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I recently had the most incredible experience visiting Agpeninschal Ecolodge, and it wouldn’t have been the same without Abdalah. From the moment I arrived, he made every part of the journey seamless, fun, and truly unforgettable. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and hidden gems of the area, but he also had a fantastic sense of humor and a warm personality that made every tour feel like an adventure with a friend. He customized each experience to match my interests, ensuring I got to see and do everything I had hoped for—and more! Breakfast was delicious and the hotel very clean.

Breakfast and dinner were always amazing. The location is well outside of the town but that meant it was so peaceful and relaxing compared to Cairo. Tea and a fire were a great way to relax after seeing all that Siwa has to offer.

Grand Siwa is a fantastic place to visit for pure relaxation or amazing experiences. My better half and I visited Ali, who is the host of the lodges at Grand Siwa. Ali is a wonderful person who genuinely puts in the effort to make guests' visits as fantastic as possible. He is calm, down-to-earth, and extremely good at planning various activities and experiences that Siwa has to offer. When we arrived, we had a rough idea of the different places we wanted to visit. We told Ali about it, and he helped us with a program and transportation, so we could enjoy a smooth and memorable trip. Grand Siwa itself looks just like the pictures suggest — but standing there in person, it is even more idyllic. You are quickly overcome by a relaxing atmosphere and a true sense of peace. (We especially fell in love with the Lemongrass tea and the few Arabic words we learned from Ali.) It is highly recommended, especially for couples!

I enjoyed the medieval style/actual part of the hotel. The walls looked like dried mud (dark red). The closeness of the outside was exhilarating , the no windows in the dining area so the morning sun was welcome. Being close to the central square it was wonderful to see the living happening in front of you.

I was originally supposed to only stay one night at Paloma Lodge from 6 Nov to 7 Nov, but because I enjoyed my stay here so much, I decided to extend for 4 more nights, only checking out on 10 Nov instead. Paloma Lodge is very well located, with only about 5 mins’ walk away from Siwan town centre where all the restaurants, cafés and shops are located. Apart from that, it’s only a stone’s throw away from a fresh water spring, where it’s perfect for an early morning or mid-afternoon swim. The host, Captain Nair, is super kind, warm and hospitable! He made me feel very welcomed and because I was a solo female traveller, he would check on me when I’m out later in the evening. In fact, he invited me to dinners at the lodge with lovely meals, either prepared by the good Captain himself, or his lovely housekeeper, Safie! The lodge is very tastefully decorated and kept very clean. The one-room apartment that I stayed in was very cosy and was sufficiently equipped with kitchen appliances, such as; electric kettle, toaster oven and a fridge. I will definitely stay at Paloma Lodge again, when I come back to Siwa!! It was a very enjoyable and cosy homestay which felt like you are with family. A home away from home.