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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Palace Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King size bed, Terrace, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Palace Cataract Suite, 1 King Bed, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Nile River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

PALACE PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

OPERA SUITE, 1 king-size bed, terrace, Nile View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 138 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Palace Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Palace Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan

What's nearby

  • Nubian Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Elephantine Island - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Unfinished Obelisk - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Aswan Bazaar - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mausoleum of the Aga Khan - 28 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Aswan Station - 7 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪كشري علي بابا - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪جمبريكا - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪قهوه الخياميه - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

Luxury historic hotel in the city center
A poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial, or a massage at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like motor boating and sailing. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • 3 meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1902 RESTAURANT
  • ORIENTAL KEBABGY
  • SARAYA
  • TERRACE

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 474 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages
  • 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1899
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 85
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 85
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 320
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 160 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 85 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 85 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Aswan Cataract
Old Cataract
Sofitel Cataract
Sofitel Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Sofitel Old Cataract
Sofitel Old Cataract Aswan
Accor Old Cataract Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel
Sofitel Aswan
Aswan Sofitel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Aswan
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel Aswan

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 85 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 85 (subject to availability).

Does Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan located?

This family-friendly Aswan hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and Nubian Museum. Elephantine Island and Fatimid Cemetery Main Entrance are also within 15 minutes.

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 376 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful hotels. Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Grand it is in everway! Stunningly beautiful inside and breathtaking outdoors- loved everything- the spa is opulent and dreamy- food is beyond expectations and service is supreme
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazingly wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

This is such a grant property with beautiful spacious rooms and the view is spectacular. The restaurants in the hotel are great. The staff is very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

*
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10

Our room didn't have hot water for shower or bath, had to call guest service a number of times. Otherwise the place is lovely and staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent location on the Nile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

The views were the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Historic and grand facilities with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. A real treat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent hotel with friendly staff and of course the unbeatable view of nile!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

The only negative aspect was that was it was too short.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Luxurious hotel with a great value for money
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

This is a fantastic oasis with amazing staff! The hotel is beautiful and the staff are warm and helpful. I highly recommend this resort.

10/10

One of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

I absolutely love this hotel, the staff, and the service. I will always choose this location when I am visiting Aswan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

I loved his hotel. I wished we stayed longer. Such a dreamy hotel next to the Nile River. Safe, Clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful time staying in the Old Cataract Hotel. The hotel was beautiful, excellent amenities with very friendly and helpful staff. I would highly recommend staying there if you have a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Best bed in Egypt
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Possibility the best Hotel I've stayed in world wide. Everything excellent. Service, room, food, views, ambiance all contribute to making the Old Cataract a must stay five star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Magical setting right on the Nile! Beautiful and historic building, fabulous swimming pool and spa for relaxing (highly recommend Donya at the spa for massages and body scrub), fantastic restaurants (3), and the staff was so friendly and attentive. We spent New Year’s Eve and 6 days before on the property and it was a magical vacation. Visits of historic sites in the mornings and then relaxing by the pool in the afternoons. Perfect vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

My wife and I stayed at this Historical hotel so look over the Niles, to experience a part of history, and also to enjoy a bit of luxury in a classy way. This hotel meets all of our expectation. About the only negative thing is that's a bit far from the airport, and haggling with the local taxi driver requires way too much effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023