elephantine island, 81111 Aswan, Egypt
#17 of 87 B&Bs and Inns in Aswan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 102 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 June 2024
Fredy
SpainNothing
Perfect!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Vedran
CroatiaApartamnt is on great location. Mr. Mahmoud is great guy is helping you as much as he can. He aranged everthing fpr me fpr very good price. Breakfast is also great. I m coming back next time for sure....
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Wei
Hong Kongtidy room with plenty of hot water good location, very close to the public ferry pier nice Nile river view helpful host, they have private boat to the opposite side (public ferry from 7am to 12am)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Claus
BelgiumAll good - you get what you see on the photos
Fantastic view, small beach terrace directly at the Nile, great roof terrace, balcony for the room, fridge and AC, very kind hosts
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Pbrady999
United KingdomThe hotel was clean and the staff extremely helpful. The location was fantastic with beautiful views over the Nile. The Guys had a boat available to take us wherever we wanted for a small fee. beds were comfy and the room clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
尔瑶
ChinaThe location is perfect, super clean also.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Yi
ChinaNothing
The staff Youssef is the best staff that we ever met in EGYPT! He booked all the boat trips for us, the trips were cheap and the captains were exceptionally nice, we had a great time thanks to him!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Johan
NetherlandsThe view was amazing with a great staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Gabriella
United KingdomThere is nothing not to like.
The house is very clean with fantastic views of beautiful Aswan all around. The owner Mahmoud is super helpful, works with the best and most reliable drivers on excursions he organises for his guests. We felt completely safe with him and had an amazing experience visiting all the sites in Aswan and Abu Simbel. The ferry takes you directly to the hotel which costs e£10 per trip and there is a 24h shop at the ferry stop on the island. Mahmoud also has a boat and can pick up guests on arrival. He is the best host ever, my mum who is 76 fell ill during site seeing and he and his driver helped us to look after her. We are very grateful. The island is Nubian there is a small village where people are very nice. Men and women has to seat in separate blocks on the ferry which we didn’t know but they kindly reminded us. We were there during Ramadan and at feast time people give you free food and drink in the village to celebrate with them. We loved every second despite my mum being ill for a day.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Jon
SwedenThe kitchen downstairs was poorly equipped. Some noise from watertubes.
Wonderful view from room and terrace. Relaxing environments. Good service with boat trips. Nice nubian breakfast (to pay extra for).
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Nigel
United KingdomSingle sheet on a double bed only issue with the room which was otherwise clean and comfortable.
Views and location excellent. Accommodation well maintained and clean. Young Yousef always had a smile and was helpful with the boat and access to Aswan and surroundings. The owner was responsive and also helpful in arranging transport to and from the accommodation. Breakfast on the terrace was lovely and we enjoyed the welcome drink.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Sally
United KingdomThe only thing that wasn't good , and no fault of our host .. Google maps sent us off in the wrong direction . Mahmoud had messaged us , but I wasn't able to open it. until I got home , people on the Island are friendly and helped us out with directions ! :) Make sure you get Mahmoud's whats app before you travel He can send a boat to collect you ,and take you right to his door :)
What a great find ! I booked a Nile view room , perfect view ! , it was perfect for my needs ! It had a fridge that worked very well , and a great shower ! The place was very clean . Mahmoud was a great host , not in your face, but there to answer any questions you have . Exactly as It should be !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Cui
China性价比很高的酒店,老板一家都很善良
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
John
United KingdomNothing.
The owner and staff were very welcoming and helpful. Complementary drinks on arrival and flexible check in times very useful. The room was very clean and the bed super comfy. The views from the terrace are stunning
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Ute
GermanyNothing
Amazing host, we were immediately greeted and made to feel welcome with a glass of fresh juice. The room was simple but comfortable with everything we needed. The breakfast was the best we had on all of our trip.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Sam5789
IndiaThe water ran out once, and we did not get an advance warning for that.
Great location - 1 min from the ferry dock. The warmth of the hosts, everyone was always welcoming. My wife was unwell for a day, they always asked about her and cared for her. Nice breakfast (additional 150 EGP). Beautiful views. The room was cleaned everyday and bed linen was changed (which was wonderful). Great shower pressure.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Sophia
United Arab EmiratesThe property is good... surroundings have flying insects and mosquitos, which is everywhere in that area.
✅The view from the room balcony. It is perfect! ✅ The room is clean. ✅ The owner and staffs makes you feel at home, safe. Great hospitality and kindess. ✅ 3-mins walk to the public boat docks, and also they have private boats. ✅ and you should try the Nubian Egg Omelete, a must! Great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Leila
United KingdomThe one thing we noticed was that the WiFi was quite weak and couldn’t connect well to our phones when we were in our room. But this didn’t really bother us as everything else was perfect!
We had a great stay at Airkela. The room was clean, cosy and comfortable with a perfect view of the Nile right outside our doorstep. Ali helped provide a lot of information about what we could see around Aswan and Mahmoud took great care of us, ensuring all our needs were met. The location of the guest house is perfect, right on the river Nile on Elephantine Island. It was quiet and peaceful and easily accessible to the ferry dock where you can catch the ferry to the east bank. We felt so relaxed throughout our whole trip and would highly recommend staying here. Thank you to the all the staff at Airkela!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Thomas
United StatesOur room had a nice view of the Nile from the balcony. The staff was very friendly and it's only a couple minutes walk to the ferry.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Nicolaas
NetherlandsShowering makes everything wet, water does not go away. Sheets should be washed (bit smelly).
Nice place, great view, best breakfast we have had in Egypt, nice host. Boats running all day (LE50 for 1 boat, LE10pp)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Smolders
PhilippinesA recommendation for the owner to make their service even better: invest in a good coffee machine (either filter-drip or espresso machine) and your foreign (European) guests will be eternal grateful for non-instant coffee with breakfast
Can only recommend this accommodation: 1) friendly host with great connections willing to help you book your trips and tickets; 2) solid wifi; 3) warm water in the bathrooms; 4) DELICIOUS breakfast; 5) Excellent location a convenient 1 minute stroll away from the ferry location when you arrive on the quiet Elephantine island - yes the road is unpaved and the chicken roam free in the area but you are located along the water and it always felt very safe.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Robert
United KingdomBeds and pillows could be more comfortable.
Great stuff, everybody was very polite, friendly and helpful and most important finally delicious breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Timothy
PolandWe loved our stay here, beautiful location overlooking the Nile, and staff who will do anything for you. Loved the Nile boat ride with Ali, and Mr Mahmoud's breakfast on the roof terrace was superb. The King of Jamaica restaurant is a 2 minute walk away and serves great local food in a nice atmosphere. A great stay, particularly if you are looking for an authentic and local experience.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Alexandre
FranceVery conveniently located on the quiet Island of Elephantine
Stayed in February 2024
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