Benben By Dhara Hotels ( Adults Only)

Egypt , Aswan
Aswan, Heissa Island, Aswân Reservoir Colony, Egypt
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6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Aliaksandr

Unique beautiful hotel; still construction in front of the room; damaged my bags during transportation; middle service

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Charlene

Great rooms and friendly staff. Fantastic breakfasts and stunning views. We booked 2 days and stayed for 4!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Charles

Like the heavan.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Jaikishen

Beautiful property, excellent staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Lucas

Most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at everything is top tier. Highly highly recommend!

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Maria

Beautiful property. Stunning views of surrounding areas and philea temple. Treat yourself to a massage, the lady was very well trained to give a firm Swedish massage.

The downside is the food is a bit random and services is slow - you also don't feel hosted. They need a senior hotel.manager on hand all the time.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Mahbubul

The jacuzzi didn’t work and the staff only confirmed once we chased them about it.

No real compensation or alternative was given except a refund on dinner.

Charged $45 for a boat ride. Extortionate.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Feifei

staff

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Feifei

staff, clean

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Ivan

Extremely attentive staff made it seem like private concierge service. Being on a separate island was nice to be away from the bustle of town, and it's not isolated, only a 10-15 minute boat ride which is free and on-call from the hotel. Beautiful, beautiful resort

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Brandon R

Fantastic getaway and as one quiet and relaxing, beautiful views. Come here to relax and unwind, and not be in the craziness of the city.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Anastasia

This was such a cute stay! I stayed for 2 nights and it felt so quaint and charming, made me feel like I was in Greece! I was nervous about figuring out how to get to the hotel on the island, but the hotel staff was kind enough to arrange a ride and water taxi for me. The spa services were also excellent! Was so relaxing and I highly recommend. The food was also delicious. The staff are so attentive to you, and treat you like royalty!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Krishna

the property is amazing with stunning views, tasteful decor, friendly and helpful staff and my favorite \"hummus\", the dog!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Brent

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the quiet, tranquil location. The staff and service was outstanding, everyone was eager to help. The spa facility was exceptional, particularly Zeinab provided an amazing and relaxing experience. The rooms are large and we had a cold jacuzzi which was very nice in the hot weather. The buffet breakfast was delicious.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Sandra

Most amazing breakfast and location next to Philea temple and boat ride to hotel saved an extra cost because you are on the Nile so why pay for excursion then just boat a few minutes to the temple a place like this in America would be $400 a night way so safe go and relax

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Mita

Awesome view of the Nile,
Service courteous

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Lisa

Idyllic place

Am amazing property on an island which overlooks Philae temple. The food at the restaurant was very good (have the Nile perch) and the spa is gorgeous!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

george

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Yue

Memorable and Magical

The hotel is absolutely amazing. Room is super clean, and the hotel staffs are super attentive. What’s the highlight is the view, absolutely gorgeous. Picturesque everywhere. Think I’m coming back again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Michael

Lovely hotel and fabulous spa. The masseuses were both wonderful! Food was good and private hot tub was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Ahmed

Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Monique

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2024

Mario

Thank you

Incredible property and service. Our room faced the Philae Temple. The staff were very friendly and professional. The food was delicious too.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

20 Dec 2024

Lauren

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Thomas

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

WILLIAM

Very exotic remote serene beautiful place unlike a regular hotel. Loved it once in a lifetime to experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

Jang Won

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2024

sine

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2024

Renee

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!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2024

Kshitiz

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2024

Ferenc Bence

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Greg

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

Ahmed

Breathtaking oasis with stunning views

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Megan

Unique perfect hotel! Stay here!

Obsessed with this hotel!! We had an amazing experience and wish we could have stayed longer! It was an absolutely beautiful property with delicious food. We will be back it was such a great unique experience.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2023

John

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Richard

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Liliana

Beautiful hotel, very friendly staff and amazing spa. Also the food is delicious. Hope we stayed for more days

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2023

Gladys

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

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Sayran

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Bernhard

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

Alfred

Best place to stay in Aswan

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2023

Kane

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2023

Ravi

Beautiful hotel and very attentive staff. Excellent getaway with fabulous views of the Nile

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

12 Nov 2022

Ashraf

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2022

Marcia

Beautiful hotel with private jacuzzi overlooking the Nile. Very quite and rooms were huge !!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2022

Alejandro

Wonderfully location and beautifull property. Loved the people and the service. Recommend room 303 The best view. Thank you very much for all the attentions.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2022

Lida

A unique place which is located high ground on the island where you have a visual over the water and surrounding islands. Excellent food in a wonderful restaurant with a breathtaking view was one of the highlights. A lovely breeze during day time and a pleasant chill at night during month May. Very close to Temple Philae accessible by hotel’s boat. We will definitely back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2022

Shina

Beautiful hotel and staff were wonderful. I would definitely stay again if I return to area.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Michael

The property is e trembly one of a kind in beauty! The staff is so friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2022

Julie

BenBen lived up to the expectation. The hotel is absolutely fantastic, the rooms are wonderful, all have a personal jacuzzi/pool. Very comfortable bed and very clean.

The staff are all wonderful, from reception to cleaning staff and all at the restaurant. They truly make your trip fantastic.

The only point of improvement would be for the kitchen: waiters can get orders wrong sometimes. And need to make bread fresh daily, we had day old bread the entire trip unfortunately.

Overall an amazing experience, so relaxing and peaceful. Beautiful resort in a superb setting.

Will definitely try to go back in the future.

Highly recommended for couples, solo, friends getaway. :)

Leisure Friends