Reviews of Nubian Paradise
جزيرة اسوان النجع البحرى, 81511 Aswan, Egypt

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Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe location is perfect, on the island. The owner is really kind and gives good advice.
The shower is outside the room and could use a little renovation/cleaning
Reviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewTaking a ferry across to stay on an island was relaxing. Cost of the ferry was 10 egp which was great and quick. Zolly is a great host. Organised the Abu Simbel trip for me without hassle. Also let me know what else I could do. Has a rooftop balcony to see across the river.
Didn’t expect the dirt pathways so taking a wheeled luggage bag is a bit difficult to navigate. Also steps down to the ferry which means steps up. Not a bad thing, but good to know, so you’re ready for it with baggage.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly owner. The location is great, just a few minutes walk from the ferry. The owner helped me book a trip to Abu Simbel and it worked great.
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery interesting, helpful, and pleasant owner. The view from the balcony was great. Very peaceful Easy to get ferry from the island to main aswan
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Reviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWith views of the River and Zolly's attention our one night visit was pleasant, ideal for short periods of time.
Improve the terrace to enjoy the amazin views
Reviewed: 30 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewFirst of all, the owner is very friendly and helpful, and he gave us great advice for trips around the area. The place is really clean, and from the terrace and rooftop you can enjoy a fantastic view, especially since it’s located directly in front of the Nile and right next to the ferry. Overall, it was one of my best experiences.
Reviewed: 11 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThis was my favourite place in my trip to Egypt. I love Aswan, and staying at Nubian Paradise on Elephantine Island was the quiet I needed from the chaos and hassle of Egypt. The view from the roof is amazing - great for watching the sunrise and the sunset. Zolly is an amazing man, one of the most interesting hosts I've ever encountered in my travels to 100 countries. We had many long interesting conversations and I learnt a lot about Nubain culture and Egypt from him. I want to keep in contact him, and hope to catch up with him again in any future visits to Aswan inshallah. He was able to organise my trips to Abu Simbel, Philae Temple and Aswan Dam, and also a private driver to visit 3 temples and drop off at Luxor. I believe Nubian Paradise will be hard to book in future as his accommodation and service is top notch. While you stay on Elephantine Island please make sure you explore the island, go to the Aswan Museum (it's not touristy), eat at the restaurants on the island and walk around and interact with the locals.
Reviewed: 10 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe owner was really kind all the time, all Nubian people is really kind and helpfull if you need anything, you should stay here in elephantine, its quieter and really beautiful at its own way.
Everything ok
Reviewed: 7 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewNo hassle compare to others try to sell u. God I felt at home
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Reviewed: 9 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewExcellent location, very clean and comfy
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewFascinating location. View of the Nile.
Access is by ferry, but no problem unless later at night.
Reviewed: 13 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewStrongly, strongly recommend staying on Elephantine Island. The cheap ferry takes you a world away — it's much more peaceful than in the city. Nubian Paradise is at a good location on the island, too. Very nice cheap grocery store behind it, restaurants nearby, and easy to get to from the ferry. Zolly is an amazing, gracious host. He made my stay much better and easier.
The shared bathroom might be a bit rustic to some people's taste, and the shower water pressure is not great.
Reviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewIew of the NIle. Quiet and peaceful.
Hoped kitchen would have heat for making small meals.⁷⁸⁹
Reviewed: 29 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe most heartfelt welcome. Extremely helpful with everything. Very kind always. 100% recommended.
Reviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewZolly was and excellent host, his hospitality was warm and welcoming and he couldn’t be more accommodating. The guest house it’s self is a nice spot over over views over the Nile and Aswan. Facilities are all up to scratch and the rooms well equipped. The guesthouse offers excellent value for money and you can put a price on the hospitality Zolly offers .
Nothing
Reviewed: 28 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe position and the spectacolar view on the Nile fron the terrace
The absence of breakfast
Reviewed: 23 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
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