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...
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Hi Mogg!
Thank you for your lovely review -it was a pleasure having you here and my only regret is that I had not checked out before you came what you were "in to" as i am very interested in all that kind of "stuff" also! I was just too busy coming and going from Cairo etc. So I really...
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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...
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Hi Kellie,
Wow! I don't know how anyone could top this for effort and time spent on the writing. I am so happy your trip was a success - especially for your son and that he got on well with Amr and Islam, they love it when children come because they get the chance to play themselves!
You understand Egypt...
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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...
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Hi Mandermu!!
Great to see you got here! Thank you for you kind words and appreciation for the staff - they are good people :-) The great reviews they have been getting here encourages them to do even better and better for each new guest. I'm so happy you had a good time and I also appreciate you sending and...
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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...
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Hi Peter!
Organising a trip like yours really gets the adrenaline going and you did manage a lot in 24 hours - amazing energy!
Just a small correction for the sake of people who might be reading several of the Mara House reviews and be confused......the Ahmed you mentioned was actually Amr :-) and Sam is Islam :-) They are...
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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...
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Hi Sue,
You have made my day today - thank you! To get such a review from a guest who stayed at Mara House in my absence is a real tribute to Amr and my staff. It shows they understand and share my intentions towards my guests.
That you felt at home and among friends is the highest compliment. I...
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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...
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Hello Ashley!
Great to see you here and know you finished your trip safely. You put a lot of effort into making your trip a success - I congratulate you on getting to know the locals and customs so well!
It was lovely having you with us and I thank you sincerely for your kind words of appreciation for our...
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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...
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Barry, I am so sad you felt you had to literally run out of Luxor but I do need to make some distinctions here. Holidays, especially one for two weeks need to be researched and checked out as carefully as possibly before booking. You booked your holiday through TripAdvisor and I am guessing that you probably did not look at...
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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...
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So sorry I was not at Mara House to meet you and thank you for your understanding of my need to be with family. Yes, Amr is certainly a genuine gem and he will be delighted you appreciated his efforts.
I really love it when guests say they felt at home in Mara House - what can be better?!
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Really a great place to stay with a great staff. When I arrived the first night and was in a rush, one of the staff was kind enough to ride his bike to get me something to eat and put together the meal and borught it to my room. Everyone who worked there was so helpful and kind that I...
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Fantastic stay at Mara House for my girlfriend and I.
Mara and her staff are very good. Welcoming (without being overbearing), and fonts of local knowledge.
We can unreservedly recommend Mara House.
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