The best hotels Ethiopia

Located in Afar Zone 3 in Awash 40, Ethiopia, Doho Lodge is the ideal accommodation for travelers in search of tranquility and nature. The lodge offers a peaceful, picturesque setting, surrounded by magnificent scenery. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, offering everything you need for a pleasant stay. Staff are friendly and attentive to guests' needs. The lodge also features a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, as well as a bar where guests can relax and enjoy refreshing drinks.

With its rock-church look, this hotel doesn't go unnoticed - the monumental door is rarely opened, and the entrance is from the side. The large lobby is carefully decorated with Ethiopian furniture. The twelve rooms are spacious, with colorful bedspreads (featuring angels), carved wooden headboards and furniture, and warm wooden floors. All have terraces with spectacular, vertiginous views, as do the restaurant and the garden with its pretty lawn and outdoor lounge. One of the best in this price range.

One of Bahar Dar's newest hotels, and an excellent address in its mid-price range. As well as offering clean, cosy, well-decorated rooms with good, functional bathrooms, air-conditioning, television and safe, it has a spa with hammam, sauna and massages at reasonable prices. Pleasant bar-restaurant. Free shuttle service and all-day tours. The spa really makes the difference! Optimal location also close to the lake without overlooking it. Wi-fi. The best in its category.

The latest Kuriftu opened at the gateway to the Danakil desert in 2019. Semara, a town rarely visited by tourists, has become the base camp for expeditions. With its desert-appropriate architecture (a modern sand-colored building with little height), it offers all the comforts of an Addis Ababa hotel. In all, 148 rooms with king-size beds and luxury amenities (air-conditioning, of course). On site: a lovely restaurant, a swimming pool (!) and a complete spa center to unwind after a day of hot, chaotic 4 x 4 driving.