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River Nile Boat

Property class: 3.5
Family-friendly 3.5-star cruise ship with 3 restaurants

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the water.
A buffet setup with various food items and utensils.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with cushions, a table with a folded cloth, and two lamps.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A hotel lobby with a glass entrance, a reception desk, a staircase leading outside, and a potted plant.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kornich El Maadi, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11729
  • Place, Egyptian Geology Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, El Muayyad Mosque
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Giza Pyramid Complex
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Air conditioning

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

Standard Single Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Air conditioning

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

Standard Double Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Air conditioning

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a staircase, and a large potted plant.

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Air conditioning

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • River view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a sofa with cushions, a table with a folded cloth, and two lamps.

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cairo

On riverwalk.This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Cairo for at least part of your stay.
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What's nearby

  • Egyptian Geology Museum - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • El Muayyad Mosque - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tahrir Square - 16 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Giza Pyramid Complex - 20 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Great Sphinx of Giza - 21 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nile Crystal - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shalabya Resturant شلبية - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Memphis Nile River Cruise - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dar Ward - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Solo Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

River Nile Boat

Family-friendly 3.5-star cruise ship with 3 restaurants
River Nile Boat offers its guests a children's pool, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Spa services, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the family-friendly River Nile Boat. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cairo cruise ship.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Swim-up bar
River Nile Boat offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Cairo cruise ship provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 80.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 80.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per day
  • Towels fee: USD 10 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 15

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the cruise ship before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Nile Boat to the airport?

River Nile Boat is 25.9 mi (43-min drive) away from the Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Nile Boat on Sep 18, 2026 start from $82, 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 River Nile Boat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at River Nile Boat.

Does River Nile Boat offer free breakfast?

River Nile Boat offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at River Nile Boat?

No, there is no casino at this cruise ship.

What time is check-in at River Nile Boat?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

Is there free parking at River Nile Boat?

This cruise ship offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does River Nile Boat have a pool?

River Nile Boat features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Does River Nile Boat have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does River Nile Boat have a spa?

This cruise ship doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is River Nile Boat to downtown Cairo?

River Nile Boat is 4.5 mi away from Cairo.

River Nile Boat Reviews

Reviews

2.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 3 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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