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Desert Moon

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Giza Pyramid Complex

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A rooftop terrace with seating areas, decorative lighting, and a view of the pyramids.
A kitchen with a view of a balcony and a desert landscape.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a small decorative item on the wall.
A castle-themed outdoor area with seating and a presentation screen.
A red patterned sofa with gold handles, a beige armrest, and a wall-mounted picture of a beach scene.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Hadayek Al Ahram 201W, Giza, Giza Governatore, 12611
  • Place, Giza Pyramid Complex
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Egyptian Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Pyramid of Khufu
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Panoramic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Triple Room (2 + 1 room with Pyramids view)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a statue, and a window with curtains.

Panoramic Triple Room (2 + 1 room with Pyramids view)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room (Double room with Pyramids view)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Panoramic Double Room (Double room with Pyramids view)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Single Room (Single room with Pyramids view)

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Panoramic Single Room (Single room with Pyramids view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Triple Room (2 + 1 room)

A minimalist bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

City Triple Room (2 + 1 room)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Double Room (Double room)

A compact bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a colorful sofa, and a window.

City Double Room (Double room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Single Room (Single room)

A narrow hallway with a green sofa, a white chair, and a patterned rug.

City Single Room (Single room)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Apartment

Family Apartment | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Giza

Pyramids Gardens stay.Your stay at this Pyramids Gardens hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum. Pyramid of Khufu and Great Sphinx of Giza are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Giza Pyramid Complex - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Grand Egyptian Museum - 10 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Pyramid of Khufu - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Dream Park - 14 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Great Sphinx of Giza - 14 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Imbaba Station - 23 min drive
  • Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪9 Pyramids Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rook - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Alex Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Desert Moon

3-star hotel near Giza Pyramid Complex
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at Desert Moon.

This 3-star Giza hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Desert Moon offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Desert Moon Giza
Desert Moon Hotel
Desert Moon Hotel Giza

Frequently asked questions

How close is Desert Moon to the airport?

Desert Moon is 25.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Moon?

As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Moon on Jul 30, 2026 start from $36, including 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.

Does Desert Moon have an airport shuttle?

Desert Moon offers an airport shuttle.

Does Desert Moon offer free breakfast?

Desert Moon offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Desert Moon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Desert Moon?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Desert Moon?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Desert Moon have a pool?

Desert Moon does not have a pool.

Does Desert Moon have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Desert Moon have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Desert Moon to downtown Giza?

Desert Moon is 7.1 mi away from Giza.

Desert Moon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 70 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Owner and management are very kind , Hotel is been well maintained, very good views
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MUUHAMMET YUSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi, clean accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff was very nice I just didn't like where the hotel was located but I got a nice view to the Giza Pyramids
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were excellent. Especially the woman serving breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and really helpful
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciro Ernesto Huertas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and the staff were very kind, the food was delicious and the location which is close to the pirámides is a plus together with the view from the terrace . Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing! They also organise every tour with the Hakuna Matata tour , i did even more than planned.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sjur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The positive: Wonderful views. Very cheap. Very cozy rooftop. Wonderful staff and owner. Truly beautiful people. The negative: Low standard. Worn down. Not a nice area. Dirt roads, stray dogs and garbage all over the place. Close to the highway, so it’s noisy. For my purpose, this was a good enough place, but I would probably try somewhere else next time. For me the dealbreaker was the noise from the highway when I was going to sleep.
Hotel entrance.
Rooftop terrace
View from hotel room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
People are nice, facility need improvements, bed uncomfortable, room very small, dirty surrounding area, breakfast very limited items.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juashay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, they staff were super attentive, and made sure my birthday vacation went off w/o any hick-ups! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"Staying at Desert Rose Hotel was an unforgettable experience! The breathtaking views of the ancient wonders combined with the warm hospitality and luxurious amenities made my visit truly remarkable. I was captivated by the stunning vistas of the Pyramids right from my room. The hotel's blend of modern comfort and Egyptian charm created a perfect oasis in the desert. The staff's hospitality was exemplary, ensuring every aspect of my stay was delightful. I highly recommend Desert Rose Hotel to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the shadow of the Pyramids. I can't wait to return and create more cherished memories at this exceptional hotel!.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

"Staying at Desert Moon Hotel was an unforgettable experience! The breathtaking views of the ancient wonders combined with the warm hospitality and luxurious amenities made my visit truly remarkable. I was captivated by the stunning vistas of the Pyramids right from my room. The hotel's blend of modern comfort and Egyptian charm created a perfect oasis in the desert. The staff's hospitality was exemplary, ensuring every aspect of my stay was delightful. I highly recommend Desert Moon Hotel to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the shadow of the Pyramids. I can't wait to return and create more cherished memories at this exceptional hotel!.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid this hotel! Very disappointing stay. Inconvenient location, rooftop overlooks a noisy highway so it doesn’t feel relaxing. The worst part of my experience was my room - it wasn’t cleaned from the previous guest. I left the property about 2 hours after checking in.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is on a sand road. Very old building. The power come and goes and it takes hours. Only 1 person on duty. Very loud place and cleanliness was horrible. Dusty floors and mold on tires on the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were always pleasant and helpful, especiallyHani who went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay. The area around the hotel is very dirty with limited things to see or do. The restaurant at the hotel is way over-priced and the breakfast is mostly the same, limited selection. The value for what you are paying for, is just not in line with what you are getting unfortunately. You receive a beautiful view of the pyramids from the rooftop (or some bedrooms), with an amazing night ambiance. Overall, the place was comfortable and I would do another short stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mason James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is an incredibly kind man who will go out of his way to look after you if you get into any sort of situations in Egypt as a foreigner, which I found hugely reassuring. My only disappointment was the prices for amenities at the hotel. $275 NZD for a one hour massage for example. And the cost of food is very high; charging Fairmont prices while located in a nondescript location/very basic building. Also very difficult to obtain and sort of invoice for the charges. Other than this, I would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Clifford

Disliked: Room comfort

Room with a view and little else

The only redeeming feature is the roof where there is a great view of the pyramids. The roads around are unpaved and rough and i wouldn't walk out at night (or day). This meant a taxi and Mohammed organized everything at a price. It also meant eating at their restaurant on the roof. Food was poor and greatly overpriced. Surprizingly the breakfast was good. Room was clean but the shower struggled to work at times and the mattress was a thin foam attempt at a mattress which gave me backache. All in all not the best of places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff! All of them.The owners/operators were very engaged with all the guests. Special thanks to Ahmed, who greeted me on my prior visit just to check out the hotel, and again yesterday when I arrived. Very professional. Thanks to the owners/operators. Gabrielle (sp) and Mohammad. Even all the guests were cordial. I met several from Ireland. I had a double room with city view just for me. I specifically book my room to determine if I wanted to rebook the following year, of which I already did. The rooms have been remodeled and are very clean. The terrace is so nice, especially at night with the view of the pyramids. I was lucky to be there doing a full moon where the moon was directly beside the pyramids. What a sight to see. You can also watch the skydivers early in the morning around the Pyramids. Breakfast is served in intervals over 30+ minutes or more. Basically, coffee/tea/juice earlier and then veggies and cheese etc, followed up by eggs, falafel and dessert. So, don't do what I did and fill up at the beginning and have no room for the rest!😅. Make sure to tip the cook(s). They do a fantastic job. Thanks to everyone that made my stay wonderful. *Just a heads up for future guests if you have never been to Giza before. This hotel is located in in the middle of the desert, just like the Pyramids, so you will see lots of dust/sentiment outdoors as you would in any desert city like in Phoenix, Arizona. USA, for example. Inside the hotel is pristine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Talal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ARE YOU SERIOUS??? Is this REAL? I arrived late and was tired so I had to stay the night in this joke of a place. It was meant to be 2 nights but next morning, first thing (after free breakfast) I ran away!! Pros: Nice view from the roof. Homemade cakes n biscuits were nice. Friendly staff(more about staff in cons!!). Cons: Area is like a war zone: stray dogs, dirt roads with more potholes than all the roads in the world COMBINED!!! Feels unsafe Unprofessional staff: The guy met me in flip flops!!! And was eating pumpkin seeds or something...I mean...R U FOR REAL??? Rooms n place are NOT as you see in photos. Deceiving big time. The place needs a lick of paint and proper redecorating and cleaning. TV in main area(the roof) freezes every now and then, so watching a live champions league game was a nightmare. What is this place??? I didn't know wether to cry or laugh!! Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fraser

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

My new wife and I booked to stay at Desert Moon months ago for our honeymoon. It was advertised to us as a great location for quiet as it is away from the city but soon realised it was safer to be in downtown Cairo where transport & services are easily accessible. Just before arriving we noticed the reviews on Google had deteriorated since we initially booked. As we got there, the scenery got progressively worse (pyramids however still in view). The location made us both feel unsafe. Following this there was nobody to welcome us upon arrival. Luckily we had a helpful driver with us who assisted us find someone to let us in but even so with a questionable elevator. We were eventually shown our room and sadly it had a horrible stench and cleanliness was below acceptable so we checked straight out. It’s a shame as the 2 young guys who worked at the hotel were lovely and trying their best to be accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I encourage everyone to read my honest review: I've traveled to a few places around the world and I've been in many different hotels. If you come to Egypt expecting emaculate massive rooms with perfect streets and nightlife surrounding you, that is not the real Egypt. The reality is that Egypt is far from perfect. You must remember, this isn't the place that has all the luxuries that most of you likely have at home. But the people you meet and interact with and the things you see both tourist attractions and not is what makes you truly appreciate Egypt. With that, I'd like to bring my attention to Dr. Mohammed. He has a degree in Egyptology and is the owner of Desert Moon, along with his wife whom we unfortunately did not get to meet. From the moment we arrived at like 9a, he personally greeted us and apologized for the confusion around the cab driver. He immediately welcomed us to some breakfast and told me he wants to make our trip memorable. He is a very spiritual and loving man. He shared a wonderful story of love between him and his wife and explains how their goal is to share their love with each and every guest that arrives. He listened to everything we were interested in doing and made sure we hit every one of those points. He is very reasonable when it comes to prices and you can tell he wants you to truly experience the most of Egypt without feeling like you're spending far more than you need to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

andré

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Mucho ruedo no possible a dormir

Mucho ruedo de circulation del traficote . A 10 métros de un autopista urbana
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"Staying at Desert Rose Hotel was an unforgettable experience! The breathtaking views of the ancient wonders combined with the warm hospitality and luxurious amenities made my visit truly remarkable. I was captivated by the stunning vistas of the Pyramids right from my room. The hotel's blend of modern comfort and Egyptian charm created a perfect oasis in the desert. The staff's hospitality was exemplary, ensuring every aspect of my stay was delightful. I highly recommend Desert Rose Hotel to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the shadow of the Pyramids. I can't wait to return and create more cherished memories at this exceptional hotel!.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I have been coming back for years!

The rooms each have a unique feel. The food is delicious and each tour we did was amazing. Desert Moon is one of the best choices for a great Cairo vacation. They handle every detail so that we may enjoy the adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022