The large covered terrace at the front of the hotel presents spectacular views of virtually the whole oasis capturing its shimmering lakes, temples and mountains which lie amongst the jungle of palm and olive trees. In the opposite direction the Great Sand Sea' of the Sahara desert stretches away as far as the eye can see.

Dakrour is the location of' a three-day feast every October and the Amoun Hotel is the ideal place to take part in the festivities and watch the annual rituals take place. Most of the Population of Siwa comes to camp here during these three days creating a real party atmosphere.

The hotel has a restaurant with an extensive menu comprising Egyptian, European and traditional Siwan food, and a cafeteria that is always open to serve hot and cold drinks.

There are facilities for bike rental as well as free transport to and from the bus staition.

During the spring and summer months, the Amoun Hotel is renowned as the place where people come to take sand bath cures - a therapy which entails being covered in hot sand, receiving a healing massage and enjoying a specially prescribed diet, which hot herbal drinks.

Conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, and paralysis are treated here. Some however, come simply to enhance their general health and maintain their youth. Experienced staff and doctors specialise in administering of the treatment which can last from three to seven days.