Benben By Dhara Hotels

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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Benben By Dhara Hotels

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Elite Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | View from room
Reception
Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Bathroom
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine

Overview of Benben By Dhara Hotels

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
Philae Island, Aswan, Aswan Governorate
  • Popular LocationTemple of Isis3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhilae Temple4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhilae8 min walk
  • AirportAswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)17 min drive

Room options

Premium Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Signature Twin Room

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

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

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

Signature Double Room

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

Junior Studio Suite

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

Premium Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

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

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About the area

Aswan

In historical district.Within a 5-minute walk of this Aswan hotel, you'll find Temple of Isis and Philae Temple. Also, Philae is within half a mile (1 km) and Nile is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Temple of Isis - 3 min walk
  • Philae Temple - 4 min walk
  • Philae - 8 min walk
  • Aswan Dam - 19 min drive
  • Unfinished Obelisk - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ماكدونالدز - 20 min drive
  • دجاج كنتاكى - 19 min drive
  • جمبريكا - 19 min drive
  • كشري علي بابا - 20 min drive
  • كفتيريا نايل - 38 min drive

About this property

Benben By Dhara Hotels

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants
Benben By Dhara Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the luxury Benben By Dhara Hotels.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Aswan hotel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
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 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.

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

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 spa 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Benben By Dhara Hotels

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Benben By Dhara Hotels.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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