Ratings based on 30 Verified Reviews
3.8 Room cleanliness
4.4 Service & staff
3.7 Room comfort
3.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Jul 2022
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Apr 2022
Mr. Yan and his staff were exceptional. The lodge is eco friendly and rejuvenating. I will be back again.
by A verified traveler
Posted 6 Jun 2021
Fantastic location, great room with an amazing view. Jan was very accommodating and kind.
by A verified traveler
Best lake views in Bishoftu
Posted 1 Apr 2021 on HotelsWe had a wonderful stay in Babagoya Viewpoint Lodge. It was a lovely few days away from the hustle and bustle of Addis Ababa. The resort has fabulous animals around - Six large tortoises roam around, rabbits you can feed, and so much fascinating birdlife (Jan can tell you more about the birds around the lake). Our room was a sort of treehouse which was very fun and had a stunning view of the lake when you wake up in the morning. All the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, and it was very easy for us to arrange trips nearby through the lodge - we went to Green Crater Lake by bajaj (tuk-tuk) with a driver from the lodge. The food was good, and the reception area was a great place to relax and take in the views. I would recommend Babagoya Viewpoint Lodge to anyone wanting something with more of a homemade feel than a hotel, hidden away in the trees around the beautiful Bishoftu Guda lake.
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Mar 2021 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 Oct 2019 on CheapTickets
Staff are not helpful . Manager is not on station and he never pick up the phone .
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Aug 2019 on Hotels
The stay was not so good, as the facilities offered were not there, there was no wi fi, boats were broken. no bar etc.
The price charged was also very high.
by A verified traveler
Beautiful setting but bathrooms need help.
Posted 27 Nov 2018 on HotelsThe setting is one of the most beautiful in the world. It is right on the lake and is completely unbelievable. The rooms themselves were interesting. It was mud hut which was actually quite quaint and kind of fun. The concern was the bathroom. It was not clean and did not work very well. There was no toilet paper and we had to ask several times for that. It showed internet access when we booked it but that was only available in the eating area, not in the rooms. Overall it was fun but be aware of what you are getting into, especially in regards to the bathroom facilities. They were also not going to let us leave because they said we had not paid for it, although we had pre-paid. We finally got that resolved but it took a few minutes.
by A verified traveler
A really warm welcome.
Posted 4 Jul 2018 on HotelsWhile the accommodation is a little basic, the location and the helpfulness of the staff make this a wonderful place to stay near Addis Ababa. The price is very reasonable and the food freshly cooked, with a variety of Ethiopian and international dishes. Jan and his family go out of their way to make your stay memorable. I am a keen birdwatcher and Jan personally took me out at no cost, showing me the best sites so I could go again on my own later. Unless you are looking for luxury this is a real find.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Canada
Ethiopias hidden gem
Posted 24 Dec 2016This place was amazing. A delightful blend of Ethiopian culture and Mediterranean esthetic. The food on the menu was delicious every time, whether it was spaghetti or shiro. The hotel owner and his staff were always available to bring you to the market or recommend good sight-seeing. Waking up in the morning to a flock of cormorants roosting near your treehouse is once in a lifetime, and even the 106 steps down the terraced yard is worth it to take a canoe trip on the lake. This place is well worth the hour drive from addis and we will certainly come again when we are next in Ethiopia!
