Old Cataract

Aswan

Old Cataract, Aswan is a storied luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile, overlooking Elephantine Island from a pink granite cliff, defined by quiet grandeur rooted in history and landscape.
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Interior of the Saraya restaurant.
Saraya
Exterior view overlooking the Nile at Old Cataract, Aswan.
About
A suite terrace with a view over the nile.
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Awards
Old Cataract, Aswan has been recognised in Condé Nast Traveler’s Triple Crown, joining a select group of hotels worldwide that have received the publication’s three most coveted honours: the Hot List, Gold List, and Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Exterior view overlooking the Nile at Old Cataract, Aswan.
Discover Aswan
Set in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the hotel rises on a pink granite cliff. Nearby, discover the Aswan and Nubian Museums, ancient landmarks and cultural sites, while the Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk enrich the destination.
Bedroom of the Palace Cataract Nile View Suite at Old Cataract, Aswan.
Rooms & Suites
Located within the Palace, the hotel’s 35 rooms and suites combine French elegance with Egyptian influences. Interiors feature classic furnishings and refined detailing, with selected signature suites offering private terraces and views of the Nile.
Interior of Terrace restaurant at Old Cataract, Aswan.
Dining
Levantine and Mediterranean flavours define Saraya in elegant surroundings, while along the Nile, The Promenade offers light regional dishes, panoramic views of Elephantine Island and a signature Afternoon Tea.
Hotel outdoor pool overlooking the Nile.
Outdoor Pool
A serene poolside retreat, the outdoor infinity pool overlooks the Nile, offering a tranquil setting for refreshing laps and quiet moments of relaxation in the heart of Aswan.

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Levantine and Mediterranean flavours define Saraya, while the Terrace reflects the rhythm of the Nile, with light dishes, views of Elephantine Island, and a signature Afternoon Tea.

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Saraya restaurant interior at Old Cataract, Aswan.
Levantine & Mediterranean
Saraya
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Colleague standing in outdoor seating area overlooking the Nile at Terrace restaurant, Old Cataract, Aswan.
All-Day Dining & Afternoon Tea
The Terrace
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Outdoor swimming pool at night at Old Cataract, Aswan.
Pool Bar
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Balcony view of the Sir Winston Churchill Suite at Old Cataract, Aswan with a colleague.
In-Room Dining
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