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Benben By Dhara Hotels

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Elite Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | View from room
Exterior
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Philae Island, Aswan, Aswan Governorate
  • Temple of Isis
    3 min walk
  • Philae Temple
    4 min walk
  • Philae
    8 min walk
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • 29.7 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature Twin Room

  • 43 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Executive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 86 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Elite Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Elite Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 96 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Studio Suite

  • 76 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aswan

When you a stay at Benben By Dhara Hotels in Aswan, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Temple of Isis and Philae Temple. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Philae and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from High Dam Monument.

What's nearby

  • Temple of Isis - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Philae Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Philae - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aswan Dam - 19 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Unfinished Obelisk - 28 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪كشري علي بابا - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪جمبريكا - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪قهوه الخياميه - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Benben By Dhara Hotels

Lakefront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Benben By Dhara Hotels offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private spa tubs and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring outdoor private spa tubs and LED televisions. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at YAM, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
YAM - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Philae - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Philae Bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open daily.
Yam Terrac - Overlooking the ocean, this bar specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • YAM
  • Philae
  • Philae Bar
  • Yam Terrac

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Benben By Dhara Hotels Hotel
Benben By Dhara Hotels Aswan
Benben By Dhara Hotels Hotel Aswan

Benben By Dhara Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and environment , staffs are very friendly. It’s a great place for vacation. We regret to stay one day only. We will book here when we come back to Aswan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayaka

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very exotic remote serene beautiful place unlike a regular hotel. Loved it once in a lifetime to experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jang Won

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good.
The boat ride was always fun and the food was good. Service was also good. The pick up services are a little pricy considering the cost of living there, but was more professional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

sine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location on an island. Excellent staff and service. The food and juices were incredible. Would recommend sun loungers in patio area. Jacuzzi was not warm. They staff tried to hear it up but it didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Canyon Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While a little tricky to get to, especially at night, this property is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is superb in every way. The breakfast was delicious. This hotel is a gem - I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kshitiz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff and the views save this place. The restaurant staff, the housekeeping, and the boat guys are very nice and helpful, always greet you with a friendly smile. The hotel needs repairs though. The jacuzzi malfunctions, and the SHOWER needs big improvement. Stayed at room 403, and the shower cannot give proper temperature water; either too hot that can hurt you, or too cold, which made the showet experience uncomfortable. Mosquito nets needs better renovation and please put mosquito nets or repellants in rooms, as mosquitos are not something the hotel can control, but can simply help the customer experience be better by working on these points. Again, the hotel staff is the best, the restaurant staff, the boat guys, expecially Ahmad, are top notch! Manager is also kind and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc Bence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully situated and designed hotel. Unlike many alternatives, it is in a distance from Aswan city, creating a very peaceful environment. Also, it is close to the Philae temple complex. If arranged with the hotel, the boat ride there and back is expensive (currently 30 dollars), but is simpler and more flexible than from the main dock (e.g. for checking out the original location of the temples, birdwatching). The only negative we fould was the water temperature of the jacuzzi - probably not an issue in summer, but felt a bit chilly in January. Finally, two suggestions for management: - Play local music in the restaurant, while jazz was better, pop songs are really not a good fit for the property. - Sell the beautiful traditional pottery used in the restaurant as a side business. We tried to purchase coffee cups and a pitcher, but unfortunately it was not possible.

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and dramatic hotel on island of granite boulders overlooking the Philae Temple. Lovely warm rooms. Great food and spectacular views from the terrace. Downside is that everywhere is a steep climb or series of stairs. Not for the mobility impaired or elderly. If you’re young and active, a perfect spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking oasis with stunning views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Medhat

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I understand why people like it, but.
My husband and I stayed at BenBen for 1 night. We were originally supposed to stay for 2 nights but decided it wasn't for us and ended up moving to a different hotel. I don't think it's a bad hotel, the aesthetic is nice, it's very niche, but it just wasn't a good fit for us. I am leaving this review only because when we booked this hotel we only saw 10/10 reviews and didn't feel that this was our experience. Some things to consider- you are on an island. It takes at least 15 minutes to get to to the hotel or onto the mainland by boat. This was challenging with early sightseeing tours but obviously no fault of the hotel, we just wish we realized the gravity of how isolated the hotel felt to us. This may be a major perk for some, just not for us, and that's OK. It's also a dry hotel, they advertise this and make sure you know before you go. Again, no fault of the hotel but we didn't realize how much we like the option of a pool and bar to enjoy during vacation. Overall the service was alright. Not bad, but not as friendly as other places we stayed in Egypt. We did think the food was some of the best we had while in Egypt. Us deciding to switch to a different hotel wasn't the fault of BenBen, but the things I mentioned are simply priorities of ours that I wish we would have realized before booking. I can understand why people like this hotel, it just wasn't a good fit for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing location - the hotel is built on a series of levels high on a rock outcrop that overlooks the ancient Egyptian Philae Temple with stunning 360° views. The rooms are each individually designed, all have pools or spas, and the staff are wonderful. You can only reach the hotel by boat so it’s not the place for busy executives (although WiFi is very good.) there’s the BenBen meditation rock and lots to think about.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mélody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff and amazing spa. Also the food is delicious. Hope we stayed for more days
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The boat ride to the property was amazing and the rooms were even more amazing. The staff was very pleasing and our dinner and view has no words. 2 thumbs up for BenBen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sayran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the coolest, most relaxing and wonderful places we have ever stayed before. This was such a treat for us, everything was wonderful from the moment we stepped into the hotel, the staff was so welcoming and friendly and did everything they could to make sure we had a lovely stay. It is designed beautifully and our room felt so special. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Egypt and we wish we had more time at the Ben Ben. We also loved the live music every night at dinner, the Nubian music was beautiful. We will definitely be coming back to Aswan for many reasons and this hotel is one of those reasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in May 2023