Title: Explore Sand River Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Explore Sand River Lodge Riverside hotel with free breakfast and restaurant ## Photo gallery for Explore Sand River Lodge ![Garden view - Explore Sand River Lodge (Maasai Mara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/4d7e9c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Single Room, Patio, Park View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated - Explore Sand River Lodge (Maasai Mara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/f5c2e3e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Explore Sand River Lodge (Maasai Mara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/f57c441e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast - Explore Sand River Lodge (Maasai Mara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/66c0f16e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated - Explore Sand River Lodge (Maasai Mara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115010000/115006200/115006167/dbc6a1b5.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. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar £178 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb ### VIP AccessSee the benefits you'll enjoy with VIP Access > Get more when you're a member > > - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above > - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service > - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available > > [Learn more](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=115006167&PinnedHotelID=115006167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Patio, River View ![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 Select Comfort bed Premium bedding Private bathroom Bidet - River view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Single Room, Patio, Park View ![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 Select Comfort bed Premium bedding Private bathroom Bidet - Park view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room, Patio ![Triple Room, Patio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](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 Select Comfort bed Premium bedding Private bathroom Bidet - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds ### View all photos for Suite, Patio ![Suite, Patio | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated](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 Premium bedding Select Comfort bed 2 bedrooms Private bathroom - Park view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 6 Large Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMaasai-Mara-Hotels-Explore-Sand-River-Lodge.h115006167.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMaasai-Mara-Hotels-Explore-Sand-River-Lodge.h115006167.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Maasai Mara, Explore Sand River Lodge is in a national park and on a river. Ololaimutiek Gate and Sekenani Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maasai Mara National Reserve and Olderkesi Wildlife Conservancy. [Visit our Maasai Mara travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maasai-Mara.dx2412) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-1.63970%2C35.37639&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cSHvGGlXfMjcpY5s3uBJ8uVxbbs=) Ololaimutiek Village, Maasai Mara, Kenya ### What's nearby - ![Wildebeests are crossing Mara river. Great Migration. Kenya. Tanzania. Maasai Mara National Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152683/ec02250f-5dff-4012-a90a-86722b8b19b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maasai Mara National Reserve 15 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Ololaimutiek Gate 15 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Olderkesi Wildlife Conservancy 24 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Siana Conservancy 30 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Sekenani Gate 49 min drive \- 12.9 miles ### 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, concierge services and a nature reserve - Barbecues, local meal delivery service and a front desk safe Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as separate sitting areas and free bottled water. 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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 lift (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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Explore Sand River Lodge? ### How much is parking at Explore Sand River Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Explore Sand River Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Explore Sand River Lodge? ### Where is Explore Sand River Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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