We stayed at Mara House for 5 days in January, and it was the best place we stayed in our 16 day Egypt adventure. The staff were extremely helpful, getting us taxis and coordinating our visits to Karnak, Luxor, Abydos, Dendera and more. The breakfast is amazing, we ended up bringing parts of it with us to snack on during... More

There will be a longer account on my blog "Mandrake In Luxor" - so this is interim note - Mara Guest house suited me in everyway and I certainly will be returning, probably with a posse. I stayed in Luxor the entire week, visiting the sites but also some prospective authors on the West Bank (I'm a publisher). Despite all... More

My family and I visited Egypt for eight days during December and had the most wonderful time. We not only stayed at Mara House in Luxor but also Mara's apartment in Cairo. I would highly recommend both if you want to experience a more honest, colourful and friendly Egypt. I am so very glad we did not opt to stay... More

Mara House is well-appointed and easy to get to (take 'em up on the airport transfer!) but what really makes it is the staff! They are very friendly and knowledgable and we felt doted on the entire time. Breakfast was included in our price and they were happy to make us a cup of tea at just about any time... More

Mara and her staff made my experience in Luxor marvellous and fantastic. From trip advisor I saw this great review about Mara House, I thought I will give it a try and go back to my student day (mid life crisis)!! well I was travelling without my family, so…..!! The House was bright, tastefully decorated, and my room was very... More

We were in Egypt for 3 weeks in December 2011 and had 3 nights at Mara House Hotel. I had been to Egypt before 15 years ago on a completely organised trip but wanted to go with my partner this time on our own. Mara could not have been more help to us even before we left England and was... More

I stayed at Mara House for 5 nights in November 2011 on account of the good reviews on TripAdvisor. It was a great experience. Mara is a gracious hostess who quickly responded to my inquiries, provided sightseeing suggestions, and organized airport pick-up/drop-off/day tours. Her modern house is beautifully decorated and the exceedingly comfortable rooms has all the modern amenities making... More

arrived on 21st december 2011.No Mara, no word about where she was,does she even exist.My wife and i were both very tired from travelling and did not wake up until 9.30 on the 22nd the manager? or is he really the owner was not very happy about doing breakfast at just after 10. whilst the photos make the place look... More

The only disappointing thing about our time at Mara House, was that she wasn't there! But who can blame her for flying back to Ireland for Christmas! I certainly wont, not when she left a very capable staff, led by her Manager, Amr, who did EVERYTHING he could to ensure that we were happy, comfortable & enjoying our stay. What... More