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Jolie Ville Resort, King’s Island

Luxor, Upper Egypt, Egypt

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Jolie Ville Resort, King’s Island

A great value, family-friendly but peaceful resort, set on a lovely island in the Nile. Three large pools, including a Nile-side infinity pool, and a wonderful breakfast buffet.

Average £100

Extra beds

Pool

2+ bedrooms

Beach

Kids menu

Fitness center

Kids club

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

Luxor, Upper Egypt, Egypt

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Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

Luxor’s best hotel, combining a contemporary Arab-Islamic style interior with friendly, efficient service. Superb views of the Nile virtually guaranteed and close to Karnak Temple.

Average £180

Extra beds

Pool

2+ bedrooms

Beach

Kids menu

Fitness center

Kids club

Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

Luxor, Upper Egypt, Egypt

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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

A historic hotel on the Nile, right in centre of Luxor, with a superlative pool. The grande dame of Luxor hotels – and the place where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile.

Average £180

Extra beds

Pool

2+ bedrooms

Beach

Kids menu

Fitness center

Kids club