Grand Siwa

The lodge is beautifully located on a hill outside the town, offering stunning views of Siwa. It’s just a 10-15 minute walk to Cleopatra Hot Springs and Plato, making it perfect for enjoying sunsets and sunrises over the lakes, desert, and the city. The management, with Canadian ties, was incredibly helpful, blending Western-style service with local expertise. They assisted with arranging taxis and tours, which was invaluable for navigating Siwa’s vendor culture. Every evening, there is a central fire in the complex, where guests can enjoy free tea, listen to Egyptian music, and connect with travelers from around the world. The tea, prepared by one of the staff, was exceptional. The staff overall were excellent—young, cheerful, and always smiling. They provided great service, and the breakfast and dinner they prepared were delicious. The rooms were equipped with heating systems, keeping us warm during the colder winter nights.

While the location was scenic, it is not centrally located, requiring taxis to get around. Apps like Uber don’t work in Siwa, and arranging transportation depended heavily on the hotel manager. Without a local SIM card, it was challenging to navigate or communicate with taxi drivers, as some vendors initially quoted a price but later increased it or didn’t know the exact location of the lodge. The rooms didn’t have proper hot water, only summer water, which was manageable but not ideal, especially in the winter.

Fantastic breakfast, very friendly staff, nice setting around the fire. Highly recommended!!!

The owner is a great person, he helped us with all of our needs. The place itself is clean, simple and looks like in the pictures.

There were too many mosquitoes during the night. The owner helped us with an anti-mosquito device.

Ali and Nader were the kindest hosts we have had had in Egypt after a month of travel. We can’t recommend Grand Siwa enough, honestly. It was clean, comfortable, but more than anything, they treated us like family. If you’re looking for the essence of Siwa, come find it at this place. Oh, and the breakfast was delightful!!

Amazing stay! Had a great time - the staff is so sweet and helpful. They made my stay incredibly comfortable ! Highly recommend 😊

Siwa, itself, is a magical place, and a place of intense and serene healing energy. I loved the salt lake and the mountain of the dead, the hot springs, Shali, and most of all my host, Ali made wonderful food and was always ready to be of loving service to his guests. His warmth, his heart, and his smile made me feel safe and trusting. We communicated well by IPhone google translator. He is a thoughtful and heartfelt communicator. He is a loving presence, a healing presence, and embodies the energy of Siwa. I wish I could have stayed longer. I think the healing results would have been cumulative, intensive, and long lasting. I felt the energy of the oasis: salt and the rock, flowed strongly through my body, and the first night I felt purified, and all my worry and stress left. My mind and heart became still, and strong. I would recommend staying at least 3 full days, and if you would like to more fully get the health and energetic benefits, 2 weeks would be terrific. Next time I come I will stay 2 weeks.

Although the fan was adequate, I wish I had an air conditioner. But I am American, so… we love air conditioning! I know Ali will be providing a more clear and comprehensive orientation for future guests. I was a little overwhelmed when I first got there, and would have liked more information about food, costs, amenities. There was more available to me than I knew about and I would have liked to take advantage of it. Like resting in one of the “salt rooms,” getting a massage, and getting to know about the food in a little more detail. His wife is a great cook!

Overall, great experience with great staff ready to help you any time! The rooms were very clean and breakfast was delicious and with good variety. The owner was very nice with us and even with limite english we managed

Ali did everything to make us feel well