Ayujidda Nubian House

Location: Heissa Island, Aswan, Aswan, eg

Star Rating: 9 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Kid meals
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Pet bowls
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Cooking class
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Paddle boating nearby
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• King Room with Lake View

  The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony

  The twin/double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Standard Twin Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This twin room is air-conditioned and has a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker and river views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Queen Room

  The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Double or Twin Room with Lake View

  The spacious twin/double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• King Room with Lake View

  The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Room with Terrace

  The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View

  The spacious twin/double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Double or Twin Room with River View

  The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Ghadeer (6/5): Secluded - The views from the room Location is far from everything We had to wait almost an hour for the boat to take us to the island when we arrived and The boat was not available for us to leave the island when we wanted. Nothing to do on the island except relax
• Ester (10/5): -
• Sayed (10/5): - المعني الحي للسلام النفسي المكان نضيف و اهل البيت عندهم حسن ضيافة و الاكل جميل جدا و الغرف فيها كل مستلزمات
• BRUNO (10/5): -
• BRUNO (10/5): -
• Le BRETON (10/5): Pour des instants hors du temps au bord de l'eau: Magique! - Ma fille et moi-même sommes tout simplement tombées sous le charme d'Ayujidah Guest House qui était notre dernière destination lors de notre périple en Egypte! Nous ne nous attendions pas à trouver ce calme, ces moments hors du temps! Nous avons adoré être accueillies par des femmes aux petits soins pour répondre à nos attentes. La chambre et le cadre de l'hôtel sont idylliques au bord de l'eau. Nous étions logées dans les nouvelles chambres décorées avec goût dans le style nubien. Très bonne literie. Ce sera, de très loin, le coup de coeur de notre voyage en Egypte où j'ai souffert partout du bruit pour dormir! Ici ce fut un vrai sommeil récupérateur. Philea est encore un paradis où le tourisme n'est pas de masse. Pour ceux qui recherchent la foule et les soirées ce n'est pas le bon choix, l'accès ne se fait que par bateau. Si vous voulez ressentir un temps de paix, allez-y les yeux fermés. Les repas et le petit déjeuner sont délicieux! Tout est parfait!
• Guilhem (10/5): Très bel hôtel avec seulement quelques chambres. Très belle terrasse au calme devant le Nil -
• Cecile (9/5): - Endroit isolé avec tout le confort . On a l impression d être au bout du monde . Notre chambre était typique , adorable et propre . Nous avons divinement bien mangé face à un superbe couché de soleil. Nous avons eu un soucis avec l organisateur de la suite de notre voyage et le responsable a pris les choses en main et nous a trouvé une solution . C était vraiment très gentil de sa part Rien
• Morgane (10/5): - Hôtel très agréable et repas délicieux.
• Philipp (10/5): - What a beautiful guesthouse. Overlooking the lake is a terrace for breakfast and dinner and to relax after excursions to Aswan or Philae Temple. We enjoyed the boat rides to and from the island and they organised a trip with the boat to Philae for us. Rooms are basic but comfortable and clean and the staff is extremely helpful. A really peaceful place.
• Ying (8/5): - 离机场比较近，接送渡船免费，去菲莱神庙也近，房子很新。早餐丰盛好吃！ 接送船虽然免费，再叫车就比较贵，去菲莱神庙的船也比较贵，受制于人在岛上不方便砍价。
• julie (9/5): Parenthèse calme avec une vue magnifique - Le lieu est magnifique. Parfait pour se reposer loin de tout. Attention le logement est un peu excentre Nourriture très bonne . Le personnel parfois peu aimable
• Hayashida (10/5): - とてもフレンドリーで優しいスタッフの皆さんのおかげで、大変癒されました。ロケーションもナイル川のほとり、部屋は西向きなので素晴らしい夕景が見られます。
• Abdelrahman (10/5): - Everything was amazing, the rooms, the stay, the food, the people. Everything was wonderful. They organized a Nubian party for like 30 minutes. It was great but for someone who saw Nubian parties before, there could be a lot better options for this part.
• Sherine (10/5): - Staying at Ayujidda was a beautiful transportation of the senses. The most serene view, delicious food, very comfortable room with a lot of soul. The people are all wonderful and staying here was really relaxing. Highly recommended! Thank you to our super hosts! We all loved the property and didn’t want to leave :)
• Bushra (10/5): Our stay was a whole different story of beauty and comfort. Mr. Mohammed Khairy, Reem, and Shaimaa were incredibly kind -
• tarek (10/5): We will come back again - The room is so comfortable, a-lot of positive energy in the whole place, wow food, service and stuff is super, they arrange all the visits to us and activities too. Nothing
• tarek (10/5): Definitely we will come back - The stuff is welcoming, Amazing food, perfect view. They arrange all kind if activities we need. Nothing
• Khalida (9/5): - Great atmosphere and ambience There could be more info on meals, activities, refreshments
• Rahma (10/5): Best 5 days of my life. The peace and serenity are unmatche 🤍 - Magical place, the view, the vibes are heaven on earth. Absolutely nothing.
• Nick (10/5): Lovely spot for relaxation. - The room was great and quiet. Nice to have canoes available.
• Ahmed (10/5): Best Camp in Heissa - place, staff, hospitality and every single details. one of the heaven places in Heissa, after 10 years of Heissa ❤️ and for sure I will not forget the Flexibility of Tamer, the gteat welcoming of Khairy and the lovely smile of Reem and Shaimaa😍 Simply Nothing.
• Yasser Ibrahim (10/5): - amazing stay over nile , room was clean stuff is friendly 👌
• Ahdab (10/5): Fantastic stay at Ayujidda, Heissa is a gorgeous island with wonderful families, very safe and clean with delicious food - The staff and owners are incredibly friendly and generous. The place is very well kept and clean, over looking the nile, and set up to meet all your needs Everything was great
• Yousef.Elmasry (10/5): Unmatched vibe - Clean, Great staff, Great food and atmosphere
• Elsa (9/5): Superbe ! - Tranquillité et paysage….
• Moustafa (10/5): Wonderful place very calming - Beautiful rooms, amazing view from the balcony, wonderful hospitality very clean room the food was so delicious made with love. That I wish I could stay longer.
• Bartoli (10/5): We had an amazing stay, even if it was unfortunately short. The staff is excellent, and the food is excellent too! We we - Booking
• Mohamed El Sheikh.. (10/5): - Hospitality - food - serenity and atmosphere - staff Nothing, all went perfectly fine
• Mohamed (10/5): - Amazing view ,food,quietness &hospitality
• AHMED (10/5): - Amazing place, the food is exceptional, atmosphere is calm and back to nature . A dream place for Europeans to meet the real egyptian people and traditions .
• Sheira (10/5): Our stay here was absolutely perfect! The place offers a peaceful escape from the busy commercial areas of Aswan, yet -
• Badran (10/5): Comfy and Relaxing - The room is clean, fully equipped and very comfortable. Additionally, its location is so serene and calm. None
• Caroline (10/5): On adore cet écrin de calme et de beauté - Le lieu est superbe, au calme, loin du brouhaha d'Aswan. Au bord du Nil. Parfait pour se rafraichir quand il fait trop chaud. Les chambres sont magnifiques et décorées avec goût. On apprécie l'eau chaude. La bouilloire dans la chambre et la fontaine à eau. Tout est très propre. , l'espace central est superbe. Parfait pour les repas et profiter de la superbe vue sur le Nil. Les ventilateurs sont les bienvenus, quand il fait chaud mais dès le lever du jour à cause des mouches. Le personnel est très sympathique, sur place seulement Reem parle anglais. Sinon le gérant Tamer est au petit soin , et même si il n'est pas forcément sur place, il reste disponible à distance. Je recommande vivement cet endroit. Le point un peu négatif est que comme nous sommes excentrés et isolés le seul moyen de bouger pour se rendre sur le continent est de prendre le bateau. Le prix est de 300 egp pour la journée. Heureusement que le prix reste convenable. C'est ok , c'est le prix à payer pour ce calme.
• Melissa (10/5): Un séjour doux et authentique - Le cadre est dépaysant, si calme, l’établissement incroyablement beau et authentique. Le personnel d’une gentillesse incroyable. Nous avons adoré et y serions bien restés quelques jours de plus. La nourriture est également locale et faite maison, un vrai plaisir. Peut être le wifi très faible s’il faut dire quelque chose, et le réseau qui ne prend pas bien, mais le cadre se prête à la déconnexion.
• Ali (10/5): It’s the best trip for very long time - Location Staff
• Naila (8/5): I enjoyed my stay, host was always able to answer any questions and make arrangements when I needed - Breakfast and dinner was delicious and fresh always. If there was ever anything particular we wanted to eat, the hosts were happy to make it. The owner was always able to help and answer any questions and make arrangements for trips. Room was nice and comfortable, views were beautiful. Location everything was far so I couldn’t venture out but I knew this before going. One evening the dinner was served cold which was deflating as we had a long day. But other than that everything was great.
• Marianne (5/5): Scary - The " hotel" should have been listed as on an island with no dock. The only access was thru a motorboat with no lights in the middle of the night. They should make clear this hotel is not accessible by boat. No WiFi. No AC.
• Bilal (9/5): Superb - A very nice location and view very nice and friendly staff Nothing amazing stay just that it was a hard to walk around
• Mohammed (9/5): If you’re looking to disconnect and enjoy genuine hospitality in a breathtaking setting, Ayujidda is the perfect retrea - Our stay at Ayujidda on Heisa Island, Aswan was simply magical. This boutique lodge, with just five cozy rooms, felt like home—but in paradise! The breathtaking panoramic views of the Nile, the peaceful remoteness, and the warm hospitality made it an unforgettable experience. Everything was perfectly arranged, from airport pickup to seamless logistics. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained with daily housekeeping. A boat was always available upon request, and kayaking on the Nile was an absolute highlight. A special thanks to Reem and her team, who were always at our disposal, ensuring we had everything we needed. Their warmth and attentiveness made the stay even more special. The food was delicious, especially dinner, and the atmosphere was simple yet incredibly cozy and authentic. The kids had a blast, and all ages truly enjoyed the experience.
• Steven (6/5): If ferry logistics are perfected then I would stay again. - Room was very comfortable. Outcropping of island boulders is stunning. The logistics of the ferry service to and from hotel is impractical. Was not easy setting up back and forth between taxis and ferry from town. Too far from Aswan City.
• Samantha (8/5): Very good - Very peaceful location. Lovely food. Boat to mainland and arranging for taxis worked very well. Very helpful hosts
• Shan (4/5): Disappointing - Very clean I stayed here for 3 nights with my wife and my son in October and overall we will not stay here again. The room was very clean and that was the highlight. The people were nice but no one spoke English so we felt very very helpless at times when we really needed something. There was one girl who knew very little English and we mostly interacted with her. There are no shops on the island if you wish to buy food or medicine or anything else. We opted to have dinner here on our first night and there was no menu or option given to us, we told them we are vegetarian and they served us a couple of dishes and Nubian bread and rice and salad. They could not explain what dish we were eating and we just ate salad and rice as we did not like the taste of the dish they served. Which we found out on the day of check out that it was EGP 600 for that dinner !! We had nowhere to go to eat anything so for the next 2 nights we bought bread and peanut butter and ate that in our room. The next night the girl did try to ask us what we want to eat but we did not know the names of any Nubian dishes and she couldn’t understand anything we said. She was nice but we were very frustrated because no one could understand us. The owner had already informed us before we reached that he will be off the grid when we are staying there. On the morning we were leaving, we needed a boat which they arrange for you at 5 am as we had a 7 am flight to catch to Turkey. At 5 am there was no boat and the whole family who was managing the place was asleep. We knocked several time and no one opened, we then knocked and banged all their doors and windows from all directions and finally one of them woke up and called the English speaking lady. She then called the boat guy and informed us that it will come in 10 minutes. And while we waited on the bank of the river, she went back in. We were alone in the dark hoping a boat will appear. She just left us alone there and went back to sleep.
• Jodie (7/5): We loved the warm welcome, comfortable room, and peaceful views. - The location was peaceful and we found Ayujidda to be a beautiful escape from the crowds and sight seeing. We were able to coordinate with Tamer to arrange all of the outings that we wanted to achieve. The staff were welcoming and we greatly appreciated their generosity and kindness. The room was very comfortable with lovely river views. Although we enjoyed the quieter location, it's worth noting that it does require boat trips and taxis for outings and this means coordination with a range of people and the physical ability to climb into boats or walk planks for boat access. However, we found this to be part of the adventure. At the time of our visit, the wifi connection was limited and the card machine was not working. Consequently, we purchased a local sim card and had to make a series of cash withdrawals at ATMs (with accompanying charges) to pay for all transactions with cash.
• Gergely (3/5): Very isolated home in the middle of a lake. - The rooms were modern and well equipped. The house is located on a remote island just behind a dam. While the room was good, the journey between the shore and the island was quite challenging. The boat is operated by a teenager, and it often runs late. The house is essentially a family's home. They do not speak any English, so communication with the owner is only possible through WhatsApp. I would advise avoiding this property unless you are seeking a very disconnected and isolated experience. It is not suitable for those who wish to explore the city or nearby attractions.
• Holly (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chrysi (8/5): The perfect place for a relaxing time, but not great if you want to visit the town a lot - If you are looking for a relaxing place to spend a few days away from the city and people, it is perfect. You can do yoga on the veranda or just chill at the covered common sitting area. Also, the breakfast was great. This place is located in a small island in Nile, with no car access. They send you a boat to take you from and to the mainland whenever you want, and the city is about 15-20 minutes drive away. The location is so peaceful and quiet, but a bit difficult to access and there are not much things you can do on the island. Not ideal if you want to visit the city more than once a day. Also, although after booking the communication through booking was in English, when we got there we found out that the staff do not talk much English, so we had to use google translate to communicate.
• Maurizio (10/5): Highly recommended! Our fav hotel on the trip - Beautiful hotel with great views of the Nile. It’s small and cozy yet with so much style. We wished we had stayed longer! The bed was SO comfortable, the food was delicious. We were very well received by the owner and team. Positive all around!
• John (9/5): Excellent! - Looking for a unique place to rest on the Nile close to Aswan? We are vegan and eco conscious and the Ayujidda Nubian House may be ideal for you. Quietly tucked away on Philae Island and accessible only by boat, the facility is family run and we really enjoyed the stay. Tamer Darwish is the host and fortunately speaks very good English as our Nubian/Arabic is less than adequate. Tamer was always available to assist by phone or text. The mother/daughter team that tends to the daily operations do not speak very much English but with the use of google translator, we managed to fill in the gaps. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was so very good and plentiful…I have no idea what most of it was, but it was delicious! Plan ahead to ensure the boat is available, and they can arrange cars or whatever you may need. We typically arranged the boat for an early morning departure and then returned for a fantastic meal in the quaint, pillow-laden open-air dining area as we reflected on the day and watched the Nile go by. As we were there during Ramadan just a few weeks ago, one evening as the entire family gathered to break fast, we were graciously invited to join. We enjoyed a great meal and wonderful conversation with a few that spoke English…it felt like we were part of the family. Kind, gentle & giving people, will always remain in our memory. If the absolute opposite of a Hyatt or Holiday Inn is your thing as it is ours, try it.
• Kent (9/5): We truly enjoyed our peaceful stay complete with yoga and writing sessions on our private terrace! - A beautiful , authentic place to stay with elegant, boho boutique style rooms that are perfectly designed to blend in with nature, offer you a private retreat and provide all the amenities you need for comfort. The food is homemade and delicious! Feels like you’re in your own little world on the island. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
• Antoine (8/5): Amazing location in a peaceful place, away from trafic and noises from the town. The terrace view is absolutely magnific -
• Naixin (1/5): 很糟糕 - On February 18th, 2024, I stayed at Ayujidda Nubian House Hotel in Aswan. When I took the boat provided by the hotel, I twist my feet and broke the bones because of slippery ground. I spent about 4000 EGP on treatment in the local hospital. The hotel only eliminate the expenses of meal and arrival about 1600 EGP, and refused to show up and answer the phone when checking out. After returning to China, continued treatment have already cost about 1,000 RMB, and I can not go to work for a month. The cost of missing work was relatively high. After contacting the booking, the hotel still refused to compensate any part of medical expenses and lost wages. If the hotel can not give a satisfying reply, I will continue to take legal action to defend rights.
• Mariam (9/5): Peace and quiet in a beautiful location - Beautiful location, very cosy room with balcony and nice bathroom. Staff was very kind and helpful.
• Angela (9/5): Perfect experience of rural life - Ayujidda House is set on a quiet island overlooking the dam. It is peaceful and relaxing. The rooms are clean and the beds comfortable. Reim, our host and cook was very good at trying to speak English. We ate both Breakfast and Dinner at the house and it was delicious. Mustaf our boat driver was excellent, always on time and was always willing to help. If you are wanting to experience traditional Nubian life this is definitely the place to book. Be aware that Tamir - the man who organises all the tours and communicates on Booking.com is based in Cairo. There is very little English spoken at the house, we used Google Translate a lot. Everything is arranged via Tamir. The wifi isn't good at the house. We bought Voda sim cards at the airport but these didn't work on the island (although they worked everywhere else). I would like to suggest that once returning from excursions - drinks are offered and snacks available to buy. I think that this BnB has great potential.
• Jeanne (9/5): A memorable stay with unique cultural immersion - Staying at Ayujidda Nubian House with my family was an absolute delight! The owner was responsive and courteous in all communication. The location of the house is perfect for getting a glimpse of traditional Nubian life. The boat ride to the island was one of the highlights, offering beautiful and tranquil scenery. The Nubian architecture is stylish and charming, and the decor elegantly blends tradition and modernity. The bed was very comfortable, and all amenities worked well. The team prepared a delicious dinner soon after we arrived, and the housekeeper even made breakfast ready in the room for our very early flight the next day. The owner also offered the best deal for the tour to Abu Simbel. Our trip was neatly arranged and we didn't need to worry about anything. Everything went smoothly including pickup from our cruise ship, completing the day tour, drop-off at the boat dock for the island visit, and the boat ride and car drop-off at the airport the next day. We wish we had stayed longer!
• Kamel (8/5): Very good -
• Amr (9/5): Superb -
• Francesco (9/5): Superb - Temer was great! He organized for us an authentic experience of eating and dancing with locals. The location is not the easiest to reach but it’s great to relax
• Ismail (8/5): Peaceful relaxing trip - Relaxing, friendly staff, beautiful location. Food not as expected and very limited choices. Price list for trips and amusements not listed Internet not available
• Mashnul (9/5): Delicious food and amazing views! - The staff were very hospitable, the food was delicious and views were amazing! The breakfast was probably the best I've had during my stay in Egypt The location is a bit tricky to get to logistically but the staff were very helpful in arranging boat/car transfers
• David (9/5): I will come back again! It was a great place to experience Nubia.. - Food was always fresh and delicious, location on the water was breathtaking. Location was peaceful.
• Sauri (8/5): Peaceful and away from the bustle - I booked a one night stay at Ayujidda Nubian. The owner needed to shift my room to the nearby Miskaa Nubian which was equally good if not better. We had dinner at the Ayujidda Nubian house - was surreal as it was a candle light affair next to the water under the moonlight. Getting there involves taking a car to the Heissa boat launch and a boat from there - and needs some pre-work to set it all up. But Temer, who runs the establishment, was very quick and responsive to all my messaages and made sure it was done smoothly. A few mosquitos - need to take bug spray or they will provide you some.
• Azusa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andrew (10/5): Unforgettable experience and fantastic stay - Literally everything. It offers a wonderful combination of authenticity, hospitality and comfort. The view over the Nile was stunning. Amazing home-made food was sampled, great people were met and lifelong memories were made. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. Everything was perfect for the purpose of my trip.
• Diana (10/5): Our best days in Egypt were at Ayujidda! - EVERYTHING was simply perfect! The food was the BEST we had in Egypt. The rooms are beautiful, comfortable, clean, and eco friendly which we love! The service and hospitality far surpasses any 5 star hotel. Tamir proactively arranged our airport transfer, a romantic sunset dinner along the Nile, and even accommodated an extended stay for us all before we even left the USA. We would have stayed longer if our trip allowed, we loved Ayujidda so much.This must not be missed! If we stayed longer!

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