Seliyaa Siwa Inn Hotel

Het hotel is goed. Veel respect voor de mensen die er werken. Het ontbijt is perfect adequaat. Siwa is subliem.

Zoals overal in Egypte is de Wifi abominabel. Verder heb ik het als lone male traveller al vaak meegemaakt dat men doet alsof ik niet besta. Het was eindejaar en het hotel was quasi leeg. Ik beantwoord ook duidelijk niet aan wat een toerist moet zijn : een groep mensen die uit een bus wordt gedropt voor een 'night in the desert', of een koppel met twee schattige kinderen. De dame des huizes heb ik niet gezien de vijf dagen dat ik er ben geweest. Ik heb een half uur bij de lege receptie gestaan terwijl een aantal mannen ronddwalen zonder mijn bestaan te bevestigen. Als je dan uiteindelijk iemand aanspreekt zijn ze best vriendelijk en bereid. Ik voelde me een getolereerd meubelstuk. Maar goed, verder niets dan lof. Echt waar.

Rest personale estremamente gentile e attento a ogni esigenza Ho avuto un paio di problemi e sono stati davvero veloci ad aiutarmi a risolverli al meglio Per i tour si appoggiano all’agenzia siwa guide che è semplicemente fantastica e attenta ad ogni dettaglio! Chiedete di Youssif e non ve pentirete!

I and my friend loved our stay at Seliyaa and our time in Siwa so much that we would be happy to be back at Seliyaa hotel anytime. The hotel is pretty close to town, only 20 minute walk, and very close to the dessert as well. We arrived at the hotel around 8 am from the overnight bus from Cairo, Amany, the hotel manager, let us check in early, which was a big plus. She also let us check out late the next day. We booked the eco-friendly hut and we loved it. It’s a simple setup with two single beds, one shelf, one table and a standing fan. No fridge no AC. Everything was clean and nicely waiting for us. I loved the feeling of opening the door and that serene boho garden with the hanging chairs, the shadow from the palm trees, the soft white sand, the desert sun and breeze, are waiting for me at the doorstep. Sitting in the hotel garden in the early morning and the evening are ones of my favorite moments, it was so calm and peaceful. The boho style setup gives a great desert oasis vibe and a very relaxing ambiance. I was blown away by the hospitality, friendliness and honesty of everyone at the hotel and of the people of Siwa. We booked a tour of Salt Lake and Cleopatra Pool with the hotel. They had the best picnic setup for Salt Lakes. If I had more time, I could just hang all day by the lake with that picnic. Arm (who took us to Salt Lakes and happens to be the hotel co-founder) was so patient with us, and took the best photos and videos. The next day we went to Shalis Fortress, Mountain of the Dead, and Amun Temple with Mamdough and had a great time. Mamdough got us local breakfast before we started the tour and sugarcane juice after visiting Mountain of the Dead. The food and the juice were so fresh and tasty! We didn’t have enough time to go for a sunset camel ride in the dessert with Mamdough, which was a big miss, but maybe it’s a sign for us to visit Siwa again.

We booked the hut and we loved it. It’s a very simple setup with two single beds, one shelf and one table and a standing fan. No fridge no AC. The room may get very warm and stuffy in the afternoon due to the heat. So if you are looking for comfort, this may not be the best option. The tours we booked with the hotel were absolutely awesome. We loved every moment of it! However, I felt like we were overcharged. We paid 1500 egp (for two people) for Salt Lakes and Cleopatra Pool. 1800 egp per person for the desert safari in the evening (no dinner included). 2500 egp the next day which included the rides to Shalis Fortress, Mountain of the Dead, Amun Temple, and back to the hotel, and the ride back and forth to Breezy Island in the evening, and a ride to the bus station which is 2.5km away. If you are fine with traveling in tuktuk, you could book all these at a much better price with the local tuktuk drivers in Siwa downtown. I will definitely be back and stay at Seliyaa, but probably would think twice before booking the tours with the hotel.

Notre séjour était absolument parfait. Tout le personnel est très attentionné, que ce soit pour nous organiser une excursion dans le désert et aux lacs salés, ou même pour nous commander à manger le soir et nous faire livrer à l'hôtel, ou commander un taxi. Cette réactivité a été particulièrement appréciée car cela nous a beaucoup soulagées dans l'organisation de notre voyage. Nous avons été reçues comme des reines! Nous avons logé une nuit dans un bungalow, avec douche et toilette séparée. La chambre était simple, propre et agréable, suffisant pour une nuit. En journée, il faisait très chaud à l'intérieur du bungalow mais il y avait un ventilateur. Le petit déjeuner le matin est bon et consistant, servi avec soin. Le jardin est superbe, très grand et agréable pour se reposer. À savoir : il y a beaucoup de chats, de chiens, et de moustiques (nous sommes venues début octobre). Cette expérience à Siwa était inoubliable, et j'ai déjà hâte de revenir. Merci beaucoup pour cet accueil si chaleureux et attentionné !

Le séjour était parfait, je n'ai aucun point négatif à relever.

The amazing space, outside seating, and the cute cats. Amany was amazing and made sure my stay was comfortable. The staff is really amazing and gave me great suggestions on where to go. I highly recommend this place. It makes you feel relaxed.

I came here as a solo female traveler and my time in siwa was amazing! Amany was so sweet and helpful throughout my stay and the whole staff was so nice and made sure i was ok at all times . Amany was able to check me in early due to a very long bus ride i had the night before and upgraded me to a bigger room which i really appreciate so much ☺️! She went above and beyond by coordinating my tours , resolving a minor inconvenience i had with a local vendor and providing exceptional customer service. I loved my time here so much that u even extended my stay. And my tuk tuk driver Ashrafhe was super SUPER nice and such a cool guy, he always made sure i was good and took great care of me anywhere we went,he is now someone i consider a good friend in Egypt , and he takes amazing pictures as well😂 Thank you so much Amany for making my first time in siwa the most memorable one! I will carry those memories deep in my heart🤍 next time i go to siwa, i will stay here again😄 Yours Truly- Yajaira