Set within 23 km of Aga Khan Mausoleum and 1.1 km of Nubian Museum, Nubian Lotus offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Aswan. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kitchener's Island is 300 metres from the bed and breakfast, while Aswan High Dam is 18 km from the property. Aswan International Airport is 17 km away, 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

    • Get what you need

    • If you have any questions after booking, this property responds fast.

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Aswan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the location, ambience, staff, comfortable bed and very clean. More choice for breakfast would have been good. Good restaurants nearby.
  • Rohit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Marta and Osama are excellent hosts and caters to your needs if required.
  • Nj_z
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My family enjoyed it very much, the environment is very good.
  • Archana
    Australia Australia
    The lovely hosts Osama & Marta were very caring to us and made our stay quite enjoyable.
  • Moira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Marta and Osama are really lovely. The whole atmosphere is authentic and relaxed. Marta works hard to make sure that visitors have a smooth and comfortable stay- Osama makes it all chill and relaxing. They make a perfect team
  • Melanie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Marta & Osama are the most heartwarming and kind hosts. We loved our 2-night stay, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience on Elephantine Island.
  • Minko
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We loved everything about it. The nice friendly and helpful people who own it - Marta and Osama. They were very helpful to show us around the village and to prepare a breakfast box for early morning. We loved their cats and Kiki the dog. Osama,...
  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    We relished our time at this charming guest house. We stayed in the studio for 5 days (really more than Aswan warrents) and loved it. Staying on the island, wandering the streets and pathways, spending evenings and mornings soaking up the view,...
  • Brad
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly hosts that help you out with anything you need. They even made us breakfast at 4 a.m. when we went on an early tour. The island is an oasis of tranquility filled with the friendliest, most welcoming people you will ever meet.
  • Denis
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice and cosy place at the heart of Elephantine Island. The view of the Nile from the rooftop is breathtaking. The hosts are great and made me feel confortable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 159 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are an Italian-Nubian family and we love to live surrounded by nature, ancient traditions, art and archaeology.

Property information

Welcome to Nubian Lotus, Elephantine Island. A beautiful Island on the Nile, part of the city of Aswan featuring archaeological sites and vegetable gardens. Just a walk from Aswan's downtown. Here at Nubian Lotus you can enjoy a special stay surrounded by a natural environment. Beautiful Nile view. Facing Aswan Botanical Garden. Rustic style. No plastic paints. Perfect place for birdwatching. Suitable for families with kids as well as for solo travellers. Appreciate relax and privacy or enjoy your time with friends, cook by yourself or be delighted with special home cooked meals on the rooftop restaurant. Italian and local cuisine. BBQ. Outdoor bathtub to get rid of the heat during the hottest days.

Neighbourhood information

Nubian Lotus is a all-comfy house situated on Elephantine Island. An beautiful island on the Nile featuring two nubian villages, archaeological sites and vegetable gardens all over around.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Romano
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Pizza • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Nubian Lotus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Nubian Lotus takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 of any age 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Please note that local couples must present a marriage certificate upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Nubian Lotus 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Nubian Lotus