Title: Blue Nile Resort 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) # Blue Nile Resort Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast ![Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/41f414d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/53428b82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/1186af44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/30ffd403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/1dd9591f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Blue Nile Resort offers a peaceful retreat with a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring international cuisine. Guests can book deep-tissue massages or aromatherapy treatments at the spa, take boat tours of the surrounding area, or enjoy quiet walks through the garden. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Spa - Bar - Free airport shuttle - Breakfast included - Room service - Gym ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12698584&PinnedHotelID=12698584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Deluxe Suite, Lake View | Living room | 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, first-run films](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/e029f4a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, Lake View ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Sofa bed - king Egyptian cotton bed sheets - 1 bedroom - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Junior Suite, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/0dc99522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, Lakeside ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Pillow-top bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding - 1 bedroom - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/0502fd56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Pillow-top bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Bidet - 1 bedroom - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/f6dbd7f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Pillow-top bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Bidet Private bathroom - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/93610731.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Pillow-top bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Bidet Private bathroom - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed ) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12700000/12698600/12698584/50a42834.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed ) ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Separate bedroom Pillow-top bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Bidet - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![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%2FBahir-Dar-Hotels-Blue-Nile-Resort.h12698584.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBahir-Dar-Hotels-Blue-Nile-Resort.h12698584.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%7C11.59276%2C37.39218&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fN6GAhoyilyRzqxV2fVRo-FsAQo=) Kebele 03, Bahir Dar, Amhara Regional State, 1387 #### What's nearby - Lake Shore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Blue Nile Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Church of St. George - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Bahir Dar Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Bezawit Royal Palace - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles #### Getting around - Bahar Dar (BJR) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Homland Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hani Juice - ‬19 min walk - ‪Efoy - ‬5 min walk - ‪Gech Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Office Bar - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Blue Nile Resort Upscale hotel by the lake You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace at Blue Nile Resort. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy or a Swedish massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature international cuisine and more. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities such as boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking and extended parking - A free local area shuttle, a lift and a front desk safe - Multilingual staff, 3 meeting rooms and massage treatment rooms Room features All 127 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as first-run films and laptop-compatible safes. More amenities include: - Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses - Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers - 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run films - Daily housekeeping, desks and phones ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19490000/19481500/19481470/6bae4063.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kuriftu Resort & Spa Lake Tana Bahir Dar - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Free airport shuttle 8.6 Excellent 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=19481470&PinnedHotelID=19481470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35760000/35752100/35752081/3fc7e724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unison Hotel and Spa Bahir Dar - Breakfast included - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Parking included 8.2 Very good 24 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=35752081&PinnedHotelID=35752081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12770000/12763600/12763544/2c178a60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tana Hotel Bahir Dar - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour free return airport shuttle - Free area shuttle - Free extended parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM - 3 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe ### Restaurants on site - 360 Pizzeria - Atrim Bar - Azur Restaurant ### Things to do - 24-hour gym - Boat - Boat tours - Sail boat - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Free area shuttle - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business centre - 3 meeting rooms - Computer station - Conference centre ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - On a lake - Outdoor entertainment area - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - 2 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Deep-tissue massages - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Braille/raised signage - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 2 buildings - 3 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels - First-run films ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Laptop workspace - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night. Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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. ### 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; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Blue Nile Resort Bahar Dar Blue Nile Resort Blue Nile Bahar Dar Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar Blue Nile Bahir Dar Hotel Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar Bahir Dar Blue Nile Resort Hotel Hotel Blue Nile Resort Blue Nile Blue Nile Resort Hotel Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar Blue Nile Resort Hotel Bahir Dar ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Nile Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Blue Nile Resort? > Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Nile Resort? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Blue Nile Resort? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Blue Nile Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a free airport shuttle. ### Where is Blue Nile Resort located? > Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Nile Bridge, Lake Shore and Fish Market. Church of St. George and Bahir Dar Market are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Nile Resort Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 4 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 7.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.0/10 Amenities ### 7.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Nadine 17 Feb 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Blue Nile resort 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. ##### Nadine ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 5 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service We were given a room that was under construction. It smelled of paint and was disorganized. Breakfast is not very good. Staff are not friendly. Asked $250 for 2 people for a Lake Tana boat tour. This is a lot more than the market price. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### DIEUDONNE 20 May 2023 I regret the high tarif for medium comfort room and the refusalm to issue an invoice pretexting Expedia would do, which they even do not reply my mails >>> never again through expedia and I would book directly with hotel ##### DIEUDONNE Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moges, Aldie 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful scenery unmatched anywhere else. ##### Moges Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 18 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marta 15 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Marta Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ahmed 5 Feb 2020 Disliked: Staff & service 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. ##### Ahmed Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### JOSEF 15 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort wie fast immer muss man darum kämpfen die bezahlte zimmerkategorie zu erhalten zuerst wurde nur ein standartroom angeboten und erst nach intervension beim manager das gebuchte zimmer erhalten ##### JOSEF Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 4 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2020 Liked: Staff & service 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 13 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Not worth twice the price 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### MR 5 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### MR Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 30 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Good place to stay Didn’t have any record of our booking for a second room, but more than made up for it by giving us a family suite instead. Good breakfast. Good location, but the poor design of the hotel doesn’t make the most of it. Small rooms ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### David 12 Oct 2018 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret, Surrey 3 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very comfortable and roomy bedroom with supeof lak 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 Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ahmed 27 Aug 2018 Very clean. Staff very friendly ##### Ahmed Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alexandra 26 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Hasn’t been updated in a while but good service 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 ##### Alexandra ### 8/10 Good #### shihao 12 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort good ##### shihao Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Alessandro, Belluno 26 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bella struttura, pulita, ottima posizione sul lago Bell'hotel con personale accogliente, bella posizione in luogo tranquillo con un'ottima vista lago. ##### Alessandro Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 18 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Pierre 23 May 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Visiting Ethiopia and Its cultural cities 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. ##### Pierre ### 4/10 Poor #### Nabil 17 Sept 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort والله يا اخوان أن سعر الفندق لا يستحق أكثر من 50ريال. لا نظافة والاخدمات. موقعة ممتاز ##### Nabil ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret, Surrey 1 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Idilic hotel situation deserving it's 5 star rati 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. ##### Margaret ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Aug 2016 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 호수 전망이 좋습니다. 호수 가까이에 있으며 전망이 좋습니다. 직원의 응대는 매우 느리며, 화장실의 상태는 만족스럽지 않습니다. 하지만 객실의 상태가 좋으며 정원을 산책하기에 좋습니다. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 호수 전망이 좋고 객실이 깨끗함 호수 전망이 매우 좋습니다. 객실은 깨끗하며 화장실은 환기가 필요해 보입니다. 정원관리가 잘 되어 있으며, 산책하기에 좋습니다. 직원들의 응대는 만족스럽지 않습니다. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kuriftu Resort & Spa Bishoftu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Addis-Ababa-Hotels-Kuriftu-Resort-Spa-Bishoftu.h18799607.Hotel-Information) > > [Ursulino Valletta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Valletta-Hotels-Ursulino-Valletta.h12286467.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Marmaris Bar Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marmaris-Bar-Street-Hotels.0-l6329822-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Owston Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Doncaster-Hotels-Owston-Hall-Hotel.h2330845.Hotel-Information) > > [Crinan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lochgilphead-Hotels-Crinan-Hotel.h4571659.Hotel-Information) > > [Battersea Reach Luxury Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Battersea-Reach-Luxury-Apartments.h55253566.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Mansour Marrakech](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marrakech-Hotels-Royal-Mansour-Marrakech.h3411146.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mola di Bari](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mola-Di-Bari-Hotels.d6123520.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Velassaru Maldives](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Velassaru-Hotels-Velassaru-Maldives.h1145793.Hotel-Information) > > [The Inn on the Lake Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gravesend-Hotels-The-Inn-On-The-Lake-Hotel.h11900067.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Prestatyn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prestatyn-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6048694-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [B&B Wolverhampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wolverhampton-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d5484-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Golf Hotels in South Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Coast-Hotels-Golf-Hotels.0-0-d6046244-tGolfHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hyatt Place Dubai Jumeirah Residences](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Dubai-Jumeirah-Residences.h39154422.Hotel-Information) > > [Borgo ca' dei Sospiri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice-Hotels-Borgo-Ca-Dei-Sospiri.h903027.Hotel-Information) > > [Postillion Hotel Amsterdam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam-Hotels-Postillion-Hotel-Amsterdam.h32755001.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Jordan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Jordan.d90.Hotel-Destinations) ### Flights > [British Airways London (LHR) to Detroit (DTW) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-heathrow-to-detroit-metropolitan-wayne-county/ba/lhr/dtw) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Aluva (COK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/cok/london-to-cochin) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Épagny-Metz-Tessy (NCY)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/ncy/london-to-annecy) > > [Flights from London (LCY) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lcy/dxb/london-to-dubai) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Sao Paulo (GRU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/gru/london-to-sao-paulo) ### Cars > [Car hire in Norway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Norway.d138.Car-Hire-Destinations) ### Activities > [Things to do in Mallorca Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Mallorca-Island.d602317.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Slunj](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Slunj.d6337708.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Old Town Benidorm Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Benidorm.d6168672.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Amsterdam Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam.d178229.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Rome](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays/179899/Rome)