The owner, Ashraf, repeated this phrase many times! He is a very gracious and helpful host who did his best to make us happy. Desert Paradise Lodge is situated in a town called El Qurna, outside of the main city of Luxor. If you arriving by plane, they will have their driver meet you at the airport for no charge... More

Firstly I should say that this is a fantastic time to visit Egypt as there are so few tourists due to the media coverage of the recent political demonstrations. We travelled with our 2 daughters (11 & 8) and felt completely safe at all times - even when we were in Tahrir Square in Cairo on the day of the... More

I have heard about Desert Paradise Lodge (DPL) first by owners of another guesthouse, Bet-el-Kerem, in Aswan. So, I have contacted Fareda and we (my mother and myself) spent 10 nights in DPL for Christmas 2011 and the New Year. We did not want to be at home in the holiday season, but wanted to go somewhere there is warmer... More

We have spent 5 nights at the lodge and... WE LOVED IT!! We appreciated to be out of Luxor city, we found the location perfect. We want to thank Ashraf and Fareda for their welcome, their smile, their kindness, their organisation skills. Also thank you staff, you do a great job! Lodge is beautifull, a lovely garden, great terrace, the... More

We stayed two nights at the Desert Paradise Lodge and we were looked after extremely well. Food was great, accommodation super, and the service amazing. It was wonderful to be outside of downtown Luxor and to be away from the noise and hustle and bustle. Yet close enough so we could visit the sights. We were able to use the... More

We just returned from a trip all through Egypt. We stayed at the DPL for 2 nights and we loved it. First of all, don't be worried about travelling in Egypt, especially Luxor, amidst all of the overblown reports of clashes in Egypt. We were there from November 19th to December 6th (supposedly the most heightened unrest since last February)... More

I can only echo all the good reviews. Ashraf and Fareda will bend over backwards to ensure your stay is 100% perfect. The food is simple Egyptian cooking but it is great. I had all my meals there. The minibus is tiptop and the driver and guide fantastic. Ashraf can help you work out an itinerary to visit all the... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at this beautiful small hotel in November and cannot praise it enough. It is situated on the West Bank of the Nile in a village away from the hustle and bustle of the East Bank of Luxor. The lodge has nine beautifully appointed rooms set in lovely relaxing and very peaceful grounds. The part owner,... More

Desert Paradise Lodge lives up to its name. A little paradise in the middle of the desert. The lodge is located away from the hustle but still close enough to the major sites to get around very easily. The lodge owner was very helpful in arranging transportation and trips and the place is perfect to relax after an exhausting day... More