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.