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Benben By Dhara Hotels

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Elite Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Premium Double Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Executive Studio Suite, River View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Benben By Dhara Hotels, beside a tranquil lake, offers thalassotherapy treatments, a welcoming lobby with a fireplace, and two Fusion cuisine restaurants. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, River View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Studio Suite, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Elite Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 96 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Panoramic Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Philae Island, Aswan, Aswan Governorate

What's nearby

  • Nubian Museum - 34 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Unfinished Obelisk - 34 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Aswan Dam - 36 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Aswan Bazaar - 37 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Elephantine Island - 41 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Shallal Station - 29 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nubian House Cataract - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪King Jamaica Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Elephantine Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Benben By Dhara Hotels

Luxury hotel by the lake
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby at Benben By Dhara Hotels. Treat yourself to a sports massage, hydrotherapy, or thalassotherapy at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Fusion cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and massage treatment rooms
  • Outdoor furniture, a dock, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as private outdoor hot tubs and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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 to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Philae
  • Philae Bar
  • YAM
  • Yam Terrac

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • 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 at the property

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Benben By Dhara Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Benben By Dhara Hotels?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Benben By Dhara Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Benben By Dhara Hotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Benben By Dhara Hotels located?

Situated on the waterfront, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Temple of Isis and Philae Temple. Nile is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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Benben By Dhara Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 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

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a cute stay! I stayed for 2 nights and it felt so quaint and charming, made me feel like I was in Greece! I was nervous about figuring out how to get to the hotel on the island, but the hotel staff was kind enough to arrange a ride and water taxi for me. The spa services were also excellent! Was so relaxing and I highly recommend. The food was also delicious. The staff are so attentive to you, and treat you like royalty!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property is amazing with stunning views, tasteful decor, friendly and helpful staff and my favorite "hummus", the dog!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the quiet, tranquil location. The staff and service was outstanding, everyone was eager to help. The spa facility was exceptional, particularly Zeinab provided an amazing and relaxing experience. The rooms are large and we had a cold jacuzzi which was very nice in the hot weather. The buffet breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view of the Nile, Service courteous
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing breakfast and location next to Philea temple and boat ride to hotel saved an extra cost because you are on the Nile so why pay for excursion then just boat a few minutes to the temple a place like this in America would be $400 a night way so safe go and relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idyllic place

Am amazing property on an island which overlooks Philae temple. The food at the restaurant was very good (have the Nile perch) and the spa is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and fabulous spa. The masseuses were both wonderful! Food was good and private hot tub was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BenBen was a beautiful property that felt like I was transported to Santorini, Greece. The staff, the hotel, the spa, and rooms were amazing! I’ll definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable and Magical

The hotel is absolutely amazing. Room is super clean, and the hotel staffs are super attentive. What’s the highlight is the view, absolutely gorgeous. Picturesque everywhere. Think I’m coming back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Melhor Hotel do Egito

Melhor hotel da minha vida. Voltarei. É um lugar magico com uma energia que nao existe em nenhum lugar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you

Incredible property and service. Our room faced the Philae Temple. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food was delicious too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Aswan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and unique hotel. The staff was very nice and helpful. The breakfast was nice, but they could speed things up by having some coffee in pots already made. Each cup is made individually and slowly. The dinner was just so so. The spa was great. People should be aware they do not serve alcohol, even though is a terrific location for a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel au petit soin, très accueillants et tous gentils!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

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

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very attentive staff. Excellent getaway with fabulous views of the Nile
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique perfect hotel! Stay here!

Obsessed with this hotel!! We had an amazing experience and wish we could have stayed longer! It was an absolutely beautiful property with delicious food. We will be back it was such a great unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Aswan!

We stayed here before going to Abu Simbel and afterwards in the cruise to Luxor. Fantastic hotel with unique ambience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

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