Nubian Lotus

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Nubian Lotus in Aswan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or river views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and a wardrobe. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. The property features a family-friendly restaurant serving Italian, pizza, local, and barbecue grill cuisines. A bar offers cocktails and high tea. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Aswan International Airport, Nubian Lotus is near attractions such as the Nubian Museum (0.7 mi) and the Unfinished Obelisk (1.2 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and proximity to nature.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Samantha
Denmark Denmark
“Marta and Osama are both super sweet, interesting, and caring hosts. They have several animals - a lovely old black dog and a whole bunch of cats - who are all adorable. Their garden opens out onto the Nile, where you can go for a swim. They...”
Linda
United States United States
“I stayed 9 days and consider it the best stay I had during a month long trip. The room was well designed for travelers and EVERYTHING worked. The wifi was strong, the food was good, the area was peaceful, the view was tremendous, transportation...”
Cornelis
Netherlands Netherlands
“Breakfast was good Staff helpful Location and view are good Easy to get on and off the island by ferry”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The apartment is great - but that's not the important thing here. The hosts, Marta and Osama, make this place feel more like a family home. Lovely hosts! The apartment is on Elephantine island. No cars, no bikes, no tuk-tuks. Just dirt...”
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...”
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”
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 &...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 137 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, on Elephantine Island. A place rich in art, history, and nature. Here you can enjoy a relaxing and authentic stay. Spectacular views of the Nile, right across from the Botanical Garden. Rustic and simple style. An ideal spot for birdwatching. Suitable for both families with children and solo travelers. Enjoy privacy or spend time with friends, cook your own meals, or try the house specialties. Typical Italian and local cuisine.

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, 9.3

Most popular amenities

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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.

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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.

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