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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Aswan
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  • Lotte
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful location, kind host and one of the best views at the nile and botanical garden during breakfast. The island itself is also great, with a frequent pond to get you to the mainland for 10egp
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect in every way. Marta and Osama are kind and generous hosts, helping us out and extremely responsive on WhatsApp. The room is beautiful, clean, with a good shower and comfortable bed. The rooftop looks over the quieter side of Elefantine and...
  • Florence
    Belgium Belgium
    The hosts very very friendly and authentic, the location is unique and the breakfast on the terrace watching the Nile and hearing the birds sing was precious.
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

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

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.
We are an Italian-Nubian family and we love to live surrounded by nature, ancient traditions, art and archaeology.
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, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
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 fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Foot bath
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
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

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 room.

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 cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets 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

  • Room options at Nubian Lotus include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Single

  • Check-in at Nubian Lotus is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Nubian Lotus may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Nubian Lotus has 1 restaurant:

    • Romano

  • Nubian Lotus is 1,050 yards from the centre of Aswan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Nubian Lotus offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Solarium
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beauty Services
    • Live music/performance
    • Beach
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Happy hour
    • Foot bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours