“Two feet of the tripod stood in the Siwa village at walking distance from each other, one in the old fortress of Shali where the Albabenshal Heritage Lodge was born, the other in the midst of a palm grove where the Kenooz Village Lodge resides, while the third leg sailed away towards the suburban oasis of Khameesa, at the foot of the flat-topped holy mound of Adrère Amellal, where the Nature Lodge named after the mound, came to life.”
ALBABENSHAL HERITAGE LODGE
“Then, the ruins on the eastern front were stabilised, restored, and reconfigured into a small heritage hotel, ‘Albabenshal’”.
Sustainably restored
Sits amidst the spectacular jagged ruins of Old Shali, a 13th century citadel in the center of downtown Siwa. The construction of this heritage lodge began with ancient, dilapidated Siwan homes that were renovated using traditional kershef, a mixture of sun-dried salt, mud and sand. Modeled after the design of the original structures that filled the fortress, the eco lodge maintains the cultural aesthetic of the past while also providing contemporary amenities.
Traditional Rooms
Offers 18 guest rooms and suites each unique on three levels, connected through a network of alley ways and terraces that look over Shali. Rooms are furnished and decorated in authentic Siwan style, with colorful Bedouin carpets, palm frond chairs, tables and beds, and linens of fine Egyptian cotton embroidered by women of the oasis. On the main terrace, the Albabenshal Restaurant serves a diverse offering of Siwandishes.
Community Engagement
Its construction has helped revive the dying craft of kershef, and its continued success generates a range of needed employment opportunities for the local community. We hope that you will give yourself the gift of rediscovery in this ancient land and create memories to last a life time.
| ROOM TYPES | DESCRIPTION | OCCUPANCY |
PRICE / NIGHT (BED&BREAKFAST) |
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Single Room |
One Queen size bed, bathroom |
1 Adult |
1200 EGP |
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Double Room |
Two Queen size or one King Size,
batroom |
2 Adults |
1700 EGP |
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Triple Room |
One King size bed and one single bed, bathroom |
2 Adults, 1 Child |
2000 EGP |
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Special Room |
King size bed, bathroom, private terrace |
up to 2 Adults |
3000 EGP |
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Junior Suite |
Two queen size beds or one king size, private terrace |
up to 2 Adults |
3000 EGP |
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Executive Suite |
Two bedroom suite, two bathrooms, dining area |
up to 4 Adults |
4000 EGP |
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KENOOZ SHALI LODGE
“Kenooz,the Village Lodge,provided a simple,light touch pathway for travellers and visitors to access Egyptian towns and villages, lacking the kind of amenities necessary to home them, in an affordable way.”
Sustainably built
Built in the year 1999 using sustainable building methods. The main building was built and designed as a village lodge using mud brick, where the extension was an abandoned family home built in the tradition Kershef technique which had been renovated using the same technique. The lodge has 20 rooms, along with many common areas for guests to enjoy, all designed to reflect the cultural and artistic heritage of Siwa.
Embedded in Nature
The design thoughtfully creates spaces around the existing thousands of palm trees and olive trees, integrating them into the architecture. Kenooz Shaliis designed to offers the guests an outdoor indoor experience, with many terraces overlooking the palm groves, and a unique pool where you can enjoy a swim under the shadows of the palm trees
Peaceful and tranquil
Located just a few minutes from Downtown, the lodge offers a peaceful and tranquil retreat with an array of local culinary specialties brought to you by warm and inviting staff. We welcome you to join us at the oasis and hope that your stay will be comfortable and rejuvenating
| ROOM TYPES | DESCRIPTION | OCCUPANCY |
PRICE / NIGHT (BED&BREAKFAST) |
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Single Room |
One Queen size bed, lounge, bathroom |
1 Adult |
1200 EGP |
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Double Room |
One Queen size or one King Size, bathroom |
2 Adults |
1700 EGP |
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Suite |
Two Queen Size beds, lounge,
bathroom |
2 – 4 Adults |
3000 EGP |
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