Southern Ethiopia
What a find! This exquisite lodge, a favourite with nature lovers, is set in the Harenna Forest at an altitude of 2400m. It features three well…
Must-see hotels in Southern Ethiopia
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Southern Ethiopia
By far the best place to stay in the Lower Omo Valley, Buska has well-built, stone-and-thatch green tukuls and rooms amid plenty of trees and flowers. It…
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Southern Ethiopia
The only thing of interest in Yirgalem (ይርጋለም), Aregash Lodge is one of Ethiopia’s most lauded lodges. The 16 Sidamo-inspired thatched huts are rustically…
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Southern Ethiopia
Kanta Lodge is a friendly, comfortable place with lovely valley views and two types of rooms. The tightly packed tukuls are simply designed but…
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Southern Ethiopia
A project of famed distance runner Haile Gebrselassie, this lakeside place on the Addis-side of town is a tasteful, art-filled international-standard…
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Southern Ethiopia
Perched on the edge of a cliff peacefully away from any village, this lodge boasts a sensational setting. It comprises four well-equipped new huts with…
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Southern Ethiopia
Occupying an elevated position with oh-my-god views over the lake, this sprawling property sets the standard for Langano. The modern bathrooms, refined…
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Southern Ethiopia
Behind the gates here hides a good surprise. Run by a French Rastafarian family, this haven of peace shelters three large Sidamo-style huts as well as…
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Southern Ethiopia
Popular with weekending families, this well-managed resort is widely praised for its attractive setting – in large manicured gardens that open onto a…
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Southern Ethiopia
This supercentral multistorey abode is regarded as the best option in Dilla. It is well arranged and has tidy rooms filled with light. Freshen up in the…
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Southern Ethiopia
Dorze’s original lodge is set in an attractive family compound in Hayzo village, making it ideal for those looking for cultural immersion. The 15 huts are…
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Southern Ethiopia
The Lakeside has a professional air to it, with good, modern, business-standard rooms, all with balconies and great lake views. The wi-fi works most of…
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Southern Ethiopia
Hyped as Ethiopia's first ecolodge when it opened in 1997, Bishangari has nine beautiful godjos (bungalows), nestled privately along the lake's…
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Southern Ethiopia
Jinka’s fanciest (though least friendly) address is 4km out of town on the road to Mago. Simple safari tents on thatched-roof platforms are in a large…
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Southern Ethiopia
This hotel has three levels of rooms in an old and a more recent building. They’re old-fashioned and a bit overpriced, but you're paying a premium for the…
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Southern Ethiopia
Thanks to a canopy of lush mango trees, there’s plenty of shade at this attractive campsite next to the Kaske River. The ablution block is cleaner than…
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Southern Ethiopia
Dinsho Lodge is located above park headquarters (park fee applicable) and surrounded by endemic species; a stay here is a no-brainer. It feels more like…
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Southern Ethiopia
If fancy decor is not the question, but hygiene, location and solid amenities are high on your list, then this salmon three-storey edifice near the main…
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Southern Ethiopia
This smart resort has a spectacular location on Lake Langano's northeastern shore and is set in beautifully landscaped gardens. It comprises 29 well-sized…
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Southern Ethiopia
This sprawling place serves four-star luxury in a completely Ethiopian way – think dated design and uninspiring architecture. There’s a large variety of…
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Southern Ethiopia
The pink concrete pavilions are plain and overpriced but well maintained. If you're counting the birrs, the budget rooms in a separate block are smaller…
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Southern Ethiopia
The most obvious choice for tight-fisted travellers, not so much because of its inherent merits, but because of the lack of competitors in this price…
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Southern Ethiopia
The Orit has been smartened up and is now a favourite among tour operators. The cheaper rooms are quite spartan, but the ones in the newer two-storey wing…
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Southern Ethiopia
An excellent addition to Sodo’s sleeping scene, this professionally run outfit is kept in top nick and features a fine selection of cheerful rooms with…
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Southern Ethiopia
Jinka Resort's best asset is its leafy grounds – it's set in a lovely section of forest just east of the town centre. Rooms are no-frills yet cleanish;…
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Southern Ethiopia
Long the top dog in these parts, this one-time classy place isn’t bad, but it simply charges way too much for its unadorned rooms with soft mattresses and…
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Southern Ethiopia
The pluses at this budget set-up are its leafy surrounds and its peaceful location in a side street south of the centre. Rooms are utterly without frills…
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Southern Ethiopia
If you want no surprises and no hassles, you'll strike gold at the Framont. Service is everything it should be – no more, no less – while the…
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Southern Ethiopia
With some simple but cute bamboo tukuls, a mix of ordinary yet perfectly serviceable concrete rooms, friendly staff and an excellent attached restaurant …
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Southern Ethiopia
Don't be put off by the bland exterior of the bungalows. Inside they have been spruced up and feature good beds, tiled floors and neat bathrooms. What…
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Southern Ethiopia
The most obvious choice for NGOs and travellers, for lack of competition. Its main selling points are the leafy garden and the attached restaurant serving…
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Southern Ethiopia
This efficient and welcoming hotel is a popular midrange option right in the centre. It offers a broad choice of modern, well-appointed rooms and the…
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Southern Ethiopia
With quiet rooms set around a garden courtyard, the Green Hotel has the nicest budget setting. The rooms in the more recent wing cut the mustard but are…
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Southern Ethiopia
This simple pile on the Goba road 500m south of the bus station won't win any medals for design or comfort, but as far as Robe goes it's not bad for the…
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Southern Ethiopia
In a busy location off the main drag in central Awasa, this large, multistorey place has been thoughtfully spruced up and shelters a mix of neat, well…
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Southern Ethiopia
The Eda Pension is as no-frills as it gets but the rooms are well kept and the staff pleasing, making it an obvious choice for budget-minded travellers…
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Southern Ethiopia
Tranquil, competent and professional, the Shambalala offers one of the most relaxing experiences in Hosaina, with a vast garden, an excellent restaurant …
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Southern Ethiopia
The word on the street is that this place is not what it was, but the rooms are well maintained and OK for the price. Rooms at the back are much quieter…
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Southern Ethiopia
Right by the bus station (go out the south exit and turn right), this two-storey building is a good bet for backpackers. It features sparse yet cleanish…
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Southern Ethiopia
A well-run little number with a quiet location, the Bethlehem offers neat rooms, well-furnished and spacious bungalows, sparkling bathrooms, a good…
