The room, the view and the atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch outside next to the Nile was amazing. The pools were clean and quiet. The on site massage facility was great and very reasonable.

As with nearly all Egyptian service providers the staff were looking for tips all the time. In some cases it was embarrassing with waiters inside the restaurant arguing about who would serve us. Others were a little more subtle about it. Our stay clashed with a conference at the hotel and the evening buffet was chaotic and noisy. It was also annoying that water had to be paid for during the meal (the conference attendees had free bottles which were removed from our table).

The location of the hotel is quite something. It's on an island just south of Luxor city centre and its right on the Nile. You can watch boats make their way up and down the Nile, day and night. The sunsets here are truly amazing. It really is a very serene setting, I must say. The staff in the restaurant were attentive and polite. Good range of food and plentiful in the restaurant, especially considering we're in the middle of a global food and financial crisis. The three swimming pools are lovely and nicely situated. Plenty of sun loungers and room to sunbathe beside the pool, or on the grass. My room was kept very clean by housekeeping always and it was well stocked. The wifi worked well.

The hotel is a bit away from the main drag and the city centre, so if you don't have your own car, you can either use the hotel's courtesy minibus or run the gauntlet of the taxi drivers who are all parked up outside the front gate of the hotel. Careem won't come to the hotel, for the most part. It's too far south of Luxor city centre. The hotel reception will call you a taxi. The reception will give you a guide to the taxi fares for the main attractions in the city centre also, but I found some of the taxi drivers to be evasive about agreeing a fare to anywhere else in Luxor from the outset, which was annoying. The hotel courtesy bus goes into Luxor city centre at about 5 pm and 9 pm. Pity they don't do a run at midday and in the morning too.

This was my second time visiting (first time was about 17 years ago). The island location is very relaxing and nicely atmospheric with the views of the Nile and the boats sailing by. The staff are very courteous and diligent. The views are excellent especially from the infinity pool; walking by the river’s edge is also great for looking at the horizon etc. The cats around the property are cute, although we made the mistake of feeding some, which got a bit hairy when more than one cat got involved. The attendants feed them regularly, so they can just be stroked if you want to.

The food was ok for me, but it’s not the freshest. The variety at breakfast was ok though. The bath leaks a bit and the shower facilities are a bit simple. On windy days (making it about 23 degrees in December), the pool is freezing and pretty much impossible to swim if you don’t have wet suit type clothing. However, the next day for example, with no wind and about 25 degrees, the pool was cold, but ok to swim in. So, on some windier days, the pool may be hard to swim in.

A little spot of Heaven that cost like a cheap and grey room in an European city. An amazing location, on an island in the Nile just 30minutes from the city center. Simple, modern and comfortable rooms in the green romantic resort. Waking up with voice of free birds you can see the airbaloons floating on the valley of Kings, a breathless experience. Outstanding staff, from the receptions to the gardeners, from the security to the chefs of the restaurants gave an additional added value to the experience.

Nothing, honestly I booked because of the reviews, but the experience ecceeded my expectations.

The room was clean and the location overlooking the Nile river was great. The water pressure of the shower was strong and comfortable. We had dinner at an Asian restaurant and it was delicious. There was a mini-zoo on the hotel premises, and we were able to see camel, rabbits, monkeys and more. It was just feeding time, and the staff kindly let us feed them :) We didn't use it this time due to the cold, but we would have liked to have used the pool if it was summer.

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Receptionist Milad is very kind, always smiling and do his best for us. The room is big and fully furnished, a fruit plate as a gift, coffee and tea. Swimming pool amazing. Restaurant Capriccio is very good we went twice. The staff in general is very nice. The spa massage was amazing. All is very secure. The view of the Nile is exceptional. There is a bus free to go in city center which is great.

Everything was perfect, could be great having at night some shows to feel the Egyptian atmosphere. And also to keep the swimming pool open until late because after a day out visiting it is great to enjoy the swimming pool at least until 21h.

It's an oasis in Luxor. The whole island is a complex so you really connected to the Nile, with no cars or sounds more than the river and some birds. The breakfast was a feast, and they had plenty of restaurant options for dinner even in low season. Three pools really good, the oasis one big enough to train your swimming skills and the infinite pool a dream. The gym facilities were excellent, and spacious, with AC and modern equipment. Overall, we cannot complain about this place.

If you are planning to go to Luxor you are a bit far away, you will always need a taxi or van. They had a van service but with fewer times to go to the city and come back.

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Stunning location, certainly the best in Luxor. Extremely spacious, beautiful gardens, quiet, stunning views overlooking the Nile. It is true that the facilities are a little worn out, however this is overcompensated by the beautiful location. Not being fully up to the most modern standards isn't always a negative thing. Food selection is huge (different restaurants on site), quality is decent, though not outstanding. The rooms however are very spacious and comfortable. Great pools! Certainly a great place to relax after having checked out the stunning pharaonic sites in Luxor!

What's really a pity is the lack of fresh fruits, particularly as the country offers great fruits - selection at breakfast is very limited. No fresh fruit-juices at all. The offered juices do not deserve the name, they are just completely oversweetened, horrible tasting, colorful liquids.

Amazing resort on a private island overlooking the Nile river and with lovely greenery, palm trees and swimming pools. Hidden from all the hustle and bustle from the streets. Definitely a highlight of our stay in Egypt!

Nothing to complain about!