Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional Service
Beautiful Location
Cons:
Overpriced cab services

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Overall sentiment indicates the hotel is beautiful and immaculate.
Service
9.96
Exceptional service noted, with personal touches from staff like Soliman and Nour.
Location
10
Fantastic location on the Nile, offering beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.45
Spacious and beautifully appointed rooms with great views.
Amenities
9.48
The terrace and restaurant provide a memorable experience.
Value for Money
9.44
Worth the splurge for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Afternoon tea and dining experience were enjoyable, with good service.
Overall Experience
10
A memorable and luxurious experience with a historical touch.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, nestled in the Nubian Desert by the Nile, offers elegant rooms and suites in a Victorian building with a pink granite facade. The modern rooms feature private bathrooms and air conditioning, exquisitely decorated with wooden furniture.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at the hotel's 4 restaurants serving a mix of international and oriental cuisines throughout the day. Don't miss the breathtaking views from the Oriental Kebabgy Restaurant's terrace overlooking the Nile.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind at the spa with sauna, hammam, and hot tub facilities, or stay active at the fitness centre. The hotel also offers rejuvenating massage treatments for a truly relaxing experience.

Experience luxury and comfort at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ASW

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 10
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
10
Old Time Comfort and Attention
Pros:

There's absolutely nothing to not like about Old Cataract Hotel! It was such a pleasure to be there. Thanks!!!

Cons:

Wish I had been there longer -

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ruth Anthea • couple • de
10
We stayed 3 nights and loved everything about it. As of now, during renovations (that didn’t bother us at all) only 35 r
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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François • solo_traveller • be
10
Une pause dans le temps
Pros:

Literie parfaite, chambre spacieuse, hôtel majestueux et cadre magnifique. Attention du personnel en général.

Cons:

Quelques petits détails qui ne sont pas au niveau d'un palace (sable dans le fond de la piscine, carreaux cassés par ci par là, matériel d'entretien non rangé et laissé visible, service parfois peu présent (bar), ...) mais rien de choquant.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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B • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Chloé • couple • fr
10
Incroyable et magique
Pros:

Absolument TOUT

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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VINICIUS • couple • br
10
Lendário, absolutamente perfeito! O hotel é um primor de categoria super luxo e com história e legado cativante, mas o q
Pros:

Tudo! Esse hotel é lendário e único no mundo! Impecável em cada detalhe, o staff é incrível e faz você se sentir em casa no paraíso! O melhor hotel do mundo em nossa humilde opinião!

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Karim • solo_traveller • eg
9
Exceptional stay
Pros:

Room service, the facilities & the location is what you're looking for, I'm pleased to spend that time

Cons:

Wifi signal should be better, but it's okay

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Frederique • couple • fr
9
Un très bel endroit chargé d’histoire , une vue magnifique sur le Nil , un personnel attentionné
Pros:

La beauté du site et la caractère authentique de K établissement

Cons:

Quels défauts d’équipements : prises électriques dans les chambres , éclairage insuffisant

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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salem • couple • ae
8
Charming
Pros:

Staff very friendly and cooperative

Cons:

Facilities not available specially Gym & Indoor pool

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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salem • couple • ae
9
Signature of Aswan
Pros:

The team was very cooperative from reception to all staff inside the hotel

Cons:

Unfortunately during my stay the indoor pool was under renovation and the Gym as well

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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AOYAMA • couple • jp
10
素晴らしい体験
Pros:

コンシェルジュがトラブルに丁寧に対応してくれた

Cons:

ない

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jill • family_with_children • fr
10
Not just a hotel, it is a timeless destination where every moment becomes a cherished memory.
Pros:

I have stayed at the Old Cataract many times over the years, including with groups I have led through Egypt. It has always been one of the highlights of my journeys there, and I always look forward to the joy of sitting on the patio for lunch and sometimes dinner, taking in the beauty, history, and nostalgia of such a remarkable place.

After the last renovation, I waited two years for the hotel to reopen, and I will gladly wait again for this new chapter to unfold. You can certainly expect me to be among your first guests when you reopen as Mandarin Oriental Old Cataract.

My only prayer is that the new prices will still remain within my comfort zone so I may continue returning to a place that holds so many cherished memories for me.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Josep Vilches • couple • es
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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gabriela • couple • ar
5
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Virginie • couple • fr
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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FEDERICO • couple • ar
9
Un clásico de ubicación espectacular
Pros:

Un clásico absoluto que desborda historia, con una ubicación soberbia sobre el Nilo. Jardines y vistas increíbles. Habitación correcta con detalles de otro tiempo. Desayuno correcto en un ambiente espectacular. Las señoritas de conserjería sumamente atentas, dispuestas a resolver inconvenientes, hacer reservas para cenar, etcétera.

Cons:

Algunos detalles de mantenimiento y limpieza en corredores y elevador. La experiencia, aunque positiva, no sé si justifica tan elevado precio. Tea time de precio excesivo no nos convenció en calidad y variedad de productos.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
5
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandrine • family_with_children • ch
10
Mythique. Inoubliable. Sublime
Pros:

Un lieu mythique qui a encore gardé son âme. Tout est un peu vieillot et c'est cela qui fait tout son charme. Le personnel est d'une extrême gentillesse.

Cons:

Rien. Tout était au-delà du parfait. Je n'ai jamais vu du personnel autant à l'écoute et aussi souriant et serviable. En revanche, très triste que l'hôtel ne reste pas Sofitel et passe à un autre groupe en mai. Tout va changer et je crains que l'ensemble devienne totalement inaccessible

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexandrine • family_with_children • ch
10
Séjour exceptionnel dans un lieu mythique voué à disparaître sous sa forme actuelle
Pros:

Tout était exceptionnel: vue sublime, lieu mythique. 4 nuits de rêve passés en famille dans ce magnifique hôtel. Nous avons bénéficié d'un upgrade, ce qui a été formidable. Le personnel absolument adorable, très à l'écoute et cherchant à deviner chacun de nos souhaits. Exceptionnel.

Cons:

Tout était parfait. nous regrettons que l'hôtel passe dès le 1er main à un autre propriétaire, car il risque de perdre son âme.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee