Breakfast was a bit underwhelming

Rooms were lovely and clean, quiet location and helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Breakfast and dinner were mediocre. WiFi didn't work for us despite several attempts with the owner's son (that's why it's important to get a local SIM card at arrival in Egypt). The lake could get rough for the sunrise boat tour (flat bottom boats are not meant for rough waters) and they don't warn you.

Family run hotel and everyone was friendly and professional. We got to chat with the owner and his children and they were very helpful. The entire premise was big and well kept, our room was spacious, quiet and clean. The owner spent many years living in Switzerland and France, and we believe due to this experience, the deco and finishing of the hotel and rooms were of higher standards than other similar lodgings in Upper Egypt. We went for the Sunrise Boat Cruise towards the Abu Simbel temple and was lovely. In our opinion, it's worth to stay 1 night in Abu Simbel, take it easy go to the temple after 3pm when there's nobody, instead of doing the day-trip by bus from Aswan, which starts at 3:30am, and share the temple with hundreds of other tourists.

Stayed in March 2024

The hospitality from the staff (and the owner) were lovely. The hotel is in a fantastic location on the banks of lake Nasser. The accommodation is comfortable and the (Egyptian) food at dinner was great. A highlight for me, is that they have boats that can take you on a short tour to view the temple at dawn

Stayed in March 2024

Great location by the lake, and only a short walk to the temple (20 min). We stayed in a newly built room, which was very big and beautifully decorated. Food (dinner and breakfast) was very delicious. The lodge offers boat tours. We did the Sunrise boat tour, which we highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2024

Perfect for a visit to Abu Simbel

Stayed in February 2024

They didn’t sell tonic water. They didn’t take credit cards.

It’s authentic Nubian character and position

Stayed in February 2024

Very friendly and relaxed place. Highly recommended. Nice and comfortable rooms and alert staff as well at kitchen people. Good Internet and could work from here.

Stayed in February 2024

We stayed in on of the new rooms, it was very clean and quiet. The staff were great, personable. Very nice diner and breakfast. Very good choice to visit Abu Simbel when staying overnight.

Stayed in January 2024

Eskaleh Eco-Lodge is the place where to stay in Abu Simbel, it is almost a destination in its own. It is owned by a famous Nubian singer and it is the place to experience Nubian culture. The personnel is incredibly friendly, the restaurant is very good, the main building of the hotel is very nice, built in traditional Nubian style. Rooms are in separate bungalows also very nicely decorate, very well equipped and very comfortable. They also organised our transport by car from and to Aswan. Everything perfect.

Stayed in January 2024

The room was clean, the veiw from the balcony was nice, and the staff were friendly. Also it was amazing to take a boat from the hotel and see Abu Simbel at sunrise. I really recommend this hotel. Thanks:)

Stayed in January 2024

We had wanted to see sunrise at Abu Simbel at 6am, in advance of our 8:40am departing flight, but when we showed up at the agreed-upon time (5:30am), the person the hotel had contracted for the boat ride refused to take us out and instead insisted that we wait until later. So we sat and twiddled our thumbs until finally at 6:10am, as the sun was already rising, he invited us to his boat but then he couldn't get the motor started and after 15 minutes of unsuccessful attempts, during which time the sun became fully risen and the sunrise completely lost, and our 5:30-6:30am sightseeing window completely run out, we had no choice but to give up. I was heartbroken, because seeing the sunrise at Abu Simbel had been a big part of why we decided to spend the night there. My advice would therefore be: do stay at Eskaleh - it's a great hotel. But make arrangements elsewhere for a sunrise boat tour. We saw several nice boats giving people sunset tours the night before so I know they're available. Also, be sure to come prepared to pay for everything you need to pay for in cash, including USD for any rooms that haven't been pre-paid. I suppose this is just common sense but we weren't traveling with a lot of cash, esp not USD, and were caught off guard by this when paying by credit card was suddenly impossible at the very last minute despite assurances otherwise the night before.

We were given two large brand new rooms for our family of four. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable, and the view over the water was fantastic. It was easy to arrive to the hotel using the free shuttle bus from the Abu Simbel airport (we got dropped off at the hotel's doorstep), and returning by the hotel's arranged tuktuk was equally straightforward. The hotel is within easy walking distance of good restaurants and they also have a restaurant onsite. The young man who seemed to be in charge of everything was wonderful.

Stayed in December 2023

Building extension incomplete at the time

Lovely setting by the lake. Newly built, spacious rooms in local style

Stayed in December 2023

Great Hospitality and Facilities. Very professional. And only 2 Kms away from Abu Simbel. Very peaceful and calm environment. Food also taste good.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing! Breakfast can have more varieties;)

Everything! Absolutely loved our room and the terrace, it is so Nubian! Staff were very friendly and nice. We also met the owner :)

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, it was perfect!

The breakfast and dinner home cooked meals weee lovely alongside lake nasser. Plus, less than 10 mins to Abu Simbel

Stayed in November 2023

The only small point of critique would be the food, for the price we thought choice was small and the taste was very bland. But perhaps that's up to personal preference.

It's a beautiful little hotel, with super friendly and helpful staff, clean, spacious and with a perfect and calm location.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Loved this quaint hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was small but very comfy and we were only there to sleep. Air con worked really well. Having our meals on the terrace was great.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

Staffs are very nice and helpful. You can walk to temple 20-30 mins Or by tuk tuk cost 50EGP for 5 mins. Hotel is located next to Nasser lake and it is very tranquility. You can also go to appreciated temple by boat from hotel.

Stayed in November 2023

This place is pure awesomeness. You feel home there. Fikir, the owner with his wife and all the staff make you stay easy, comfy, and relaxing. In this beautiful hotel in the style of typical nubian house, they offer great breakfast on the terrasse and also they make good lunch and dinner for fare price. Also the staff there can help you out to organize day trip, transfer or whatever. I highly recommend this place 👌. We wish to Fikir, his wife and the team all the best and all the success in theirs new project.

Stayed in November 2023

Very lovely stay. They have a nice setup with a good view of the lake and open seating areas inside and outside. Host and owner are welcoming and accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was pleasant. The evening prior we also notified them that we were leaving to Aswan at 5:30 AM the next day and they had Breakfast bags ready for us. Room was huge and comfortable. Easy ride (5 min on tuk tuk) or walk (30 min) to the temple. I would definitely recommend staying here and wished I could have stayed longer.

Stayed in November 2023

If I would do it again, would stay at Tuya hotel as that had a nicer view and is right next to Abu Simbel. Eskaleh is a bit farther away and harder to get back for the night show.

Very nice hotel with nice staff. Near the water with a bit of a view. Big patio that is good after dark for dinner, but that has no shade during the day. Good air conditioners and water heaters. Standard breakfast. Dinner was good as well, fairly standard menu but with tagine option. Cost 300 to come from the airport though they said it should cost 200 for a taxi.

Stayed in October 2023

Great people ,food and location!

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing I can think of.

This is a nice, peaceful place to stay in Abu Simbel. I loved the Nubian decorations and style. The room was clean, air-conditioned, and comfortable.

Stayed in October 2023

- The food was very good - Very close to Abu Simbel - Very nice building and very nice room - Very friendly and helpful staff (The hotel is nicer than the photos make out)

Stayed in October 2023