, it is best suited to travellers who are comfortable choosing on limited guest feedback.
See Mau Summit HotelTalek Olkinyei Camp
3Rd Floor 5 Nenkai Plaza Ntimama Road Narok
Why stay hereTalek Olkinyei Camp is listed at 3Rd Floor 5 Nenkai Plaza Ntimama Road Narok, a 3-star property. No guest rating or review count is recorded for it, so it is one to consider when other Narok options are already fixed.
See Talek Olkinyei CampMara Topi Safari Lodge
Narok
Why stay hereMara Topi Safari Lodge is a 3-star property in Narok. No guest rating or review count is available for it, which makes it a choice for travellers who do not need prior guest scores to decide.
See Mara Topi Safari LodgeStay.Plus Ebony Mara House
Narok
Why stay hereStay.Plus Ebony Mara House is a 3-star address in Narok. It carries no guest rating or review count here, so it stands as an option for visitors who are selecting on location and class alone.
See Stay.Plus Ebony Mara House
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 555 |
| Maendeleo Parkview Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 292 |
| Walabi Mara Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 81 |
| Mara Frontier Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 844 |
| Esikar Gardens | ★★★ | 4.1 | 163 |
| Shield Park Villa Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 72 |
| Lexingtone Hotel Narok Kenya | ★★★ | 3.7 | 239 |
| Seasons Narok Hotel | ★★★ | 3.7 | 1,016 |
| Midlands 033 Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 279 |
| Mara Silalei | ★★★ | 4.7 | 18 |
| Location Plaza Restaurant | ★★★ | 3.9 | 17 |
| Mau Summit Hotel | ★★★ | 3.8 | 5 |
| Talek Olkinyei Camp | ★★★ | – | – |
| Mara Topi Safari Lodge | ★★★ | – | – |
| Stay.Plus Ebony Mara House | ★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Highest rated
Mara Silalei leads at 4.7 from 18 reviews, Walabi Mara Hotel follows at 4.4 from 81, and Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel and Maendeleo Parkview Hotel share 4.3, from 555 and 292 reviews.
Mara Silalei · Walabi Mara Hotel · Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel · Maendeleo Parkview Hotel
Most reviewed
Seasons Narok Hotel carries 1,016 reviews, Mara Frontier Hotel 844, Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel 555 and Maendeleo Parkview Hotel 292.
Seasons Narok Hotel · Mara Frontier Hotel · Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel · Maendeleo Parkview Hotel
On the main routes
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel and Mara Frontier Hotel sit along the Narok Bomet Road, Esikar Gardens stands off the same road, and Walabi Mara Hotel is on the Mai Mahiu Narok Road. These addresses suit a one-night stop when you are driving through Narok towards the Maasai Mara.
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel · Mara Frontier Hotel · Esikar Gardens · Walabi Mara Hotel
Mara-bound
Mara Silalei is inside the Maasai Mara National Park, rated 4.7 from 18 reviews, while Talek Olkinyei Camp is reached via Ntimama Road in Narok.
Where to stay in Narok
Narok Bomet Road
The Narok Bomet Road runs out of town and is named by three of these hotels: Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel, Mara Frontier Hotel and Esikar Gardens, the last just off the road. It is the kind of edge-of-town setting that works when you are arriving or leaving by car on the western side of Narok.
Our picks here: Mara Frontier Hotel · Esikar Gardens
Mai Mahiu Narok Road
The Mai Mahiu Narok Road is the line the road from Nairobi follows towards Narok, and Walabi Mara Hotel stands directly on it. Its 4.4 rating from 81 reviews makes it the highest-scoring hotel in the shortlist after Mara Silalei, and its position suits travellers arriving from the direction of Nairobi.
Our picks here: Walabi Mara Hotel
Masai Mara National Park
Mara Silalei sits inside the Masai Mara National Park rather than in Narok town. It is the top-rated hotel here at 4.7 out of 5, though from the smallest review base, 18. Choose it when the reserve itself, not the town, is the point of the trip.
Our picks here: Mara Silalei
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Narok is reached by road from Nairobi, which lies about 110 km east in a straight line. The road from Nairobi leads to the town, and Narok is the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara, so it works as the final stop of any size before the reserve. Several of the listed hotels lie on the routes into town: Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel and Mara Frontier Hotel on the Narok Bomet Road, Esikar Gardens just off it, Walabi Mara Hotel on the Mai Mahiu Narok Road, Seasons Narok Hotel off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Road and Midlands 033 Hotel off Ole Gilisho Road.
Things to do near Narok
Questions, answered
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Mara Silalei, inside the Masai Mara National Park, scores 4.7 out of 5, though from only 18 reviews. Walabi Mara Hotel follows at 4.4 from 81 reviews, and Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel and Maendeleo Parkview Hotel both score 4.3, from 555 and 292 reviews.
Which hotel has the most guest reviews?
Seasons Narok Hotel, off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Road, has 1,016 reviews and a rating of 3.7 out of 5. Next come Mara Frontier Hotel on the Narok Bomet Road with 844 reviews and Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel with 555.
Are any of these hotels close to the Maasai Mara?
Mara Silalei is the one listed hotel actually inside the Masai Mara National Park. Narok itself is the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara, so the town hotels are the staging points on the way to the reserve.
Do any hotels sit on the road from Nairobi?
Walabi Mara Hotel stands on the Mai Mahiu Narok Road, and Seasons Narok Hotel is off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Road. Both sit on the line the road from Nairobi follows towards Narok, which lies about 110 km west of the capital in a straight line.
Which hotels are best for families?
The higher-rated, well-reviewed hotels are the safer bet: Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel at 4.3 from 555 reviews and Maendeleo Parkview Hotel at 4.3 from 292. Mara Frontier Hotel, at 4.2 from 844 reviews, is another option with a broad base of feedback.
Which hotels are on the Narok Bomet Road?
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel and Mara Frontier Hotel name the Narok Bomet Road in their addresses, and Esikar Gardens is just off it. All three suit travellers arriving or leaving on the western side of Narok.
What class are the hotels on this list?
Every hotel on this shortlist is a 3-star property. Their guest ratings range from 3.6 to 4.7 out of 5, and the number of reviews behind those scores ranges from 5 to 1,016.
Can I book a place to stay in Narok town itself?
Yes. Maendeleo Parkview Hotel, Shield Park Villa Hotel, Lexingtone Hotel Narok Kenya, Location Plaza Restaurant, Mau Summit Hotel, Mara Topi Safari Lodge and Stay.Plus Ebony Mara House all give Narok as their address.