Reviews of Kato Waidi Nubian Resort

Rate Kato Waidi Nubian Resort at Nubian Village is truly a beautiful and welcoming place to stay. Nestled right in the heart of the Nubian village, it offers an authentic and peaceful experience just a short walk from the local market. The area is vibrant but calm, and it feels like you're stepping into a different rhythm of life. One of the best parts about staying here is the location—it’s right by the eatery where you can easily rent a felucca (traditional boat) for a very fair price. We originally booked just one night but loved it so much we stayed for two. We had the pleasure of meeting a local named Bob Marley, who docks his boat just outside the hotel. He gave us a wonderful private tour on the Nile for about three hours, taking us to a serene local beach and showing us hidden spots along the river. It was an unforgettable experience. The food at the hotel is delicious and authentically Nubian—fresh, flavorful, and made with love. Everything about the place feels local and genuine, which made our stay even more meaningful. We also recommend walking around the nearby market. There’s a cozy coffee place just around the corner (possibly the only one in the area), and they serve excellent Turkish coffee and traditional Nubian coffee—a perfect stop to relax and soak in the local atmosphere. This place is a gem. If you're looking for a truly local, affordable, and memorable stay, Wadi Hotel is it. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Unfortunately, my experience at the property was not positive. There were many insects and even some reptiles around, which made it quite uncomfortable. The air conditioning was very weak, making it hard to relax, especially in the heat. Additionally, the toilet area didn’t feel secure due to exposed or nearby electrical wiring, which raised safety concerns. Lastly, the overall setup of the place lacked privacy, which made it difficult to feel at ease during my stay.

I didn’t like several aspects of the property. There were a lot of insects and even some reptiles, which made the environment uncomfortable. The air conditioning was very weak and didn’t cool the space properly. I was also concerned about the toilet area—it didn’t feel secure due to exposed electrical elements nearby. Lastly, the overall layout of the place didn’t offer much privacy, which affected my comfort during the stay.

The location is enchanting, the food is amazing, smiling faces, and the sound of the Nile. I was so happy with this hotel. My wife and I are anthropologists and the location in the Nubian village really made our trip. Mahalo Kati Waidi aloha

My wife is afraid of dogs and there was many dogs in the area, but hey it’s Egypt.

Kato Waidi is on a lovely location and yet in the centre of the Nubian village. It's quiet, clean and the people are very nice.

The staff were very hospitable and welcoming. We only stayed one night and but wished we stayed for longer. It is a beautiful part of the world and there it feels like a real sanctuary! Also, the air con was amazing which we did not originally expect!

The location is ideal ! The food at the restaurant is great and the rooms are absolutely lovely

The staff is the highlight of the place, very nice people and great manager. Food was good and reasonable. Good Nile view from the lobby.

So it's perhaps the expectations were different, but location is much more of a village than a tourist spot (it does have a few touristy shops). While it's location beside is Nile is really nice, reaching the place itself is quite a hassle. Also, IT IS EXTREMELY KEY to book your transfer with the hotel to pick you up from the airport/train. The city is tiny and rural, and has no Uber and very dodgy looking cab providers on the airport. We arrived after 8pm in Aswan, so it was already dark, and the roads are really bad trying to reach this place. The rooms are basic (good brickwork) with tiny windows, and our wifi in the room mostly didn't work (one in the lobby works). You are very dependent on hotel transfers in this location, which are quite expensive ($15 one way trip to the city) and much higher than what other resorts in Luxor charged us. That was the main drawback of the place.

The stuffs are very helpful. The location was great. Food of the hotel was good too.

Fresher air as it is far away from downtown.

1. Breakfast is horrible. Worst food with a lot of flies around. 2. Not easy to go out and back if planning to go to downtown or to airport. Most of the nearby boats are private tours only. 3. During our stay, the electricity was cut off for sometime. Not sure if this is a common scenary. 4. No complimentary water. 5. Unfortunately, not all areas is reacheable by Wifi. Our room has no wifi. 6. The room was not cleaned on the 2nd day of stay.

Location was perfect and rooms were really different and felt very roomy due to dome shaped roof

Should provide more option in lunch and dinner as they had only two option and other in the menu was not available.

Great view. Delicious lunch. Comfortable rooms. Nice area to shop for items to take home. Awesome vibes overall. The only tough part is the transportation. You can take a boat or you can order inDrive, but the road into the area is not constructed well. Hopefully it can be fixed in the near future.

The hotel is located in a lovely little Nubian village which has a very authentic feel. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were uniquely decorated and very clean. We were given a traditional Nubian breakfast which was tasty (huge portions). The staff were the nicest and most kind hearted people you will ever meet. Always ready to help with anything we needed including calling a taxi, laundry and their general friendliness. I loved my stay at this hotel. The sunrise views overlooking The Nile are unmatched.

Nothing.

Location on the Nile and colourful environment

The resort was very colourful and in an excellent position on the banks of the Nile. The rooms had efficient air conditioning and were comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful and the evening meal we had was delicious and very good value. There are plenty of lovely outdoor areas for relaxation.

The hotel is located in the Nubian village, in front of the Nile with a nice restaurant. The staff was very helpful in organizing transportation for us, they were all welcoming. The rooms are nicely decorated and clean which is a big plus for us. Breakfast was also good.

We liked evrything

I stayed with family here for a couple of days. This hotel is located on the shore of nile River. View from the hotel was wonderful, and we enjoyed a lot from the little balcony in our room. As this hotel is located in the nubian village, we got to know more details about them and absolutely they are very lovely people. Their languages (several languages of nubian people), attire, food, and daily life are very distinct from others. Owner of the hotel, Mr. Hameidhi was such a humble and modest person. No boasting or bragging about themselves, though they deserve well to do so 😀 Mr. Mohammed, who is a relative of Mr. Hameidhi has explained about the nubian culture well. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and had a tasty food. Obviously, it is a great option in Aswan.

Staff very nice , really nice looking area with shops. Restaurant at the location was also pretty good . Grey view for sunrise and sunset . Just take into account the location, it’s a little far from everything so you will either be laying 10$ for boat ride or 5-7$ to get to the city by car. Takes a little bit but if you don’t care then it’s not a problem .

It was an unforgettable experience during our stay in the Nubian village at Kato Waidi’s Nubian Resort. There was only one hiccup, which was the radio silence five days before our arrival. I was told that they would arrange for pick-up from the airport and reached out twice to confirm, but there was no reply. Thankfully, we were able to find a taxi, but had to pay double the price the resort offered. One might experience A LOT of overcharging in Aswan (except for the food), so be prepared and do your research. It got so bad to the point where I felt like I had to pay to breathe. Almost everything is transactional. Nevertheless, Kato Waidi’s staff take care of their guests. They went out of their way to offer us free early check-in after our flights from MIA —> CAI —> ASW, answered all of our questions and gave travel recommendations. Everything is just as advertised--the room, the views. Breakfast along the Nile was exceptional. I’d definitely stay here again and would recommend this place to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the culture of the Nubas. The city offers a variety of restaurants with some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life, as well as a lot of touristy shops with aggressive hagglers. I was able to purchase some seasoning to take home and can’t wait to put them to use. The location of this resort is about a 15 mins Felucca ride to Elephantine island and the ride was so worth it! I can’t wait to come back for a second tour.