Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Abtal El Tahrir Street, 99999 Aswan, Egypt – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 874 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The best view and energy in the world for me Very friendly personnel, go ask for 3am Hussein say hello at breakfast
Egypt
- River view
- Garden
- Pool 1 – indoor
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
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 center or enjoy massage treatments. Aswan International Airport is 8.7 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 13, 2011Hotel chain/brand: Sofitel Legend
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
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- Karima
Egypt“The best view and energy in the world for me Very friendly personnel, go ask for 3am Hussein say hello at breakfast” - JJoshua
United States of America“We got upgraded to a suite. It was absolutely amazing. I had stayed at the Old Cataract before and was already expecting an amazing experience...I was still blown away by how gorgeous this hotel is. The old world luxury is just seeping through...” 
LoriUnited States of America“ZBeautiful historic hotel. Incredible room with a flawless view,”- Ana
Mexico“The hotel is beautiful, great view and location, clean and pretty.” 
Jie
China“Our stay at the Old Cataract was absolutely amazing! The hotel is historical but beautifully renovated. Our room was located on the third floor and had a perfect view of Nile River from the balcony. A big thank you to Marvel for leading a great...”
Ursula
United Arab Emirates“I loved literally everything! From entering the premises on you are taken care of and catered to. The staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The room marvelous! Great outdoors, gorgeous food.... Loved my stay!”- Tamara
Canada“The property was beautiful, well maintained, perfectly located and exceptional views. The Old Cataract team was exemplary in their hospitality, generosity, thoughtfulness and professionalism. Truly a 5 star experience. Highly recommended.” - MelissaUnited States of America“everything! Great view of the Nile, beautiful indoor pool, delightful breakfast. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. We LOVED our stay here!”
- JoanUnited States of America“Location, room and staff are all fantastic. unfortunately, with over $500 per night we paid, breakfast was horrible and really did not live up to the 5 star standard.”
- JoannaUnited States of America“Wonderful historic hotel with a great location on the banks of the Nile. Beautiful grounds, garden and pool. Exceptionally comfortable rooms and beds. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food in a number of restaurants. Good gym. Boats can be...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Price of suites
Please advise the arrival dateAnswered on 4 September 2019I want to know how much is the breakfast and dinner per person?
breakfast cost 30$/ person dinner cost 75$/personAnswered on 7 January 2021Hi! Can you arrange a day tour to Kalabsha, Wadi Suba, Amada and Abu Simbel?
Greetings, yes with our concierge teamAnswered on 2 February 2021Do you have heated outdoor pool?
outdoor swimming pool heated.Answered on 7 January 2021do you have twin beds in this room
only king size , but we can add sofa bed if requestedAnswered on 17 November 2020IS it possible to get a covid 19 PCR test done at the hotel, if so what company administers this, how long do the results take and how much does it cost?
there is a lab doing the test (Al Mokhtabar ) .the representative come to the hotel and do the test between 10:00 AM till 15:00 PM the result will be ..Answered on 30 March 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- 1902
- CuisineFrench • International • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- SARAYA
- CuisineAmerican • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- CuisineMiddle Eastern • Local
Amenities of Sofitel Legend Old CataractGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Alarm clock
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Kids' club
- Playground
- Sofa
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Open all year
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach umbrellas
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Turkish/Steam BathAdditional charge
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Italian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's 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.
Cash
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
Fitness center is closed from Sat, Jul 15, 2023 until Sat, Jul 22, 2023
Swimming pool #2: Closed from Sat, Jul 01, 2023 until Sat, Jul 15, 2023
Swimming pool #1: Closed from Sat, Jul 15, 2023 until Sat, Jul 22, 2023
FAQs about Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract on this page.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has 3 restaurants:
- 1902
- ORIENTAL KEBABGY
- SARAYA
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Check-in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- Breakfast to go
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is 0.8 miles from the center of Aswan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract include:
- Double
- Suite
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Playground
- Kids' club
- Spa facilities
- Foot bath
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Swimming pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Beauty services
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
