Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Egypt hotel reviews
  3. Aswan Governorate B&B and inn reviews
  4. Aswan B&B and inn reviews
  5. Reviews of Samara Guest House

Reviews of Samara Guest House

Elephantine island, 81111 Aswan, Egypt

#35 of 112 B&Bs and Inns in Aswan

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 25 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gasser is definitely one of the best hosts I’ve encountered on my journey, he’s very organized and knowledgeable of any inquiry you might have, the place is very clean, with all necessary amenities, with mini fridge which is highly appreciated, and totally clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Stor y

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional stay in a Nubian guesthouse with a very kind team. t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was perfect.

    We had an amazing stay at Samara and were warmly welcomed by the team. Lovely breakfast in a relaxing environment. We really enjoyed our visit in this beautiful accommodation, and would highly recommend anyone to stay here during their stay in Aswan. Very kind people who looked after us well giving us great advice and tips during our visit.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Felt safe in this place. Away from the beggers

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower and bathroom very small but functional.

    Very good communication; anticipated welcoming, high adaptability and help. Food is correct. Decoration is great, Cleanliness is perfect.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Amazing guest house
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, the place is clean and the team is great, they gave us an early check in, and welcomed us with a smile and fresh juice, Mohamed was helpful and helped us to get a car at a good price for the airport, and they let us modify our breakfast. Thank you samara.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elephantine island is a great place to stay, much more quiet than Aswan and with a beautiful landscape. The staff of Samara was exceptional, helpful and warm

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay at the hotel on Elephantine Island in Aswan was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed delicious meals throughout our stay and felt completely safe at all times. One of the highlights was the unique experience of reaching the hotel by boat, crossing the Nile – such a special touch that added to the charm of our trip. A big thank you to the entire team for their hospitality and for making our stay so memorable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Aswan!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little bit difficult to find, maybe they can put it on Google Maps or have a sign in the alleyways

    Very friendly and hospitable staff! Made it feel like home very quickly. The breakfast was big, enough to keep me full for the day. They even gave me a packed lunch when I went on my morning tour. WiFi was really strong and available everywhere. Room was really clean and had everything I needed, like shampoo soap, hairdryer, towels, water, kettle, coffee etc.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful food, fantastic staff!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything's good.

    All of stuff were so kindness. Clean and Comfortable. free ferry boat for check in and check out.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    10
    Great Stay and Nice Design Guest House!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner was strong in the night, it was direct to the bed. We tried to adjust it, but it was not enough choice to change the direction!

    We had one night stay at Samara Guest House. The breakfast was delicious and hot. The room was nice and clean! We had a private boat to pick up us with captain Eslam and captain Ali brought us to swimming after we checked out. Nice Arts and Great Team. Good Stay!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    10
    Visit to Aswan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Rich Nubian breakfast. The evening meal was also very tasty. Various dishes to choose from on the menu. The guesthouse has only been there for a few months and offers a free check-in and check-out shuttle by boat to the mainland. There is a beautiful roof terrace with a view of the Nile. The rooms have a hairdryer, kettle, tea, coffee, air conditioning and fan as well as a refrigerator. Tours can also be booked. It invites you to relax - wonderfully quiet!!! The ferry dock is a 5-minute walk away. There are a few restaurants on the island. The Nubian village is 15 minutes away by boat. If you arrive by train, it is about an 8-minute walk to the Docs.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    10
    Friendly and warm staff, clean place, big breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The surroundings are very rural and might be a bit difficult to manage for elderly. Still, that may be expected given the authentic location in the village.

    The staff was very friendly, warm, and accommodating. The place was very clean and the finishing of the place is excellent. The breakfast was good and very filling. The molasses with feteer was tasty. You are situated right in the village on Elephantine island.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    10
    Five Star treatment on Elephantine Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I haven't been able to find any fault.

    Words cannot express how much I enjoyed my stay at Samara guest house! Elephantine Island has been the best place to stay in the whole of Egypt. Samara guest house is newly built and squeaky clean. I was fetched by private boat from the train. My suitcase was carried for me to where the guest house is situated between small working plots, with only the sound of sheep, goats and the occasional cat. There are beautiful views from the rooftop terrace. Breakfast is delicious and huge. They have a menu with more huge, absolutely delicious meals. It's a 3 minute walk across to the public ferry which costs only 10 EGP. The staff are totally amazing and as a woman travelling on my own I was treated like a fragile ball of cotton. I booked 4 nights and stayed 6 and have since become part of the family.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    It was definitely something worth experiencing again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to mention.

    It was a great experience, they took me from Aswan City to the guesthouse by their private boat, and the breakfast was something great to start your day with, besides Mr. Gasser helped me to know more about the Elephantine Island where the guesthouse is located, and he provides some city tours if you want like I went to Abu Simbel temple.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was not what we expected quite hard to find as it was a village. You have to take a boat to cross over local ferry There Alot of animal noises at night

    We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights Staff got us breakfast boxes ready as we had early trips booked The room size was ok.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    6.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!