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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 | View from room
Premium Double Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Reception
Executive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 512
AED 667 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Room options

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

Premium Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Signature Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • River view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Free extra futon mattress
  • River view
  • 86 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Free extra futon mattress
  • River view
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • River view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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
Free extra futon mattress
  • River view
  • 76 sq m
  • 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 Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Philae Island, Aswan, Aswan Governorate

What's nearby

  • Temple of Isis - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Philae Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Philae - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Aswan Dam - 19 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Elephantine Island - 29 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Aswan Railway Station - 31 min drive
  • Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪دجاج كنتاكى - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪ماكدونالدز - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪كشري علي بابا - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪جمبريكا - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪قهوه الخياميه - ‬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 hydrotherapy, a body treatment, or reflexology 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, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, outdoor furniture, and a dock
  • Massage treatment rooms, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Arabic, English

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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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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 does it cost to stay at Benben By Dhara Hotels?

As of 13 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benben By Dhara Hotels on 14 May 2025 start from $181.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Philae and Nile are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Benben By Dhara Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

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

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

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

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

Alfred

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greg

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and dramatic hotel on island of granite boulders overlooking the Philae Temple. Lovely warm rooms. Great food and spectacular views from the terrace. Downside is that everywhere is a steep climb or series of stairs. Not for the mobility impaired or elderly. If you’re young and active, a perfect spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing location - the hotel is built on a series of levels high on a rock outcrop that overlooks the ancient Egyptian Philae Temple with stunning 360° views. The rooms are each individually designed, all have pools or spas, and the staff are wonderful. You can only reach the hotel by boat so it’s not the place for busy executives (although WiFi is very good.) there’s the BenBen meditation rock and lots to think about.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sayran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the coolest, most relaxing and wonderful places we have ever stayed before. This was such a treat for us, everything was wonderful from the moment we stepped into the hotel, the staff was so welcoming and friendly and did everything they could to make sure we had a lovely stay. It is designed beautifully and our room felt so special. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Egypt and we wish we had more time at the Ben Ben. We also loved the live music every night at dinner, the Nubian music was beautiful. We will definitely be coming back to Aswan for many reasons and this hotel is one of those reasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE place to stay if you're heading to Aswan
One of our favourite hotels on our recent visit to Egypt. Merna checked us in and showed us around the resort and her warmth and accommodating nature made us feel very welcome. The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable - the views of the water are spectacular. We did have one experience in the restaurant/bar area where the manager asked why I was 'arrogant' for simply stating we needed to leave by a certain time for a spa appointment. This was extremely rude and made us feel uncomfortable on our last afternoon at the resort - apart from his attitude - everything else was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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.

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashraf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way overrated
This place was build and priced with the intention of becoming a superstar eco-lodge, but unfortunately ran rather like a hostel. Pros: views are picturesque, rooms are nice & well equipped, staff are very friendly Cons: Trapped on a secluded island with very bad shuttle boat service. Staff was never trained. Food quality very poor. Hot shower not working. Wifi not working even after complaining twice. Construction workers & noise all over the place. AC facing the bed in a very bad way, not adjustable. Room & terrace lack privacy. Very loud music from next door camp. Very little value for money overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I understand why people like it, but.
My husband and I stayed at BenBen for 1 night. We were originally supposed to stay for 2 nights but decided it wasn't for us and ended up moving to a different hotel. I don't think it's a bad hotel, the aesthetic is nice, it's very niche, but it just wasn't a good fit for us. I am leaving this review only because when we booked this hotel we only saw 10/10 reviews and didn't feel that this was our experience. Some things to consider- you are on an island. It takes at least 15 minutes to get to to the hotel or onto the mainland by boat. This was challenging with early sightseeing tours but obviously no fault of the hotel, we just wish we realized the gravity of how isolated the hotel felt to us. This may be a major perk for some, just not for us, and that's OK. It's also a dry hotel, they advertise this and make sure you know before you go. Again, no fault of the hotel but we didn't realize how much we like the option of a pool and bar to enjoy during vacation. Overall the service was alright. Not bad, but not as friendly as other places we stayed in Egypt. We did think the food was some of the best we had while in Egypt. Us deciding to switch to a different hotel wasn't the fault of BenBen, but the things I mentioned are simply priorities of ours that I wish we would have realized before booking. I can understand why people like this hotel, it just wasn't a good fit for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023