A three-star hotel in Al Ramla, Gezira El Bairat, looking across the Nile towards Luxor town.
The short answer
El Mesala Hotel is a three-star hotel at Gezira El Bairat on Luxor's West Bank, organised through Egypt Discovery.
Snapshot
02Overview
Al Ramla lies on the western shore of the Nile, where Luxor's crowded riverside gives way to village lanes and the desert hills. Staying here, the ferry or the bridge between the banks becomes a deliberate outing rather than the start of every single day.
The town centre and Karnak are on the East Bank, so this suits people who would rather be out among the western tombs and temples. Tell Egypt Discovery your dates and we will check which rooms and meal arrangements are on offer before you commit.
Background
El Mesala Hotel is a three-star hotel at Gezira El Bairat, in Al Ramla, on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor in Egypt. It faces the town across the water, on the side associated with the western burial grounds of ancient Thebes.
The town centre, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple are on the east bank. On the west bank you find the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and Hatshepsut's mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari. Distances and crossing times depend on where you start and which route you take.
Luxor occupies the site of ancient Thebes, a major political and religious centre in several periods. Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979. The Valley of the Kings was the main royal burial ground in the New Kingdom, roughly 1550 to 1070 BCE.
The address tells us the area and the bank, but not the room types, meal basis, facilities or opening times. Ask Egypt Discovery to confirm rooms and meals for your dates, and check current site hours before planning visits.
Named in this entry
Al Ramla·Luxor·Nile·Thebes (ancient capital)·Valley of the Kings·Deir el-Bahari cliffs·Hatshepsut·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple
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What lingers
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
Things to Consider
Worth knowing
Most Luxor stays are on the East Bank by the centre and Karnak. El Mesala Hotel is on the West Bank, opposite the town and closer to the western archaeological sites.
Choose your room
Sleeps two, with a double bed, though the listing also allows two twin beds. The balcony or patio overlooks the pool. You get free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a fridge and room service at limited hours. Ask which bed arrangement you will have.
Dining
The listing shows a restaurant, a bar and room service, though not the menus, opening times or meal basis. Some rooms have limited-hours room service and a fridge. Please ask us whether breakfast is available, whether it comes with your rate, and which dining options are open while you are there.
On property
Field notes
Have the view you will get confirmed for your dates, since the address alone does not tell you.
Find out whether breakfast is part of your rate.
Check how the river crossing works on the day before you plan an early meeting on the far bank.
Keep some small Egyptian pound notes for fares and small purchases.
Plan around price
Cheapest in May 2027 from £22 pps/night. Most expensive in Jan 2027 at £27 pps/night.
Jan27
£27
Highest
Feb27
£27
Mar27
£27
Apr27
£27
May27
£22
Cheapest
Jun27
£22
Jul27
£22
Indicative rates for a 2-night stay, 2 adults sharing. Actual nightly rates vary; final quote always confirmed at booking.
A handful of dates each year sit well above the typical monthly band. If your travel dates fall inside these, expect to pay a premium even in an otherwise quiet month.
Christmas 2026
23–26 December — global European traveller peak across Cairo, Luxor and Nile cruises
£27pps/night
New Year's Eve 2026/27
30 December – 2 January — highest demand of the year in Cairo
£27pps/night
Eid al-Fitr 2027
~10 March — Egyptian domestic surge in Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm; quieter in Luxor/Aswan
£27pps/night
Western Easter 2027
28 March — UK/US/Europe school-holiday peak across all of Egypt
£27pps/night
Coptic Easter + Sham El-Nessim 2027
~18 April — short, sharp domestic surge in Cairo & Alexandria
£27pps/night
Eid al-Adha 2027
Mid-May — second major domestic peak in Cairo & Alexandria
£22pps/night
Tailor it
Ask us to confirm the room arrangements and meal options on offer for your dates. We can also talk through whether an East Bank hotel would suit your plans better, although particular upgrades or services need confirming before you book.
Your own specialist deals with each request before you book.
Where it fits
A West Bank base for before or after the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple. You sleep on the same bank as Luxor's main royal tombs, rather than crossing to them.
Accessibility
The hotel is in Al Ramla, Gezira El Bairat, on the West Bank. Please ask us to confirm step-free entry, lift access, room layout and bathrooms before booking, as these decide whether it works for your needs. The ancient sites on this bank often have uneven ground, sand and steps. Getting to central Luxor means crossing the Nile, so we will need to check the transport too. If you use a wheelchair, frame or stick, tell us before booking and we will discuss the room and transport with the hotel.
Before you go
Please ask us to confirm minimum ages, children's rates and any age-based reductions before booking, as they vary by room and date. Pushchairs can be awkward on uneven and sandy ground around the West Bank sites. Ask the hotel whether a cot or high chair can be supplied and whether it must be requested ahead. Check room occupancy limits before choosing.
These fares are a guide, as prices and rooms move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
Location
The hotel stands at Gezira El Bairat, in Al Ramla on the West Bank at Luxor. The address names the area but gives no landmarks or transport links, so ask us how best to arrive from your airport or hotel. The listing mentions river, partial river and pool views, which depend on the room. Have us confirm the view you will get for your dates.
While you're here
Why book this with us
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Weigh up West Bank and East Bank locations
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Let us confirm rooms for your dates
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Plan around Gezira El Bairat and the western sites
– Responsible travel
We have no checked information on the hotel's energy or water use, waste handling, local buying or community projects, so we make no claims about them. It is in Gezira El Bairat, a residential part of the West Bank. The vehicle and arrangements for getting around depend on the service you book, so ask us. Buying meals and crafts from neighbourhood traders helps local people, and it is worth using water carefully in Luxor's dry heat.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
·In summary
El Mesala Hotel is listed as a three-star hotel at Gezira El Bairat in Al Ramla, on the west bank. The Nile divides it from central Luxor and the east-bank temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Asked & answered
If plans change
What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms
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