Kato Dool Wellness Resort

這個酒店基本沒有國人評價，為了讓大家避坑，有必要評價一下。酒店位置偏僻，位於尼羅河邊上的一個山頭，不在阿斯旺市區，需要到達山腳再坐二十多分鐘的tuktuk盤旋上山。雖然tuktuk免費，但送你前往的出租車司機一般不知道需要上山，並且一旦得知要上山就會一路罵罵咧咧，抱怨不斷。要是你是晚上到達阿斯旺，就會更加狼狽。住在那兒，就避開了一切參與阿斯旺城市生活尤其是夜生活的機會，因為上下山一個來回都非常不方便。相關旅遊行程用車可以讓酒店定，但酒店經理也是一口報價，不接受任何議價，吃頓大餐零頭都絕不抹一分。

During our time in Egypt we have stayed at some luxurious hotels, including the Mena House in Egypt at the foot of the pyramids and the Hilton Luxor on the banks of the Nile. But I can sincerely tell you that the Kato Dool Wellness Resort was, by a wide margin, the best lodging experience we had in the country. I mean this sincerely. If you are an older person, have some limitations on your mobility, or are opposed to a little rustic flair, this may not be the place for you; however if you are an adaptable adventure-seeker I feel there is no other place you should stay in Aswan. Prior to arrival we received messages via WhatsApp from a member of the staff informing us that the hotel was having its “soft opening” and that Google sometimes could not find it, so we needed to drive to a meeting point in the Nubian village instead. Our guide communicated with the hotel and we learned that a tuk-tuk would meet us at the spot to take us up. Let me be clear: If this ride existed at an amusement park, I would pay for it. Our teenage driver managed to avoid every hole in the dirt road at surprisingly high speeds while simultaneously maintaining a phone conversation and picking up some dude who hitched a ride up. Was this daunting? No, it was awesome. Upon arrival our bags were whisked away, we were sipping hibiscus juice, and a kind, thoughtful, and well-spoken member of the staff gave us a tour of the facilities pointing out lots of little details along the way. We gasped at the pool (the pool!) and gazed at the impeccable buildings, all painted in the characteristic Nubian style and seemingly brought to life from a cartoon where magical forces help plucky kids overcome evil. Our room had high ceilings and furniture I would have liked to spirit away and towels in the shape of a crocodile on the bed. The view of the Nile from the back terrace was priceless (as would be underscored when the sun rose above it in the morning). Looking down several hundred meters at the riverbank where soft sand met the river with boats docking and tourists taking camel rides, we realized “gatdamn, we can *swim* in that thing.” Our hostess had told us that they could call for a tuk-tuk to take us there, but better to “take the stairs down from the pool and have a 10-minute walk in the desert.” The stairs were nowhere close to the pool and the walk in the desert was shorter than 10 minutes but dear lord, it was like descending the stairway to heaven to find oneself on Tatooine — a breathtaking vista we totally hadn’t expected. We dodged a couple camel trains to get down to the water, made friends with an Egyptian family whose daughters were eager to try out their English, and swam out to go full Ariel on rocks in the bay. On the walk back we noticed that one of the hotel dudes was waiting on the staircase to make sure we made it up safely — very unnecessary! Utterly kind! We went straight to the pool, ordered drinks (no booze available but no worries), took obligatory In

This hotel was one of my favourites on my visit to Egypt. It is simply beautiful and despite my stay being curtailed, the hospitality was impeccable. Sara contacted me ahead of my stay to ensure they were prepared for our arrival time. We were greeted by a young gentleman who was so warm and helpful and accommodated us with meals even though we arrived after the kitchen was closed. The view while dining by the pool was amazing. We had a 4am trip to Abu Simbel and wholesome breakfast boxes were prepared for our group which included eggs, bread, yogurt, jam, fresh fruit etc. The rooms were charming and very comfortable. My only regret is that I could not stay longer to enjoy the resort more.

A quirky colourful hotel with fantastic views of the Nile. Friendly staff and excellent good value food. Pool overlooks the desert and Nile. An interesting drive to the hotel especially in the dark. Staff we’re welcoming and helpful assisting us with tours and guides.

If you’re going to Aswan, you must stay at Kato Dool. It is, without a doubt, the most beautiful hotel I’ve seen. The Nubian style is very colorful, fun and inviting, and Kato Dool is exceptional for all the wonderful details they put in. The staff was great; beautiful, welcoming smiles from all, and everyone was so kind to us. We felt very welcome. On the days we had to get up early (Abu Simbel is about 3 hours from Aswan), they had prepared breakfast boxes for each of us and left them at the desk. What a life saver! Made our morning so much easier. The food at dinner is also amazing. Everything is fresh and home-cooked. It was delicious. Our room had a view of the Nile, and it is stunning. Seeing the desert next to the river below is an impressive sight itself, but the beautiful design of Kato Dool made it truly picture perfect. I would highly recommend this hotel to any visitors, just note it may be a little tricky to find. It’s just outside of the town, behind a large sand dune, and the road there is not stone/asphalt paved. So once you have the directions correct, you’ll have a magnificent stay. There’s nothing like sitting on a beautiful balcony listening to the sound of the wind blowing through the river valley to calm one’s mind ❤️

The place was great experience the view and nature their is magnificent not like any other place in Nuba excellent choice for retreat and wellness trip The rooms style unique express the Nuba culture Very clean and all rooms are Nile view The stuff cooperative and helpful The place cosy for families and group of friends to go together The Nile and sand boarding activities are great

The property is situated on the side of the cliff across the river with breathtaking views of the city and Nubian villages. However be aware the drive to the property is super challenging. You’ll need an additionally 25-30mins on treacherous rocky terrain conditions through a rural Nubian village before reaching the desert road to the property. Once you arrive, all your tension dissipates. Service, food and view is excellent.

My father and I very much enjoyed our stay at Kato Dool. The staff is warm and welcoming, the atmosphere/architecture is beautiful, the views are unbeatable and the food is out of this world. This is an excellent hotel run by true professionals. That said, I think it should be made clear on the listing that the terrain surrounding the hotel is very rugged and the transportation provided by the facility to attractions is not for everyone. I personally didn’t mind the tuktuk, but it was hard on my 77 year old father. Overall, however, I rate this hotel very highly and would definitely come back. I give it my highest recommendation and want to thank the staff for their hospitality.

This guest house was beautiful in decoration, and the people and food were excellent. The pool we gross! It was green and foggy and had plastic bits floating in it. Very disappointing….we had looked forward to a swim after a busy day of touring. There was no alcohol on the property! And there was no mention of this on the website. Also very isolated!