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3-star hotels in Narok
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels listed in Narok, the county seat and the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara. It is for travellers who want a rated, reviewed place to break the journey or base themselves before the reserve.
Staying in Narok
Narok is the county seat of Narok County and sits about 110 km west of Nairobi in a straight line. It is the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara, which is why travellers stay here: it is the final town of its size before the reserve, and it serves as a base for the surrounding area. The road from Nairobi leads into the town, and the route onwards continues towards the Maasai Mara.
The hotels on this shortlist stand along the town's approach roads and in the town itself. Several sit on or just off the Narok Bomet Road, among them Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel on Zebu Road, Mara Frontier Hotel, Esikar Gardens and Mau Summit Hotel. Others are reached from the Mai Mahiu side, such as Walabi Mara Hotel on Mai Mahiu Narok Road and Seasons Narok Hotel off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Rd. A few are simply addressed to Narok, and Mara Silalei lies out in Masai Mara National Park. This mix suits couples and families breaking the drive to the reserve, business travellers passing through the county seat, and anyone taking a short break in the town.
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
For families
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel, Walabi Mara Hotel and Mara Frontier Hotel carry the strongest guest scores among the hotels listed in Narok, at 4.3, 4.4 and 4.2 out of 5. All three sit on or near the main road through town, which keeps a family stop simple on the way to the Maasai Mara.
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel · Walabi Mara Hotel · Mara Frontier Hotel
For couples
Mara Silalei is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist at 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews, and it is the one addressed to Masai Mara National Park rather than the town.
Best reviewed
Mara Silalei leads at 4.7 out of 5, then Walabi Mara Hotel at 4.4, and Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel and Maendeleo Parkview Hotel, both at 4.3. Review counts differ sharply: Mara Frontier Hotel has 844 reviews and Seasons Narok Hotel 1,016, while Mara Silalei has 18 and Shield Park Villa Hotel 72.
Mara Silalei · Walabi Mara Hotel · Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel · Maendeleo Parkview Hotel
Where to stay in Narok
Narok Bomet Road
The Narok Bomet Road is one of the town's approach roads, and these hotels sit on it or just off it. Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel is on Zebu Road off Narok Bomet Highway, Mara Frontier Hotel is along Narok Bomet Road, Esikar Gardens is off Narok Bomet Road, and Mau Summit Hotel is addressed to Narok.
Our picks here: Mara Frontier Hotel · Esikar Gardens
Mai Mahiu
The Mai Mahiu side is the other approach into Narok. Walabi Mara Hotel stands on Mai Mahiu Narok Road, and Seasons Narok Hotel is off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Rd, the hotel with the largest review base on this shortlist at 1,016.
Our picks here: Walabi Mara Hotel · Seasons Narok Hotel
Masai Mara National Park
Mara Silalei is the only hotel on this shortlist addressed to Masai Mara National Park rather than the town. It is the highest-rated of the group at 4.7 out of 5, from 18 reviews, for travellers who want to be out towards the reserve.
Our picks here: Mara Silalei
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Narok is reached by road from Nairobi, about 110 km west 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 the same route carries on towards the reserve. These hotels line the roads into and through the town, including the Narok Bomet Road, the Mai Mahiu Narok Road and Ole Gilisho Road.
When to go
Narok is the county seat of Narok County, on the road that continues to the Maasai Mara. The site gives no seasons or dates, so pick your own window for the drive from Nairobi, 110 km west in a straight line, and for the reserve beyond. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
Things to do near Narok
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Narok is closest to the town centre?
Maendeleo Parkview Hotel and Shield Park Villa Hotel are addressed to Narok, as are Lexingtone Hotel Narok Kenya and Location Plaza Restaurant. Of these, Maendeleo Parkview Hotel scores highest at 4.3 out of 5 from 292 reviews.
Which is the best-rated 3-star hotel in Narok?
Mara Silalei has the top guest score on this shortlist at 4.7 out of 5, from 18 reviews, and is addressed to Masai Mara National Park. Walabi Mara Hotel follows at 4.4 out of 5 from 81 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
The booking records for these hotels list no facilities, so a pool or spa cannot be confirmed for any of them. Check directly with the hotel you choose before booking.
Do any of these hotels have parking or serve breakfast?
No facilities are listed in the records behind these pages, so parking and breakfast are not confirmed for any hotel here. Contact the hotel directly, for example Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel on Zebu Road or Mara Frontier Hotel along Narok Bomet Road.
Are pets allowed at these Narok hotels?
The hotel records behind this shortlist carry no pet policy. Ask the individual hotel, such as Esikar Gardens off Narok Bomet Road or Seasons Narok Hotel off Kamandura Mai Mahiu Rd, before you travel with an animal.
Which Narok hotel should a family choose?
Zebu Lodge And Luxury Hotel, at 4.3 out of 5 from 555 reviews, and Mara Frontier Hotel, at 4.2 from 844 reviews, combine high scores with large review bases. Walabi Mara Hotel, at 4.4 from 81 reviews, is the top-rated town option on Mai Mahiu Narok Road.
Where do these hotels sit relative to the Maasai Mara?
Narok is the last large town on the road to the Maasai Mara, about 110 km west of Nairobi in a straight line. Most hotels here lie in or around the town on the Narok Bomet Road and Mai Mahiu side; Mara Silalei is the one addressed to the national park.