River view
Garden
Swimming pool
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, 2011
Hotel chain/brand: Sofitel Legend

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Price of suites
    Please advise the arrival date
    Answered on 4 September 2019
  • Hi! Can you arrange a day tour to Kalabsha, Wadi Suba, Amada and Abu Simbel?
    Greetings, yes with our concierge team
    Answered on 2 February 2021
  • Do you have heated outdoor pool?
    outdoor swimming pool heated.
    Answered on 7 January 2021
  • I want to know how much is the breakfast and dinner per person?
    breakfast cost 30$/ person dinner cost 75$/person
    Answered on 7 January 2021
  • IS 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
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Hotel area info *
3 Restaurants On Site

    1902

    Food: French, International, European

    Open for: Dinner

    SARAYA

    Food: American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Local, International

    ORIENTAL KEBABGY

    Food: Middle Eastern, Local

Amenities of Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Kids' club
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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

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.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Sofitel Legend Old Cataract accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Fitness center is closed from Sat, Jul 15, 2023 until Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Swimming pool #2: Closed from Sat, Jul 01, 2023 until Fri, Jul 07, 2023

FAQs about Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

  • 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:

    • Buffet

  • Sofitel Legend Old Cataract has 3 restaurants:

    • SARAYA
    • 1902
    • ORIENTAL KEBABGY

  • 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
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Beauty services
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Check-in at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sofitel Legend Old Cataract is 0.8 miles from the center of Aswan.