BAYT ZAINA - Nubian hospitality house

Bait Zaina on Elephantine Island is a true gem with breathtaking views of the Nile that feel like a dream. We were picked up in a private boat (and later dropped us off free of charge), and were immediately welcomed by the staff who took our bags and showed us to the balcony overlooking the nile for a delicious welcome drink of hibiscus juice. Our amazing host Musa took great care of us and really make us feel at home. The food was absolutely delicious, and the serene setting made it the perfect place to relax and unwind. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat with stunning views and exceptional hospitality, Bait Zaina is an unforgettable choice!

The rooftop terrace is exceptional! Thank you to everyone for our very pleasant stay.

This. Was. Amazing. Just so much more and better than we could ever expect. I went here with my fiancé in November and it was super! Let's start with the simple, but clean and tidy rooms. Airconditioning, en suite bathroom, the cleanliness, even the sheets smelled really nice. Then the breakfast. I spent alot of mornings in Egypt and had alot of different breakfasts, but without a doubt, this was one of the best I've had. Everything was homemade and filled with love, just comforting and an amazing start of our days. And the most incredible and remarkble aspect of our stay here was the staff. Moussa, Mohamed, the manager, the ladies of the kitchen, the young captains; every single one of them were going above and beyond for us, in a super relaxed, friendly and heartwarming way. This stay and especially the staff deserve more than a 10 in my opinion. We will definitely be back here and we'll make sure we stay at least a week. Thanks to everyone, we will never forget you & see you soon!

Elephantine island is so special! There are many little guest houses, this one stands out for its amazing Nile views on the more picturesque side of the island. Nice breakfast (not included price)The fried tilapia we had first night was very good. Staff without exception are super friendly and helpful.

Our room was small and beds were not the most sturdy, tiny bathroom. But they offered to upgrade to a better room at no extra cost, which was kind though in the end we just stayed where we were as it was only for two nights

It’s a lovely little guesthouse in a quiet location.

Getting food that side of the island is limited but it’s only a 10 minute walk to the main area.

Mr Muhammad are the staff are excellent. They are very helpful and lovely people. We love the location by the nile, the view is just amazing, overlooking the cataracts, Kitchener islands, Aga Khan mausoleum, and the Nobles Tomb! We cannot ask for a better view to soothe our soul. The felucca ride at sunset was just dreamy, quiet and so beautiful. The abundance of bird watching available around are excellent, both at morning and evening, and sounds of chirping can be heard throughout the day. This place made Aswan special for us and we’d love to go back again for this amazing nile experience. 

The room is basic but comfortable. We had the one overlooking the front with the nile river view, so that was great! Breakfast was good with an amazing view from the terrace. We love the complimentary pick up on arrival from the ferry jetty, that takes us directly to in front of the house, instead of having to walk through the island with our luggage.

Bathroom is small, but workable! Hot showers available and cleanliness is top notch. Great! We would love to eat more falafels in the morning :)

The hotel is on the Éléphant Island, with a wonderful view on the Nile. Everyone there is so nice ! Best expérience I’ve had !

Right in front of the Nile. Amazing view!

Nothing, everything was perfect!

The room was lovely and the view from the balcony over the Nile spectacular. Everything was very relaxed and the owner sent a boat to pick us up from the ferry dock. Breakfast was great and the staff friendly and helpful.

This wasn't a problem for us but the owner, Gasser, wasn't around while we were there although easy to contact via WhatsApp. He was very quick and efficient organising the pickup so I expect, provided you have WhatsApp, he would be the same if you needed anything else.