Blue Nile Resort

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6.6
/10
Pleasant
41 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Marta

10.0
/ 10
Beautiful grounds with many lovely flowers and right on the beautiful Lake Tana. Food is very good, including the breakfast buffet. Some of the rooms have older plumbing, but overall great hotel for the location. Hot water and semi-reliable Wifi.

Margaret

10.0
/ 10
Excellent hotel overlooking lake Tana. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Food varied local and international. Sitting areas well appointed and beautiful gardens. Can take boat trips to local islands to see churches and history of battles between Ethiopian armies and colonial powers.

Margaret

10.0
/ 10
Excellent service,food both international and local very good . Lovely views of lake Tana from bedroom and all balconies and dining room.very central to restaurant in pretty garden that was cheaper than hotel serving fresh fish.highly recommended would certainly stay again .we were moved into larger room with sitting area when extra bed for child would not fit into twin bedded room at no extra cost.
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Kebele 03, Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar Special Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia, 1387

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
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WiFi
Elevator
Near Blue Nile Bridge
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Near Blue Nile Bridge

Location


When you stay at Blue Nile Resort in Bahir Dar, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Blue Nile Bridge and Lake Shore. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Church of St. George and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fish Market.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Blue Nile Bridge - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Shore - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fish Market - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lake Tana - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Church of St. George - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bahir Dar Market - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bahir Dar Stadium - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Bahir Dar University - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Debre Maryam - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Martyrs Memorial Monument - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Bezawit Royal Palace - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Kebran Gabriel - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Blue Nile Falls - 29.5 km / 18.3 mi
Azuwa Maryam - 30.3 km / 18.9 mi
Ura Kidane Meret - 30.5 km / 19 mi

The preferred airport for Blue Nile Resort is Bahar Dar (BJR) - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi

Facilities


Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Dining


Enjoy international cuisine at Atrim Bar, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 127 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

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Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Spa
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • Barbecue

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Wedding service
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Airport transfer
  • Storage

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Food and Drinks

  • Buffet breakfast
  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi
  • Internet point

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Business center

Nearby Facilities

  • Souvenir shop
  • ATM/Banking

Sports and Recreations

  • Sailing

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Blue Nile Resort

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 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Blue Nile Resort
127
Number of floors in Blue Nile Resort
3
Another facilities in Blue Nile Resort
TV lounge, Spa, Picnic area, Garden, Fitness center

Frequently asked question in Blue Nile Resort

What are available facilities at Blue Nile Resort?
There are top facilites at Blue Nile Resort such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Blue Nile Resort?
The standard check-in time at Blue Nile Resort is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Blue Nile Resort provide breakfast?
Yes, Blue Nile Resort provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Blue Nile Resort?
Blue Nile Resort is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Blue Nile Resort have?
Blue Nile Resort has 3 floors.
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6.6
Pleasant
From 41 reviews
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7.6

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

7.0

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Moges
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 240 week(s) ago

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Beautiful scenery unmatched anywhere else.
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Business with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 319 week(s) ago

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Beautiful views and attentive staff. The rooms were clean and hot water reasonably available. Although this wasn't a huge surprise, we did all get gastroenteritis from eating at the restaurant at different times during the week. They were often out of food options as well, though there was a big conference going on, so this may have been the reason. This resort is also somewhat overpriced for the amenities and area.
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Marta
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

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Beautiful grounds with many lovely flowers and right on the beautiful Lake Tana. Food is very good, including the breakfast buffet. Some of the rooms have older plumbing, but overall great hotel for the location. Hot water and semi-reliable Wifi.
Ahmed
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 325 week(s) ago

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Did not get a room with lake view though I made the most expensive booking. Staff handling it was a bit impatient and rude. After some argument/persuasion was changed to new room with l/view.
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Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago

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The property location is fantastic located by the lake with incredible views of the lake. The staff at the reception were very helpful and professional. However the twin room we got was so small with very small single beds and hardly any room to move around for 2 people. The shower water was scalding hot and it took us 2 days to figure out how to moderate it. Also no WiFi in the rooms and very spotty throughout the hotel. Food also below average.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 330 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel was maintained at the level of a mid-range hotel you would find in the US. The staff was very friendly and wanted to help as much as possible, but appeared to lack significant hospitality management experience, and were fairly reactive as opposed to proactive. The food was pretty good, and the views were great (if you could find a clean window to look out). There are a couple of newer hotels in the area, which I heard were nice (but same management challenges). There are also some more cultural hotels which were quite nice...HOWEVER, for the price you pay for Blue Nile, it is certainly worth considering in options if you are staying in that area.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago

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Clean yet dated hotel in a nice peaceful location on Lake Tana, but that’s where the 4 star experience ends. Definitely not worth twice the price of the other hotels in the area. Reception staff were rude, unhelpful and wouldn’t help with organising tours outside of those affiliated to the hotel, which were 4 times the price to those elsewhere. The WiFi was intermittent and essentially unusable and the TV didn’t work. We ended up spending our time at Kuriftu Resort which if they had rooms we would have stayed at.
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MR
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 373 week(s) ago

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This is a beautiful lakeside resort in Bahir Dar. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and modern. Rooms had air conditioning and warm water for showers. Food was pretty good, distinctly Ethiopian.
David
4.0
/10
Reviewed 394 week(s) ago

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Location is everything and it has a great location right on Lake Tana. But the rooms are tired, worn out carpeting, no hot water for showers in the morning. Breakfast buffet was poor at best. On the bright side, the dinner was very good selection and tasty! For this price point,it was a disappointing stay.
Margaret
10.0
/10
Reviewed 399 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent hotel overlooking lake Tana. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Food varied local and international. Sitting areas well appointed and beautiful gardens. Can take boat trips to local islands to see churches and history of battles between Ethiopian armies and colonial powers.
Ahmed
10.0
/10
Reviewed 400 week(s) ago

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Very clean. Staff very friendly
Alexandra
6.0
/10
Reviewed 426 week(s) ago

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The Avanti Blue Nile looks beautiful from the outside. The grounds are gorgeous and kept nicely. However, there are several reasons this is not a 4-star hotel: - the rooms have not been updated in decades and are small, cramped, dark and dingy - the beds are uncomfortable - the WiFi is poor because it is mostly open and they let people from town come use the Internet - there is no fitness center
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shihao
8.0
/10
Reviewed 428 week(s) ago

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good
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 449 week(s) ago

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Very nice hotel, nice staff, clean room, just no flat sheet on the bed. That was the only thing I didn't like. Other than that everything was really nice
Pierre
8.0
/10
Reviewed 466 week(s) ago

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This hotel is nicely situated near downtown Dahir Bar and facing Lake Tana. So it is a great place to do excursions on lake Tana to visit the monasteries situated around the lake and on the islands in the lake. The hotel although modern, looks a bit old fashioned and being almost empty (as the state of emergency reduced the tourism) we felt kind of alone in this big resort. But overall staff s friendly and helpful to organize tours and activities.
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Margaret
10.0
/10
Reviewed 504 week(s) ago

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Excellent service,food both international and local very good . Lovely views of lake Tana from bedroom and all balconies and dining room.very central to restaurant in pretty garden that was cheaper than hotel serving fresh fish.highly recommended would certainly stay again .we were moved into larger room with sitting area when extra bed for child would not fit into twin bedded room at no extra cost.
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Peggy
8.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

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When I first arrived, I was placed in the older section of the building, with twin beds and a rickety mattress. When I learned that my colleague had a better room, I was able to transfer. The staff was very accommodating. I enjoyed my experience very much. The queen bed was comfortable and the views of the lake from my window were spectacular. The complimentary breakfast each morning was delicious, although the breads were a little dry.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 526 week(s) ago

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Nice hotel, nice staff, good location. However, the room I was given wasn't the one I booked. Should've had a "furnished balcony" but the (small) room had no balcony at all. I asked at reception and they said those rooms had all gone (so why was my booking accepted?). The best they could do was move me to the room below, which had a small outside space. For Ethiopia in general, if you're booking a room for a specific reason (e.g. view, balcony, jacuzzi) then my advice would be to email the hotel after you've booked it and confirm they've got the room you're expecting, but even that may not work. I found all hotels I stayed at outside Addis had very nice reception, bar, restaurant, garden areas but when you get to your room it's small or it's not what you were expecting or the premium TV channels aren't available or the wi-fi doesn't work. There will be something wrong.
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Nadine
6.0
/10
Reviewed 532 week(s) ago

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A friend and I stayed at the blue Nile resort hotel, which has a stunning setting and views on the waters edge of lake Tana. It was a perfect spot to start our tour of lake Tana and Islands. The staff were helpful and it the buffet breakfast had a good selection. However the twin room was very small which had not been apparent in the photos online as I had thought it was a twin room with double beds not singles and there was no hot water.
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john
6.0
/10
Reviewed 538 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Communication before arrival is non existent eventhough we emailed the hotel few times. Be careful to book boat trip as the local guides with rediculous price and very pushy operating from the hotel. We thought we were booking through the hotel but obviously not which is very disappointing as we have clearly asked the front desk to help us on the spot. We were not sure if
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6.6
Pleasant
From 41 reviews
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7.6

Room Comfort

7.2

Service and Facilites

7.0

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Moges
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 240 week(s) ago

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Beautiful scenery unmatched anywhere else.
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Business with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 319 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful views and attentive staff. The rooms were clean and hot water reasonably available. Although this wasn't a huge surprise, we did all get gastroenteritis from eating at the restaurant at different times during the week. They were often out of food options as well, though there was a big conference going on, so this may have been the reason. This resort is also somewhat overpriced for the amenities and area.
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Marta
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Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful grounds with many lovely flowers and right on the beautiful Lake Tana. Food is very good, including the breakfast buffet. Some of the rooms have older plumbing, but overall great hotel for the location. Hot water and semi-reliable Wifi.
Ahmed
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Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 325 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Did not get a room with lake view though I made the most expensive booking. Staff handling it was a bit impatient and rude. After some argument/persuasion was changed to new room with l/view.
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icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property location is fantastic located by the lake with incredible views of the lake. The staff at the reception were very helpful and professional. However the twin room we got was so small with very small single beds and hardly any room to move around for 2 people. The shower water was scalding hot and it took us 2 days to figure out how to moderate it. Also no WiFi in the rooms and very spotty throughout the hotel. Food also below average.
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Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 330 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel was maintained at the level of a mid-range hotel you would find in the US. The staff was very friendly and wanted to help as much as possible, but appeared to lack significant hospitality management experience, and were fairly reactive as opposed to proactive. The food was pretty good, and the views were great (if you could find a clean window to look out). There are a couple of newer hotels in the area, which I heard were nice (but same management challenges). There are also some more cultural hotels which were quite nice...HOWEVER, for the price you pay for Blue Nile, it is certainly worth considering in options if you are staying in that area.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean yet dated hotel in a nice peaceful location on Lake Tana, but that’s where the 4 star experience ends. Definitely not worth twice the price of the other hotels in the area. Reception staff were rude, unhelpful and wouldn’t help with organising tours outside of those affiliated to the hotel, which were 4 times the price to those elsewhere. The WiFi was intermittent and essentially unusable and the TV didn’t work. We ended up spending our time at Kuriftu Resort which if they had rooms we would have stayed at.
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MR
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Business with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 373 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is a beautiful lakeside resort in Bahir Dar. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and modern. Rooms had air conditioning and warm water for showers. Food was pretty good, distinctly Ethiopian.
David
4.0
/10
Reviewed 394 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Location is everything and it has a great location right on Lake Tana. But the rooms are tired, worn out carpeting, no hot water for showers in the morning. Breakfast buffet was poor at best. On the bright side, the dinner was very good selection and tasty! For this price point,it was a disappointing stay.
Margaret
10.0
/10
Reviewed 399 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent hotel overlooking lake Tana. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Food varied local and international. Sitting areas well appointed and beautiful gardens. Can take boat trips to local islands to see churches and history of battles between Ethiopian armies and colonial powers.
Ahmed
10.0
/10
Reviewed 400 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very clean. Staff very friendly
Alexandra
6.0
/10
Reviewed 426 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Avanti Blue Nile looks beautiful from the outside. The grounds are gorgeous and kept nicely. However, there are several reasons this is not a 4-star hotel: - the rooms have not been updated in decades and are small, cramped, dark and dingy - the beds are uncomfortable - the WiFi is poor because it is mostly open and they let people from town come use the Internet - there is no fitness center
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shihao
8.0
/10
Reviewed 428 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

good
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 449 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice hotel, nice staff, clean room, just no flat sheet on the bed. That was the only thing I didn't like. Other than that everything was really nice
Pierre
8.0
/10
Reviewed 466 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This hotel is nicely situated near downtown Dahir Bar and facing Lake Tana. So it is a great place to do excursions on lake Tana to visit the monasteries situated around the lake and on the islands in the lake. The hotel although modern, looks a bit old fashioned and being almost empty (as the state of emergency reduced the tourism) we felt kind of alone in this big resort. But overall staff s friendly and helpful to organize tours and activities.
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Margaret
10.0
/10
Reviewed 504 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent service,food both international and local very good . Lovely views of lake Tana from bedroom and all balconies and dining room.very central to restaurant in pretty garden that was cheaper than hotel serving fresh fish.highly recommended would certainly stay again .we were moved into larger room with sitting area when extra bed for child would not fit into twin bedded room at no extra cost.
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Peggy
8.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

When I first arrived, I was placed in the older section of the building, with twin beds and a rickety mattress. When I learned that my colleague had a better room, I was able to transfer. The staff was very accommodating. I enjoyed my experience very much. The queen bed was comfortable and the views of the lake from my window were spectacular. The complimentary breakfast each morning was delicious, although the breads were a little dry.
Read More
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 526 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice hotel, nice staff, good location. However, the room I was given wasn't the one I booked. Should've had a "furnished balcony" but the (small) room had no balcony at all. I asked at reception and they said those rooms had all gone (so why was my booking accepted?). The best they could do was move me to the room below, which had a small outside space. For Ethiopia in general, if you're booking a room for a specific reason (e.g. view, balcony, jacuzzi) then my advice would be to email the hotel after you've booked it and confirm they've got the room you're expecting, but even that may not work. I found all hotels I stayed at outside Addis had very nice reception, bar, restaurant, garden areas but when you get to your room it's small or it's not what you were expecting or the premium TV channels aren't available or the wi-fi doesn't work. There will be something wrong.
Read More
Nadine
6.0
/10
Reviewed 532 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A friend and I stayed at the blue Nile resort hotel, which has a stunning setting and views on the waters edge of lake Tana. It was a perfect spot to start our tour of lake Tana and Islands. The staff were helpful and it the buffet breakfast had a good selection. However the twin room was very small which had not been apparent in the photos online as I had thought it was a twin room with double beds not singles and there was no hot water.
Read More
john
6.0
/10
Reviewed 538 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Communication before arrival is non existent eventhough we emailed the hotel few times. Be careful to book boat trip as the local guides with rediculous price and very pushy operating from the hotel. We thought we were booking through the hotel but obviously not which is very disappointing as we have clearly asked the front desk to help us on the spot. We were not sure if
Read More
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