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Siwa Oasis | Matruh, Siwa, Egypt
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Siwa Paradise
Ranked #5 of 10 hotels in Siwa
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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London England
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Simple, atmospheric, but needing some TLC”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2009
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Stayed here 2 nights at end of tour of the oases with Ancient World Tours. Found the place rather endearing, but certainly not up-market, and some hilarious design choices. Be sure you visit the "lounge" opposite the reception office - a riot of colour and the very opposite of minimalism. However, I did find it empty, with a comfortable table and chair to write up my journal, so it served its purpose. I suspect the rooms vary in style and condition, so be prepared to check out a few. Mine was upstairs, with a palm tree piercing the walkway to it, and had a ramshackle charm. Dodgy-looking electrics (but everything worked, including noisy aircon and anti-bug plug), chaotic bathroom (but again all worked well), garish ill-fitting bedcovers on very basic narrow beds (but I slept peacefully). Hotel seemed fairly full but it absorbed the people and was quiet, and the spanking new pool was totally empty. Staff were all helpful and very friendly and the dinners and breakfasts were good, once you worked out the system. Only a short walk to the centre of town and the ruins of Shali, both worth exploring on your own.

  • Stayed October 2009
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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United States
Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
339 helpful votes 339 helpful votes
“Very pleasant hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2009
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I agree with the reviewer who said to bear in mind that this is not a well established tourist destination. That said, we had a comfortable air conditioned room with a good bathroom where everything worked. Bed firm but comfortable and room would have been quiet but a/c unit was right outside the window and was very noisy, along with the unit for another room so we had no hope of peace even if we turned ours off. Room was cleaned properly, towels good. Food in restaurant varied enough to give plenty of choice and very good. Walking distance into town for a look around and everywhere very safe. Only problem was mosquitoes in room which gave me a lot of trouble and no spray available. Loved Siwa and would stay here again but will pack flyspray.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“I Loved it!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2009

Cracking little hotel...loved the silence, the pool, the cats, the food was fantastic, probably oneof the best meals ive had in Egypt and ive been over 20 times...OK its very very basic, the bathrooms aint much good but get you clean, the beds are small but clean, the electrics are dodgy, but worked, the staff were very friendly, and the setting just beautiful....imagine lying by the pool feasting on dates inches from your hands....Siwa is fabulous, almost unspoiled, go now, before it gets ruined .....hotels are alcohol free, so dont expect a beer.....

Stayed September 2009
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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“A rustically lovely hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2009

A rustic hotel set in the Western Desert Oasis of Siwa.Each room is a bungalow and is basically but tastefully decorated.The room was clean and comfy as were the beds.
The towels were good,but there was only two packs of shampoo provided as toiltries.
The dinner and breakfast in restaurant carries on the same theme of good quality and basic,but very tasty. There is not alcohol available.
The pathways to the rooms are quite uneven and it was easy to get lost,but added to the charm of it.
There is a great gift shop in the reception area,I bought a hand embroidered cotton top for £25,every item on sale is unique.
The spring pool at the back of the restaurant is a lovely place to swim and it is a natural spring.The staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Apart from the long drive to get there, it's a place well worth visiting.

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Targu Mures
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Paradise in the desert...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2008
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We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. We did not hope for a 5* hotel, but you should take in consideration that Siwa is not yet a well formed tourist destination so all the facilities are elementary.
Advise: If you choose this hotel, book the air conditioned room (expensive but cleaner and acceptabile bath facililies).
The other rooms (ground floor) are very simple and not very comfortable (note that there is no shower curtain and the water flowes all over the bathroom), but even then I think that this hotel is one of the best Hotels in Siwa! You should not forget that the distance from the next city is 700 km!
Taking in consideration all this facts (tourism is in ones infancy, isolation) we had buffet breakfast and dinner not very diversified but everybody can find something on his/her taste. The staff of the hotel was very cooperative particulary the receptionist, our room was cleaned every day, we had breakfast even after the program of the restaurant and we got a room for shower after check-out...
I think these are good conditions for a hotel in the middle of the desert...

  • Liked — Naturality...
  • Stayed December 2007, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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