Houseboat Hotel and Nile Cruises Zainoba

Sehr nettes Personal, sehr gute Lage, leckeres Essen

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If you are looking for something different, this is the perfect place. Staying at this boat is an experience itself. We loved waking up having a perfect view, lovely breakfast a beiing away from all chaos. Location of the boat was perfect for us, great spot to explore Aswan and the island itself. The owner was super helpfull and has two kayaks to use. Offers good tours too if you like but if you make your own plans that's all fine too. Experience was relaxed and authentic

Nothing. Hope to be back soon to explore more of the area.

C’est la deuxième fois qu’on y est resté, tout ce qu’on avait noté la première fois (re-copié en bas) reste pertinent ! La péniche est superbement placée sur la côte ouest de l’île Éléphantine, à l’abri de la chaleur et du bruit de la ville avec un beau vent rafraîchissant. On y arrive en prenant le ferry depuis la corniche al Nil (« Aswan Island Elephantine Siou Side ») et ensuite en traversant l’île (cinq minutes à pied). La vue depuis la péniche est paradisiaque, avec l’île Kitchener en face avec ses oiseaux et sa verdure et avec le sable de la rive ouest du Nil derrière. La chambre était simple et correcte, avec une petite salle de bains, un ventilateur et un climatiseur. L’accueil d’Abdul, le propriétaire, était extrêmement chaleureux. Il nous a aidé à trouver des chauffeurs pour plusieurs trajets, toujours à des prix raisonnables, et ses recommendations de restaurants locaux étaient parfaites. Le petit déjeuner était consistant et agréable – des œufs, des frites, de la confiture, du pain baladi. On a hâte d’y retourner !

La péniche est superbement placée sur la côte ouest de l’île Éléphantine, à l’abri de la chaleur et du bruit de la ville avec un beau vent rafraîchissant. On y arrive en prenant le ferry depuis la corniche al Nil (« Aswan Island Elephantine Siou Side ») et ensuite en traversant l’île (cinq minutes à pied). La vue depuis la péniche est paradisiaque, avec l’île Kitchener en face avec ses oiseaux et sa verdure et avec le sable de la rive ouest du Nil derrière. La chambre était simple et correcte, avec une petite salle de bains, un ventilateur et un climatiseur. L’accueil d’Abdul, le propriétaire, était extrêmement chaleureux. Il nous a aidé à trouver des chauffeurs pour plusieurs trajets, toujours à des prix raisonnables, et ses recommendations de restaurants locaux étaient parfaites. Le petit déjeuner était consistant et agréable – des œufs, des frites, de la confiture, du pain baladi. On a hâte d’y retourner !

Great place to relax and friendly staff highly recommend

L'hôte est très sympathique, il nous a organisé très facilement et à bon prix un transport pour Philaé et une sortie en bateau vers un village nubien. C'était super !! Merci pour tt ça La vue depuis le bateau est très belle

Les photos sur booking ne représentent plus ce que l'hébergement est en réalité . Le bateau est très bien placé, la vue est très belle mais malheureusement il n'est pas aussi bien entretenu que sur les photos. Poubelles qui débordent , matériel stocké . Le soir et la nuit nous avons rencontré un problème d'odeurs dans la cabine, un mélange de remontées d'égouts et d'essence , difficilement supportable. Nous l'avons indiqué au propriétaire qui nous a conseillé d'activer la ventilation de la salle de bain. La deuxième nuit nous avons rencontrer ce même problème... Le petit dej : une petite omelette, un bol de frites et un café /thé Une adresse rustique authentique dans un cadre enchanteur mais qui nous laissera un souvenir olfactif... dommage .

Emplacement très original et loin de l'animation d'Assouan. Prendre le ferry public plutôt que le propriétaire si on n'est pas trop chargé. L'hôte fait tout pour rendre votre séjour agréable.

L'endroit est juste sublime. Un petit paradis sur terre, une parenthèse enchantée.. Alors oui, la salle d'eau est petite. Mais on est sur un bateau. L'accueil est parfait, loin du tumulte de la ville. Et l'arrivée en bateau est juste un prémice du séjour. Situé idéalement sur l'île elefantine, la ville est à 10 mn A pied, et un petit ferry à prendre... À conseiller pour ceux qui aiment les endroits authentiques... Merci pour l'accueil.

RAS

Abdul è molto accogliente

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Le cadre et le silence du Nil

Nádherná lokalita a perfektní majitel, který se Vám bude věnovat a odveze Vás lodí na místní památky!!!

Es war eine tolle Erfahrung auf einem Hausboot zu übernachten und der Besitzer hat uns ein schönes und authentisches Restaurant bei der Ankunft gezeigt. Zudem hat er geholfen Touren zu organisieren (zum Stausee oder eine Bootstour). Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit auf dem Hausboot.

Abdo's place is handsdown the best in Aswan. If you want a truly unique experience surrounded by locals, this is the spot! When booking I had considered staying on a nile river cruise but wanted something more stationary and relaxing while still having that nile experience. Abdo was not only my tour guide but a friend that showed me local spots and under-the-radar places in Aswan! Book it! You'll be so glad you did

The view is outstandingly stunning .. breathtaking and magical. I originally was meant to stay 2 nights but I extended. And if it weren’t I had work I would’ve extended to the rest of the month. Very strong shower and good hot water. Amazing WiFi. The host was one the best hosts I’ve ever stayed with. Kind and very hospitable. The food in the area is made by local women in the village, mainly organic produce and extraordinarily delicious. The host has a smaller boat that he can take you adventures (with an extra fee) but it feels easy because he’s around and he’ll be available when you need. He took me to the Nubian village and a place where you can swim in the river Nile.

The bathroom is quite small but I guess that’s understandable considering the boat.

The location is perfect, quiet lappping of water againsy the side of the boat, the sounds of village life. The owner Abdo, will pick you up from aswan in his boat, so you immediately get a nile cruisde! He is very helpful, happy gto suggest river excursions - ddont miss the nubian village - and to introduce you to elephantine life, incl excellent meals in the houses of local cooks. Trreat yourself to a few super-relaxing dayys at Abdo's houseboat hotel

There was nothing i didnt like about the houseboat hotel

First thing one must consider before judging anything is that you'll be staying in a boat, not a hotel, so expectations should be adjusted accordingly. If you're looking for spacious room and easy access then you should not look into Abdul's place. When you calibrate things accordingly though, you realize it is a good place to stay. Abdul (the host) was always very responsive, patient and attentive. For instance, we arrived very hungry and the island may be challenging to walk through. He then took us to a good restaurant *and* waited for us to have dinner in order to walk us back to the boat (when it was darker). He also woke up at 3am to take us to the dock where the car that would take us to the airport would be. Also, I told him I was worried about the heat (it got to 40c+ one day) and he made sure there was a portable AC in the room for us before we got there. Finally, spending the end of the day sitting on the deck, overlooking the sunset on the Nile, I realized that it was a worthwhile choice.

Once one has a shower, the bathroom becomes a mess, water all over. Nothing that a pair of flip-flops can't solve though. Walking about the island may be challenging, but, again, nothing that Google Maps cannot help.

Abdo took care of us like family. Arriving late, he waited to pick us up on his boat and we began a glittery quiet ride to the houseboat. The location was scenic with views from the boat to the botanical gardens. Egyptian nutritional breakfasts were served top-side. All excursions that the host arranged exceeded our expectations. One evening we floated down the Nile with him to the Nubian Village for a sunset view. Amazing.

The double bedroom had tight quarters with a small bath, but the owner is building a bigger one.

It was a very authentic experience, from the space on the boat to the activities around. Abdo is someone who is truly interested in sharing his experience and the best of the region. He also helped us find an excellent option for a Nile cruise on a Dahabiya and made my husband's birthday a truly special evening. Thank you for everything, and I hope that wonderful people like you continue to come to your houseboat.

Abdo is the best host ever! We had a great experience! Aswan is an amazing city, 1000% we will return. You can write Abdo in advance and ask for boat transfer to Botanical garden, Nubian village. And car transfer to Aswan dam and other places. To plan your comfortable stay. One night in Aswan is not enough, I recommend minimum 2 - 3. Best wishes Abdo! We hope to see you again❤️

Very unique experience, Abdo is amazing and we had the whole boat to ourselves. The view overlooking the Botanical Garden Island and the West Bank is mesmerising. Also, there was no noise from boats (as described in previous reviews).

The room was a bit small (especially for tall people) but this was clear from the outset. So nothing to complain about.

Stunning view. Very original accommodation. Manager very nice and helpful.

Privacy, cleanliness, location

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The location of the boat is nice. The view is also nice from the boat. Host is very helpful. He arranged Nubian village tour for us and also felluca ride. The food was really tasty.

Wash room is manageable since it is a lower deck of a boat. The experience is really ! You won’t get the hotel like comfort but beds are nice and cozy. From the pier to the boat is a 5-7 mins walk in with the village and if you have too many luggage it’s a struggle. While going back host arranged us a ferry to drop us directly to Aswan dock so that we don’t have to struggle with the luggage.

Abdu was an excellent host! He helped us visit all the sites we wanted to see and put us contact with great local operators. The houseboat is great, a nice calming location to enjoy the Nile after a day of exploring Aswan.

The boat is a really peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Aswan. Abdo is really friendly and helpful in getting anything you need!

Excellent location on the Nile river. A private boat perfect for a family. Had two rooms and two bathrooms on the lower deck. Upper deck had a relaxation area and breakfast. Excellent views.

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I had a fantastic time staying with abdul! The nile is the heart of aswan, and what could be a better way to experience the nile than staying on a boat that offers the most scenic view??!! I had very good sleep. The room and hot shower were great. i woke every day to the river view, had my morning dip, abdul was so nice to get breakfast sandwiches and make tea for me. He will take me to local families for lunch and sometimes we just order food and eat on his boat. I really enjoyed doing nothing just chilling on the boat:p Abdul is the best host and a really good friend to have fun and great conversation with. He knows everyone on the island. No matter what activities you want to do, he’s able to connect you with the right folks with very very fair price. I look forward to coming back!! Don’t hesitate! Book this place and you’ll have a memorable time❤️

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We had an incredible experience staying here. Abdo, the owner, was unbelievably helpful, organizing everything and connecting us with reliable people. The boat was spacious, comfortable, with great facilities, and its quiet location right on the Nile made for a priceless, peaceful stay.

Comfortable, quiet location on the Nile, good service. Abdul is very friendly and helpful. The sunset tour is highly recommended, as well as the Aswan Museum on the island, which is an UNESCO archaeological site. Botanical gardens are also lovely and quiet. It's also possible to swim near the boat, which is great!

Very little not to like! It is a houseboat, which means the rooms are smaller than those in a house or hotel, but they are comfortable and have everything you need. It's also great to hang out in the shade on the upper deck.

Abdulah was an amazing host. He picked us up direct from the pier and drove us to the houseboat. We drank a tea together and he showed us around the island a bit. I had a 4am tour to Abu Simbal the next day and Abdulah helped to organize the pickup for me to make the tour on time. On the second day, Abdulah took us and the other guests on a boat ride to a Nubian Village, to the botanical gardens across from the boat, and to a beautiful viewpoint to watch the sunset. Abdulah was always available for us and whatever we needed. Thanks for everything Abdulah! We had an amazing time!

Owner of the property Abdulah was very friendly and helpfull. He helped to explore the city, organised the driver and teke us with his boat to places on right nak of the river.

The noise loud music coming from some boats in the night and in the mornings.But that is not the respnsibillity of the owner and is the same for most propertis on Elefantine island.

Staying on a boat was a I’ve experience. The boat has a lot of character. It’s nice chilling on the deck at sunset! Overall was a nice experience. Nice to do for a few days but I was glad I was staying in a hotel after that.

The boat could be a bit more tidy and the sink area could be newer and cleaner as well the kettle. While it was lovely chilling on the deck there was offer a smell of sewage coming from the river. Not sure whether this was from the actual boat or from nearby boat. This is something which would probably need to be resolved.

Everything. Front wheel beginning you feel like a guest and he is an incredibly kind host. There 2 rooms on the boat. Staying on the Nile on a quiet island with regular ferry (every 10min from 6am to midnight). Abdul is always around to help you with anything and makes your trip easy: last minute kayak booking, late arrival, early booking, felucca booking, airport pickup with kind driver, regular use of his smaller motorboat, breakfast at the time you choose. He is always on WhatsApp. You get all the convenience you want and more at the most reasonable cost you can imagine. My friend and I travelled the world for work and leisure and this is the first property I take time to review.

It makes all the places I stayed at less good, including some fancy ones

The stay at Abdu’s houseboat was nothing but mind blowing. I stayed in the houseboat for 5 days with my mother. Abdu did not help us arrange everything in terms of tours (to Filae, Abu Simbel, a Nubian village, the botanical garden and more) and activities (Falluca sailing, Zaraha sand meditation, bird watching trip, exploring the Souk, swimming in the Nile, transfer to Luxor via Edfu and Kom Ombo and more), he also helped us with his second smaller boat to get everywhere, assimilate to the local culture by clothing and customs, cooked for us (he also made sure all food was well washed), helped us donate goods and clothes to the local school, and assisted us in getting tickets for the night train from Luxor to Caïro and simcards). His houseboat has everything you need for an authentic stay. Our cabin was spacious enough for the two of us and had an amazing view over the Elephantine Island. The terraces was facing the beautiful botanical garden on Kitchener Island. Due to the placement of the boat you have some shade in the morning and you can enjoy the sunset in the evening. If you look for a real experience and want to dive in the culture and day to day livestyle on the Nile, the boat is definitely something for you. We are truly great full for our experience and can definitely recommend a stay on this lovely houseboat!

The boat is amazing and Abdel is the nicest host! He took us birdwatching in the morning and explained everything to us. You can also do cruises with him and go to Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna. His small boat will bring you to all the nice places in Aswan. Really recommend and a authentic experience. Go for a walk with him on Elephantine Island to see more of the daily live in Aswan. Don’t hesitate and just book, you won’t regret it!

The boat is clean and cosy , perfect if you are looking for a quieter experience away from the noise . Abd is very welcoming and helpful and he also makes a great breakfast . We stayed at 8 other locations during our stay in Egypt and the stay on the boat is by far our favourite.

While initially searching for a Nile cruise, I was hesitant about the big cruise boats due to numerous reviews pointing out issues with hygiene and the overall experience. This led me to explore other options, where I discovered Houseboat Hotel and Nile Cruises Zainoba. Immediately after booking, I received a message from Abdul. He asked me to contact him on WhatsApp, where we discussed various cruise options. Originally, we planned a three-day journey from Aswan to Luxor, but given the time constraints, it wasn't feasible. Abdul skillfully proposed an alternative plan to disembark at Edfu, arranging a car to Luxor from there. Upon check-out at our Aswan hotel, Abdul and his crew were ready at the docks. Their friendliness was outstanding, assisting us with our luggage and providing a detailed tour of the boat along with our travel itinerary. To our delight, they even arranged wine for each dinner on board! The cruise itself was relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. The crew frequently engaged with us, sharing laughs and conversations, enhancing the experience. We were treated to three delicious local meals daily, and they always ensured we had everything we needed. The rooms were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. Each night, the boat would anchor at small islands along the Nile, resuming its journey post-breakfast. I am extremely pleased that we chose Abdul's boat over the larger commercial cruise ships. It was an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to anyone seeking a unique and personal Nile cruise!

Abdul was a great host, super friendly and accommodating to whatever we needed for our trip, from the moment of pickup at the marina on his boat to the moment of drop off as we departed, we felt we were in good hands. We had a great time hanging out with him on the boat after our tours with such great views of the Nile River. We really enjoyed taking a boat cruise with him through Aswan.

amazing place if you are looking for an intimate time right on the nile river. The host is amazing the room is ver confortable and very clean, on the river side of Elephantine island.

Nothing to complain about, it was all perfect

we loved being on a boat. we found the room spacious, clean and charming and the boat beautiful. Our host Abdelshakour was always available, sociable, funny, kind and accommodating. We got to meet his family and felt welcomed on the island. it is an atypical stay and we loved that.

The owner is very friendly and helpful. We've had the best time staying with him and really enjoyed the iftar dinner he cooked for us. It felt like being around a friend's place 🙏 it's a great location. Would always recommend!!

Owner is great, with really passion for dealing with customer.

Our stay in Aswan was quite nice. The boat was docked at a tranquil port on an island, which, though compact, had all the necessary amenities. The cruise along the river was truly impressive, Our host proved to be reliable and helpful, willing to arrange anything requested.

The boathouse is owned and manage by Abdul, a lovely guy who built it himself apparently! He came to pick me up at the ferry station, which helped a lot as Elephantine Island is a bit of a maze. The boat is moored on a quiet side of the island with beautiful views of the river and the botanical gardens.

Happy overall.

The boat is perfectly located, a 5minute walk from the ferry on Elephantine island; there is direct staircase to the boat from the land so you’re not stranded. Sitting on the deck watching sunset is pretty perfect. The host is exceptional and able to organise anything you require, negotiating good deals on your behalf. we felt like part of the family.

Everything was great during our stay! We were delighted with the boat and the surroundings of Aswan, where the captain of the ship organized a tour for us on a small boat. The captain of the ship was very friendly with us, suggested the best places for shopping !! very clean and with a super comfortable bed. Also in the morning we had a wonderful breakfast from the captain. The best and biggest recommendations!!!

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We just loved the houseboat! We had only one night there but it was a wonderful one. The boat is clean, in a wonderful location with beautiful views of the river, and has a lovely deck to sit on for meals. The best thing of our stay was meeting Abdul, who was so helpful, generous, smart, and warm. He made sure our stay was just what we needed and went out of his way to make sure we could see everything we wanted to in a (too short!) time. I 100% recommend!

We loved our three-day cruise on the Nile! The views are amazing, the nights quiet and calm, and the recently renovated boat is very well equipped, with private bathrooms, mosquito screens, comfortable bedding, and storage space. We first booked a room on the boat for a night and then spoke with the owner and captain Abdul about making a short cruise on the Nile. Abdul was professional, flexible, reliable, and super kind: together we planned our dream trip, from Edfu to Aswan with multiple stops along the way. Because we weren’t on a big cruise ship, we could see the beautiful temples when they were almost deserted—a very special experience. We totally recommend Abdul and his crew!

Nothing. I would take the same trip again.

pulito gentile e disponibile

thanks far all mate