Everything! This place is amazingly beautiful.

Getting there is quite the drive. Better signage with arrows for directions along the way would be an improvement. Communication is a little slow when asking questions.

This is a special place. It is well designed to make the most of its incredible location at the top of sand dunes overlooking Aswan and the Nile. The buildings are lovely, bright, and colourful inside and out. My room was comfortable, clean, and had everything I needed for a three night stay. The bed was very comfy, and it had the best pillows. The staff were all polite, friendly and helpful. Nirvana, Hussein and Sara all helped to make my stay a memorable one. The food here was the best I had on my travels through Egypt.

This hotel is now one of our favourites. It was such a unique place to stay. If you are hesitating, don't! It was a great choice. The decor, in traditional Nubian style, is colourful and amazing in every last detail. The location allows for an outstanding view over the Nile river - we couldn't stop looking at it and we stayed in the infinity pool for a long time just watching the boats. The pool is refreshing after a hot day. There are also comfortable lounge chairs around the pool area that also have a view (as well as from your balcony). The drive to the hotel is up a long bumpy road by car or tuk tuk and you will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but this allows for a very quiet stay and the beautiful view! We were worried about not being in Aswan but, in our opinion, this was better. The shower pressure was great and the air conditioning works very well. The bed is very comfortable with great pillows and linens. The staff is kind and they arranged all our excursions and drivers and that all worked very well - on time and organized and we thought it was reasonably priced. It is perhaps best and easiest to organize airport pick up and excursions with them as the hotel is quite isolated. We ate dinner at the restaurant every night and the food was the best we had in Egypt - the Nubian tagine was great. There is a large variety of food to choose from. The breakfast was eggs done any way you would like, baloney and cheese slices and yogurt and pita. It is served fresh (not a buffet) which we liked, just leave a bit of time for it to be served. There was plenty of food to fuel up for the day. We watched the locals and tourists swimming in the Nile for a long time and wanted to try it and the staff showed us a staircase down the hill behind the hotel for us to walk down. It looks steep and long, but is reasonably easy - ask the to show you - it was so fun!

There is no wifi in the rooms but the wifi in the restaurant and pool area worked well. Everything else was fantastic.

We had an amazing stay in this unique hotel. It was a last minute booking and it was the highlight of our stay in Aswan. The staff were friendly.

This hotel is truly exceptional. While the location is slightly outside the main area, the hotel offers a free tuk-tuk service that conveniently takes guests to the Nubian village, which makes getting around easy and enjoyable. What truly sets this place apart is the breathtaking view over Aswan — it's absolutely worth it. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and offer incredible panoramic views that make your stay unforgettable. I highly recommend staying at this hotel for anyone visiting Aswan. It’s a peaceful retreat with excellent service and scenery that’s hard to beat.

What a remarkable location, perched high up on the banks of The Nile, overlooking Aswan in the distance on the other bank! Blissfully quiet. The buildings themselves are quite remarkable, in absolutely fascinating Nubian style. The staff are delightful and the food varied and delicious. The complex is located at the very end of the road so there is no passing traffic. There is easy access across the Nile from below the hotel. The gorge at this point is very steep but transport is provided to the ferry point by the hotel.

The approach on the road through the Nubian Village is lengthy.

Kato Dool is like a remote desert outpost. That is the sort of thing that I really enjoy, so I loved it. We went into Aswan town and to be honest, it's pretty rubbish. So I would recommend being here and visiting the sights, to them come back to this remote hideaway. The food is good and we stayed healthy for the 4 nights we were there. Seeing the sunrise over the Nile and going for wanderings in the desert were special and memorable!

It's Africa. Not everything is perfect. But roll with it and it's all good!

Loved every moment of this stay from the location to the staff and facilities and the most organic and lovely breakfast I have ever had! Phenomenal experience and Aswan is brilliant.

Nothing only the route from the village to the hotel as my wife is pregnant but it is a nice experience to experience the Aswan culture.

Our stay in Kato Dool - Aswan was absolutely wonderful. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, with cozy beds and a stunning view of the Nile. The entire staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the architecture and natural beauty of the place are truly unique. What made the experience even more special was being able to walk down to the Nile and bathe along its peaceful shores — a simple yet magical moment that created a deep sense of connection with the land. We also took a tuk-tuk to the nearby Nubian village, which added a rich cultural layer to our visit. Watching the sunrise and sunset by the room balcony was unforgettable. It was an extraordinary experience. I definitely plan to return and highly recommend it!

The property (including the rooms) is absolutely adorable, it’s so beautifully and lovingly designed with lots of little touches here and there. All the staff was wonderful and friendly. Our room was large and clean, though the bathroom was a bit on the smaller side. The staff also assisted us with a booking a driver for the day to take us to Philae temple and the High dam. The swimming pool was nice and cool with a beautiful view of the Nile. The view from our balcony was amazing as well, made even better by enjoying it from our hot tub. The food was delicious, for breakfast and dinner.

It would be nice to have AC in the dining room, though all the fans made the heat bearable. The dinner service was a bit on the slow side. It didn’t bother us much, but the shower would be more challenging for larger people. Wi-Fi was only working in the restaurant/reception area, not in the rooms.