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Yaya Africa Athletics Village
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Resort
Yaya Africa Athletics Village
Haile resort and athletics village in Sululta at 2,752 metres, with a pool and gym
- From Addis
- In Sululta, on the north side of Addis Ababa
- Town
- Sululta
Yaya Africa Athletics Village is a Haile resort in Sululta, north of Addis Ababa, at 2,752 metres. It has rooms, a pool, a gym and sports grounds.
Good for
- Families
- Groups
- In Sululta, on the north side of Addis Ababa
- 2,752 metres above sea level
- Part of Haile Hotels and Resorts
- Outdoor pool, gym and sports grounds
- Play area for small children
Facilities
- Pool
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Children's play area
- Outdoor seating
- Sports grounds
- Conference halls
Yaya Africa Athletics Village is a resort and training centre in Sululta, the town on the north side of Addis Ababa. It stands 2,752 metres above sea level. Haile Hotels and Resorts, the group of the runner Haile Gebrselassie, runs it. Athletes come here to train at altitude. Families from Addis Ababa come for a day by the pool or a night in the cool air.
What to do
The village has an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds, a gym and sports grounds. The gardens have long paths between palm trees and hedges. There is a play area for small children. The roads and fields around Sululta are where many Ethiopian runners train, so a morning run or walk is part of a stay here.
Rooms
Rooms are in low buildings around the pool and the gardens.
Dining
The restaurant serves Ethiopian and international food. Tables in the garden are open in good weather.
Meetings
The village has halls for meetings and company retreats.
Getting there
Leave Addis Ababa by the road north over Entoto to Sululta. The village is in the Weserbi area of the town.
Good to know
Sululta is higher and colder than Addis Ababa, so take a jacket. Call +251 93 003 4634 or write to book@haileresorts.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yaya Africa Athletics Village?
It is in the Weserbi area of Sululta, the town on the north side of Addis Ababa.
Who runs Yaya Africa Athletics Village?
Haile Hotels and Resorts runs it.
What is there to do at Yaya Africa Athletics Village?
Swim in the outdoor pool, use the gym and the sports grounds, and run or walk at 2,752 metres above sea level.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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