Offering river views, Nubian Lotus in Aswan features accommodations, a garden, and a bar. This bed and breakfast provides air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony. The bed and breakfast offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a desk. The rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes, while some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Nubian Museum, Kitchener's Island, and Unfinished Obelisk. Aswan International Airport is 11 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen 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

  • Luke
    Germany Germany
    Nubian Lotus is a wonderful place and family. Everything was perfect, the view is spectacular, the room was great for our family of 4. We sat out on our balcony with wine that you can buy and was astonished with our view of the desert, nile, and...
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Lovely inn keepers, wonderful place with great location: what's not to like? And the value!!
  • Marie
    United States United States
    Peaceful hillside location on the quiet side of Elephantine overlooking the Botanic Garden island across the river. Lovely hosts. Osama arranged transport and a wonderful fellucca ride. Marta made delicious pasta. We felt well taken care of. Our...
  • C
    Christine
    Canada Canada
    Nice property on Elephantine Island. We enjoyed the view and walking about.
  • Kaleb
    United States United States
    The people were amazing. The location was perfect and my wife and I loved the animals. We loved having a view of the Nile too
  • S
    Semhar
    Egypt Egypt
    This place is a hidden gem of Aswan. While it is technically on Elephantine Island, it is easily accessible to Aswan by a 2 minute ferry ride. It's beautiful, serene, peaceful and my stay was greatly enhanced by the hospitality of owners, Marta &...
  • Hope
    United States United States
    Nubian Lotus is a charming guest house on Elephantine Island. Osama and Marta were very accommodating. Osama came by motorboat to the ferry dock on Aswan to load our luggage on arrival and again when we departed. Breakfast was lovely upstairs...
  • John
    United States United States
    my family and I really enjoyed with the hotel. The owners treated us well. Especially, their homemade foods were all good and it was very quiet.
  • S
    Sarah
    United States United States
    The hosts were incredibly hospitable and the island was so peaceful and lovely. Our room was clean and spacious and had all we needed for a comfortable stay. We ended up leaving later than planned because we wanted to stick around. We couldn’t...
  • Mcgrath
    United States United States
    The owners were beyond welcoming and helpful. absolutely beautiful place with a ton of room. Great service, food, accommodations. Location was outstanding and on Elephantine Island. the owners recommended a local restaurant that was authentic...

Host Info

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

Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Nubian Lotus
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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

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

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's 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
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Nubian Lotus