Title: South Gate Hotel Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # South Gate Hotel Apartment Luxury aparthotel connected to a shopping centre in Addis Ababa with free parking ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/4f44a19f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/1b0d99ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/219562eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/f29b0958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/21d9a28e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies South Gate Hotel Apartment in Bole offers luxury and practicality. Guests can enjoy spa massages, free in-room WiFi, on-site laundry, and a shopping mall without leaving the property. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free airport shuttle - Spa - Breakfast available - Laundry - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 27 - Nov 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 28 - Nov 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=89266277&PinnedHotelID=89266277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/219562eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Studio ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Heating Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge Smart TV Portable fan Blackout curtains - 436 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/219562eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Heating Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge Smart TV Portable fan Blackout curtains - 322 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Superior Room | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/155e4e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Heating Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge Smart TV Portable fan Blackout curtains - 418 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Standard Twin Room | Memory-foam beds, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/a3f69249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Heating Mini-fridge Smart TV Memory foam bed Portable fan Blackout curtains - 217 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom | Memory-foam beds, minibar, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266300/89266277/6d05d5f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Heating Mini-fridge Smart TV Memory foam bed Portable fan Blackout curtains - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAddis-Ababa-Hotels-South-Gate-Hotel-Apartment.h89266277.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAddis-Ababa-Hotels-South-Gate-Hotel-Apartment.h89266277.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.99836%2C38.78665&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BlWmDj21QtWujbikXRYijRI_rLs=) Namibia street, Addis Ababa #### What's nearby - Edna Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Medhane Alem Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Selam City Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - World Bank Ethiopia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles #### Getting around - Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dukamo Coffee - ‬3 min walk - ‪Kaldis Cameroon St. - ‬1 min walk - ‪Kategna - ‬8 min walk - ‪Grand Kubi Turkish Restaurant - ‬6 min walk - ‪London Cafe - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### South Gate Hotel Apartment Luxury aparthotel connected to a shopping centre in Addis Ababa with free parking This aparthotel features a snack bar/deli, spa services and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a hair salon. Each apartment features free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus a memory foam bed and a Smart TV with satellite channels. Added amenities include a sitting area, a TV and a minibar. South Gate Hotel Apartment offers 42 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. 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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 6 per person - Minibar - Snack bar/deli ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress - Rollaway/extra bed: USD 25 per day ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Heating - Portable fan ### Pets - No pets or service animals ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible bathtub - In-room accessibility - Lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible spa - Wheelchair-width doorways - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Blackout drapes - Concierge services - Electrical adapters - Free bottled water - Hair salon - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board on request - Luggage storage - Phone - Porter/bellhop - Safe at front desk ### Location highlights - Connected to a shopping centre - In a business district - In a shopping district - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the airport ### Things to do - Designer stores - Shopping centre ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Security system - Window guards - Fire extinguisher ### General - 42 units - Soundproofing ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 6 per person - Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards Property Registration Number BL/AA/1/0003715/2005 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as South Gate Addis Ababa South Gate Hotel Apartment Aparthotel South Gate Hotel Apartment Addis Ababa South Gate Hotel Apartment Aparthotel Addis Ababa ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Gate Hotel Apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at South Gate Hotel Apartment? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at South Gate Hotel Apartment? > Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at South Gate Hotel Apartment? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does South Gate Hotel Apartment provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request. ### Where is South Gate Hotel Apartment located? > Located in Bole, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edna Mall, Medhane Alem Church, and Selam City Mall. World Bank Ethiopia and ECA Conference Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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