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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Abtal El Tahir Street, Aswan
  • Place, Elephantine Island
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nubian Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Unfinished Obelisk
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Aswan (ASW-Aswan Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Nile View)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Garden View (Palace) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Garden View (Palace) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Garden View (Palace)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Garden View (Palace) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Junior Suite, Garden View (Palace)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Palace Nile View)

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Garden View (Palace) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, Garden View (Palace)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Nile View)

  • 67 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Palace Nile View )

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Property amenity

Suite (Nile View Elephantine)

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Palace Cataract Nile View)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Property amenity

Suite (Nile)

  • 138 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Sir Winston Churchill, Nile View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite (Sir Winston Churchill, Nile View)

  • 138 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Agatha Christie, Nile View)

  • 175 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental)

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental) offers 138 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental). During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Elephantine Island. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • The 2 restaurants, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Elephantine Island and 4 minutes on foot from Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and limo/town car service.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental). An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Victorian Aswan hotel is smoke free.

Pool Bar – On-site bar.
The Terrace – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.
Saraya – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Bar
  • Saraya
  • The Terrace

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 4 May 2026 to 28 February 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 150 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 150 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental) offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Old Cataract, Aswan (Operated by Mandarin Oriental) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 389 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Petrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great experience to stay one night in this hotel again p. The pool is great Breakfast excellent Service is great The views don’t miss those
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool staff great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juan Andres

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

Perfect

Beautiful place, well managed, incredible location, we loved everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on the Nile.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

aly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic and grand facilities with excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dirar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious hotel with a great value for money
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

HUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with friendly staff and of course the unbeatable view of nile!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic oasis with amazing staff! The hotel is beautiful and the staff are warm and helpful. I highly recommend this resort.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotels. Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

amarjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Old world charm with every modern convenience

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed in. A real treat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

Egypt's best hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

The best sleep I had

Best bed in Egypt
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAM

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

Superb

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