Desert Moon

Our stay at the Desert Moon Hotel in Giza, Egypt, was nothing short of a nightmare. We were lured in by our travel agent’s package, and it turned out to be a complete scam. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had made a terrible mistake. The entry area was horrifying — broken, rusty gates led us to a filthy, crumbling building surrounded by dilapidated structures. It didn’t even resemble a proper hotel. The so-called hotel was crammed inside a multi-story apartment building filled with similar shady accommodations. There was NO reception area, NO ledger to track guests, and absolutely NO security — a major concern for anyone traveling with valuables or family. To make matters worse, people were actually cooking under the staircase using a plastic sheet for cover, which filled the entire area with unbearable smells. The staircase itself was disgusting — grimy, smelly, and unfinished, resembling an abandoned construction site. The room conditions were just as appalling. There were NO room heaters, NO geysers for hot showers, and the water pressure was pitiful. Taking a shower felt like torture. Breakfast was an absolute disaster — stale, cold, and practically inedible. Even worse, there was no staff to complain to, no one to care about guests’ concerns, and no one taking responsibility for the pathetic state of this so-called hotel. To top it off, the glowing reviews we had seen online turned out to be utterly misleading, making us feel trapped and scammed by our travel agent. This place is an absolute disgrace, and I wouldn’t recommend it to my worst enemy. DO NOT stay at Desert Moon Hotel unless you’re prepared for a horrible experience. We left feeling furious, frustrated, and completely cheated.

cheap, clean and tidy. I was surprised at their wifi, as it gave me a good stable connection to work and keep in touch with my family. The view was good, and location wasn't that far from the airport. Especially when I could reserve a car from hotel.

The Desert Moon Hotel in Giza is praised for being a budget-friendly option with excellent views of the pyramids. Prices typically range from $28 to $38 per night. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping. The hotel’s location is convenient for visiting the Giza Pyramid Complex, and it includes a restaurant on-site

The first thing I noticed about Desert Moon was the wonderful energy of the place. Then the fantastic view of the pyramids, followed by a feeling of being welcomed and cared for by Dr. Mohamed and his wonderful staff. The rooms are clean, cozy and beautifully unique. The food is delicious, the fruit is full of flavor just like the city and its people. It’s a wonderful place. Dr Mohamed is not only a wonderful, loving host but a very wise man and a mentor. He will make you feel like you are family, and I cannot be more thankful for my experience here and how I felt throughout my time at his lovely, magical place.

Really nice hotel , great view of the pyramids. Also done a great tour of them and then they have a rally good menu with great options. Really good people there and great service. Nice air conditioned rooms lovely showers and comfortable beds. 10/10

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.