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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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

Signature Room

Highlights

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

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

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Free extra futon mattress
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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Executive Studio Suite, River View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Studio Suite, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Free extra futon mattress
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
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 96 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Studio Suite

Highlights

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

Panoramic Studio Suite

Highlights

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

Traditional Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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
  • Elephantine Island - 34 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Aswan Dam - 36 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Aswan Bazaar - 37 min drive - 9.9 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
  • ‪Negroni - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪King Jamaica Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬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 body wrap, hydrotherapy, or a body scrub 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 dock, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, outdoor furniture, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Massage treatment rooms, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
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?

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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Reviews

Benben By Dhara Hotels Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic getaway and as one quiet and relaxing, beautiful views. Come here to relax and unwind, and not be in the craziness of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone who rarely complains the ratings and reviews about this property are completely inaccurate. The property is on an island where you need to take a boat to get to. The boat is very limited and it is difficult to get onto and off of the island. There are small carts to transport you around the property called “tok tok” they are very scary up and down the hills of the property. They are a safety issue people, they are frightening to ride and unfortunately they’re the only way to navigate the property. I’ve heard several people scream while riding on it. There is limited food available, they have only one small restaurant with very high prices. The food is not worth its price value. The worst part about it was I got sick, and had a headache and fever. We asked the front desk if they had any medication to purchase, they told me they would order it from the pharmacy and would be there in 15 minutes. After 10 phone calls and 5 hours later I finally received the medication. We were expecting better service from the staff at this property. This was a subpar experience, and I wouldn’t recommend this property. They’re overpriced and unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

完美！

非常非常漂亮的住宿，在一個小島上，很夢幻，個人覺得比老瀑布酒店好！
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

Susy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Los alrededores son terribles
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

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.

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