This is a special place. It is well designed to make the most of its incredible location at the top of sand dunes overlooking Aswan and the Nile. The buildings are lovely, bright, and colourful inside and out. My room was comfortable, clean, and had everything I needed for a three night stay. The bed was very comfy, and it had the best pillows. The staff were all polite, friendly and helpful. Nirvana, Hussein and Sara all helped to make my stay a memorable one. The food here was the best I had on my travels through Egypt.

This hotel is now one of our favourites. It was such a unique place to stay. If you are hesitating, don't! It was a great choice. The decor, in traditional Nubian style, is colourful and amazing in every last detail. The location allows for an outstanding view over the Nile river - we couldn't stop looking at it and we stayed in the infinity pool for a long time just watching the boats. The pool is refreshing after a hot day. There are also comfortable lounge chairs around the pool area that also have a view (as well as from your balcony). The drive to the hotel is up a long bumpy road by car or tuk tuk and you will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but this allows for a very quiet stay and the beautiful view! We were worried about not being in Aswan but, in our opinion, this was better. The shower pressure was great and the air conditioning works very well. The bed is very comfortable with great pillows and linens. The staff is kind and they arranged all our excursions and drivers and that all worked very well - on time and organized and we thought it was reasonably priced. It is perhaps best and easiest to organize airport pick up and excursions with them as the hotel is quite isolated. We ate dinner at the restaurant every night and the food was the best we had in Egypt - the Nubian tagine was great. There is a large variety of food to choose from. The breakfast was eggs done any way you would like, baloney and cheese slices and yogurt and pita. It is served fresh (not a buffet) which we liked, just leave a bit of time for it to be served. There was plenty of food to fuel up for the day. We watched the locals and tourists swimming in the Nile for a long time and wanted to try it and the staff showed us a staircase down the hill behind the hotel for us to walk down. It looks steep and long, but is reasonably easy - ask the to show you - it was so fun!

There is no wifi in the rooms but the wifi in the restaurant and pool area worked well. Everything else was fantastic.

What a remarkable location, perched high up on the banks of The Nile, overlooking Aswan in the distance on the other bank! Blissfully quiet. The buildings themselves are quite remarkable, in absolutely fascinating Nubian style. The staff are delightful and the food varied and delicious. The complex is located at the very end of the road so there is no passing traffic. There is easy access across the Nile from below the hotel. The gorge at this point is very steep but transport is provided to the ferry point by the hotel.

The approach on the road through the Nubian Village is lengthy.

Loved every moment of this stay from the location to the staff and facilities and the most organic and lovely breakfast I have ever had! Phenomenal experience and Aswan is brilliant.

Nothing only the route from the village to the hotel as my wife is pregnant but it is a nice experience to experience the Aswan culture.

We had the most wonderful stay at Kato Dool Wellness Resort! As architects, we found the resort's architecture to be absolutely vibrant and stunning. Every corner of the property is picturesque and truly unique. The views of the Nile River are breathtaking—whether you're relaxing by the pool or enjoying a quiet moment on your balcony, the scenery is just magical. HIGHLY recommend taking a walk around the property at night for some gorgeous photography. The food here is outstanding! The dishes were delicious, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We particularly loved the local dishes that showcased the unique flavors that reflect the local cuisine. Their Nubian Chicken Tajine was beyond perfection! The staff at Kato Dool Wellness Resort were incredibly friendly and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. They even called in a local pharmacy doctor for us when we needed one. If you're looking for a place to unwind away from regular Aswan in a unique part of the city, enjoy delicious food, and soak in the beauty of the Nile, Kato Dool Wellness Resort is the perfect destination! It offers a glimpse into a part of Aswan that is still rather untouched by mainstream tourism currently. We really hope more people visit this unique gem and the wonderful people that make the village.

I really enjoyed all the staff, they were like family. Asmma Ahmed Abdou Tarik and Ramadan were all so so Nice with me. I forgot some names but everybody here pay a lot of attention about you at the end i didn't need to order something they already knows! The food was amazing, i tried a lot of differents dishes and beverages and all was so tasty espacially tajines and om ali. The room was amazing, cleaned every day with a very very Nice semelle. Bed was so confortable and balcoony with his perfect view on Nile was everything i needed. The hotel is so amazing with his colors and spécifications architecture. The swing pool was just perfect. I went to Abu Simbel and discover Aswan by boat with the hotel everything was well organised withiut stress. They always did their best to make my rest perfect and it was. They help me to go to the train station at the end. The location is a little bit far away the city but everything is very well organised with tuktuk that i enjoyed a lot. You cross the desert to enjoy the perfect view of the Nile in whitch i use to swin. I also met really nice nubians on the beach whitch invited me to share a thé. It's the perfect location if you need some rest and enjoy the view. You have the desert the nile the sky what could you ask more? The stay was really better that i excepted and I must thank everybody's here, you're my heart family now!

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The building is beautiful, very unique, we loved the Nubian style. The rooms are large and very clean and comfortable. All have amazing views. The food in the restaurant is very good, although more expensive than eating in restaurants in the Nubian village. The service is excellent. The pool area is great. It is a short walk across the dunes to the Nile beach, and there is a free tuk tuk to the village whenever you need. All of the staff were very helpful and welcoming. A special mention to Ahmed on reception and Tariq who made sure we had everything we needed. Tariq helped us celebrate a birthday within our group by organising a surprise cake!

There was a problem with the pool on the first day but they were very proactive about getting it fixed for the remainder of our stay.

Getting around was a breeze thanks to the availability of Tuk Tuks right outside the hotel. Whether we were heading out to explore the local sights or needing to run a quick errand, the Tuk Tuks were an easy and fun way to navigate the area, adding an authentic touch to our travel experience. The hotel staff were the heart of our experience. They were not only friendly and welcoming but also incredibly attentive and helpful. A special mention must go to how they took care of one of my friends who fell ill during our stay. The staff went above and beyond, ensuring that medical assistance was provided promptly and checking in regularly to see if there was anything more they could do to help. This level of care and attention made us feel truly valued and taken care of.

The place was really beautiful. We arrived late by delayed flight, and the transfer booked by hotel were patiently waiting. Everyone were friendly and nice. They prepared meal for us even the kitchen was supposed to be closed already. And the mixed grill was So Delicious! We felt lucky to find this place. The colorful decorations, details of all furniture and the views at night and in the morning on top of Aswan were incredible. In December it was indeed a bit cold, but there were blankets, and we felt warm at night. We felt regret that we couldn't stay longer, and would like to come back definitely!

The hotel has a dramatic location in the Sahara desert, on the top of a cliff overlooking the Nile and the Nubian village below. View was great both from the room and the terrace. Great view from the old Aswan dam to the Kataract and Aswan itself accross the river. The hotel has a very distinct Nubian architecture, and the whole complex and the room was stunning. The staff was very helpful and friendly, and the food was some of the best we had on our entire trip. As the hotel is located away from the main tourist concentration, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. Transport from the village to the hotel with rickshaw is included, and was a small adventure in itself.

As we were travelling, we were dependent on WIFI connection for travel arrangements. WIFI was only available in the common areas.