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Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star beach guest house with restaurant

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Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

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Restaurant
Exterior
In-room safe, rollaway beds
Towels
Property grounds

Overview of Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

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Kebele 15 House 571, Bishoftu, 4000
  • Popular LocationHora Lake Recreation Area4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDebre Zeyit Market5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Bishoftu6 min drive
  • AirportAddis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)80 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, rollaway beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Bishoftu

On lake.You'll find Lake Hora and Hora Lake Recreation Area within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Also, Debre Zeyit Market is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Bishoftu is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hora Lake Recreation Area - 4 min drive
  • Lake Hora - 4 min drive
  • Debre Zeyit Market - 5 min drive
  • Lake Bishoftu - 6 min drive
  • African Union Headquarters - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Family Restaurant - Debre Zeit - 4 min drive
  • Tom International Hotel - 6 min drive
  • Adulala Resort SPA main Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Adulala Resort SPA Top View - 20 min walk

About this property

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

3-star beach guest house with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this guesthouse measures 205 square feet (19 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bishoftu guesthouse.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 205 sq ft of conference space
  • 19 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes. Rollaway/extra beds are also available.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway beds available

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway beds available

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ETB 800 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Babogaya Lake
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Debre Zeyit
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Debre Zeyit
Babogaya Lodge
Lake Babogaya
Babogaya Viewpoint Bishoftu
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Bishoftu
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Guesthouse
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Guesthouse Bishoftu

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Zekarias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr. Yan and his staff were exceptional. The lodge is eco friendly and rejuvenating. I will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great room with an amazing view. Jan was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best lake views in Bishoftu
We 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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Martine

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting but bathrooms need help.
The 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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mr D A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really warm welcome.
While 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ethiopias hidden gem
This 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!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting, pleasant staff, horrible bed
Nice, restful location. Birders paradise but the beds were so uncomfortable that did not sleep well