Living in Addis
Resorts Near Addis Ababa
Lakes, hot springs and countryside, a short drive from the city.
13 resorts
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Asham Africa Hotel and Resort
Bishoftu
Small hotel on the cliffs of Lake Bishoftu with African art and a pool
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Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge
Bishoftu
Small lodge with 10 rooms on Lake Babogaya, 50 km from Addis Ababa
50 km south of Addis Ababa
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Babogaya Resort
Bishoftu
Garden resort on the shore of Lake Babogaya in Bishoftu
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Haile Resort Adama
Adama
Resort hotel in Adama with two outdoor pools, a spa and meeting rooms
99 km south-east of Addis Ababa
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Kuriftu Entoto Adventure Park
Entoto
Adventure park inside Entoto Park with a zipline, karts and horse riding
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Kuriftu Resort and Spa African Village
Burayu
Resort in Burayu with 54 villas, each one for an African country
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Kuriftu Resort and Spa Bishoftu
Bishoftu
Lake resort in Bishoftu with a spa, a pool, kayaks and a water park
53.8 km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
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Lake Bishoftu Resort
Bishoftu
Cliff top resort on Lake Bishoftu with an infinity pool and a spa
50 minutes by car from Bole International Airport
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Liesak Resort
Bishoftu
Resort on Lake Babogaya in Bishoftu with 38 rooms, a pool and a spa
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Negash Resort
Wolliso
Hot spring resort in Wolliso, 114 km from Addis Ababa
114 km south-west of Addis Ababa
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Noora Resort
Bishoftu
Resort on Lake Bishoftu, 47 km from Addis Ababa, with a cultural village
47 km south-east of Addis Ababa
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Pyramid Resort Bishoftu
Bishoftu
Resort with 127 rooms on Lake Bishoftu, 40 km from Addis Ababa
40 km from Addis Ababa
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Wanchi Ija Eco Lodge
Wenchi
Eco lodge of round tukuls on Wenchi crater lake, run by Ethiopian Skylight
About resorts near Addis Ababa
When the city gets too busy, many families leave for a day or a weekend. The closest resorts are in Bishoftu, south-east of Addis Ababa on the expressway, around a group of crater lakes. Others are in the hills around the city, at hot springs to the south or by the lakes of the Rift Valley further away.
Most resorts have rooms, a restaurant, a pool and gardens, and many sell a day pass for the pool and lunch. Some have a spa, boats or horse riding. Weekends and public holidays are busy, so book the room or the day pass early and ask what the price includes.
Leave early to avoid the traffic out of the city, and come back before dark. The weather at the lakes is often warmer than in Addis Ababa.
Each profile shows the distance from Addis Ababa, the rooms and the day pass when the resort publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts are closest to Addis Ababa?
The closest resorts are in Bishoftu, about an hour south-east of the city by the expressway, around its crater lakes. Some resorts are in the hills around the city. Each profile shows the distance from Addis Ababa.
Can I visit a resort near Addis Ababa for one day?
Yes. Many resorts sell a day pass for the pool and lunch, without a room. Each profile shows the day pass when the resort publishes it. Book ahead on weekends and holidays.
What should I ask before I book a resort near Addis Ababa?
Ask what the price includes: breakfast, meals, the pool and activities. Ask about the deposit, the cancellation rules and the check-in time. Ask if children pay less, and if the resort quotes in birr or US dollars.
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