Bob Marley Guest House

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Bob Marley Guest House in Aswan offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and city views. Each room includes a dining area, tea and coffee maker, and a private entrance. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, washing machine, and executive lounge access. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves local cuisine with halal and dairy-free options. Meals include brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Aswan International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as the Nubian Museum (0.6 mi) and Kitchener's Island (4-minute walk).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Halal

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tébar
    United States United States
    “Ali upgraded us to a better room for free because he had it available. The terrace had an amazing views of the city. Rooms are very clean and the neighborhood is walkable”
  • Diego
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The staff at the guest house were really chill and helpful. They even washed my clothes free of charge.”
  • Zuleika
    United States United States
    “The host Ali is very kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the hospitality. The vibe was relaxing and the food was incredible. His sister is a great cook. The beds were very comfortable. I would return!”
  • Vijay
    Germany Germany
    “Value-for-money stay. The staff were amazing and very accommodating. It was a bit tricky to reach the hotel on the island, but if you tell them in advance, management can arrange a pickup from the ferry drop-off point. Overall, a unique experience.”
  • Sun
    China China
    “The room is clean. We had a comfortable stay. The staffs are very friendly and helpful.”
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    “Although spartan, the room was totally adequate and very clean. It definitely had a lot of character and the staff were very helpful and friendly.”
  • Amery
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “The team are fantastic. Super hospitality and great communication. Nothing was too much trouble. The food is excellent, well prepared and clean and you can feel mom's touch in it. The rooms are cozy and clean enough and the bathroom is functional....”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, great people, comfortable rooms, nice location, clean.”
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    “Great view from the property, a short boat ride to the island. Beautiful decor with Marley murals throughout. Very clean and spacious room. They were gracious enough to accommodate my Aswan tour with an airport transfer and communication with my...”
  • Allie
    United States United States
    “Local guest house. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great value.”

Managed by Ali Bob Marley

Company review score: 9.6Based on 736 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Ali Jamaica manages both the guesthouse and the restaurant. He and his staff will do everything in their power to make you feel welcome, and to help you to get the most out of visiting this beautiful region. Common requests include: arranging falucca trips, walking tours, visits to Nubian traditional houses, organise local henna tattoo sessions, tours to Noble Tombs, boat trip to Kitchener Island and Nubian beach, booking tours to Abu Simbel, booking tours to the Red Sea (Marsalan and Hurghada), arranging pick-ups/accompanying guests to a meeting point, plus many more.

Property info

Bob Marley , is a small, family-owned guesthouse, connected to the popular . The rooms are clean, comfortable and quiet, with no traffic noise. There are two bathrooms, shared between three bedrooms, and each have hot and cold running water. Come and Enjoy Bob Marley Moonlight terrace Restaurant & Cafe. Beautiful Nile View. Nubian Hospitality. Home Cooked Meals. Cold Beer. Fresh Squeezed Juices. Traditional Nubian Coffee

Neighborhood info

Elephantine Island is a small, tranquil island, located 5 minutes by ferry from Aswan city. During ancient times, Elephantine was a fort that stood just before the first cataract of the Nile, at the border between the kingdoms of Egypt and Nubia. According to ancient Nubian religion, Elephantine was the dwelling place of Khnum, the ram-headed god. You can walk the ruins of the temple of Khnum and marvel at these ancient wonders. Now, the island is populated by four main Nubian families. It is safe and friendly, with children playing in the streets, and colourful Nubian artwork decorating the buildings. With no cars or motorbikes, it is quiet and easy to walk around and explore the various attractions. When you visit, you won’t want to leave!

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Bob Marley Moonlight
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

As per local law, all Arab or Egyptian couples are required to present a marriage certificate upon check in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.