Floating Hotel- Happy Nile Boat

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Arnaque , ce bateau n' existe pas On a reçu un message le jour même de notre arrivée pour nous dire qu' il y avait un problème avec le bateau et qu' il fallait se diriger vers le Moon Boat , et comme part hasard ce bateau lui ressemble énormément avec des propriétaires peut scrupuleux qui vous demande de l' argent en liquide pour les payer et l' hygiène du bateau laisse à désirer mais on avait très peu de choix , car nous sommes arriver dans la nuit et on n' étais pas les seuls dans cette situation

Nothing: the property—a boat—literally doesn’t exist.

IT DOESN’T EXIST. My Egyptian driver drove me to the location and we spent 15 minutes driving up and down the street, following the exact address locations. We stopped several locals, asking them for the boat, showing them pictures, and it does not exist. The locals kept recommending another boat to stay at nearby (which I did thankfully book as a walk up) that was visibly different with a different name. This boat does not exist. Booking.com still hasn’t given me my refund for it which is crazy, and I have contacted my credit card company for a chargeback. Don’t arrive in Luxor like I did, with a confirmed booking, but the hotel completely GONE.

I paid, there was no boat. No messege, nothing

Отличное место, расположение супер, персонал максимально дружелюбный.Капитан очень хороший человек, сделали наше пребывание максимально комфортно

Hôtel très original sur une péniche. Ahmed nous a bien aidés à organiser notre séjour, il nous a spontanément proposé un upgrade dans une chambre avec une meilleure vue, nous avons été très bien accueillis !

Mister Ahmed meet everybody to help you in Lúxor. There was a external problem with the power supply and Ahmed given us a quickly resolve The staff are very professional

First of all a big shout out to Mr Ahmed. What a legend. Absolutely sorted every for me, and for the best price possible. Truly a gentleman. The boat is a superb place to stay on the east bank; got a beautiful view of the West Bank day and night. Excellent location just a few minutes from both ferry landings, and the pizza place opposite was grand. Really made my stay a joyous experience.

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Ahmed and his familly was really nice and the boat is even better in real life than in the picture

Ahmed pretended to sell us a boat trip from asuan to Luxor and it never happened. He promised to give us the money back but he never did. his sons work on the boat, but I felt uncomfortable around them. wouldn’t recommend to go there if you are a woman.

The view from the boat was amazing. Ahmed, our host, is the most welcoming person. He made everything easier for us.

I like everything.

Ahmed and the boys were like family to us. The rooms were very satisfying as well, with fans and view to the Nile. Beautiful!!!

Some issues with the electricity and water supply, and not hot water!

The property is nice, its on a boat. Its not easy to get too, I managed to find the local boat to the other side and get across and walk 10mins to the boat. Room was great, double room with a shower.

Ahmed the main man he is a good guy but i feel like the tours are OVERPRICED. I paid for the driver and he charged $15 dollars each for me and my friend so 30 dollars in total to take us to a few locations. This is probably my fault as i did not mention that it was too expensive. I am a budget backpacker and the train was too expensive to aswan and asked if there is a cheaper way, unfortunately his son overcharged me 5x for the train ticket which cost 150 and made me pay 800. Ahmed did try sort out this issue but it was too late as I left and he did say if i ever come back he will give me a couple days free! GO DIRECT TO AHMED IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES.

New experience staying on the boat hotel.

There's no curtain in the bathroom and we didn't get breakfast while it mentioned our room is included breakfast

Superb location, right on the river. Super friendly host and very very flexible check-in/check-out time that made it super handy for us. Nice breakfast as well. No hot water and we never really got wifi working so this might be an issue for some.

Quality. Staff, room, bathroom, bedsheets, space, cleaness, view… Rooftop. Evertything is great and has good quality.

I was upgraded to another boat, bigger and more luxurious!! I was amazed by my room, like a 4 stars hotel, with a balcony and an astonishing view of the Nile, just in front of Luxor Temple!!!!

The water at the bathroom was coming and go, sometimes no water at all, but for the price, I should not complain

Location and owner excellent

Wasnt a problem for me but climbing from one boat to the other you have to be agile. .

Spacious room and nile view

From the very beginning, our stay was a disaster. The air conditioning didn’t work, and with 37°C (98°F) temperatures, it was impossible to sleep. On top of that, the water supply was unreliable—sometimes there was water, sometimes there wasn’t, which was unbearable in such extreme heat. The electricity kept cutting out, only one outlet worked, and the minibar had no power at all. When we arrived, they offered us water, but later charged us an outrageous price without any prior warning. The manager, Ahmed, was extremely unprofessional—if you don’t book the tours he sells, he won’t even bother showing you the room. We also never received breakfast, and they didn’t properly inform us about the schedules. To make matters worse, accessing the boat is dangerous. You have to walk across a ridiculously narrow plank, risking falling into the river. On top of everything, there was no toilet paper in the bathroom—absolutely unacceptable. This place is a scam. It’s worth paying a little more to stay on the other side of the river, where you’ll surely find much better options. Don’t make the same mistake we did!

The actual owner (Moon Boat now) is a nice guy. He was helpless against the hoax. His "first officer" (ha-hal) Adam is also nice. We all got along well and had a nice time. I leave the boat sadly and would have stayed longer than the 19 days.

The "ghost" offer Floating Hotel is a hoax. It's unbelievable that booking.com hasn't removed it after over 3 weeks. The pictured boat is under new ownership (Moon Boat), 200m further away from the public ferry. If you want to book the boat that is pictured, look for Moon Boat and have a good time with the REAL offer. 2 identical offers and -pictures by booking.com? Unbelievable! I come often for longtime stays to Egypt and know of the problems here. I understand. But that doesn't excuse extensive lies to customers.

Let me begin by saying—this place hits different. From the moment you step aboard, you’re not just a guest; you’re family. It was my first time traveling solo in Egypt, and I can’t overstate how effortlessly Ahmed, his sons, and the crew lifted every worry off my shoulders. Ahmed is a man of honor—respected by many, dealing in fair prices, and carrying a heart as vast as the Nile itself. He speaks of his crew as dear friends and leads his sons with a just and fatherly tone. His love for his work makes up for any expectation of luxury, because what he offers is something far greater—care, connection, and a genuine warmth that no five-star hotel could ever provide. I arrived during the first days of Ramadan and had the privilege of witnessing Ahmed and his crew preparing meals for those in need. But more than that, they welcomed me into this tradition, even inviting me to his home for dinner—a gesture of kindness I will never forget. And then there’s the room. Breathtaking doesn’t begin to describe it. This isn’t just a river view; it’s a window into the soul of Luxor. The city’s heartbeat pulses through the waves that crash against the boat’s exterior, a mesmerizing contrast to the dusty streets beyond.

No, the utilities don’t match a polished four-star hotel, but what you’ll find is something far richer—clean, warm, and humble surroundings that make space for real experiences. It’s a place for those who seek not just comfort, but meaning. Whether you’re sharing stories with locals or simply sitting in silence on the top deck, staring at the Nile under a sky full of stars, you’ll know—you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

I stayed for 3 nights, originally booked the boat which is really good enough, but for the next 2 nights, the owner upgraded me to the big boat, i am impressed with the view of Nile from the boat! And it's right opposite of Luxor temple. Totally one of my best experience! The owner and his staff are all attentive, helpful and friendly. It is convenient to cross to the east bank with boat. The breakfast is good portion too! Highly recommended 10/10!!

The staff was very helpful and cooperative

It is not one baot there are 3 boats tied together and you need to to cross over boat railing to move to next one that was so exhausting and to go to it you need to ride a dangerous small boat from land

Everything!

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Ahmed realy cares for his guest. I forgot my bag in the transfer boat and he helped us to get it back, thank you Ahmed! The hotel is in a boat and really easy to find, in front of mystic pizza. We ride a small boat to get to the hotel which is really really fun and they are very attentive to your needs. Inside the room has our basic needs for a good sleep. They also provide breakfast with a good view of luxor in the nile river, perfect! Ahmed also helped us arranged the tours and he will also give you tips around luxor.

Nothing. We stayed 3 nights, i can stay here longer. I want to go back here again.

Absolutely loved every minute of it. Ahmed couldn’t do enough for you. Amazing!

Trying to be very honest about the review, first of all, experience from the bank towards getting onto the boat was great. They move you in a small boat with the help of a stick to move it. Getting to the actual boat needs a bit of physical talent but the staff is always there to give you a extra hand. (So Many Thanks for that). Breakfast is Lovely (Egg, Flava Beans, Feta cheese & Egyptian Bread along with Tea). They have 2 boats and I managed to experience in both of them. Ahmed is the main guy who is always helpful and sorts out any tours if you are willing to do one. Najar is the brother of Ahmed who is also a star in helping and sorting any of tour needs. Hamdi is they guy who explains everything in detail and may be very helpful. Overall experience is great, view is great, the boat does not move much but you still feel a little bit wobbly while you are on it. Quiet and peaceful at night.

Crossing from one boat to another is a bit tricky as there is always a risk of falling if you do not hang on to anything. That needs attention as many people are not very physically fit. So a small bridge may be useful in order to move across the boats.

Friendly staff Great location Unique experience

The boat was great and the staff were friendly and accomodating. When I arrived, the level of the Nile had fallen, meaning they had to move the boat further out in the river. They came and got me with a rowing boat on a pulley sysyem which felt like an adventure in itself. They helped me find the bus for a trip I'd booked amongst many other similar buses and got me to it on time. I wish I could've stayed longer.

Ahmed and his family were great hosts, going above and beyond to offer me a good stay. The entire place has a magical touch to it, you are coming here for the experience itself. I spend my 28th birthday on this boat and I will never forget it. The breakfast was one of the best I had in Egypt. Every single minute on that boat was just wonderful. I came for one night and ended up spending three. And I know I will come back.

If it's low season, be aware that you will need to take a small boat to reach the actual hotel boat. They will take care of it but it's inconvenient because you can not just come and go whenever you please. That was the only downside for me. Also, there are three boats next to each other, you cannot see it in the picture. Ahmed's is the one in the middle.

Ahmed and his family were great and made us feel really comfortable. They helped us with everything we needed. The location is beautiful and the sundeck provides a great view of luxor temples.

Everything was great

Stuff is great and price is reasonable

It’s hard to get to the floating hotel if you have many baggage, because the way you go to hotel is by a very small boat

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Nothing to complain about with reasonable prices ,staff is great services and view is nice

Very welcoming and helpful host and staff. Lots of available options for things to do around Luxor but just hanging out and relaxing is ok too. Very nice experience.

I think their location is great as they offer a boat service to either side of Luxor. We noticed that the owner Ahmad makes it a point to have conversations with every guest that checked in. I feel it gives a personal touch. He even informs us of his services but not pushy about it. He leaves the choice to you. Meals are very reasonable at the accommodation itself. Adam the chef very obliging.Their were generous with their breakfast portions. They even went above and beyond by packing our breakfast on our last day as we had an early checkout. Najar spoke good English. He was very helpful and accommodating. No errand was too much to ask Hamddy They provide laundry service. Sheets were clean, air conditioner worked, bathroom was ok what more can you ask for!!!!! I would recommend this place for down to earth travellers.

Mixed feelings about this comment as they had someone on the top deck to provide help should any guest need something during the night. I found them a little noisy but knowing they were there to help me, I'll let them go on this.

I absolutely loved staying here. Such a beautiful place to wake up. Very peaceful and calm. The rooms were clean and the staff were so kind and helpful. Ahmed was so accomodating and friendly made us feel right at home. He helped us with drivers to see the Valley of the Kings etc for a really reasonable price. I would highly recommend this place if you want a place to chill and enjoy the views of the Nile.

It could be challenging to get to as you have to get on a small boat to get to the hotel. My boyfriend and I were fine as we are young. It didn't really matter to us, it was all part of the experience!

the room had a big mouse which ate the bread from my bag I attach a photo.the breakfast was inadequate.paid for cruise from aswan to luxor for three nights 380 euro.as a result, they offered me two nights without giving me back one night in money

Staying on a houseboat on the Nile for 2 nights was awesome! The view, the happy feeling sitting on the deck for breakfast, which was tasty, varied and filling, and also for sundowners after our hot days out and about. We were in the middle boat of the 3 that are moored there together. Our one room had AC so we just squashed into that room on the two 3/4 beds. The other room had a massive noisy fan that would be a bit much in the night, so we just used it for the bathroom and suitcase storage. Getting across the East bank is so easy, right from the houseboat, using one of the ferry boats that are a dime a dozen. Having all the owner's boys helping and bustling around the boat created a very busy happy vibe. We definitely recommend staying at Happy Nile boat

Perhaps a slightly more sturdy way of accessing the boat. It was fine for us but could be a problem for someone with mobility challenges

It is just amazing. They are so nice people, it's a bit hard to find but when you arrive it's just like a dream.

Super friendly owner and amazing location - the room overlooked the Nile and I could see both the sunrise and the moonrise from my bed! The restaurant boat next door was great and Ahmed was super helpful in organising tours and drivers for various activities.

It is like being with your 2nd family, everyone is smiling to you, asking if you are happy and enjoying it. Ahmed the owner is a very righteous man who will give you advices for your travel. Ahmed and the other stuff are really helpful and friendly, you could just tell them whatever the problem they will fix it right away. I was upgraded to a better room once I got my feet there.. They are communicative lads.. Absolutely will return. The view is good, there are restaurants and a supermarket nearby.

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The breakfast was great

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When we arrived there was no water. We asked for one big bed, they didnt have it, then they switched us, the breakfast was poor.

There were caring and helpful people, it was a different experience

The employees were attentive and helpful, but the room was very small and the shower head and water drain were broken. When I went, they told me that the internet packages were over and I could not use the internet. There was no curtain or anything protective on the bathroom window. If you don't close it yourself, you can be watched from outside. There was no mirror, and key for the door in the room. When I asked for the key, the answer was 'this is a safe place'. And I had a negative experience because I was bitten by flies and had an allergic reaction throughout my body. However, if you want to have a different experience, you can stay.

Ahmed and his family were incredibly welcoming and went out of their way to help as much as possible. The view from the boat was very nice. Great place to stay run by great people.

I wish i could give them 10 stars. Ahmed and his boys are friendliest people i met in egypt. They treat you like a family like you really feel it at home. Such a budget friendly Floating boat Hotel neat and clean air conditioned rooms, their service everything was 👌. Excellent job they are doing. I would definitely reccomend it to all the tourists visiting Luxor. It was such a unique experience and beyound my expections. There is nothing to complaint. Excellent, Bestest of Bestest in Luxor.

There is nothing to Complain. Everything was perfect for me.

The way to enter in the boat is fun, then, Ahmed and his sons were so kind. The breakfast was also so good.

We didnt have air conditioner, and we got 46º on that day, so that was hard to sleep. (Btw, the other room had air conditioner.

I chose this boat hotel for a different experience, and I'm very happy that I made that choice. It is nice to sit on the deck in the evenings and watch the lights of Luxor across the river, and wake up to see sunrise on the Nile from across Luxor Temple. You can't ask for a better host than Ahmed. He goes above and beyond his duty. He regaled me with stories of his family, got me a SIM card and a bike rental, and showed me the local village. The Egyptian breakfast on the deck of the boat was delicious. The room was a little small and the boat is undergoing some repairs. But I strongly recommend this experience to everyone and I will myself come back here next time I visit Luxor.

A better/safer way to get on the boats, perhaps with safety rails on both sides. It was fine for me but older people or women may have a problem getting on or off the boat.

No air con. Too hot for summer

Awesome experience. Simple breakfast but wonderful experience

What a wonderful experience! Stayed one night in the boat with a friend at very short notice after not staying in the hotel originally booked. Ahmed and his family made our stay very special and could not do enough for us. Excellent, tasty breakfast on deck in the morning. Good location, clean and tidy room with private bathroom with plenty of room. We came as strangers and left as friends! Thank you Ahmed, Karin, marayn and cutie Mohammed. I will stay again for sure on my next trip! Lots of love c

All was PERFECT 👌

Good service for the price

The indications to reach the boat could be better.

The stuff and guiding the place was amazing and clean and beautiful view

I enjoyed the location the roof top area and the staff who went out of their way to let us enjoy our stay

No WiFi

Achmed and his family are welcoming and helpful people.

I was bit nervous before arriving because they had only 6 reviews that time. But I risked it as I was intrigued by the opportunity to stay on the boat. The arrival was strange and I didn’t understand what’s happening. But then I got it. This is not only accommodation. They are there to take care of you. Some guys are around 24/7 and help you with anything you might need. I found very entertaining short boat ride to the main boat (I came in time they couldn’t use the bridge as the water in Nile was low). My room/cabin faced the river so Inhad wonderful sunrise every morning. They showed me restaurants around took me to swim near by. I was there just 2 days but I think I will remember it for very long time. It made my visit of Luxor special.

Ahmed (the host) is an amazing guy who really cares about his customers. Him and his family shows you around and helps you with everything. The boat is in a peaceful part and really close to the local ferry so you can be in the city really quick. The rooms are comfortable and nice.

It was amazing Ahmed and his sons were beyond perfect service. It was amazing to stay with them

The rooms were bit hot. The ventilator was good but noisy.

amazing view and great staff. Ahmed is beyond helpful.

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The owners are really caring and they make sure you will feel good. Unfortunately the room in a boat was not available, because previous guests did some damage, but they offered a whole apartment nearby, that was even better option because it was in a silent courtyard.. they offered me one free night the next day on a boat, but I had to leave sooner .. they arranged a good breakfast on the boat and offered me a very good price to cime to Karnak... My recommendations!

We really enjoyed staying in the Happy Nile Boat hotel, as it was a unique experience of spending a night on a boat. The room is clean, has windows (but you can close them if you want) with the view on Nile and the other coast of the river, shower with hot water. The boat itself has a nice interesting style. The owner of the place, Ahmed is very friendly and helpful. He allowed us to check in earlier and check out later. Also, he proposed a tour to the sites on the West Bank (that we enjoyed so much!) and a boat tour to Karnak temple (we decided not to go, but I believe it is also very good) with cheap price. The boat hotel is located just few minutes walking from the public ferry station (after you arrive to the West Bank on the public ferry, just turn left and walk a little bit, you will see the “Happy Nile Boat” poster on it). Highly recommend this place!