Name: Nubian Lotus
Address: elephantine island, Aswan, Aswan, 81111, Egypt
Price range: room rates from per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 9.6

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9.6

Exceptional

145 reviews

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9.7

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location

Nearby landmarks

Kitchener's Island 390 m

Aswan Botanical Gardens 400 m

Mövenpick Resort Aswan 470 m

Aswan Museum 580 m

Hanafi Bazaar 600 m

Thomas Cook Travel Agency 600 m

Police 600 m

Egypt Free Shop 650 m

Abu Ruins 670 m

German Hospital 670 m

Nubian Lotus

elephantine island, Aswan, Aswan, Egypt, 81111 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Aswan part of Aswan, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Airport transfer

Travel sustainable property

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Facilities

Airport transfer

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Game room

Coffee shop

This property is in high demand!

3 travelers have booked today.

Value for money	9.4
Location rating	10.0

Rooms available at Nubian Lotus

Exceptional

Room comfort & quality

9.6

Room photos and details

Deluxe Single Room

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Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
Mountain view
1 single bed

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Deluxe Apartment

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Room size: 80 m²/861 ft²
Mountain view
1 queen bed & 2 single beds

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Deluxe Room

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Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
Mountain view
1 queen bed

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nubian Lotus have bars on-site?

Delight in your holiday vacation the ideal way with a drink in your hand at Nubian Lotus's bar accessible right in front of your doorstep for when you need a drink or two.

Does Nubian Lotus provide airport transfer?

Nubian Lotus offers airport transfer service upon request! Additional fees may apply. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

Does Nubian Lotus provide shuttle service for getting around?

For your ease of travel around the city, Nubian Lotus offers None right where you need it making it easy for you to get to places conveniently.

Does Nubian Lotus offer laundry services?

Yes! Nubian Lotus features laundry service at your fingertips and even hot water linen and laundry washing for whenever you need your favorite shirts or dresses clean and fresh all throughout your holiday. Please contact the property for more information.

How long do visitors usually stay at Nubian Lotus?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Nubian Lotus had an average nightly stay of 3 nights at this property.

At what time of the year is Nubian Lotus most popular?

Nubian Lotus's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in January.

In which languages can Nubian Lotus's staff members communicate?

Nubian Lotus can converse up to 3 languages which includes English for visitors that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what different languages this property supports.

What do verified guests like most about Nubian Lotus?

Verified guests that stayed at Nubian Lotus have given this property a rating of 10.0 for its exceptional location as the main highlight for their stay.

What is the average rating that past Solo travelers' have given to Nubian Lotus?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Nubian Lotus an average rating of 9.4. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and evaluations by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Families with young children have given to Nubian Lotus?

Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Nubian Lotus an average rating of 9.5. You can look up more in depth customer testimonials and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local travelers think about Nubian Lotus?

Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Nubian Lotus an average rating of 10.0. You can look up on more detailed customer testimonials, and comments for this property down in the review section.

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Overall rating:

9.6

Exceptional
145 reviews

Cleanliness

9.9

Facilities

9.4

Location

9.7

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More about Nubian Lotus

Featuring a garden and a terrace, Nubian Lotus is situated on Elephantine Island, a 10-minute walk from Aswan Christian Cathedral. Featuring on-site dining, the bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. El-Tabia Mosque is 1.1 km from the bed and breakfast. All guest rooms in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. Nubian Lotus features all units with Nile and Desert views, and all rooms include a terrace. The rooms feature a seating area. An Italian, Continental or Halal breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. Ferry Company is an 5-minute walk away, while Tourist info (Pamphlets & convoy times) is 1.8 km away. Aswan International Airport is 16 km from the property, and the property offers airport shuttle service upon request.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional

Facilities

9.4

Languages spoken

English
Arabic
Italian

Internet access

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Internet
Internet services
Wi-Fi in public areas

Things to do, ways to relax

Canoeing
Fishing
Foot bath
Game room
Garden
Hiking
Massage
On-site entertainment
Solarium
Tours
Yoga room

Cleanliness and safety

Anti-viral cleaning products
Breakfast in room
First aid kit
Free face masks
Guest rooms seal after sanitization
Hand sanitizer
Hot water linen and laundry washing
Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
Room sanitization opt-out available
Rooms sanitized between stays
Safe dining setup
Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
Staff trained in safety protocol

Dining, drinking, and snacking

Alternative meal arrangement
Bar
BBQ facilities
Coffee shop
Grocery delivery
Happy hour
Restaurants
Room service
Shared kitchen
Snack bar

Services and conveniences

Air conditioning in public area
Convenience store
Currency exchange
Daily housekeeping
Elevator
Food delivery
Grooming service
Heating in public area
Ironing service
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Salon
Smoke-free property
Smoking area
Terrace

For the kids

Babysitting service
Family room
Kids meal
Playground

Access

Fire extinguisher
Front desk [24-hour]
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Security [24-hour]

Getting around

Airport transfer
Shuttle service

Available in all rooms

Air conditioning
Air purifier
Balcony/terrace
Bathrobes
BBQ facilities
Board games/puzzles
Books/DVDs/music for children
Cleaning products
Closet
Clothes rack
Desk
Electric kettle
Fire extinguisher
Free bottled water
Hair dryer
Hand sanitizer
Heating
Individual air conditioning
Ironing facilities
Linens
Mosquito net
Outdoor furniture
Pool facilities
Private bathroom
Private entrance
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Shower
Socket near the bed
Tile/marble flooring
Toiletries
Towels
Trash cans
Washing machine

Location

elephantine island, Aswan, Aswan, Egypt, 81111

Exceptional

Location

9.7

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 15:00
Check-in until: 22:00
Check-out until: 10:00

Property announcements

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. 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. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please note that local couples must present a marriage certificate upon check-in. Managed by a private host

Reviews of Nubian Lotus from real guests

10.0

Exceptional

Anna

Family with young children

Idyllic Nubian experience with spectacular Nile view”

A highlight of our Egyptian holiday, this little slice of paradise offered perfect hospitality and a magical view of green and gold. Just stepping off the short ferry ride to Elephantine Island (after sleeper train from Cairo) is a calming experience - away from traffic and hubbub into sandy pathways and friendly smiles. The apartment was so spacious, cool and comfortable for our family of three, and could never tire of the view from terrace and rooftop above. Straight across to Kitcheners island, lush palms and greenery backed by high golden dunes - heavenly all day and irresistible at sunset as feluccas drift by. Husband plunged immediately into Nile for a cool-off, daughter enraptured by cats and kitten, rabbits, geese and puppy, then Marta served up tastiest pizza melanzane this side of Naples. Enjoyed our peaceful sunset felucca ride and also loved strolling the little alleys, absorbing Nubian way of life. This is an ideal base for tours to wonderful Philae etc. Osama and Marta were also super helpful in arranging our next leg, driving to Luxor with stops at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna.

Two nights was not enough :( Wish we’d had another few days to soak up that idyllic Nile view, relax over Egyptian breakfast (with Italian coffee), eat out at ‘Bob Marley’s’ and explore the island more. Osama and Marta are the most relaxed and charming couple, interesting to chat to, so friendly with kids and creating a Nubian ‘good life’ in a spectacular setting. Highly recommend the experience and would love to return for a longer stay.

Reviewed November 07, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Lisa

Couple

Charming oasis on the banks of the Nile”

I can’t recommend Nubian Lotus highly enough. The owners and hosts Osama and Marta are so so lovely - incredibly helpful and friendly - and really made our week-long stay an absolute delight. Nothing is too much trouble and our numerous chats on the rooftop gave us such a great insight into Nubian and Aswan life. Osama helped us so much getting around (either in his boat or on the local ferry) as well as organising taxis and tours for us (including Abu Simbel and Philae temple). It is such a charming guesthouse on the banks of Elephantine Island (the quiet side away from the city) with beautiful views over the botanic gardens island and the sandy dunes of the west bank. The rooms are modern, comfortable, spacious and clean with basic cooking facilities included. Option of Egyptian or basic breakfast included along with a menu of very decently priced Italian and Egyptian meals if you choose to stay and have dinner on the rooftop. Only watch out if you’re a light sleeper - even though the island is much quieter than staying in the city it is not uncommon to hear barking dogs and braying donkeys during the night, along with calls to prayer - so earplugs are recommended. The island is easy to walk around and a chance to encounter and talk to lots of friendly locals. It’s a five minute walk to the ferry stop on the city side of the island - ferries run continuously throughout the day to the other side (KFC stop) from about 6.30am to 12 at night so you never wait long and the trip is only 5 Egyptian pounds each way - so the city itself is also on your doorstep. It’s also worth getting Osama to drop you on the West bank so you can walk along the top to the Tombs of the Nobles. We were really sad to end our chilled stay but when back we wouldn’t chose anywhere else to stay. Thank you so much Osama & Marta for your warmth and hospitality!

Reviewed February 07, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Julia

Couple

Exceptional”

What a dream! Nubian Lotus was one of the most memorable stops on our amazing Egypt journey. We were drawn by interest in learning about Nubian culture which owners Osama and Marta generously shared together with great tips for our 1 day visit in the area. Their home on Elephant Island was a dream with gorgeous view of the Nile, sand dunes and botanical garden. Though only a 1 night visit, we felt rested after a few busy days in Cairo and realigned for our onward dahabiya cruise. Our room was extremely comfortable with excellent traditional breakfast and dinner served on the rooftop. Thank you Osama and Marta for a wonderful visit!

Reviewed February 15, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Paul

Couple

Perfect comfortable stay.”

The hosts, Marta and Osama are super friendly and took care of us perfectly. We ate breakfast and dinner here each day, it was totally flexible, the food is great and the terrace is a perfect place to sit, look across the river and watch the sun going down in peace and natural surroundings. The area on the island is a small rural community. Everyone we saw here was friendly and welcoming and the area seems totally safe and hassle free. A nice change from Luxor.

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Reviewed November 30, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Maureen

Family with young children

Exceptional”

Very hospitable couple.A warm welcome was given to us.Very clean studio and spotless shower.Lots of hot water.A lovely view to Kitchener Island from the terrace.No traffic noise but plenty of wildlife noises.

We liked everything and we felt safe on the island even walking back late. If you have heavy luggage book the Nubian Lotus transfer it takes any hassle away.

Reviewed March 11, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Жанна

Couple

Exceptional”

Perfect location, the room was really clean and you have everything needed inside. Marta, the hostess, prepared us the best pizza ever and recommended places to visit :) In addition to this, the hotel is situated on elephantine island which is very unusual and is a must place to see in Aswan. The hotel is situated on the Nil banks with amazing view with open terrasse on the third floor where you can chill out and eat!

Reviewed March 23, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Rania

Solo traveler

A memorable stay”

Stayed for 3 nights.. Room was very neat clean and comfortable with calming colors, it’s equipped with basic kitchen Osama n Marta are very friendly and helpful The location was super amazing looking over the nile and walking distance from the ferry .. I enjoyed my stay and my morning walk in the neighborhood.. The mango farms all over the island, nubian houses And animalia museum Thank u and I would definitely go back 💚🙏🏼

Reviewed January 12, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Jay

Couple

great guesthouse”

Nubian lotus is very nice guesthouse on rural elephantine Island. Osama, the Nubian Egyptian owner and host will shuttle you around in his boat, help with luggage and tour planning. His Italian wife, Marta, prepares great meals and is always available to help. They only have 2 rooms for rent. It is a small family operation. Very personal and friendly. Elephantine has no cars, no paved roads. It is an authentic egyptian village. It is very safe, even at night for walking anywhere. Highly recommended.

Reviewed December 08, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Ourworldseen

Couple

Exceptional”

I wish we could have stayed longer. The hosts were incredibly chilled and friendly, great food, good vibes. Went out for a sunset felluca which was beautiful. Room and bed was comfy and air con which was appreciated in the 45 degree heat. Highly recommend staying at Nubian Lotus ❤️🙏

Reviewed May 15, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Tim

Solo traveler

Fabulous”

This is a wonderful place to stay. Elephantine island is the ideal location, away from noise of Aswan city and all the annoying felucca captains touting for work. The couple who own this guest house are super kind and helpful. The breakfast was great and served when ever requested. If you had any problems the owners would sort it out for you. There are cheaper places to stay on the island but this has a fantastic view of the nile and was super peaceful. Highly recommended.

Reviewed March 16, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Wehuns

Family with young children

wonderful place to explore Aswan on elephantine island with amazing hosts.”

Clean and spacious rooms, wonderful hosts and awesome location. we had a great stay with our family of 5 with Osama and Marta. thank you again!

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Reviewed April 03, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Peschiera

Couple

Exceptional”

Amazing hosts! It’s a beautiful location on Elephantine with a great view. Just a few rooms so it’s very intimate. I think this is the best place to stay on Elephantine based on what we saw and conversations we had with others.

Reviewed January 09, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Kerstin

Group

Exceptional”

We had a wonderful time at Marta and Osama’s guesthouse. The location is beautiful and you get to know the real life on Elephantine island. Our gracious hosts made sure we had everything we needed and organised everything in the blink of an eye. The authentic Italian food was delicious and a bonus we had not expected. Thank you so much for having us.

Everything was great.

Reviewed January 25, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Adrian

Solo traveler

My stay was fantastic and relaxing and the hosts made everything easy and I would definitely stay again”

The hotel has a perfect location for a relaxed stay. The owners Osama and Marta are fantastic hosts, wonderful cooks and all round great people.

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Reviewed March 01, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Duccio

Family with young children

Exceptional”

Everything. Awesome location, very welcoming staff, extremely clean and nice room. A very romantic place, by the way. Simply, our best stay in Egypt

Reviewed December 26, 2021

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10.0

Exceptional

Stuart

Family with young children

great!”

if you make the effort to get there (it’s not really that hard), this place is great. well appointed apartment, incredible view from the roof and really nice team running it.

Reviewed February 25, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Aristovskaya

Family with young children

Among the Nubian nature”

Marta & Osama are very friendly hosts. View is magnificent. Breakfast is tasty. Highly recommended for relaxation and discovering the Nubian culture.

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Reviewed March 21, 2022

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10.0

Exceptional

Robert

Group

Being home”

It was a flat in a house with a complete kitchen; however, we did not use it due to our short stay. If I wanted to stay longer in Aswan, I would use the Nubian Lotus. The breakfast was served on the roof of the house.

Reviewed January 08, 2022

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