Beachfront Location: Meshra Katto in Aswan offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the terrace or in the garden, enjoying sea views and a tranquil setting.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, air-conditioning, and balconies. Additional amenities include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofing for a comfortable stay.
Dining and Leisure: The guest house provides a bar and outdoor dining area. Free off-site parking is available, and a paid airport shuttle service connects to Aswan International Airport, 16 km away.
Nearby Attractions: Nearby points of interest include the Nubian Museum (less than 1 km), Kitchener's Island (9-minute walk), and the Unfinished Obelisk (1.8 km). Guests can also enjoy hiking and visit the Temple of Philae, 7 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“The owner was very friendly and helped me arrange a felucca trip at a reasonable price. The room had a wonderful view, and there was a staff member who kindly helped carry my luggage. Staying on Elephantine Island let me enjoy peaceful and quiet...”
Jade
Malta
“The location is spectacular. The gusesthouse is located on the shore of Elephantine island. All the staff including the owner Mohammed are absolutely brilliant and incredibly helpful. My only regret is not staying longer at the guest house.”
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Catherine
United Kingdom
“The location is wonderful on the west side of Elephantine Island, where it's so peaceful and the views are amazing.
Mohammed the host is super helpful and arranged an airport taxi transfer to Aswan and a private boat taxi (which is essential,...”
Marc
Spain
“The location of the house was excellent. Being on the west side of the island grants it great views of the less constructed side of the Nile. That makes it a good place for relaxation. In particular, I enjoied having a drink in the terrace while...”
Sergio
Switzerland
“A beautiful and peaceful place in front of the river! The food was just excellent and our hosts, Mohammed and his wife, were extremely kind and helpful.
I definitely recommend it for a visit of Aswan!”
Marc
Netherlands
“The host is a heartwarming and chill person. The hotel has so much charm. It’s so quiet here that I could relax. It come with a good restaurant”
Ashay
India
“Mohammed was an outstanding host—warm, attentive, and always available to assist with any questions, making me feel completely at home. The property is located on Elephantine Island in Aswan, with the west side offering a tranquil escape that...”
Markus
Austria
“The breakfast is very very good. The owner is super helpful and can organize everything for you for reasonable prizes. Thank you. We will come again.”
Nassim
France
“One of my favorite stay ever. Big thanks to Mohamed, the host, and his family for the warm welcome and the help provided along my stay. I will never forget their kindness. I liked everything about my stay, the room was all I needed, the breakfast...”
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S
Italy
“I really enjoyed my stay in Aswan, the hotel is very pretty and my room was nice and spacious. The staff is really friendly and they helped me to get there and organised a nice tour to Abu Simbel for me. The hotel has a little restaurant with...”
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Hsiaowan
Taiwan
“The owner was very friendly and helped me arrange a felucca trip at a reasonable price. The room had a wonderful view, and there was a staff member who kindly helped carry my luggage. Staying on Elephantine Island let me enjoy peaceful and quiet...”
Jade
Malta
“The location is spectacular. The gusesthouse is located on the shore of Elephantine island. All the staff including the owner Mohammed are absolutely brilliant and incredibly helpful. My only regret is not staying longer at the guest house.”
C
Catherine
United Kingdom
“The location is wonderful on the west side of Elephantine Island, where it's so peaceful and the views are amazing.
Mohammed the host is super helpful and arranged an airport taxi transfer to Aswan and a private boat taxi (which is essential,...”
Marc
Spain
“The location of the house was excellent. Being on the west side of the island grants it great views of the less constructed side of the Nile. That makes it a good place for relaxation. In particular, I enjoied having a drink in the terrace while...”
Sergio
Switzerland
“A beautiful and peaceful place in front of the river! The food was just excellent and our hosts, Mohammed and his wife, were extremely kind and helpful.
I definitely recommend it for a visit of Aswan!”
Marc
Netherlands
“The host is a heartwarming and chill person. The hotel has so much charm. It’s so quiet here that I could relax. It come with a good restaurant”
Ashay
India
“Mohammed was an outstanding host—warm, attentive, and always available to assist with any questions, making me feel completely at home. The property is located on Elephantine Island in Aswan, with the west side offering a tranquil escape that...”
Markus
Austria
“The breakfast is very very good. The owner is super helpful and can organize everything for you for reasonable prizes. Thank you. We will come again.”
Nassim
France
“One of my favorite stay ever. Big thanks to Mohamed, the host, and his family for the warm welcome and the help provided along my stay. I will never forget their kindness. I liked everything about my stay, the room was all I needed, the breakfast...”
S
S
Italy
“I really enjoyed my stay in Aswan, the hotel is very pretty and my room was nice and spacious. The staff is really friendly and they helped me to get there and organised a nice tour to Abu Simbel for me. The hotel has a little restaurant with...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Please inform Meshra Katto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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