I’ve finally gathered reviews and comments about Mara House and our Salahadeen Restaurant here on my own website. There aren’t many for Salahadeen, as it’s been open only to Mara House guests for years and TripAdvisor has since removed those reviews. These come from TripAdvisor, Google Maps, guest blogs, letters, and other kind words shared over time. Some are missing, as I hadn’t realized TripAdvisor began deleting reviews from tour guests who did their tours with us but who didn’t stay at Mara House. I hope these words give you a true sense of who we are and what Mara House is all about. Enjoy, Mara
"If you are going to stay in Luxor for a few days or for a more extended period, I strongly recommend Mara House. I have just completed my first visit to Luxor and have had a wonderful time. In fact I hope to return to Egypt next year and, if I do, I will certainly stay at Mara House when in Luxor.
The rooms (suites) are spacious, well appointed, clean and very reasonably priced. Mara House organizes guided tours to Abydos & Dandara, Karnak & the Luxor Temple, and the West Bank. In addition has connections with 4 or 5 taxies and this is re-assuring and one less hassle to worry about.
After the tour I returned to the West Bank via taxi until I had visited every tomb open to tourists. They also facilitated a balloon ride and several felucca rides.
Ahmed (the manager) has spent hours helping me book my Nile Cruise and the Hotel I will stay at in Aswan (I don't have a cell phone nor access to my email).
Amr is the King of the Kitchen - a chef and not a cook. lol And everything he makes is a native Egyptian dish - you just can't beat that.
The staff are always friendly and professional and I got to know them well over 2 months.
Now is the time to come to Egypt as there continue to be few tourists about (and I don't think this will cont. much longer).I have been in tombs in the Valley of the Kings with just a couple other tourists, and stood alone in the center of the Great Court in the Luxor Temple with no one in sight but a couple temple guards.
Luxor is an ancient Arabian delight - at no time have I felt threatened or in danger - and I am just a 68 year old baby-boomer lost in the wonder of it all.
The other day I was at Karnak and saw 2 buses of tourists. The cabby told me 50+ was the norm prior to 2011. Don't miss this opportunity I think the crowds will be back soon."
Reviewed on Triipadvisor
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- Mara House Luxor – your home away from home
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Photos of Our Suites – Take a look at the rooms you’ll call home.
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Mara House Guest Gallery – Faces and memories from over the years.
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Salahadeen Restaurant & Feast – The story behind our restaurant and its exclusive menu.
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(Coming Soon: Photo Journal of Mara House – from the first brick to today.)