Eco Nubia

This little Nubian island on the Nile offers me an experience of a lifetime. Beautiful Nubian people, amazing authentic cuisine. Words cannot express how much I appreciate the idea and the effort. The project has created jobs for Nubian families, including women. It allows us to understand and support their ancient culture. I feel an immense gratitude for the warm hospitality and will always cherish the memories.

Eco Nubia is a very special place. The hosts are amazingly friendly and kind. The rooms are very clean and beautiful in the Nubian style. I will say, be prepared because there is no air conditioning, if you’re ok with that you will enjoy the experience. The restaurant food is delicious. At night you can watch the Philae temple light and music show from the restaurant. My favorite part was the small private beach they have to swim in the Nile. It was magical. I recommend this place, it’s special!

This hotel is located on a private island on the Nile with a beautiful view of Philae Temple. The setting is peaceful and truly exceptional. But I would say it is worth visiting just for 1 night or during dinner, to enjoy the setting. For longer stays the shortcomings become more noticeable. The restaurant serves fresh and tasty meals made to order (1h in advance). But I was the only guest and still waited a lot at the restaurant. Staff were chatting or resting in the restaurant area and I even had to get up and help myself. The room was okay and the bedding comfortable. However the way it was advertised did not match reality. It was presented as having a balcony but there is no large window or direct access (check pictures). Instead there are three small windows and the terrace is outside the room, under full sun, no shade, no tree. There is no AC in the room and It’s quite intense even during the night. I mean it’s actually 46°C I’m dying. The bathroom was not shown in any photos on the booking platforms and now I understand why, so I’ll share a pic. While it was functional and clean it feels like only the best aspects of the hotel are shown while other important details are hidden rather than improved. There is no WiFi network despite being given a password. Water and electricity were cut off several times during my stay. For an autonomous island I understand there are limitations but the pricing should reflect the service and infrastructure provided. It’s not luxury it’s not an Eco Site because they use plastic, so I don’t understand their logic or the common thread they tend to express here. The manager is very professional warm and welcoming, the check in was smooth and pleasant. Transport to and from the island is done by boat. One round trip is included but every additional trip costs 100 Egyptian pounds - which is good to know in advance… The complex is generally pleasant and well maintained considering the remote island setting. However the overall concept of the place is unclear. It is not really a luxury experience nor does it embrace an ecological approach. Unfortunately my global opinion is that it’s good for instagram pictures but they lacked attention and care.