Five-star hotel on Aswan’s Nile Corniche, with air-conditioned rooms, optional balconies, an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre and breakfast buffet.
At a glance
The short answer
Sonesta Nouba is a hotel stay at a five-star property on Aswan’s Nile Corniche, arranged through Discovery Tours Egypt.
Snapshot
02Overview
We offer three Aswan hotel options: Sonesta Nouba, Movenpick Resort and The Zen Wellness Resort. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we handle bookings, private transfers and on-ground assistance in Aswan.
Background
Sonesta Nouba is a five-star hotel in Aswan, on the Nile Corniche at Corniche El Nile Baharive, Abu El Rish Qebli. It is a mainland property, rather than a hotel on Elephantine Island, and provides rooms and suites for stays in the city.
The hotel’s location gives guests access to Aswan’s riverfront and Corniche promenades. The Philae Temple area, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam are named sightseeing points in the surrounding Aswan region; no distances or journey times are supplied here.
Aswan is a city in southern Egypt beside the Nile. The hotel’s stated facilities include an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, restaurant and bar. Rooms have air conditioning, with balconies available on request.
A breakfast buffet is included on room rates sold as Bed & Breakfast; other rate conditions should be checked before booking. Complimentary Wi-Fi is listed for guest rooms and public areas. Airport transfers are not included unless booked and confirmed separately, and spa treatments, incidentals and any payable city or tourism tax are extra.
Named in this entry
Sonesta Nouba·Aswan·Nile·Corniche El Nile Baharive·Abu El Rish Qebli·Philae Temple·Unfinished Obelisk·Aswan High Dam
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What lingers
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Highlights
Things to Consider
Worth knowing
Hotels on Elephantine Island require island access, while Sonesta Nouba is on Aswan’s mainland. Its location is described as convenient for city services and the Corniche, though no exact distances or transfer times are provided.
Choose your room
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.
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.
Dining
The information provided does not name Sonesta Nouba’s restaurants or bars, describe their menus or confirm opening hours. It also does not state whether breakfast, Half Board or another board basis is available, so these details should be checked against the room rate before booking. We cannot confirm whether meals are buffet-style or à la carte, or whether dietary requirements can be accommodated. Ask the hotel directly for its current dining options and meal inclusions; arrangements can vary by date and room rate.
On property
The fine print
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Not included
Field notes
Ask for a balcony when booking, as availability is on request rather than guaranteed.
Check whether your quoted rate is Bed & Breakfast before assuming the buffet is included.
Confirm airport transfer arrangements separately, as they are not part of the room rate by default.
Check any applicable city or tourism tax with the hotel before check-out.
Plan around price
Cheapest in Jul 2026 from £104 pps/night. Most expensive in Jan 2027 at £265 pps/night.
Jul26
£104
Cheapest
Aug26
£104
Sept26
£104
Nov26
£199
Dec26
£212
Jan27
£265
Highest
Feb27
£208
Mar27
£208
Apr27
£199
May27
£115
Jun27
£117
Jul27
£115
Aug27
£115
Sept27
£115
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
£117pps/night
Tailor it
Ask about a balcony when booking, as these are available on request, and check whether your chosen rate includes the breakfast buffet. Airport transfers can be arranged separately; spa treatments and salon services are optional and charged separately.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Where it fits
Sonesta Nouba can serve as an Aswan base before or after a Nile cruise, or as a hotel stay within a wider Cairo, Aswan and Luxor holiday. Its mainland location is a practical alternative to staying on Elephantine Island when you want access to Aswan’s city services.
Accessibility
Sonesta Nouba is on the Nile Corniche in Aswan. The reference information describes level access from the street to the lobby, with one short step at the main entrance and some uneven pavement along the Corniche. Lifts serve the public floors, though some older rooms may require stairs. Wheelchair users can reach the main public areas and guest-room corridors, but some room doorways are narrow and bathrooms may not have roll-in showers. Pool edges, spa areas and restaurant terraces have changes in level. Ask us to confirm step-free access, room and bathroom features with the hotel before booking; these cannot be guaranteed without advance confirmation.
Before you go
Children are welcome. The hotel’s child-age rules and extra-bed charges depend on the room type and rate. The reference information indicates that children under 6 may stay free when sharing existing bedding, while an extra bed for ages 6 to 12 may cost extra; confirm the terms for your selected rate. Cots and restaurant high chairs should be requested in advance. Strollers work inside the hotel and on flatter Corniche sections, but uneven pavement and short steps can make parts of the route difficult.
Indicative rates only – pricing and rooms fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Location
Sonesta Nouba is a five-star hotel in Aswan, Egypt. The information provided does not identify its neighbourhood, address or nearby landmarks, so we cannot give reliable walking distances or journey times. Aswan is the relevant city reference for planning local travel, but transport options and access to particular sights have not been confirmed here. We recommend checking the hotel’s current address and asking its front desk about local transport before arranging visits. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can help guests verify ground arrangements when planning a stay.
While you're here
Why book this with us
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Mainland location on Aswan's Nile Corniche
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Pool, spa and gym at the hotel
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Breakfast buffet available with BB rates
– Responsible travel
Airport shuttle services and transfers arranged through the hotel use air-conditioned minibuses. The available information describes them as modern diesel vehicles maintained to local road-safety standards. The hotel uses LED lighting in public areas and offers a linen-reuse programme, so guests can opt out of daily towel and sheet changes. Some food and drink outlets source produce from Aswan suppliers and fishers when available, and the hotel employs local people in housekeeping, food and beverage and guest services. Filtered water stations are available in some public areas, although bottled water can still be requested. We do not have verified figures for fuel use, waste reduction or local purchasing, so we cannot quantify the overall environmental impact.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
Sonesta Nouba is on the mainland in Abu El Rish Qebli, on Aswan’s Nile Corniche. Its stated facilities include an outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre, restaurant and bar; breakfast depends on the room rate booked.
Asked & answered
If plans change
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Last updated 8 March 2025Product ID: HTL-ASW-679674
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