At a glance
The short answer
Sonesta Nouba Aswan is a 1-day hotel stay covering a five-star room or suite on the Nile Corniche in Aswan, arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt.
Snapshot
02Overview
These three Aswan hotels are commonly booked for base stays while visiting Philae Temple, Nubian villages, or Abu Simbel day trips. We coordinate arrival transfers and flexible room plans on request.
Background
Sonesta Nouba is a five-star hotel in Aswan on the Nile Corniche at Corniche El Nile Baharive, Abu El Rish Qebli. Its mainland position places it within easy reach of Aswan city services, the riverfront, and Corniche promenades, making it practical for short stays and onward travel in Upper Egypt.
Aswan is a southern Egyptian city on the east bank of the Nile, known for its riverfront setting and access to nearby heritage sites such as the Philae Temple area, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. From central Aswan, Nile-front hotels typically offer convenient access to boat connections, local dining, and transport to sightseeing points across the city.
The property offers rooms and suites with air conditioning, balconies available on request, a breakfast buffet on many room rates, and facilities including an outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, restaurant, and bar. Complimentary Wi-Fi is included in guest rooms and public areas, and hotel-arranged airport shuttle and parking are available subject to the hotel’s arrangements.
For travelers comparing locations, a mainland Corniche hotel generally reduces transit time to city facilities compared with some island properties. This makes it suitable for guests who want straightforward access to the riverfront, hotel amenities, and Aswan’s urban services during a one-night stay or short break.
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Choose your room
The pool with a view is a top feature of this twin room. The twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.
The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This wheelchair accessible double room has air conditioning, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a toilet with grab rails. The unit has 1 bed.
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The fine print
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Plan around price
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from $124 /night. Most expensive in Jan 2027 at $311 /night.
Jul26
$124
Cheapest
Aug26
$124
Sept26
$124
Nov26
$249
Dec26
$249
Jan27
$311
Highest
Feb27
$249
Mar27
$249
May27
$137
Jun27
$139
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
$137/night
Accessibility
The Sonesta Nouba sits on the Nile Corniche with level access from the street into the lobby, but guests should expect some uneven pavement on the Corniche and a single short step at the main entrance. Public areas include lifts between floors, but some older rooms may require one flight of steps; please request a ground-floor or elevator-accessible room when booking. Pool edges, spa facilities and restaurant terraces have standard height changes and may not be suitable for guests who need continuous flat routes. Wheelchair users can access the main public areas and guest-room corridors, however some guest rooms have narrow doorways and bathrooms that do not have roll-in showers. Our drivers and hotel staff can assist with luggage and stair transfers on request, but we cannot guarantee availability of fully accessible rooms without advance notice. If you require specific mobility equipment, accessible bathroom features, or a room with step-free access, tell us at booking and we will confirm availability with the hotel before you travel.
Before you go
Children are welcome at Sonesta Nouba. The hotel’s child-age and extra-bed rules vary by room type and rate; typically children under 6 stay free when sharing existing bedding, and an extra bed or rollaway for ages 6 to 12 is available for a charge. Cots/cribs are available on request and must be requested at booking to guarantee supply. Strollers are practical in the hotel and on flat sections of the Corniche, but pavement along the river can be uneven and may require lifting the stroller over short steps. High chairs in the restaurant are available on request, but we advise reconfirming when you book so the hotel can prepare.
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
– Responsible travel
The hotel operates standard air-conditioned minibuses for airport shuttle services and guest transfers arranged through the property; these are modern diesel vehicles maintained to local road-safety standards. Sonesta Nouba uses LED lighting in public areas and a linen-reuse program that lets guests opt out of daily towel and sheet changes to reduce water and energy use. Food and beverage outlets source some produce from local Aswan suppliers and fishers when available; the hotel employs local staff from the Aswan area for housekeeping, F&B and guest services. We monitor single-use plastic reduction measures on-site, for example filtered water stations rather than bottled water in some public areas, but bottled water remains available on request. If you want a written summary of the hotel’s supplier and waste-management practices, we will request detailed figures from the hotel and share them before you book.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
Asked & answered
If plans change
Product ID: HTL-ASW-679674
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