Set in Aswan, 23 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. Situated on the beachfront, this property features a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the guest house, each unit comes with a private bathroom. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aswan, like hiking and walking tours. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Popular points of interest near BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house include Nubian Museum, Kitchener's Island and Unfinished Obelisk. The nearest airport is Aswan International, 16 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cathy
    Spain Spain
    Elephantine island is so special! There are many little guest houses, this one stands out for its amazing Nile views on the more picturesque side of the island. Nice breakfast (not included price)The fried tilapia we had first night was very...
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s a lovely little guesthouse in a quiet location.
  • Bachan
    India India
    Mr Muhammad are the staff are excellent. They are very helpful and lovely people. We love the location by the nile, the view is just amazing, overlooking the cataracts, Kitchener islands, Aga Khan mausoleum, and the Nobles Tomb! We cannot ask for...
  • Noemie
    France France
    The hotel is on the Éléphant Island, with a wonderful view on the Nile. Everyone there is so nice ! Best expérience I’ve had !
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was lovely and the view from the balcony over the Nile spectacular. Everything was very relaxed and the owner sent a boat to pick us up from the ferry dock. Breakfast was great and the staff friendly and helpful.
  • Gizila
    Australia Australia
    The staff and people ,loved the Nubian people. It was the perfect location.
  • Alex
    Canada Canada
    I was all over Egypt for 3 weeks, and this was my favorite place - even when compared to fancy hotels in Luxor - because they are so well organized. Mohammed was great. The trips we organized through them were cheaper than on sites like Viator,...
  • Saskia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Friendly staff who is most accomodating. They picked me up from the trainstation late in the evening.
  • Lianne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We loved it here!! Really great stay and the host is amazing! The roof terrace is super quiet, relaxed and has a amazing view! Thankyou again!
  • Manel
    Spain Spain
    Gasser and Mohamed were very nice. If you have to leave early they give you a breakfast bag and they organized my trip to Abu Simbel with hotel pickup. The room was silent and comfortable.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Amr Mohamed Abou Fotouh

Company review score: 9.6Based on 536 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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Property information

(Bayt Zaina) It was built to show our visitors from all over the world ((Our Nubian hospitality)) - Bayt Zaina located in Aswan city , in our beloved Nubian village (Elephantine island) - Bayt Zaina is a guest house, from 5 rooms in the first floor , each room have private bathroom, TV and Air condition, rooms 1,2 and 3 have a private balcony, Wifi is covering all rooms and reception. - We have a nice roof in 3rd floor , which show you a great Nile view and Mountain view , also in your view you can see (Aswan botanical garden and Agha Khan tomb.

Neighbourhood information

Bayt Zaina: Located in Egypt - Aswan - Elephantine island Its easy to reach Elephantine island , by taxi from Aswan airport 25 minutes , from Aswan train station 7 minutes , direct to Elephantine island public ferry boat , our ferry boat located near (Egypt Air office). Elephantine island is a small Nubian village , our island have no cars or factories , only houses , green fields and the nile , Elephantine island have a Museum (Aswan museum). Around the island you can see historical sightseeing like Aswan botanical garden, Agha Khan tomb and Old cataract hotel -Agha Christie preferred hotel-.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English

House rules
BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Visa, Mastercard and Cash only.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house

  • BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Full body massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Check-in at BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house is 0.8 miles from the centre of Aswan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house include:

    • Double