A five-star lodge on the banks of the Talek River, bringing consistent international-standard comfort to the heart of the Mara.
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Overview
International Standard, Mara Setting
JW Marriott's Mara property sits on the Talek River near the reserve's border, pairing brand-consistent comfort with genuine Mara wildlife access.
JW Marriott Mara Lodge sits on the banks of the Talek River close to the Maasai Mara National Reserve boundary, bringing the brand's consistent international service standards to Kenya's most famous wildlife destination. Spacious tented suites are raised on the riverbank, each with private decks looking over the water where hippo pods are commonly seen and heard. Its position near the Talek Gate gives quick access into the reserve for game drives, while amenities like a full spa and swimming pool offer a more conventional resort experience between outings than many of the smaller tented camps in the area.
50+
Tented Suites
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Talek River Frontage
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Swimming Pool & Spa
10 min
To Talek Gate
Suites
Riverside Tented Suites
Spacious tented suites on the Talek riverbank, each with a private deck over the water.
Riverside Suite — JW Marriott Mara Lodge
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River-Facing DecksPrivate decks over the Talek River, with hippo pods often visible and audible.
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Spacious Tented SuitesGenerously sized suites blending canvas styling with modern hotel-standard amenities.
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Swimming Pool & SpaA full-service pool and spa, less common among smaller tented camps in the area.
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Family Suite OptionsInterconnecting suite configurations suited to families travelling together.
Experiences
The Mara, Close By
The lodge's position near Talek Gate gives quick, easy access into the reserve.
Wildlife
Maasai Mara Game Drives
Quick access to the reserve's big cat and Great Migration sightings via the nearby Talek Gate.
Wellness
Pool & Spa
A full-service spa and pool deck for rest between game drives.
Culture
Maasai Village Visits
Guided visits to nearby Maasai villages for cultural context.
Dining
Riverside Dining
Meals are served on decks overlooking the Talek River and its resident hippos.
01The main restaurant overlooking the river
02A pool bar for daytime drinks
03Bush breakfasts and sundowners on request
04In-suite dining available around the clock
River Deck — JW Marriott Mara Lodge
Location
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Kenya's most famous wildlife reserve, home to the Great Migration and dense predator populations.
Located on the Talek River, close to the Talek Gate entrance to the Maasai Mara.
Quick access into the reserve for morning and afternoon game drives.
Roughly a 45-minute charter flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport.
A comfortable, amenity-rich alternative to smaller tented camps in the area.
Fly
A roughly 45-minute charter flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to a nearby Mara airstrip.
Drive
A longer 5-6 hour road transfer from Nairobi for those preferring to drive.
Arrive
Check-in from 12:00 with lunch by the pool before an afternoon game drive.
Familiar Comfort
Five-Star Standards, Mara Wildlife
Consistent international comfort paired with quick access to Maasai Mara game drives.