Al Moudira Hotel

“A beautiful base for exploring the historical wonders of Luxor”

We had a wonderful experience at the unique and beautiful hotel complex of Al Moudira, which is just a short drive from all the sites you'll want to see while affording the serenity and luxury of being tucked away on the rural west bank. We are so glad we picked this hotel; it was the highlight of … more

We had a wonderful experience at the unique and beautiful hotel complex of Al Moudira, which is just a short drive from all the sites you'll want to see while affording the serenity and luxury of being tucked away on the rural west bank. We are so glad we picked this hotel; it was the highlight of our two weeks in Egypt and one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. The airport transfer was excellent and smooth. Check-in was also smooth and pleasant, with a refreshing drink and face cloth offered, in the nice reception area. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty of the hotel complex; just walking around is a joy, every corner is stunning. Our itself room felt like a temple: spacious and luxurious, with tasteful decor, thoughtfully curated books, and painted features on the walls and ceiling. We booked a (female) Egyptologist guide through the hotel, to take us around the sites for 3 days, and she was wonderful; we are so grateful to Al Moudira for arranging that for us. We also had great fun with the classic cars that Al Moudira has (book the classic car option!!) experiencing both the Merc 200 and the classic Landrover Defender (we technically booked the Landrover for the three days, but they said we could have a go of several and were very relaxed about it!) Our driver was also excellent. Breakfast at the hotel was wonderful, way better than anything else we had in Egypt, everything was fresh and local, pancakes and eggs made to order, fresh smoothies etc. There are several dining options for lunch and dinner as well, all high-quality local tasty food. There is also a gorgeous little juice bar by the pool. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner there for three days and did not tire of it at all. All the staff were friendly and professional. We enjoyed driving through the local village each day, on our way to and from the historical sites, seeing the kids going to school and people going about their lives in everyday Egypt. All in all, Al Moudira is a wonderful place to stay for relaxation and luxury, close to the sights of Luxor, while also getting out of the super touristy bubble and experiencing a bit of everyday Egypt.

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“Pricey but perfect”

Gorgeous, definitely no regrets going slightly off piste by staying here on the left bank of the Nile rather than, say, the Winter Palace Hotel ( which I’ve also stayed previously), on the other side. Staff really lovely, pool beautiful, the room was huge and the bed super comfy.

“Definitely quirky-don’t let that frighten you!”

It’s an oasis amongst the dust. Service it at the top of the list. They can not do enough for you. We had dinner very late. Albeit they asked us to preorder, the food was fresh, flavoursome, delicious. Dining here is a must. Sone of the best food we have eaten in Egypt. Then quirky. It’s definitely… more

It’s an oasis amongst the dust. Service it at the top of the list. They can not do enough for you. We had dinner very late. Albeit they asked us to preorder, the food was fresh, flavoursome, delicious. Dining here is a must. Sone of the best food we have eaten in Egypt. Then quirky. It’s definitely that! Huge garden. No wonder there is a map to get around. Beautiful embroidered linen. Interesting decor. Attractive pool. Sone rooms a bit dark. It has the vibe a Of a bygone era. What could make it perfect: Few more signs to pool and restaurants. It’s dusty as the builders are in! I love rustic but it could be cleaner. Flies flies flies. It’s the beautiful gardens that attract them. Not for those unsteady under foot. Kettle in the room would be nice.

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“Needs a good cleaning”

This was a pretty hotel with a big swimming pool and lovely landscaping. Our room was very large with a very large bathroom. The bathroom had a tub/shower, sink and toilet. The room was not clean. The floors were very dusty. The carpet and rugs were so dirty we avoided stepping on them if possible.… more

This was a pretty hotel with a big swimming pool and lovely landscaping. Our room was very large with a very large bathroom. The bathroom had a tub/shower, sink and toilet. The room was not clean. The floors were very dusty. The carpet and rugs were so dirty we avoided stepping on them if possible. All the floors, especially the bathroom floor needed a good scrubbing. We never went barefoot in there. The bathtub, sink, and toilet, and sheets & towels were clean. The mini-fridge included complimentary beverages. Drinking water was provided. Some air conditioning is provided in the bedroom but none in the bathroom. The room had an awkward step down to the bathroom.

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