Adrère Amellal
Boutique Hotel, Epoque classic superior Hotel in Siwah Oasis > Egypt
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Adrère Amellal, Siwah Oasis
Sixteen kilometers from the charming town of Siwa, lies Adrère Amellal. An ecolodge overlooking Lake Siwa and nestled at the foot of the mystical 'White Mountain'. Adrère Amellal is host to 40 rooms all built in the traditional Siwan style, walls are made of saltrock and palm is used for the roofs. Every room is unique, combining distinction and authenticity. The earthen buildings blend naturally into the landscape, and all furniture and crafts pay tribute to the talented local artisandship. Other special features include ancient olive and palm groves, slow bubbling Roman springs, and an exquisite cuisine that includes traditional dishes cooked in honey-glazed clay pots. All herbs and vegetables are handpicked daily from our organic garden. With no electricity and no telephone (cell phones are not permitted outside the room), Adrère Amellal is in perfect harmony with its natural sorroundings. Torches, beeswax candles and infinite stars illuminate the setting, while old style braziers warm the cool evenings. A plethora of activities are available with the only limitation being the desert's mood: relaxing by the pool which is fed by a natural spring and is free of any chemicals, refreshing oneself by Lake Siwa, discovering the sand dunes of the Great Sand Sea, travelling back in time on Old Shali and its historic fortress, or horse-back riding among palm and olive groves. Adrère Amellal attracts travellers who are looking for unique, high quality, environmentally and socially conscious accomodation. The ecolodge's distinctive guests, which have included Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, are a testament to its success. The uniqueness of the location, the architecture, and the visitor experience continue to attract coverage by reputable publications, bringing international recognition to both the ecolodge, and the Oasis at large.
Location:
Nestled at the foot of the ‘white mountain’, Adrère Amellal is surrounded by a pristine and untouched nature not found in many parts of the world. Groves of date palms and olive trees shade cool freshwater Roman springs and the salt Lake surrounds the ecolodge as it glistens before the dunes of the Great Sand Sea. - View Location Map.
General Information:
| Category: | Epoque classic superior [learn more] |
| Address: | Siwa Oasis [view map] |
| Year Built: | 2000 |
| Year Renovated: | 2007 |
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| Total Rooms: | 40 |
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| Property Awards: | Adrère Amellal and the Siwa Initiative have received international recognition from a host of prestigious awards as an innovative and successful example of sustainable development. These awards include:Tatler (2008) for Best Eco-Hotel, Travel and Leisure Global Vision Award in the category of Green/Eco Hotel (2006); International Chamber of Commerce and UNDP World Business Award for the Siwa Initiative (2006); Condé Naste Green List Top 5 Lodges award for Adrère Amellal (2005); Hip Hotels Orient 2005 Top 20 Hotels; and British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award. Adrère Amellal also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ministry of Tourism for “a remarkable effort in promoting tourism in Egypt” on the occasion of World Tourism Day (2004). |
| Languages Spoken by Staff: | English, |
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Siwah Oasis, Egypt
Siwa Oasis and its environs represent one of the most attractive and distinct regions of Egypt. Siwa has a unique natural environment with extraordinary geological traits, a variety of flora and fauna, and some 230 natural freshwater springs fed by the Nubian aquifer. Siwa is one of the world's last remaining pristine oases, home to ancient historical ruins and unique cultural traditions that have been preserved for thousands of years, due to the relative isolation of the oasis. Renowned for being the site of the Oracle of Amon, whom Alexander the Great consulted before carrying on his Persian campaign, Siwa is today much as it always has, featuring majestic rock formations, luxuriant groves and dazzling salt lakes throughout the oasis. One of the preferred activities in Siwa is exploring the great Western Desert. Take a safari ride through the countless hills of the Great Sand Sea, while sipping a cup of tea at the top of a sand dune, and contemplate the sunset. Or discover the marine fossils embedded in the sand and rock from the Tethys Sea dating some 40 to 50 million years ago. In 2002, the Egyptian Government declared 7,800 square km in and surrounding the Siwa Oasis a protected area. This status forbids all activities that can potentially damage or diminish its natural environment and its resources, and fosters the preservation of native flora and fauna present in the oasis.