KaToWaiDi Nubian House By The Nile

Hotels
8.8 (410 reviews)
Gharb Suhyl Nubian House Gharb Suhyl , Aswan , eg

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful property
Great food
Cons:
Bad road access
Occasional smell issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Some concerns about the smell in the room and the bathroom flooding.
Service
9.3
Staff was friendly and helpful with tours and transportation, though there was a minor issue with the checkout experience.
Location
9.14
Great location next to the Nile with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were clean and comfortable, though some noted bad road access to the resort.
Amenities
8.62
Good amenities, including an outdoor restaurant with local food.
Value for Money
8.58
Prices are reasonable for the quality of service and offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Food was incredible with a good variety of local dishes.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall a wonderful experience despite minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:37

Property Description

Picturesque Nubian Resort in Aswan

Serenity Amidst Nature: Nestled in Aswan with stunning river views, Kato Waidi Nubian Resort offers a tranquil escape with a garden and terrace for relaxation.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delectable dishes at the on-site restaurant or opt for room service for a cozy dining experience in the comfort of your room.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: With amenities like free private parking, an ATM, and currency exchange, your stay at Kato Waidi Nubian Resort is designed for utmost comfort and ease.

Experience the essence of Nubian hospitality at Kato Waidi Nubian Resort. Book your stay now for a memorable retreat in Aswan.

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 410 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Jorge couple es
8
Atentos y agradables
Pros:

Estaba muy bonito, pegado al río y el personal excepcional, la comida he de decir que estaba muy buena también.

Cons:

El aire acondicionado no enfriaba lo suficiente, es el único punto que le veo mejorable.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Sabrina family_with_children fr
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Broussard extended_group us
10
Pros:

The staff is amazing and hotel is one of a kind

Cons:

Everything

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Larissa solo_traveller br
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Fady family_with_children eg
9
The Best Stay in West Seheil – Kato Waidi Nubian House
Pros:

The Best Stay in West Seheil – Kato Waidi Nubian House!**

I have visited West Seheil several times and stayed at various hotels, but **Kato Waidi Nubian House** truly surpasses them all. I spent 4 days (May 6th – May 10th) here with my brother in a double room, and it was an exceptional experience.

**1. Prime Location:**
The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the tourist bazaars and right next to the main West Seheil pier. It is very easy to find and provides a perfect authentic atmosphere.

**2. Spotless Rooms & Breathtaking Views:**
Our room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. All rooms at Kato Waidi offer a direct, stunning view of the Nile. We could even see the Old Aswan Dam in the distance, which was a spectacular sight.

**3. Outstanding Staff:**
The hospitality is world-class. From **Ahmed** at reception to **Mustafa** in the restaurant, the entire team was incredibly polite and attentive, making sure every request was met with a smile to ensure our comfort.

**4. Exceptional Dining (Chef Arafa):**
The food was so delicious that we didn't eat a single meal outside the hotel during our 4-day stay. We ordered fish, meat, and "Kawareh" tagines; **Chef Arafa** is truly a master. The food is clean, high-quality, and very reasonably priced.

**5. Relaxing Landscape & New Upgrades:**
The landscape is beautiful, with mango trees providing shade throughout the property. I was also impressed by the new expansion and the high-standard swimming pool being prepared right on the Nile—it’s going to take the hotel to a whole new level!
**Bonus:** The hotel’s private pier made our trips very easy, as our tour boat could pick us up and drop us off directly at the property.
Kato Waidi is now my top choice in Aswan. A truly magnificent experience that we will definitely repeat!

Cons:

No TV in room , yet didnt need it as the view was astonshing .
the hotel entrance is slighlty hidden behind Bazars , yet was easy to find as every one knows the place :)

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Palo_KNM extended_group sk
10
Pros:

Vyborne jedlo a velmi mily personal ochotny vzdy pomoct. Prostredie vedla Nilu je neskutocne podobne ako Nubijsky trh hned pri ubytovani... Farby stien a zariadenie izieb vas prenesie do rozpravky... Budete sa tu citit velmi prijemne...

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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ENID MONICA solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Carmelo solo_traveller it
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Bolivieri couple fr
9
Central Nubian Village colorful destination
Pros:

Cannot beat the location, just a few steps from the boats dock ! Our sunset cruise even came to pick us up directly at the property. Very colorful place, with large sitting/resting area. Rooms were exactly as described previously, maybe even slightly bigger than expected. Staff was also very helpful and responsive.

Cons:

I can note a few things but is it really what you are looking for while travelling for leisure (cause the Nubian village is definitely a leisure destination)? Wifi not great, shower could be improved (hot water and pressure both great, but no real shower dedicated space, more on top of the toilet seat) and bag breakfast for early departures contained almost only ultraprocessed food. That bein said, we had a look at regular breakfast and it looked really yummy !

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Mohamed Bilel solo_traveller fr
9
Séjour inoubliable
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel est impeccable une vraie déconnexion et cure détox dans un endroit paradisiaque la simplicité de la vie sans complication. Endroit charmant avec des chambres à décor artistique riche de culture Nubienne.
Le staff était très serviable et convivial on croyait avec des gens qu'on connait depuis longtemps.
Un grand merci à Monsieur Zakariya qui nous a accompagné même en tour dans la ville pour empêcher qu'on soit arnaquer. On était ravis de le connaître et la veille de notre départ j'ai eu mal au cœur comme si je me sépare d'un père ou d'un grand père tout notre respect et gratitude pour lui.
Autre point que nous avons apprécié c'est leurs plats très savoureux vraiment une magnifique découverte.

Cons:

Rien du tout limite on a regretté ne pas rester plus! :(

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Mohamed solo_traveller eg
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

Limpieza

Cons:

Conexiones difíciles

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Akar couple us
10
It was a really nice stay. Super clean, breakfast was amazing and the shower had amazing water pressure. Definitely the
Pros:

It was so cute! I loved all the colors

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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YU HSI couple tw
10
Pros:

員工友善,地點好,乾淨整潔
一切都非常好!

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple gb
10
Peaceful and relaxing
Pros:

Absolutely adored the building itself and it’s so relaxing being by the river. The room itself was lovely and comfortable and I will say that it was a very peaceful stay.

The food was amazing - absolutely loved the beef dishes that we had, they were all cooked beautifully and so tender! The cheesecakes for dessert was also wonderful. Big compliments to the chef!

If you want to organise tours, this is also something that they are able to provide. We organised a tour to Abu Simbel and Philae Temple with them and I have no complaints. They even put together a breakfast bag for us when we left at 4am for Abu Simbel.

You’re also only a few seconds away from the vendors outside for souvenir/gift shopping which is a plus if this is the last part of your trip as there are plenty to choose from.

Overall - we loved our stay here and the staff were amazing and very welcoming and friendly. Thank you!

Cons:

WiFi is mainly located in the cafe/restaurant area. If you work remotely or you have a business online which needs tending to, you wont be able to get WiFi in your room. But it’s okay to sit out in the sitting area. However sometimes the WiFi was also spotty.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children fr
10
Très bel hôtel dans un village nubien
Pros:

Un hôtel typique au bord du Nil et un accueil très chaleureux. Le restaurant est de qualité. La chambre familiale avec balcon, propre et spacieuse, offre une très belle vue sur le Nil. L hôtel propose des transferts en bateau vers Assouan. Bref une excellente adresse!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Omid couple dk
10
Pros:

> "Vi havde et fantastisk ophold på dette hotel i den nubiske landsby. Det ligger perfekt midt i byen, og alt er meget rent og til gode priser. Værelserne har en utrolig flot udsigt direkte til Nilen, og stedet er meget hyggeligt.
> Personalet er utroligt hjælpsomme og høflige. Selvom vejen til hotellet er ved at blive renoveret lige nu, er det stadig nemt at komme dertil. Jeg kan varmt anbefale at bruge InDriver eller en taxa, da det fungerer rigtig godt.
> Hvis man vil gøre det endnu billigere, kan man også tage de små busser ind til byen. Det koster næsten ingenting og er en super nem måde at komme rundt på. Et herligt sted!"

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Muhammed couple ae
10
Amazing stay at the heart of Nubian village.
Pros:

Right in the heart of the Nubian village, this stay offers a perfect mix of comfort and authenticity. The staff are incredibly helpful and always just a call away, while still ensuring complete privacy throughout your stay.

We stayed for two days and had all our dinner from their restaurant the food was delicious and very reasonably priced, with no sense of overcharging or taking advantage of tourists.

The stay itself was wonderful and the Nile view is absolutely stunning. Big thanks to Ahmed and the team for making it such a memorable experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Catriona solo_traveller gb
9
Colourful and comfortable stay
Pros:

Very comfortable room. Great massage. Location was fun right on the water but close to bazaars in Nubian village. Had a couple of tasty tagine dinners too

Cons:

I booked a trip to Abu Simbal and the communication about morning pick up arrangements could have been slightly better.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee