Lazib Inn Resort & Spa  

On a lake in Yusuf as-Sidiq, a short drive from Lake Qaroun and the Faiyum Oasis. Minutes from Qasr Qarun Temple and within reach of Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales) and Wadi Rayan — perfect for desert-and-lake explorations.

A small luxury hideaway with just 8 guestrooms, each with a fireplace, LCD TV and pillowtop bed dressed in Egyptian cotton. Rooms open onto private furnished balconies or patios and feature separate tubs and showers with jetted tubs and rainfall showerheads. Expect boutique touches like an attached winery, minibar, bathrobes and slippers, plus air conditioning. Note: the property closes for renovations in June and July and offers airport transfers by arrangement.

Full-service spa with massages and body treatments, sauna and steam rooms. Two outdoor pools, a fitness center and a library for downtime. Three bars and two poolside bars, concierge and gift shop, plus free wired and wireless internet and free self-parking. Wake up to lake-breeze mornings from your balcony.

Business center and a conference hall for meetings, with express check-out available. Complimentary high-speed (wired) and wireless internet keeps you connected.

Blue Donkey restaurant serves international cuisine with a garden view, plus 24-hour room service for late arrivals. Three lounges and two poolside bars keep the drinks flowing, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.