Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan
5.0-star · Abu AR Rish Qebli Abu AR Rish Qebli
4.7(213 Google reviews)
5.0-star · Abu AR Rish Qebli Abu AR Rish Qebli
4.7(213 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2021 · 45 rooms
Guests love: Service · Cleanliness
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Muhammad Faizan Haroon
Response from the property
Thank you for your nice review, we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and found the accommodation comfortable
M Millan
Adelaide Castano
Response from the property
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We’re delighted you enjoyed the Nubian‑style rooms, the comfort of the bed, and the riverside setting. Your praise for our friendly team means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you again by the Nile
Tamara Pabst
Response from the property
Thank you for sharing your impressions. We’re delighted you enjoyed the Nubian village atmosphere, colorful rooms, and the friendliness of our team. Your feedback on the food quality is invaluable, and we’ll use it to enhance our dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back by the Nile.
Shanna Haber
Response from the property
Thank you for this great review, we are so happy you enjoyed the tranquility and relaxation at Sonesta Nouba and hope to see you again soon
Rochelle Doupe
Response from the property
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the rooms and appreciated our staff’s efforts. Regarding the food, we checked with our F&B team and noted that you ordered the same dish on two consecutive days without raising any concerns at the time. We truly wish you had mentioned what you didn’t enjoy, as our team would have been happy to adjust immediately. We hope you will return so we can provide you with a flawless experience
Heidy Varela
Stephen Mae
The hotel’s own dining covers you well: the Main Dining Room, Nubian Pergola for al fresco meals, and the Crocodile Bar for coffee, snacks, and drinks with Nile views. Nearby, you can try Juzoor for French cuisine, Panorama Restaurant & Bar for European dishes, or Mezze Restaurant for Egyptian fare. For a change of scene, King Jamaica Restaurant & Cafe offers Caribbean flavors. The hotel also has a snack bar, handy for a quick bite between sightseeing trips.
The hotel sits on the Nile's bank in Abu AR Rish Qebli, a peaceful, residential area north of central Aswan and its busy Corniche. You're a short walk from the river promenade, with views of the water and nearby Elephantine Island. The Nubian Museum is 8.9 km awayless than a 10-minute drive, as is the Unfinished Obelisk at 9.3 km. The hotel's own grounds include a crocodile pond and a terrace with Nile views. For the souk, train station, or further sights like Philae Temple at 14.8 km, a taxi or arranged car makes getting around easy. It's a calm riverside spot that rewards you with scenery and quiet, with the city's landmarks a short ride away.
From Aswan International Airport, the hotel is roughly 22 km away, about a 30-minute drive. The hotel offers airport transportation and a shuttle on request, so you can pre-book that or take a taxi. From Aswan Train Station, it's about 0.7 miles to the hotel, a short taxi ride along the Corniche. From the Corniche El Nile Baharive, the hotel is directly on your right, so walking is easy once you're nearby. Taxis are readily available in Aswan, and you can negotiate the fare before starting your journey. Ferry from Elephantine Island lands at the Corniche, then it's a short walk or taxi to the hotel.
For evening plans, the Crocodile Bar at the hotel offers Nile views with coffee, tea, snacks, wine, and cocktails, plus nightly music. The hotel also has a Restaurant and Snack bar for a meal without leaving. Nearby, attractions like Aswan Botanical Garden (7.3 km) and Philae Temple (14.8 km) are too far for a stroll, so consider a taxi or ride-hailing to reach them or the city center for more options. Since the hotel is north of central Aswan, arranging transport beforehand helps you explore the area comfortably after dark.
Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan works well as a base if you plan your trips ahead. It sits north of central Aswan, so sights like the Nubian Museum (8.9 km), Unfinished Obelisk (9.3 km) and Philae Temple (14.8 km) require a taxi, ride-hailing or a pre-booked transfer. The Aswan Botanical Garden (7.3 km) and Feryal Garden (8.5 km) are similar distances away. For a fuller itinerary, private tours to Abu Simbel and Nile cruises are popular from the city. The hotel's own restaurant, snack bar and bar make meals easy after a day out. Plan for travel time, and you can cover Aswan's key sights comfortably.

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