Houseboat Hotel and Nile Cruises Zainoba

Le cadre et le silence du Nil

Nádherná lokalita a perfektní majitel, který se Vám bude věnovat a odveze Vás lodí na místní památky!!!

Es war eine tolle Erfahrung auf einem Hausboot zu übernachten und der Besitzer hat uns ein schönes und authentisches Restaurant bei der Ankunft gezeigt. Zudem hat er geholfen Touren zu organisieren (zum Stausee oder eine Bootstour). Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit auf dem Hausboot.

Abdo's place is handsdown the best in Aswan. If you want a truly unique experience surrounded by locals, this is the spot! When booking I had considered staying on a nile river cruise but wanted something more stationary and relaxing while still having that nile experience. Abdo was not only my tour guide but a friend that showed me local spots and under-the-radar places in Aswan! Book it! You'll be so glad you did

The view is outstandingly stunning .. breathtaking and magical. I originally was meant to stay 2 nights but I extended. And if it weren’t I had work I would’ve extended to the rest of the month. Very strong shower and good hot water. Amazing WiFi. The host was one the best hosts I’ve ever stayed with. Kind and very hospitable. The food in the area is made by local women in the village, mainly organic produce and extraordinarily delicious. The host has a smaller boat that he can take you adventures (with an extra fee) but it feels easy because he’s around and he’ll be available when you need. He took me to the Nubian village and a place where you can swim in the river Nile.

The bathroom is quite small but I guess that’s understandable considering the boat.

The location is perfect, quiet lappping of water againsy the side of the boat, the sounds of village life. The owner Abdo, will pick you up from aswan in his boat, so you immediately get a nile cruisde! He is very helpful, happy gto suggest river excursions - ddont miss the nubian village - and to introduce you to elephantine life, incl excellent meals in the houses of local cooks. Trreat yourself to a few super-relaxing dayys at Abdo's houseboat hotel

There was nothing i didnt like about the houseboat hotel

First thing one must consider before judging anything is that you'll be staying in a boat, not a hotel, so expectations should be adjusted accordingly. If you're looking for spacious room and easy access then you should not look into Abdul's place. When you calibrate things accordingly though, you realize it is a good place to stay. Abdul (the host) was always very responsive, patient and attentive. For instance, we arrived very hungry and the island may be challenging to walk through. He then took us to a good restaurant *and* waited for us to have dinner in order to walk us back to the boat (when it was darker). He also woke up at 3am to take us to the dock where the car that would take us to the airport would be. Also, I told him I was worried about the heat (it got to 40c+ one day) and he made sure there was a portable AC in the room for us before we got there. Finally, spending the end of the day sitting on the deck, overlooking the sunset on the Nile, I realized that it was a worthwhile choice.

Once one has a shower, the bathroom becomes a mess, water all over. Nothing that a pair of flip-flops can't solve though. Walking about the island may be challenging, but, again, nothing that Google Maps cannot help.

Abdo took care of us like family. Arriving late, he waited to pick us up on his boat and we began a glittery quiet ride to the houseboat. The location was scenic with views from the boat to the botanical gardens. Egyptian nutritional breakfasts were served top-side. All excursions that the host arranged exceeded our expectations. One evening we floated down the Nile with him to the Nubian Village for a sunset view. Amazing.

The double bedroom had tight quarters with a small bath, but the owner is building a bigger one.