Kuriftu Resort and Spa Bishoftu

Kuriftu Resort and Spa Bishoftu is on the shore of a crater lake in Bishoftu. It is 53.8 km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. People from Addis Ababa use it for a day trip or a weekend.

What to do

Guests kayak on the lake and swim in the Village Pool. The resort has a spa, an outdoor cinema and table tennis. Stone paths go through gardens with old trees between the rooms and the lake.

Kuriftu Water Park

Kuriftu Water Park is part of the same development. It opened in August 2019. The park covers more than 30,000 square metres. It has a wave pool, the Boomerang slide, spiral slides and splash areas for small children. The water park has its own family rooms and restaurant. It takes birthday parties and group visits.

Rooms and dining

Rooms are built of stone and wood. Room types include the Gateway Retreat in the gardens and the Royal Presidential Suite above the lake, which has a fireplace. The restaurant serves Ethiopian and Western food with a view of the lake.

Getting there

Take the Addis Ababa to Adama expressway and leave it at Bishoftu. The drive takes about one hour outside rush hour.

Good to know

Book rooms and day visits before you go, above all at weekends. Call +251 92 494 9494 or +251 91 109 1185, or write to booking@kurifturesorts.com. The water park suits children.