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Featuring river views, Houseboat Hotel and Nile Cruises Zainoba in Nag` el-Ramla offers accommodations, massage services, a bar, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free Wifi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free shuttle service for guests. At the boat, all units come with a wardrobe. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in each unit. At the boat, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen. A mini-market is available at the boat. Popular points of interest near the boat include Nubian Museum, Kitchener's Island, and Unfinished Obelisk. Aswan International Airport is 11 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
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- First thing one must consider before judging anything is that you'll be staying in a boat, not a hotel, so expectations should be adjusted accordingly. If you're looking for spacious room and easy access then you should not look into Abdul's place. When you calibrate things accordingly though, you realize it is a good place to stay. Abdul (the host) was always very responsive, patient and attentive. For instance, we arrived very hungry and the island may be challenging to walk through. He then took us to a good restaurant *and* waited for us to have dinner in order to walk us back to the boat (when it was darker). He also woke up at 3am to take us to the dock where the car that would take us to the airport would be. Also, I told him I was worried about the heat (it got to 40c+ one day) and he made sure there was a portable AC in the room for us before we got there. Finally, spending the end of the day sitting on the deck, overlooking the sunset on the Nile, I realized that it was a worthwhile choice.
- Abdo took care of us like family. Arriving late, he waited to pick us up on his boat and we began a glittery quiet ride to the houseboat. The location was scenic with views from the boat to the botanical gardens. Egyptian nutritional breakfasts were served top-side. All excursions that the host arranged exceeded our expectations. One evening we floated down the Nile with him to the Nubian Village for a sunset view. Amazing.
Cons -
- Once one has a shower, the bathroom becomes a mess, water all over. Nothing that a pair of flip-flops can't solve though. Walking about the island may be challenging, but, again, nothing that Google Maps cannot help.
- The double bedroom had tight quarters with a small bath, but the owner is building a bigger one.
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Room Options
Double Room with Private Bathroom
162 sqft • 2 Single
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
130 sqft • 1 Double
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Houseboat Hotel and Nile Cruises Zainoba
Mini Nile Curise, Nag` El-Ramla,