Great location, just a boat ride away from the Philae temple. Super nice stuff , Rose tried everything to make our breakfast memorable. You can swim in the Nile with easy access from the hotel. We came in August so it was flood season. Rooms were comfortable and air conditioning worked well . If you come for a sunrise experience at the Philae temple. This is the place to stay. The hotel boat takes you everywhere on request and for a small fee .

Stayed in August 2025

Excellent food ✨ Fantastic sunrise and sunset ✨

This place is truly amazing 🤩 I had a wonderful stay for one week and they really made me feel at home 🙏🏽 The service was excellent and Karim assisted in any extraordinary activity beautifully 🤍 With a boat you are only 10 minutes away from the amazing temple of Isis!

Stayed in August 2025

All staff members were very accomodating and friendly. The food there was traditional and delicious. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing. The front desk receptionist organised our trips very well, it was smooth sailing all throughout.

Stayed in August 2025

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We had an amazing time here. The people are so welcoming and kind. Theyy even showed us the village. The location is also perfect. Looking over the Nile and with a view on Philae Temple. Thank you all for this amazing time.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Felt like home with 5 star service. Definitely the best place I stayed in Egypt and one of the best places I have stayed anywhere and I’ve travelled a lot! The staff, the location, the Nubian style room, the food, the pure, cool river Nile and the Philae temple - all absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend this place. I will be back!

Stayed in June 2025

Aro Kato was absolutely beautiful! It felt like I was in a dream. The place was absolutely stunning, quiet and peaceful. Karim, Omar and Ibrahim were so kind and sweet always willing to help. My family and I felt right at home and will definitely be back. I will also be sure to recommend to all my friends and family next time.

Stayed in May 2025

We had a really nice stay at Aro Kato during our Egypt trip. When we arrived in Aswan from Luxor, our driver took us to the wrong dock due to language barriers. The hotel staff quickly helped us, communicating with our driver and sending a boat to bring us to their island. The white buildings of the hotel blend nicely with the rocks and offer good views of the Nile. It's a quiet, clean place with pleasant landscaping and greenery. The lunch was good value and tasty. We tried kayaking in the afternoon with staff members who stayed with us for safety. When I asked about the place of some submerged ancient Egyptian structures, a staff member kindly lead us there, and we got to see a beautiful sunset over the Nile and Philae Temple. I can see they are very familiar with the surroundings. We enjoyed dinner at their outdoor restaurant where we could hear some people singing in far distance. We love this vibe. The reception was always ready to help - when my friend left a power bank in the room after check-out, they found it and quickly help her get it back I didn't take pictures of our room, but everything was quite new. The beds were comfortable, the rooms spacious with high ceilings, and each had a small terrace with a view of the Nile. We think Aro Kato was the best place we stayed in Egypt. It's conveniently located near Philae Temple, offers kayaking, and has friendly staff. It's a good choice for anyone visiting Aswan.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Stayed in May 2025

Very tiny details to improve, like the door lock to the balcony, sanitary at bath room, but these don’t change my praise for the place at all.

In summary, I highly appreciate the dedication of the family that runs the guesthouse to make guests feel at home, and the fantastic view in the middle of the Nile river with islands scattered around and away from and the proximity to Philae temple, in which case the guesthouse can arrange boat and ticket for visit at day or night although we didn’t visit due to the sand storm that day, which the host informed us in advance to avoid any trouble. I can’t thank the host enough for accommodating the need for example zoom meetings at 4am in the common area. The food is very delicious. I strongly recommend to stay at this local family-run place and happy to have made the decision not to stay at the other 5-star hotels in Northern area.

Stayed in April 2025

I liked our stay in Aro Kato, Very excited, I loved the staff, respectful staff, Sepecially Karim the receptionist guy, Karim has great skills of experience in hospitality. The whole team made us happy from the first minute we arrived until the last minute we left. Nubian food has become my passion because of them. I will never forget my stay at Aro Kato Nubian guest house because of this wonderful team who have a lot of experience in hospitality. This island is the psychological comfort for those who need it, which makes you forget the whole world and live the most wonderful days of your life.This island has become my passion and takes me to another world of happiness, passion, tranquility and the Nile, whose beauty and tranquility I adore. I had a lot of fun with the most wonderful team.

Stayed in April 2025

Sadly, there’s a bit of a lack of communication when it comes to food… dinner and breakfast.

It’s a very charming property. The rooms are spacious, clean and tasteful. A welcome escape from the buzz of Aswan city with easy access to Philae temple, the perfumeries, the airport and the road to Abu Simbel. The staff are warm, welcoming and accommodating. And they make good coffee at breakfast. We also booked all our excursions / transfers through the hotel… more for convenience and ease.

Stayed in March 2025

Great experience. The room had incredible views across to Philae temple. Karim was extremely helpful and arranged our tours and transfers. Can’t wait to come back

Stayed in March 2025

This property is beautiful and in one of the best locations in Aswan. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. It’s one of the best places to stay with views of the Isis Temple of Philae

Stayed in March 2025

It’s a clean, good smelling property, and very welcoming and nice staff, Great location

Stayed in February 2025

Very few things we didn’t like! Our sliding glass door could use a little oil (it squeaked loudly when opening it) but other than that it was a perfect stay! Would highly recommend and will come again. Thank you!

The property is beautiful - surrounded by water, in view of the Isis Temple of Philae, and very well kept and designed. We loved the atmosphere! And the staff who were so welcoming. Just exquisite!

Stayed in December 2024

The water being heated in the shower before check in. My hot water was not fully heated so I ended up with a cold shower which i didn't love.

The location is amazing! So beautiful and many places around the property to enjoy the gorgeous views. The food was lovely and served with a smile. The service exceeded my expectations. I loved my stay here. The bed is super comfy.

Stayed in November 2024

Very beautiful guesthous, relaxed atmosphere, good food and exelent staff - very friendly and helpfull...specially Ahmed

Stayed in November 2024