ACCOMMODATION IN LUXOR, EGYPT - Mara House

"We had not appreciated what a normal Egyptian residential area was like until we stayed at Mara's but it was all the better for the experience and we were very glad we had not opted for a big hotel in the tourist part of town.  Hassle from hawkers and traders etc is a fact of life in the tourist areas of Luxor and other cities and site areas in Egypt and can be very annoying.  We found once we came back across the railway line into the Mara side of town the attention we received was due to the friendliness of the people especially the children, and all they wanted was for us to say 'Hello' back to them and shake their hands.  This is not a luxury 5 star hotel but a really lovely place to stay with real personality and was more like staying with friends who were giving you your own time and space than staying in a hotel."  - Sue Q (London stayed Dec 2011)

The fact that I am from Ireland has everything to do with the level of personal service you get at Mara House.  But my intentions and ideas are worthless unless my staff have the same intentions...

"Mara House's manager Amr was a wonderful guide and companion for my family in Luxor. He was also the one who met us at the front door at 1am (!) in Cairo, showed us around the apartment and gave us our maps and instructions.  He was also in Luxor when we arrived there four days later.  Amr and his staff did a wonderful job of welcoming us and helping us to get the most out of our trip.  Amr and Karim were just gorgeous with my boys when we were at Mara House. They sat down and drew with them, showed them all the plants on the roof terrace and were always so welcoming and attentive when we would arrive back at Mara House after a day out.   I wish we had more time in Egypt.   My nine-year-old son has just said he wants to come back and stay one day. He said he wants to stay here again because he wants to "see the people again". I thought he'd say the mummies and treasure!"  - Kellie Morle (stayed Dec 2011)

Mara House Twin & Double Suites contain bedroom/sitting-area, private dining room with balcony and bathroom

Twin Bedroom with Seating area	Twin Dining Room (Private)
Double Bedroom with Seating Area	Double Diningroom (Private)

Mara House Triple Suites have 2 bedrooms, private sitting/dining room with balcony and bathroom

Triple sitting/dining room	Twin bedroom in Triple Suite	Sgl. Bedroom in Triple Suite

Mara House Family Suites are spacious 3 bed-roomed suites (sleep 3, 4, 5 or 6 persons) with large private sitting room cum dining room with balcony and bathroom

Bedrooms' Design in Family Suite	Sittingroom in Family Suite

Roof Garden	Salahadeen Bar

We are not on the Tourist Strip.  We are the only tourist business behind the train station in a truly Egyptian neighbourhood.  We live among the tradesmen, carpenters, electricians, craftsmen & their families. 

We have children playing in the street, men and women chatting on the doorsteps, early morning calls to prayer, and if there is a wedding in the neighborhood you are welcome to drop in!  As you can see we have the odd balloon popping in now and then!

you get to experience the real life in Luxor without the infamous 'Luxor Hassle'!

Mara House is only a 10 minute walk to the train station + another 10 mins to Luxor Temple, the Souk and the Nile. Map here 

Booking online or via email etc. implies you have read and accepted the following terms and conditions.

MARA HOUSE, LUXOR -  TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Our bathrooms are "wet rooms" and so you should bring non-slip flip-flops to wear in the bathroom when showering, for safety and hygiene reasons.  It is part of the safety rules of the house that you wear them every time you use the bathroom in your suite.  If you do not have flip-flops we will provide them.

2. Payment in full on arrival and must be paid in euro, dollar or Egyptian Pounds.  Credit Card payment OTHER THAN DEPOSIT incurs bank fee.  Currency conversion for payments is current rate on day of payment using www.xe.com

3. Deposit for Mara House is first night's rental and is non-refundable if you cancel at any time and will show on your credit card statement as  MARIE RESTAURANT,  LUXOR.

4. Mara House advises guests to take out their own accident, health, travel and cancellation insurances before booking or at the time of booking a holiday and neither Mara House nor it's owners, it's managers nor it's staff accept any responsibility/liability for loss of /or damage to person/s, personal property while on the premises of Mara House, in transit to or on excursions to/from sites or events organised by Mara House nor loss of funds in the event of cancellation.

MARA HOUSE, LUXOR - Cancellation Policies

• You can cancel your booking up to 12.00 mid-day Egyptian time on 5th day before arrival date and no further charges will be made against your credit card.

• If cancelled within 5 days of the arrival date (time calculated from check-in time which is 12 mid-day local time) or you fail to arrive the full suite rental as booked will be charged to your credit card up to a max. of  5 days.

MARA HOUSE, LUXOR - Right to Refuse Admission

1. Mara House, Luxor reserves the right to refuse admission.

2. Mara House, Luxor reserves the right to cancel bookings should we see that Mara House or our facilities are not suited to the guest's requirements.

3. In accordance with Egyptian law it is necessary for non-Egyptian Nationals wishing to share accommodation with Egyptian Nationals to produce a valid marriage licence.  Guests are not allowed to have non-guest visitors in their suites.

All offers on this website are subject to terms & conditions, E & OE, availability and subject to change if affected by circumstances outside our control. This is the official website of Egypt with Mara and Mara House © 2003 - 2012