Heron Hotel

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8.0
/10
Very Good
47 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

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10.0
/ 10
Food was good and friendly staff, also they spoke English which was helpful.

Verified traveler

10.0
/ 10
Very respectful and helpful staff. Inviting atmosphere. Restaraunt right next door named Venezia might just be some of the best Italian food i’ve had in Ethiopia. What more can I say?

Glah

10.0
/ 10
The staff was very helpful and accommodating, I will love to stay there again.
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Amora Gedel, Awasa, Sidama, Southern Nations, Nationalities, Ethiopia

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Near Fish Market
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General


Near Fish Market

Location


When you stay at Heron Hotel in Awassa, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Fish Market and Lake Awasa. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hawassa University.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Fish Market - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Awasa - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hawassa University - 5 km / 3.1 mi

The nearest major airport is Awassa (AWA) - 23.1 km / 14.4 mi

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 15 km.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and slippers.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Airport transfer
  • Storage

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Food and Drinks

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities

Nearby Facilities

  • Souvenir shop

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Heron Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
12:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 12:00 - 20:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Heron Hotel
33
Number of floors in Heron Hotel
5
Another facilities in Heron Hotel
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Porter, Multilingual staff, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in Heron Hotel

What are available facilities at Heron Hotel?
There are top facilites at Heron Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Heron Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Heron Hotel is starting from 12:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Heron Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Heron Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
How many stars does Heron Hotel have?
Heron Hotel is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Heron Hotel have?
Heron Hotel has 5 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Heron Hotel

8.0
Very Good
From 47 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Lajuan
6.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I like that the property was closed to the lake.
Isaac
4.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property put me in a different room to the one I paid for. They refused to reimburse me for the price difference
Belayneh
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

My booking was not honored.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

YOU & YOUR THINGS ARE NOT SAFE AT HERON HOTEL!! A male member of staff let himself into my room with the pass card. I was in bed at the time. There was nowhere to lock your things in the room, so if I wasn’t in, I’m sure he would have helped himself to them. The female manager and male receptionist laughed in my face when I went down shaking from the experience. As a woman travelling alone I felt completely unsafe and at risk. When I complained to Hotels.com they equated my safety to a $5 voucher to use with them. I will NEVER book with them again. Apparently when they spoke to Heron Hotel, they denied it happened - even though I recorded the conversation - and they refused a refund, meaning I had to spend a horrible night at the hotel before I could leave the next day. The picture shows what I had to do to remotely try and protect myself and my belongings that night. It also took 4 room changes to get a room with hot water the night I checked in. Completely unacceptable, disgusting, disgraceful behaviour
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stephen
6.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

nice place and great staff. However, i got mugged around the lake day time. not safe to walk alone
Nate
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Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

When I checked in they were unaware of my reservation. I was then given a nice room - but once I had unpacked I was moved to a different room that had no lake view and was not as described.
Abonesh
8.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Safety and quality
Muna
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 155 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

In a very quiet area, clean, equipped with hairdryer drinking bottle water provided every day, but no tea/ coffee facilities in room. The bathroom is ok but a little licks of water. Wonderful service staff members couldn’t do enough for you always with great smile. Will definitely go back again
Gideon
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Business and Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 173 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Cleanliness and staff proficient
Patrick
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 179 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

J'ai apprécié le calme et la terrasse
Assegid
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Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 226 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property claims its rooms to have lake view. They don't. Actually, the first night, they put me in a basement. 2nd night 2nd floor but still no lake view. I don't think anyone of their rooms have lake view. They shouldn't advertize wrongly like that. It is misleading. That being said, the staff tried to make up to the disappointment. They are very friendly and helpful.
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 245 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Food was good and friendly staff, also they spoke English which was helpful.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 245 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All great and i will defintly recommend to family and friends
Verified traveler
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 256 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great value for the money.
Verified traveler
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Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 264 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very respectful and helpful staff. Inviting atmosphere. Restaraunt right next door named Venezia might just be some of the best Italian food i’ve had in Ethiopia. What more can I say?
Glah
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff was very helpful and accommodating, I will love to stay there again.
Hilary
10.0
/10
Reviewed 277 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I stayed here for a couple of nights as a way to break up a long journey. It was clean, welcoming and well positioned. The water pressure and water temperature was much better than I have received in so-called 5 star places. The staff always have a friendly smile and greeting. ATM's right by the hotel, fish market and bird park 5 minutes walk, Italian restaurant next door. Perfect place for what I needed.
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Haymanot
10.0
/10
Reviewed 317 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is my second time staying at Heron hotel and The staff went above and beyond my expectations in making our stay absolutely memorable. The staff are very friendly and were accommodating to our needs. They remembered me from my previous stay and made my stay here personable. I truly recommend the hotel. It’s clean very affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. The hotel is walking distance from the lake for an early morning run or an evening walk. Thank you Heron hotel.
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Jonathan
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Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 319 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We enjoyed our stay at the Heron hotel for a number of reasons- the location near the lake and wildlife was wonderful! The food at the hotel restaurant was usually delicious, though be prepared to wait a while longer for your meals. (This was standard across Ethiopia though.) Room amenities were nice. A fan was provided (no AC) and WiFi usually worked. Hot water was unreliable, so that was a downside. For the price- we felt it was a good deal.
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Front desk, restaurant and cleaning personnel were amazing. Very friendly and professional. Only thing was shower was luke warm not hot. I would stay there again.
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8.0
Very Good
From 47 reviews
Cleanliness

8.2

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Traveler Reviews Heron Hotel

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40
Top reviews
Lajuan
6.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I like that the property was closed to the lake.
Isaac
4.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property put me in a different room to the one I paid for. They refused to reimburse me for the price difference
Belayneh
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

My booking was not honored.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

YOU & YOUR THINGS ARE NOT SAFE AT HERON HOTEL!! A male member of staff let himself into my room with the pass card. I was in bed at the time. There was nowhere to lock your things in the room, so if I wasn’t in, I’m sure he would have helped himself to them. The female manager and male receptionist laughed in my face when I went down shaking from the experience. As a woman travelling alone I felt completely unsafe and at risk. When I complained to Hotels.com they equated my safety to a $5 voucher to use with them. I will NEVER book with them again. Apparently when they spoke to Heron Hotel, they denied it happened - even though I recorded the conversation - and they refused a refund, meaning I had to spend a horrible night at the hotel before I could leave the next day. The picture shows what I had to do to remotely try and protect myself and my belongings that night. It also took 4 room changes to get a room with hot water the night I checked in. Completely unacceptable, disgusting, disgraceful behaviour
Read More
stephen
6.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

nice place and great staff. However, i got mugged around the lake day time. not safe to walk alone
Nate
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 94 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

When I checked in they were unaware of my reservation. I was then given a nice room - but once I had unpacked I was moved to a different room that had no lake view and was not as described.
Abonesh
8.0
/10
Reviewed 125 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Safety and quality
Muna
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 155 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

In a very quiet area, clean, equipped with hairdryer drinking bottle water provided every day, but no tea/ coffee facilities in room. The bathroom is ok but a little licks of water. Wonderful service staff members couldn’t do enough for you always with great smile. Will definitely go back again
Gideon
icon-Business and Leisure with Friends
Business and Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 173 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Cleanliness and staff proficient
Patrick
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 179 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

J'ai apprécié le calme et la terrasse
Assegid
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 226 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property claims its rooms to have lake view. They don't. Actually, the first night, they put me in a basement. 2nd night 2nd floor but still no lake view. I don't think anyone of their rooms have lake view. They shouldn't advertize wrongly like that. It is misleading. That being said, the staff tried to make up to the disappointment. They are very friendly and helpful.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 245 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Food was good and friendly staff, also they spoke English which was helpful.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 245 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All great and i will defintly recommend to family and friends
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 256 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great value for the money.
Verified traveler
icon-Business with Friends
Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 264 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very respectful and helpful staff. Inviting atmosphere. Restaraunt right next door named Venezia might just be some of the best Italian food i’ve had in Ethiopia. What more can I say?
Glah
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff was very helpful and accommodating, I will love to stay there again.
Hilary
10.0
/10
Reviewed 277 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I stayed here for a couple of nights as a way to break up a long journey. It was clean, welcoming and well positioned. The water pressure and water temperature was much better than I have received in so-called 5 star places. The staff always have a friendly smile and greeting. ATM's right by the hotel, fish market and bird park 5 minutes walk, Italian restaurant next door. Perfect place for what I needed.
Read More
Haymanot
10.0
/10
Reviewed 317 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is my second time staying at Heron hotel and The staff went above and beyond my expectations in making our stay absolutely memorable. The staff are very friendly and were accommodating to our needs. They remembered me from my previous stay and made my stay here personable. I truly recommend the hotel. It’s clean very affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. The hotel is walking distance from the lake for an early morning run or an evening walk. Thank you Heron hotel.
Read More
Jonathan
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 319 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We enjoyed our stay at the Heron hotel for a number of reasons- the location near the lake and wildlife was wonderful! The food at the hotel restaurant was usually delicious, though be prepared to wait a while longer for your meals. (This was standard across Ethiopia though.) Room amenities were nice. A fan was provided (no AC) and WiFi usually worked. Hot water was unreliable, so that was a downside. For the price- we felt it was a good deal.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 351 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Front desk, restaurant and cleaning personnel were amazing. Very friendly and professional. Only thing was shower was luke warm not hot. I would stay there again.
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