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Mara River Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Gianyar resort with outdoor pool and pool bar

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; African cuisine - Mara River Safari Lodge (Gianyar)
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Mara River Safari Lodge (Gianyar)
Twiga Deluxe Double Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Mara River Safari Lodge (Gianyar)
Swala Deluxe Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Mara River Safari Lodge (Gianyar)
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

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,452
CNY1,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026

Why we love this property

Spa sanctuary
The resort elevates tranquility with rejuvenating spa services. A soothing hot tub and peaceful garden create the perfect retreat for restoration.
Cozy robe retreat
Luxuriate in soft bathrobes after exploring this resort. Each guestroom boasts individual decor and a minibar for celebratory nightcaps.
Work and play paradise
This resort combines work necessities with relaxation amenities. Business facilities complement spa services and a poolside bar for ideal balance.

Room options

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Twiga Deluxe Double Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Kifaru Family Suite + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Tembo Family Suite + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | 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
Bathrobes
  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Twiga Deluxe Twin Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Swala Deluxe Room + Bali Safari Entrance & Safari Journey | 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 38 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport (DPS) - 54 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪warung be pasih - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tsavo Lion Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tsavo Lion Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Uma Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Genius Cafe Gianyar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mara River Safari Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Gianyar with a stay at Mara River Safari Lodge. Guests can indulge in spa services, and Tsavo Lion, one of 2 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a hot tub are other features.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 17
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 17
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Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Dining

Tsavo Lion - This theme restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Uma Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Indonesian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 38 per person (one-way)

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.

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 10 costs USD 38 (one-way)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is there a pool at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Mara River Safari Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The charge is USD 38 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mara River Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Mara River Safari Lodge and nearby?

Mara River Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Mara River Safari Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring African cuisine.

What's the area around Mara River Safari Lodge like?

Mara River Safari Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Bali Safari and Marine Park and 9 minutes' walk from Bali Theatre.

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Reviews

Mara River Safari Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was great with a swim-up bar and offered a unique experience with wildlife viewing. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options, including animal-themed dishes and made-to-order eggs. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Overall, our stay was good. Food at the hotel was good quality, but not as great as some of the other places in Bali for the same money. Rooms were clean on the surface, but could use a deep clean and a bit of a renovation in some spots since they are showing signs of wear and tear.
Niko, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good option to stay when planning a trip to the safari. Decent rooms and pool for the kids to enjoy.
Zan Yi Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are awsome - and so easy to call on and there so helpful - true Bali style - loved our stay !!!
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My husband & I came here on our honeymoon and wished we had stayed longer. We absolutely loved Mara River & would definitely recommend it!
Alexis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome night safari options while staying in the lodge
Pratik, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay. Thank you
Brooke, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The ☔ rain
alan frederick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! Stepping out onto the balcony to see zebras, wilderbeast, a rhino, a giraffe and elephants is such a fantastic experience. The buffet breakfast is in the lions den! We booked the Night Safari and highly recommend this, we were in a cage, travelling through the safari park feeding animals in the dark. Book a Twiga room for 1st floor rooms with animal view, some of these have connecting rooms whereas the family suites seem to overlook the pool area.
Heidi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and food 😋
Roger, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We didn’t have anything negative to say about Mara river! The whole experience was excellent.
Darcy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Eileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely love this property
Quashonda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of a kind!!! Must visit :)
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing experience! Highly recommended!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Antony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderfully unique accommodation allowing a fabulous experience
Lindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Rebecca, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great experiace with animals
YIGIT, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
YUN LOK, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

* 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
Kylie Anne, 2-night trip