Floating Hotel- Happy Nile Boat

Ahmed realy cares for his guest. I forgot my bag in the transfer boat and he helped us to get it back, thank you Ahmed! The hotel is in a boat and really easy to find, in front of mystic pizza. We ride a small boat to get to the hotel which is really really fun and they are very attentive to your needs. Inside the room has our basic needs for a good sleep. They also provide breakfast with a good view of luxor in the nile river, perfect! Ahmed also helped us arranged the tours and he will also give you tips around luxor.

Nothing. We stayed 3 nights, i can stay here longer. I want to go back here again.

Absolutely loved every minute of it. Ahmed couldn’t do enough for you. Amazing!

Trying to be very honest about the review, first of all, experience from the bank towards getting onto the boat was great. They move you in a small boat with the help of a stick to move it. Getting to the actual boat needs a bit of physical talent but the staff is always there to give you a extra hand. (So Many Thanks for that). Breakfast is Lovely (Egg, Flava Beans, Feta cheese & Egyptian Bread along with Tea). They have 2 boats and I managed to experience in both of them. Ahmed is the main guy who is always helpful and sorts out any tours if you are willing to do one. Najar is the brother of Ahmed who is also a star in helping and sorting any of tour needs. Hamdi is they guy who explains everything in detail and may be very helpful. Overall experience is great, view is great, the boat does not move much but you still feel a little bit wobbly while you are on it. Quiet and peaceful at night.

Crossing from one boat to another is a bit tricky as there is always a risk of falling if you do not hang on to anything. That needs attention as many people are not very physically fit. So a small bridge may be useful in order to move across the boats.

Friendly staff Great location Unique experience

The boat was great and the staff were friendly and accomodating. When I arrived, the level of the Nile had fallen, meaning they had to move the boat further out in the river. They came and got me with a rowing boat on a pulley sysyem which felt like an adventure in itself. They helped me find the bus for a trip I'd booked amongst many other similar buses and got me to it on time. I wish I could've stayed longer.

Ahmed and his family were great hosts, going above and beyond to offer me a good stay. The entire place has a magical touch to it, you are coming here for the experience itself. I spend my 28th birthday on this boat and I will never forget it. The breakfast was one of the best I had in Egypt. Every single minute on that boat was just wonderful. I came for one night and ended up spending three. And I know I will come back.

If it's low season, be aware that you will need to take a small boat to reach the actual hotel boat. They will take care of it but it's inconvenient because you can not just come and go whenever you please. That was the only downside for me. Also, there are three boats next to each other, you cannot see it in the picture. Ahmed's is the one in the middle.