This a unique property of Nubian origin. It was in a perfect location to the Abu Simbel Temple. The staff were absolutely courteous, friendly and very helpful. They went of their way to help us with all our needs. We enjoyed staying in this unique structure. The food also was very good. I recommend this beautiful place to anyone going to visit the Abu Simbel Temple.

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful hotel, rooms were very comfortable and the staff couldn’t do enough for us, very pleased with this hotel and will happily come back.

Stayed in May 2025

For Lunch or dinner, the food takes minimum 45-60 mins to arrive. Please improve the food service and delivery times. 1* cut only due to this reason

If you visit Abu Simbel, you need to stay here The accomodation gives feeling of living in Nubian village type houses. Very beautiful Rooms are big, extremely clean. Beds are the most comfortable we slept on. Staff is very helpful and friendly Very close to Abu Simbel temple (5 mins drive) Breakfast is basic and homely. Omlette and bread basket with butter, jam and honey I liked the bread which is soft at top and crusty at bottom. Hot coffee or tea is provided

Stayed in April 2025

The beds were very hard, not comfortable. Pricelevel for this location was high, also for other services.

The service of the staff was very good. Normal early breakfast could be served, no packed boxes. The food was very good, both for breakfast and dinner. Location was good.

Stayed in April 2025

The hot water was poor. It was cold at night, so I wanted to relax and warm myself up with a hot shower, but after a while, only cold water came out.

It was just as wonderful as I had imagined. Dinner and breakfast were also delicious. The tajine pot was especially tasty. There was a bathtub in the room, and since it was very windy and cold at Abu Simbel Temple, it was nice to be able to soak in the bathtub when we got home. I asked a driver to drive me here from Aswan Airport, and he was very helpful. I am very grateful. I have been to Giza, Cairo, and Luxor, but The Nubian House in Abu Simbel was a place where time passed slowly, and we woke up to the birds singing. It was an unforgettable and wonderful memory for us. Thank you very much❤️

Stayed in March 2025

There is no shower curtain so water gets all over the bathroom floor, and we ran out of hot water halfway through our shower. It would be a good idea to install shower curtains to prevent water damage and guests from slipping. Lack of counter space in the bathroom, lack of closet to hang things. There is a dresser but you can't hang anything from it, nor were there any hangers to wash and dry your belongings.

The restaurant on site is good. We had dinner and breakfast there and were happy with both experiences. The portions are good, and the bread with the dips were delicious. The location is 20 minutes walk to the temple. The property owners are very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2025

Electric kettle is not provided in the room. Location is a bit farther to the temples than other options so you need a car. In any case, we had hired a driver for the trip so it's not something we needed to add up.

The complex is really well kept. Very nice courtyard and the rooms are amazing. If you're planning a visit to Abu Simbel I'd say the overnight trip is really worth it.

Stayed in January 2025

When I saw on the map and read in reviews that it was on Lake nassar, I was disappointed upon arriving that there is in fact no view at all of the lake. The place is situated on a reed filled cove of the lake. It's a pretty cove full of plants and wildlife, but not the views I was hoping for. Not a negative necessarily, just want to let other travelers know what to expect.

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Very well docorated, beautiful looking place. Clean rooms and awesome food. Helped us book a sunset boat tour.

Stayed in January 2025

good food, very friendly and helpful staff - they help me to find car and driver from and to Aswan, and guid to the tempel. simple but lovely place.

Stayed in January 2025

Hospitality on another level, absolutely recommend. If you need a boat ride on the sunset or tickets to the light show of Abu Simbel, ask the host.

Stayed in January 2025

Could be a bit more environmentally friendly, e.g. a lot of unnecessary plastic used for covering food and in breakfast packs - but this was the only downside for me

The place is amazing, views over Aswan and the Nile are incredible. Rooms are really intricately decorated. The food is delicious and the staff are really friendly and helpful. They can help arrange tours making everything very easy. It's not far from the Nubian village and a short car ride into Aswan.

Stayed in November 2024

Like any other place in Egypt, the WiFi was just okay to text but not anything more, but that's okay. We had a 4G SIM and the network coverage was decent.

The property itself was great. During the evenings, there's a chill atmosphere of simply sitting in their restaurant, enjoying the breeze, and being in a laid-back mode. Given how remote the place of Abu Simbel is, this is quite a good place to stay overnight with all the normal facilities one may need.

Stayed in November 2024

Colourful traditional Nubian style hotel. Friendly staff. Large room with out door sitting area. Very quiet at night. Comfortable beds.

Stayed in November 2024

The rooms lighting was insufficient

It was very rustic and colorful . 10 minutes walk to Abu Simbel temple. Food was delicious, staff very hospitable.

Stayed in October 2024

The shower curtain was a bit fragile and fell apart, and the showers are made for short people.

Very friendly staff. They made us feel instantly at home and looked after any needs that we had. The food was good, they even sorted us out with an early morning pre-breakfast coffee and snack, before offering us proper breakfast later after the sunrise temple experience. They offered us a sunset boat ride on the lake, which is a must do. This is a colourful and relaxed place to stay in Abu Simbel. It’s walking distance to the temples for sunrise. Would stay again.

Stayed in September 2024

The place is truly authentic and its style the breakfast they served was authentic as well. Decent food nice service, very basic not for everybody. I happen to like to experience more of a local.flavor

Stayed in July 2024

Not really anything to do with the hotel, but the boat ride was not worth the value, it also dropped us off at Abu Simbel, we then had to walk back to the hotel, we were expecting the ride to include a pick up.

Owners are very nice and welcoming. The food was delicious, possibly the best we ate all holiday. The room was large and comfortable, ac worked well. The owners sorted out lifts to Abu Simbel and back, we also booked a sunrises boat trip through the company. The hotel is really pretty, typical Nubian house.

Stayed in July 2024

Beautiful place. Lovely decorated room with good facilities. We really enjoyed our stay in this peaceful place. We also had our dinner there and it was really tasty and very affordable. We wished we could have stayed longer there.

Stayed in May 2024

Nice place to stay in Abu Simbel, it is a beautiful colourful and well kept building with lovely gardens. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Good fixed price dinner, which was more expensive than elsewhere in Egypt, but seems more standard for Abu Simbel. Staff were friendly. Not far from the temples, which is handy if you're making multiple visits (eg returning to see the light show). The driver we had booked and brought with us from Aswan was made welcome here by the staff.

Stayed in April 2024

The wifi in the rooms was a little weak.

What a cute place to stay in. Everyone was very welcoming and wanted to talk and get to know you. The hotel was located around the corner from the strip. It was a great time and wish I had more time there to have enjoyed it.

Stayed in April 2024

Little warm water for shower, I missed a coffee maker and better wifi.

All, everything is perfect, the hospitality, staff very very friendly, very close from the temples but if you don't want walk, the hotel has a tuk tuk. The hotel is beautiful and very clean. If you are looking a real Nubian experience, this is the place. We lost the 1st night and the owner offered stay one night more. The road to Abu Simbel is close for tourists at 5pm so if you arrive in Aswan late (between 4-5 pm)to be pickup by a taxi, is impossible you can go to Abu Simbel, is better you stay one night in Aswan and Next day Go. You can arrange everything with the hotel, taxi and stay one night in Aswan, also they have a new beautiful nubio hotel in Aswan. Thank you very much to owner and all team Kabara Nubian House.

Stayed in April 2024

The bed was quite hard, which might not suit everyone. A softer mattress could enhance comfort.

Stayed at Kabara Nubian House in Abu Simbel for a night and was charmed by the warmth and hospitality. It felt like a cozy, cultural immersion into their family and traditions. Each room tells a story, adding to the experience.

Stayed in April 2024

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Very relaxing 2 night stay. Staff are incredibly helpful. Boat trip was arranged for us onto Lake Nasser to look for birds. Great food.

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent stay with friendly staff, spacious room excellent dinner. Nice terrasse to enjoy a book and coffee, alternatively to catch up on your work.

Stayed in March 2024