Pyramisa Isis Island Resort & Spa

Opinion

The tone is set immediately upon arriving on the island with attractive gardens complementing the building. The spectacularly designed lobby with extensive lounge and dining facilities is matched by the range of facilities including two large pools.

Much of the vegetables and fruit served here are grown in the gardens. Although on an island, the town is reached by a regular ferry service making this a good choice for families and couples wanting to be away from the main activity of the town.

Exterior

The property dominates the island with the surrounding greenery providing a scenic approach from the waterway. Doorways are topped by attractive circular porticos and are adorned with potted shrubs.

A large wooden jetty is the landing point with a drive way sloping up, through carefully tended lawns and gardens, 200m to the highly polished marble forecourt.

Property type: Hotel

Balcony/Terrace: Most rooms

Storeys: 5

Built Year: 1989

Interior

The doors open on to a 4-storey high, sloped atrium with tiered levels from which plants trail creating a spectacular lobby which extends much of the ground-floor. Internal gardens of shrubs and palms in addition to the long reception counter behind which is a row of elegant boutiques and other outlets.

The walls are adorned with large tapestry features providing elegance to the spacious lounge bar comfortably furnished with deep cushioned sofas and chairs. The main restaurant is situated to one side with views towards the town while al a-la-carte venue faces the West Bank in a semicircular glass fronted annex from the lobby.

Rooms: 450

Grounds

Extending across much of the island with the drive cutting through an attractive garden area up an incline to the front entrance. In addition to the ferry jetty, there is a felucca mooring area to the front.

To the southern extremity the first swimming pool is surrounded by a paved deck furnished with sunloungers and parasols. A large deck immediately behind the main building on an elevated position is furnished with bistro style tables and chairs and is popular at sunset.

Verdant gardens with a variety of plants including banana, palm, lemon, orange, grapefruit and mango trees line the paths leading to the main pool at the northern tip, a large lagoon feature surrounded by sunloungers and parasol furnished terrace. The Italian a-la-carte restaurant with indoor and outdoor furnishings is located at the tip.

Location

Area Type: Located on Isis Island to the south of the much larger Elephantine Island, the property has a private docking area opposite the Egyptair office at the southern end of the Corniche. Steps lead down to the ferry and the transfer up river takes 10 mins. Transfer time to Aswan Airport 20 mins plus ferry.

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