My husband and I were traveling through the Western Desert and made reservations at the last minute on Christmas Day. We had been in Egypt almost 2 months and had found that many accommodations were closed or empty due to covid so we greatly appreciated that the Bagawat was able to gather together an excellent staff and open just for us. We had a lovely Christmas feast in the open air bedouin restaurant.
Our room was huge. We needed a place spread out and relax for a few days. Here was the perfect place to do so. We enjoyed the hotel and the staff so much that we stayed an extra day.
Breakfast and dinner were included in the nightly rate. Our ample meals were traditional, hardy Egyptian faire, delicious, carefully prepared and beautifully presented on quality dinnerware.
The desert setting is absolutely breathtaking and the lodge is within walking distance of many archaeological sites.
For us travel is all about the people and the staff at Qasr El Bagawat Hotel were excellent. We especially appreciated that they were scrupulous about masking up and keeping social distance due to covid. This made us feel safe. The staff really went the extra mile for two American travelers far away from home at Christmas.
I cannot recommend this lodge highly enough. It is a truly magical place in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the world. Be sure to make reservations because once the pandemic is over This place is sure to...
Read moreWe spent about half day in this hotel stayed in the lobby & cafeteria area and the restaurant. The hotel has nice entrance all from the local community even chairs were made from the Palm Trees leaves.||||I found few remarks inside the Lobby Toilets, informed the management who took immediate action to re setup again.||||We had Breakfast & Lunch there. Food was very good and excellent service. May be some staff need more training but overall good food with good service.||||Lunch was served as an Honor to Her Excellency Czech Republic Ambassador who was visiting the city & stayed in the City of Mut at Dakhla Town for 2 nights donating an expensive Lab Equipment to a major charity foundation.||||Food menu included half a chicken grilled with rice, vegetables and salads. Drinks were served...
Read moreIt was a dream to find a real eco-lodge “green/environmental” Hotel in Kharga Oasis because that destination was really need that kind of Hotels because it is really rich with charming desert and the picture was missing that kind of Hotels to be completed with full beauty. Qasr El Bagawat Hotel best service and organic food with the real comfortable accommodation in pure nature buildings and wonderful Bedouin decoration and style. Qasr El Bagawat is the place you have to stay in and enjoy the beauty of desert from the Hotel which located in such a perfect place between the sand dunes and palm tress and the historical sightseeing EL Bagawat. Qasr El Bagawat Hotel the place you will...
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