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River Nile Boat

3.5 star property
Travelers find relaxation on this family-friendly cruise ship where tranquil waters create the perfect backdrop for unwinding and reconnecting

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The River Nile Boat offers authentic local breakfasts and three unique restaurants. Enjoy a lazy river and sun loungers outdoors, plus a swim-up bar for in-water refreshments. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
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Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 191
AED 246 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

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Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Single Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Air conditioning

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Double Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Air conditioning

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Air conditioning

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Deluxe Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cairo, River Nile Boat is near a metro station and on the waterfront. Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Khan el-Khalili and Citystars Heliopolis. Traveling with kids? Consider Darb 1718 and Orman Botanical Gardens. Visit our Cairo travel guide
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Kornich El Maadi, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11729

What's nearby

  • Nile Badrawi Hospital
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • As-Salam International Hospital
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Egyptian Geology Museum
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • El Muayyad Mosque
    5 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mostafa Kamel Museum
    5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Giza Suburbs Station
    6 min drive
  • Dar Al-Salam Station
    17 min walk
  • Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Wahy
    3 min drive
  • Memphis Nile River Cruise
    5 min drive
  • Raslan | رسلان
    5 min drive
  • قهوة ليالى السلام
    3 min drive
  • Beano's Cafe
    7 min walk

About this property

River Nile Boat

Family-friendly cruise ship by the river
Consider a stay at River Nile Boat and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a swim-up bar, and a grocery/convenience store. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and an art gallery on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, books, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to perks like premium bedding and pillow menus.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Hydromassage showers, deep soaking tubs, and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 15; reservation required

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Towels fee: USD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 15

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River Nile Boat cairo
River Nile Boat Cruise
River Nile Boat Cruise cairo

Frequently asked questions

Does River Nile Boat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at River Nile Boat?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Nile Boat on 20 March 2026 start from AED 191, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is River Nile Boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at River Nile Boat?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at River Nile Boat?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is River Nile Boat located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Cairo for at least part of your stay.

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Reviews

River Nile Boat Reviews

2.0

2.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

2.0

Staff & service

2.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amira

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very bad experience. It's nothing lik pic the carpet are really dirty the room super tiny the AC is not working the property is so old in everything furniture bedding. No shower gel or shampoo. The fridge is empty even no water bottles. i don't advise anyone to try it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Martine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La chambre de luxe trois lit avec mini bar inclus n’existe pas la description était erroné. Description aurait du être petite chambre deux lit simple avec petit frigo vide. Sale de bain pleine de moisissures avec douche avec trous dans le fond ce qui inonde votre sale de bain gens qui fume à l’intérieur .tapis sale à l’intérieur et a l’extérieur insalubre bateau qui vous intoxique avec la vapeur d’essence chaque soir quand il part pour deux heures en balade sur le Nil et la musique commence avec plein tube qui distortions de21:00a23:00 h et le jeudi surprise il en fond deux nous sommes revenus d’une excursion à 00:00 minuit et surprise le bateau n’était pas encore arrivé nous avons eu a attendre 25 minutes dans le noir assis sur des marches poussiéreuse le cauchemar un soir nous avions réservé et payer pour le souper spectacle . Nous montons avec la réservation en main c’est la confusion totale la dame a l’entrée ne voulait pas que l’on assoit elle disait que nous n’avions pas payé ensuite c’est le gérant qui est venus nous dire d’attendre avant d’aller nous servir ensuite le bar est venu nous demander de lui expliquer j’ai montré ma réservation a su moins trois personne ma réservation qui était rédigé en arabe avant que un des employés me l’arrache des mains c’était vraiment gênant tout le monde nous dévisageais finalement ils sont venus s’excuser mais le mal était fait . Nous sommes partis un jour plutôt et nous avons demandé à expédia d’intervenir pour qu’il nous rembour
Moisissure
Tout était sale et brisé
Rouillé et sale
Douche sale
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023