This was one of the few hotels in Siwa (and Egypt generally) that you could book online. While they were showing their age a little, the rooms and fittings were really atmospheric and the stone bathroom was beautiful. The linen used were really nice but the bed could have been a little more comfortable. The room itself was really large and included a nice area to sit. The TV wasn't working, however they did offer for us to change rooms if we wanted. Unfortunately they were mid-way through changing wifi providers and so didn't have internet but it was easy enough to find an internet cafe in Siwa. The breakfast was one of the best things about staying - a great change from bread and olives. It was served on a beautiful cafe area. We also had dinner there one of the nights in lovely room with a nice fireplace and had different food than the common Egyptian staples most other restuarants would serve. We were leaving early on our last day there so they brought us a breakfast hamper to have in our room before we left because breakfast wouldn't have started

Shali Lodge has been for me a great inspiration; the design of the rooms are the result of an exceptional talent. I don't think I've ever made so many pictures of a hotel room. The hotel has a very professional staff and the restaurant on a lovely roof terrace has the best kitchen in Siwa. Shali Lodge=a big winner.

Stayed 4 nights at the Shali lodge as part of a personalised tour, with my mother. The accomodation was clean, quiet and quaint in a good way.

Despite being both at the height of summer and at the end of Ramadan we were treated with the utmost courtesy and served delightful local meals. The location, so close to the centre of Siwa allowed us the pleasure of seeing Siwa both during the day, and after sunset, which was a wonderful contrast.

All staff spoke sufficient English to manage basic business, and the manager spoke good English.

Beds were clean and comfortable, the rooms were cool and very tastefully decorated in traditional style. Quite happy to listen to the call to prayer from the 5 mosques within a short distance from the hotel, and gained certain amusement from the commentary afforded by donkeys on and off most of the day.

Did not use internet connection (was really trying to have a good holiday), but was given information about its existence.

You really know your food is locally produced when you have the pleasure of meeting the wife of the manager who was making the flatbread :-)

A lovely hotel - relaxing place, designed with a 'rustic chic' sort of feel. Spacious room, large bed (even though it was categorised as a single room). Large clean stylish bathroom with good shower. Satellite TV. Friendly staff. Good food on the roof top restaurant.

I've knocked a star off the service because although staff were very nice I still, as a female solo traveller, had a member of the waiting staff ply the tiresome 'have you got a husband' line that plagues women travellers throughout the middle east.

Ask for directions if you're arriving independently - you won't find it alone as its down a lane.

Definitely a hotel to go for.