Guest Book

Tranquil, pretty and clean as a whistle

"From the entry to the bathrooms everything is scrubbed, maintained and pretty. The decor is charmingly authentic and the tranquil atmosphere was a welcome relief to the chaos that is Egypt. The beds and pillows were comfortable, we all slept well and woke to the sound of birds singing in the morning. Breakfast was a big tray loaded with choices: fresh fruit salad, boiled eggs, breads, cheeses, jams, hot coffee and tea, served in our suite while sunlight flooded in through the doors to the balcony...a real Kodak moment.
Mara was ever present and helpful with advice on where to go, how to get there, how much it should cost. I had to change our reservations a couple of times while I was planning our trip, Mara always communicated promptly with "No problem". She was sensitive to our needs regarding the overnight train which arrives early and leaves late, offering wash up facilities when we needed them. I should mention the rate: it's the best quality/value I found for our entire trip, it made me feel pretty smart!
Travel can be hard but at Mara House it felt like a real VACATION. Mara runs the place with confidence and competence, it was my favorite stay in Egypt (which included the big deal Cecil Sofitel in Alexandria). Mara House is a special place."