Title: Explore Sand River Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca

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# Explore Sand River Lodge

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/4d7e9c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/6778841e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Suite, Patio | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/26352844.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Single Room, Patio, Park View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/f5c2e3e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/f57c441e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

At Explore Sand River Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.

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## Popular amenities

-   Bar
    
-   24/7 front desk
    
-   Breakfast included
    
-   Pet-friendly
    
-   Free WiFi
    
-   Laundry
    

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2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/dbc6a1b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double or Twin Room, Patio, River View

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Rainfall showerhead

Bidet

-   River view
    
-   Sleeps 3
    
-   1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
    

![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/dbc6a1b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Single Room, Patio, Park View

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Rainfall showerhead

Bidet

-   Park view
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 Queen Bed
    

![Triple Room, Patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/b77dbb33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Triple Room, Patio

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Premium bedding

Select Comfort bed

Rainfall showerhead

Bidet

-   Sleeps 4
    
-   1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
    

![Suite, Patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/192f416c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Suite, Patio

### Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

2 bedrooms

Select Comfort bed

Premium bedding

Rainfall showerhead

-   2 bedrooms
    
-   Park view
    
-   Sleeps 6
    
-   6 Large Twin Beds
    

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## About the area

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Ololaimutiek Village, Maasai Mara, Kenya

#### What's nearby

-   Ololaimutiek Gate - 15 min drive - 3.7 km
    
-   Maasai Mara National Reserve - 15 min drive - 3.7 km
    
-   Olderkesi Wildlife Conservancy - 26 min drive - 9.2 km
    
-   Sekenani Reserve Headquarters - 49 min drive - 20.7 km
    
-   Sekenani Gate - 49 min drive - 20.7 km
    

#### Getting around

-   Maasai Mara (KEU-Keekorok) - 44 min drive
    

#### Restaurants

-   ‪Jambo Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
    
-   ‪Jumbo Bar - ‬14 min drive
    
-   ‪Ol ngaboli bar - ‬11 min drive
    
-   ‪Ol Murrani Bar - ‬9 min drive
    
-   ‪Ol Donyo Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
    

## About this property

### Explore Sand River Lodge

Hotel near Maasai Mara National Reserve

At Explore Sand River Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Other perks at this hotel include:

-   Free self parking
-   Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
-   A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and local meal delivery service

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and free bottled water.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
-   Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate sitting areas

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transportation

-   Free secured self parking on site
    
-   Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
    

### Food and drink

-   Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    
-   A bar/lounge
    
-   A restaurant
    

### Family friendly

-   Laundry facilities
    

### Conveniences

-   24-hour front desk
    
-   Laundry facilities
    
-   Luggage storage
    
-   Safe at front desk
    

### Guest services

-   Concierge services
    
-   Dry cleaning/laundry service
    
-   Housekeeping (daily)
    

### Outdoors

-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Garden
    
-   In a national park
    
-   On a river
    
-   Outdoor entertainment area
    
-   Outdoor furniture
    
-   Picnic area
    
-   Terrace
    

### Accessibility

-   If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    
-   4 accessible parking spaces
    
-   Front entrance ramp
    
-   No elevator (single-level property)
    
-   Well-lit path to entrance
    
-   Wheelchair accessibility
    
-   Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    
-   Wheelchair-accessible parking
    
-   Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
    
-   Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
    
-   Wheelchair-accessible van parking
    

### More

-   Designated smoking areas
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Premium bedding
    
-   Select Comfort mattress
    

### Bathroom

-   Bidet
    
-   Free toiletries
    
-   Private bathroom
    
-   Shampoo
    
-   Slippers
    
-   Soap
    
-   Toilet paper
    
-   Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Food and drink

-   Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    
-   Electric kettle
    
-   Free bottled water
    
-   Meal delivery service
    

### More

-   Desk
    
-   Individual decor
    
-   Individual furnishings
    
-   Laptop workspace
    
-   Separate sitting area
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 15

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash

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

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

### Property is also known as

Explore Sand River Lodge Hotel

Explore Sand River Lodge Maasai Mara

Explore Sand River Lodge Hotel Maasai Mara

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Sand River Lodge pet-friendly?

> Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

### How much does it cost to stay at Explore Sand River Lodge?

> As of Oct 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explore Sand River Lodge on Oct 30, 2025 start from CA $253.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Explore-Sand-River-Lodge.h115006167.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices.

### How much is parking at Explore Sand River Lodge?

> Self parking is free at this property.

### What time is check-in at Explore Sand River Lodge?

> Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

### What time is check-out at Explore Sand River Lodge?

> Check-out is at noon.

### Where is Explore Sand River Lodge located?

> Situated on a river, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ololaimutiek Gate, and Olderkesi Wildlife Conservancy. Sekenani Reserve Headquarters and Sekenani Gate are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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