Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Located in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract offers elegant rooms and suites. It features outdoor and indoor pools.
This Victorian building with the pink granite facade has modern rooms with private bathrooms. Each of the air-conditioned rooms is decorated with wooden furniture.
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has 4 restaurants serving international and oriental dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Oriental Kebabgy Restaurant has a terrace with panoramic views over Nile.
The hotel’s 4 bars offer refreshing drinks. The Promenade has views over Elephantine Islands, while The Bar is an evening piano lounge in a classic oriental setting.
Guests can visit the hotel’s spa and relax in the sauna, the hammam, or the hot tub. They can also use the fitness centre or enjoy massage treatments.
Aswan International Airport is 14 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Globe Certification
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Aswan
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Alistair
United Kingdom
“Everything, superb setting and ambience, wonderful staff, great facilities and overall a very good experience.”
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Rachael
United Kingdom
“Old style chic. Amazing location with superb views. The place oozed with history.”
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Marie-claire
United Kingdom
“I read and heard a lot about the Old Cataract and it was my dream to go there one day, luckily it happened this May and it was one of the most magical experiences! The hotel, its facilities and views over the Nile are spectacular, providing its...”
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Peter
United Kingdom
“Building. History. Staff friendliness. Gardens. Rooms. What is there not to like. 11/10”
Narelle
Australia
“The hotel was beautiful and the service incredible.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“The staff , the setting and the room were all perfect and were exactly as we had hoped. We had a lovely room with a terrace overlooking the Nile. Breakfast served in the fabulous restaurant was always a real occasion.”
Eric
Belgium
“TOP Room with view, dinner, breakfast, heated pool, management !”
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Amir
France
“Everything!! Exceeded my expectations by far!! Absolutely stunning and amazing?!”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Stunning old hotel with great location and history - stayed here a few times”
Nivedanb
India
“The room was spacious, great view and superb location.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
3 restaurants on site
1902
Cuisine
French • International • European
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic
SARAYA
Cuisine
American • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • International
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
ORIENTAL KEBABGY
Cuisine
Middle Eastern • Local
House rules
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
New Year's Eve Gala Dinner on 31 December is compulsory at $500 per adult and $250 per child between the ages of 6 and 12.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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Green Globe Certification
United Kingdom“Everything, superb setting and ambience, wonderful staff, great facilities and overall a very good experience.”
Australia“The hotel was beautiful and the service incredible.”
Eric
Belgium“TOP Room with view, dinner, breakfast, heated pool, management !”
France“Everything!! Exceeded my expectations by far!! Absolutely stunning and amazing?!”
India“The room was spacious, great view and superb location.”
