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
Totally Amazing, relaxed, fun place to stay
"I was in Mara's house less than five minutes when i had a cup of tea in hand, sitting on a sofa, chatting with Mara and being introduce to the staff. She, and her staff, are friendly and relaxed which made the stay the same.
I stayed for 6 nights in a fantastic suite (Suite! I thought I'd just booked a room!) with the bed the size of Yorkshire. I made this place my home, something encouraged by Mara. She also gave me hours of her time talking about the sites, the history and the myths of luxor.
From the outset Mara's communications were excellent, she organised an airport pickup at a very good rate well in advance. The suite was large, clean, with airconditioned bedroom and a balcony. The house has 9 apartments and is situated about 10 min walk from the shopping centre of town, another 2-3 mins to the Nile itself. The rooms come with a "briefing pack": services provided by the hotel (no surprise), guide to getting round Luxor (nice), guide to prices, tipping, negotiation etc (very useful) and some history around Abydos and Dendara (very nice).
The tours offered are excellent: high quality airco'd busses, EXCELLENT guides, no stopping at "papyrus factories", "alabaster factories", "my cousin's emproium of finest imported Dirt in the mountains" etc. This was refreshing. Something else refreshing was that the descriptions of time was accurate - you know exactly when you'd be home, how long each leg would take and what to expect - very jolly.
The resteraunt is, again, excellent. It does not open every day, but most days when the house is busy. The only food provided is a mini banquet of a variety of Egyptian dishes: 2 soups, 9-11 various dishes of meat and vegetarian, a desert (these all changed each day). All brought to your table and the staff exlpain what each dish is, how it's made and what from. And one cannot, physically, eat all of it. There was loads, and very fresh and tasty.
In summary: Highlight of my holiday: I am looking for a reason to return."
See More
- 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.)