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Blue Nile Resort

4.0 star property
Enjoy 3 restaurants at this 4-star Bahir Dar hotel

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BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Indoor wedding
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Kebele 03, Bahir Dar, Amhara Regional State, 1387
  • Place, Blue Nile Bridge
    โ€ช6 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Church of St. George
    โ€ช8 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Bahir Dar Market
    โ€ช11 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Bahar Dar (BJR)
    โ€ช10 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Lake View | Living room

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Lakeside

Junior Suite, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed )

Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed )

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Bahir Dar

In historical district.Your stay at this Bahir Dar hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Blue Nile Bridge and Lake Shore. Fish Market and Lake Tana are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Nile Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Shore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Church of St. George - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahir Dar Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bahir Dar Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bahar Dar (BJR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชGech Fish Restaurant - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชHomland Hotel - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชYersen Fast Food - โ€ฌ19 min walk
  • โ€ชLakeshore - โ€ฌ17 min walk
  • โ€ชHani Juice - โ€ฌ19 min walk

About this property

Blue Nile Resort

Enjoy 3 restaurants at this 4-star Bahir Dar hotel
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafรฉ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Nile Resort. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are free. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bahir Dar hotel.

  • 127 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Blue Nile Resort offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Bahir Dar hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Sail boat
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run movies

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Blue Nile Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.ย 

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Blue Nile Resort Bahar Dar
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Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Nile Resort to the airport?

Blue Nile Resort is 5.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Bahar Dar (BJR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Nile Resort?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Nile Resort on Jun 3, 2026 start from CAย $123, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Nile Resort have an airport shuttle?

Blue Nile Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Blue Nile Resort offer free breakfast?

Blue Nile Resort offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Nile Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Nile Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blue Nile Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Blue Nile Resort have a pool?

Blue Nile Resort does not have a pool.

Does Blue Nile Resort have a restaurant?

Blue Nile Resort is home to Atrim Bar, which features international cuisine.

Does Blue Nile Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer aromatherapy and massages.

How close is Blue Nile Resort to downtown Bahir Dar?

Blue Nile Resort is 2 mi away from Bahir Dar.

Blue Nile Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Blue Nile resort

A friend and I stayed at the blue Nile resort hotel, which has a stunning setting and views on the waters edge of lake Tana. It was a perfect spot to start our tour of lake Tana and Islands. The staff were helpful and it the buffet breakfast had a good selection. However the twin room was very small which had not been apparent in the photos online as I had thought it was a twin room with double beds not singles and there was no hot water.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We were given a room that was under construction. It smelled of paint and was disorganized. Breakfast is not very good. Staff are not friendly. Asked $250 for 2 people for a Lake Tana boat tour. This is a lot more than the market price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

DIEUDONNE

I regret the high tarif for medium comfort room and the refusalm to issue an invoice pretexting Expedia would do, which they even do not reply my mails >>> never again through expedia and I would book directly with hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery unmatched anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and attentive staff. The rooms were clean and hot water reasonably available. Although this wasn't a huge surprise, we did all get gastroenteritis from eating at the restaurant at different times during the week. They were often out of food options as well, though there was a big conference going on, so this may have been the reason. This resort is also somewhat overpriced for the amenities and area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds with many lovely flowers and right on the beautiful Lake Tana. Food is very good, including the breakfast buffet. Some of the rooms have older plumbing, but overall great hotel for the location. Hot water and semi-reliable Wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Disliked: Staff & service
Did not get a room with lake view though I made the most expensive booking. Staff handling it was a bit impatient and rude. After some argument/persuasion was changed to new room with l/view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

JOSEF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wie fast immer muss man darum kรคmpfen die bezahlte zimmerkategorie zu erhalten zuerst wurde nur ein standartroom angeboten und erst nach intervension beim manager das gebuchte zimmer erhalten
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is fantastic located by the lake with incredible views of the lake. The staff at the reception were very helpful and professional. However the twin room we got was so small with very small single beds and hardly any room to move around for 2 people. The shower water was scalding hot and it took us 2 days to figure out how to moderate it. Also no WiFi in the rooms and very spotty throughout the hotel. Food also below average.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was maintained at the level of a mid-range hotel you would find in the US. The staff was very friendly and wanted to help as much as possible, but appeared to lack significant hospitality management experience, and were fairly reactive as opposed to proactive. The food was pretty good, and the views were great (if you could find a clean window to look out). There are a couple of newer hotels in the area, which I heard were nice (but same management challenges). There are also some more cultural hotels which were quite nice...HOWEVER, for the price you pay for Blue Nile, it is certainly worth considering in options if you are staying in that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth twice the price

Clean yet dated hotel in a nice peaceful location on Lake Tana, but thatโ€™s where the 4 star experience ends. Definitely not worth twice the price of the other hotels in the area. Reception staff were rude, unhelpful and wouldnโ€™t help with organising tours outside of those affiliated to the hotel, which were 4 times the price to those elsewhere. The WiFi was intermittent and essentially unusable and the TV didnโ€™t work. We ended up spending our time at Kuriftu Resort which if they had rooms we would have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

MR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful lakeside resort in Bahir Dar. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and modern. Rooms had air conditioning and warm water for showers. Food was pretty good, distinctly Ethiopian.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good place to stay

Didnโ€™t have any record of our booking for a second room, but more than made up for it by giving us a family suite instead. Good breakfast. Good location, but the poor design of the hotel doesnโ€™t make the most of it. Small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is everything and it has a great location right on Lake Tana. But the rooms are tired, worn out carpeting, no hot water for showers in the morning. Breakfast buffet was poor at best. On the bright side, the dinner was very good selection and tasty! For this price point,it was a disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable and roomy bedroom with supeof lak

Excellent hotel overlooking lake Tana. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Food varied local and international. Sitting areas well appointed and beautiful gardens. Can take boat trips to local islands to see churches and history of battles between Ethiopian armies and colonial powers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Very clean. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hasnโ€™t been updated in a while but good service

The Avanti Blue Nile looks beautiful from the outside. The grounds are gorgeous and kept nicely. However, there are several reasons this is not a 4-star hotel: - the rooms have not been updated in decades and are small, cramped, dark and dingy - the beds are uncomfortable - the WiFi is poor because it is mostly open and they let people from town come use the Internet - there is no fitness center
Verified

8/10 Good

shihao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bella struttura, pulita, ottima posizione sul lago

Bell'hotel con personale accogliente, bella posizione in luogo tranquillo con un'ottima vista lago.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, nice staff, clean room, just no flat sheet on the bed. That was the only thing I didn't like. Other than that everything was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting Ethiopia and Its cultural cities

This hotel is nicely situated near downtown Dahir Bar and facing Lake Tana. So it is a great place to do excursions on lake Tana to visit the monasteries situated around the lake and on the islands in the lake. The hotel although modern, looks a bit old fashioned and being almost empty (as the state of emergency reduced the tourism) we felt kind of alone in this big resort. But overall staff s friendly and helpful to organize tours and activities.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nabil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idilic hotel situation deserving it's 5 star rati

Excellent service,food both international and local very good . Lovely views of lake Tana from bedroom and all balconies and dining room.very central to restaurant in pretty garden that was cheaper than hotel serving fresh fish.highly recommended would certainly stay again .we were moved into larger room with sitting area when extra bed for child would not fit into twin bedded room at no extra cost.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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