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Adrere Amellal Eco Lodge is a simple but magical stay by the Siwa Oasis, a remote and beautiful area in the Western Desert of Eygpt. The hotel is a masterpiece of sustainable architecture and design, blending harmoniously with the natural landscape and the local culture. The hotel offers a unique and unforgettable experience of living close to nature and history. All 40 rooms look like they have been carved out of the cream sandstone rocks. In fact, they have been carefully made out of local clay, sand and salt using local techniques so that the lodge perfectly blends into the environment. Adrere is a place for total detox. There is no electricity here at all. At night the place is lit by beeswax candles and the night sky. Guests can make the most of the unique geological environment and biodiversity they are staying in with a swim in the natural spring pool, a hike through the temples and tombs of Siwa or an adrenaline raising dune buggy ride. Rooms are minimal but cosy and calming. Dining is outside, or in an atmospheric grotto. All food is locally produced, organic, and delicious. Expect dishes like organic stuffed tomatoes with herb garden peas and hibiscus risotto.
Sustainability
Off grid. Lit by candles and the night sky.
Entirely built with local materials and techniques, and to blend in with the natural environment.
All fruit and vegetables comes from the hotel's own garden, poultry is locally reared and bread and cakes are home baked.
Swimming pool is freshwater.
Adrere Amellal Eco Lodge is a leader in sustainable hospitality, with a vision to create harmony between nature, culture and people. The hotel follows these principles of sustainability:
Environmental protection: the hotel uses renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines; collects rainwater for irrigation; recycles waste materials such as glass bottles; grows organic fruits and vegetables in its garden; preserves the biodiversity of the desert; reduces its carbon footprint by using natural materials for construction; avoids plastic packaging; uses biodegradable cleaning products; provides reusable water bottles for guests
Social responsibility: the hotel employs local staff from Siwa Oasis; pays fair wages; provides training opportunities; sources local products such as honey, cheese, olive oil and dates; promotes local crafts such as pottery, embroidery and basketry; supports local projects such as schools, health centers and women’s cooperatives; respects local customs and traditions; educates guests about Siwa culture; organizes cultural events such as music festivals
Rooms
The lodge has 40 rooms that are hand-built from earth, salt and other natural materials. The rooms blend naturally into the landscape and pay tribute to nature and local artisanship. The rooms have no electricity, but are softly lit with beeswax candles and the starry desert sky. All have comfortable beds, wooden flooring, woven carpets, private bathrooms and small windows that offer views of the lake or the mountains. The rooms are divided into four categories:
Single Desert Rooms: These are cozy rooms for solo travelers, with a single bed and a salt block table.
Double Desert Rooms: These are spacious rooms for couples or friends, with a double bed or two single beds and a salt block table.
Special Desert Rooms: These are larger rooms with a double bed or two single beds, a sitting area, a fireplace and a balcony or terrace.
Salt Suites: These are luxurious suites with a king-size bed, a living room, a fireplace, a balcony or terrace and a private pool.
Food and drink
The Restaurant: this restaurant serves traditional Siwan cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, using fresh and organic ingredients from the hotel’s garden
The Lounge: this lounge offers drinks and snacks throughout the day, as well as live music and storytelling at night
The Pool Bar: this bar offers cocktails, juices and light bites by the pool
Kids
Welcomes kids of all ages. The lodge offers cribs and extra beds for children upon request. The lodge also has a children’s menu, board games and puzzles, and a cinema room for entertainment. The lodge is located near the Temple of the Oracle, the Cleopatra’s Water Spring and the old Town of Shali, where kids can enjoy cultural, historical and natural attractions. The lodge also has a salt lake where kids can swim and relax. The lodge has family rooms that can accommodate up to four people, and some rooms have private pools.
Getting there
By car: The lodge offers free private parking for guests who drive. You can also find street parking or public parking lots nearby. The lodge is about an 8-hour drive from Cairo, depending on traffic. You can use Google Maps or other navigation apps to find the best route to the lodge.
By taxi: You can take a taxi from any of the airports or other locations in Egypt to the lodge. The fare will vary depending on the distance and traffic. You can also use ride-sharing apps like Uber or Careem to book a ride.
By bus: Take a bus from Cairo to Siwa Oasis, which takes about 10 hours and costs about 150 EGP per person. The bus departs from Turgoman Bus Station in Cairo and arrives at Siwa Bus Station. From there, you can take a taxi or a shuttle to the lodge.
By plane: Fly from Cairo to Marsa Matrouh Airport, which takes about an hour and costs about 1000 EGP per person. From there, you can take a taxi or a shuttle to the lodge, which takes about 3 hours and costs about 600 EGP per person.
- Sustainable build
- Solar powered or renewable energy
- Employs local people
- Local or organic food
- Respect for culture
- Nature
- Culture
- Rural
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Up to 2
- Up to 4
- Family
- Lodge
- Hiking
