• 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, 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

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Aswan
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karima
    EgyptEgypt
    The best view and energy in the world for me Very friendly personnel, go ask for 3am Hussein say hello at breakfast
  • J
    Joshua
    United States of AmericaUnited 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...
  • Lori
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    ZBeautiful historic hotel. Incredible room with a flawless view,
  • Ana
    MexicoMexico
    The hotel is beautiful, great view and location, clean and pretty.
  • Jie
    ChinaChina
    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 EmiratesUnited 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
    CanadaCanada
    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.
  • Melissa
    United States of AmericaUnited 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!
  • Joan
    United States of AmericaUnited 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.
  • Joanna
    United States of AmericaUnited 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • do you have twin beds in this room

    only king size , but we can add sofa bed if requested
    Answered on 17 November 2020
  • 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 *

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • 1902
    • Cuisine
      French • International • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
  • SARAYA
    • Cuisine
      American • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
  • ORIENTAL KEBABGY
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern • Local

Amenities of Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • 3 restaurants
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
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
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Designated smoking area
  • 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
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • 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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

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

The fine print

Please inform Sofitel Legend Old Cataract of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

  • 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.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities 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 has 3 restaurants:

    • 1902
    • ORIENTAL KEBABGY
    • SARAYA

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • 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