It is a bit noisy with it being a boat, so pack earplugs. There’s 4 rooms so you may be sharing with other people which I didn’t realise. Rooms are a little snug but the living room, deck and upper deck make up for it.

This is an incredible place to stay. We loved the location on Elephantine island, the views are lovely and it’s such a chilled out vibe. Mohammed our water taxi driver was so helpful and Machood the boats caretaker was friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. These two guys are brilliant! They made our stay extra special. The decor was cute, breakfast was delicious, it had all the amenities you’d need. There was a fridge with drinks and you wrote down what you took and paid at the end. We loved the experience!

Stayed in April 2025

Very comfortable, great view, very clean, and amazing service.

Stayed in February 2025

Only thing that I want other travelers to be aware of is that even if you book out all the rooms on the boat, the boat is not private. The men who work here are awesome and super friendly, but they will be hanging out and smoking on the back deck making things not as private as I thought they were going to be.

Incredible views, super cool houseboat, and very friendly helpful staff. Cooked us amazing breakfast and maintained great communication before, during, and after the stay including bag pickup and drop-off by boat from the mainland. Tons of fun arriving by boat or by walking through the island to get here. Lots of fun restaurants nearby. Great bathrooms with hot water and good pressure. Air conditioning in each room. Super clean and well maintained. Comfy beds. Highly recommend! Would 100% stay here again.

Stayed in January 2025

The location ,it's tranquility & of course Mahmout !

Stayed in January 2025

Sometimes it was tricky to get over to the mainland, however it is very well connected by a ferry and speedboat. Boat stocked drinks but would be good to stock snacks also to save having to source from elsewhere

Great stay and good for anyone staying more than 2 nights in Aswan, based on elephantine island! We really loved the location and the sunset and sunrise each day was amazing from the room. Rooms were very modern and comfortable and the staff were very helpful especially Mahmoud.

Stayed in October 2024

Staff and facilities

Stayed in August 2024

The family that owns the hotel is extremely polite and accommodating. They were always on top of everything and helped me coordinate all my travel to Abu Simbel and back to Aswan.

Stayed in March 2024

We had the best experience ever in Aswan, and the Boathouse truly added to the magic. We loved the boat, and the view was beyond amazing. Special thanks to everyone we met, and special thanks to Mr. Mahmoud Abdoun and the ferry crew for hosting us and introducing us to the fascinating characters of the Nubian people. Truly unforgettable! ⛵

Stayed in December 2023

At night you can hear the walking bridge to the boat croak and screech against the wall, which is quite a bummer if you try to have a nice night of sleep. Some earplugs and everything is fine, however!

Very special place to stay. At the right (quiet) side of the island and with very supportive staff.

Stayed in November 2023

We had the most amazing stay at Anakob and really couldn’t recommend this place enough if you are looking for fantastic hospitality and an unforgettable stay on the River Nile. When we arrived on our overnight train from Cairo, Mahmoud (in house manager) had arranged a driver to pick us up from Aswan station and he took us to the ferry port where a motorboat was waiting to take us to our accommodation. The process was smooth and really appreciated after a long night on the train. We were also able to check into our room straight away which had brilliant air conditioning and a warm shower. Upon freshening up we were welcomed with a refreshing hibiscus drink, beautiful coffee and ordered a chicken tagine for lunch for only 200LE which was delicious. During our stay Mahmoud arranged drivers to take us to both Philae Temple (Mahmoud) and one to Abu Simbel (Ahmed) and both cars were really comfortable making it a very pleasant experience. The drivers waited for us whilst we explored the sites which was great. I would really recommend booking through the accommodation as it made the whole process very easy! On both nights of our stay we headed out for dinner and again Mahmoud organised motorboats for us to take us to, and pick up from the different restaurants we visited. We want to say a massive thank you to Mahmoud & his team for a wonderful stay at Anakob, we will definitely be back if we return to Aswan in the future!

Stayed in November 2023

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We love the location! It’s quiet and beautiful

Stayed in October 2023

i would say the location. it is a bit of a trouble taking the ferry to the island, and if you have heavy luggage, you can hire a private boat that cost 200 egyptian pound from the ferry directly to the hotel. And also, the main reason i booked this hotel is hoping to enjoy a lovely evening on the roof top. but i have underestimated the heat of Aswan. In the middle of the night, the wind is hit wind like blowing out from a hair dryer. It is not pleasant to stay outside temperature wise. So you can’t enjoy the evening on the rooftop as imagined.

staff very helpful

Stayed in October 2023

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The houseboat is nestled in a beautiful place on the quieter side of Elephantine island. It is very well maintained and has all the modern amenities one expects to find in a hotel. The houseboat staff are all Aswan locals and very polite and well mannered. Adding to these, the excellent views from the houseboat rooms and upper decks help to make the stay an amazing experience.

Stayed in April 2023

There wasn't any thing that we disliked.

The location was amazing. We got a private water taxi right to the boat. It was lovely just chilling on the top deck watching the world go by. The staff were very attentive and came to talk to us. They even walked us over the island to a local restaurant. It was a very memorable and relaxing stay

Stayed in April 2023

Excellent and we'll maintained boat with 4 rooms. The common areas are fantastic and the deck is amazing

Stayed in April 2023

Absolutely fabulous boat property, docked in a very nice and quite place just behind movenpick.

Stayed in April 2023

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Excellent views,Excellent staff,excellent location

Stayed in February 2023

I know that to keep the hotel on the boat is much more difficult than a normal one. However, being picky, I can say that in comparison with our first time, we felt that the rooms are a little bit tired and bedsheets should be changed. Although it didn't ruin our stay. We had a great time and will make a stay in Anakob our tradition.

This time it was our second stay in Anakob as we were amazed by the view from the boat and the concept itself (to stay on a boat). Perfect for chilling out and relaxation. The stuff are always nice and helpful. The room has really good amendments (hot water is strong), AC is working really well for cold and warm air. The beds ere super comfortable and soft.

Stayed in January 2023

Good transport from the airport to the boat jetty. This linked up perfectly with a boat waiting to take us to the accommodation. The manager himself met us at the boat and looked after us. This was reassuring at night time. The rooms are small but modern and comfortable, however slightly flimsily built. We woke up to a beautiful location. Mahmud served a tasty fresh breakfast. In the morning we walked across Elephantine island to the public ferry jetty. The walk might look intimidating, but in fact is easy and safe even in the dark. You walk right through the village and people are friendly. The ferry is frequent and only costs 5 EP. But if you prefer, the team at Anakob are very happy to take you to the East Bank in their own boat. This is a beautiful journey circling around the island, it is scenic, picturesque and particularly enjoyable early in the morning. We were even served tea on one of these early morning boat transfers. For evening meals Anakob offers a take-away menu from a local restaurant. We didn’t try this. But we can wholeheartedly recommend the two restaurants beside the public ferry stop on Elephantine island. The first one and slightly smaller one, called Nubian Kitchen (or something like that), even sells beer and wine at reasonable prices. Both restaurants serve a tasty, well priced Nubian menu and offer great views over the Nile. Lastly, Mahmud who watches over the boat, is a really nice, helpful person.

Stayed in January 2023

I was charged 100 LE per trip to reach the boat or go back to shore, but no one informed me of this charge beforehand. So it was quite a surprise to find it on my bill. Also, 2 of the trips were shared with other guests but I was charged full price.

Great, unique stay in Aswan! Super friendly staff and host who are ever so helpful! I troubled the host a lot to help with information and book taxis and he was always available and helpful.

Stayed in December 2022

No pricelist displayed for private boat services or breakfast. The check-in boat was included but we were charged for a check-out boat (100LE) which we scrambled to pay in cash as it was unexpected at the time on an Island with very limited ATMs. We felt the check-out boat should have also been included as the alternative to the public ferry with a suitcase is very inconvenient up at hill and across unpaved tracks. Despite there being a kitchen, was made clear that we could only use the kettle at the edge of the worktop. The size of the rooms were on the small side, but this should be expected as you are on a boat. All soaps appeared to be the same blue liquid.

This was the best bed we had in Egypt. The wifi was good with airconditioned rooms. The room and rest of the boat appears to be modernly furnished. Lots of communial space available to use inside and outside. We did have the boat to ourselves (the other three rooms were unoccupied). Helpful hosts. Once at the boat it is a short walk to to the public ferry which costs 5LE per person which was very reasonable. The 100LE per person breakfast was decent.

Stayed in December 2022

Dependance on staff for supplies and getting around beyond the island.

Beautiful panorama view over the Nile river and the desert hills. Serene, calm and secluded pocket on elephant island close to the buzzing city center on the mainland. Very friendly, helpful and modest staff.

Stayed in October 2022

perhaps some guidance on food options for lunch dinner.

interesting and unique place

Stayed in October 2022

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Everything : the boat, the location, the staff… If you want the perfect place to visit Aswan don’t hesitate go to Anakob !

Stayed in October 2022