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South Star International Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this spa Awassa hotel

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Indoor pool, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Sauna, steam room, mud baths, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Restaurant
Family Room, Balcony, City View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Hawassa meskel, Awassa, Sidama, 0017
  • Place, Hawassa University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Awasa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fish Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Awassa (AWA)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Balcony, Garden View

Standard Single Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Balcony, Garden View | Living area

Basic Double Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, City View

Family Room, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Awassa

In Awassa .You'll find Hawassa University and Lake Awasa within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Fish Market is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Hawassa University - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Awasa - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fish Market - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Awassa (AWA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dukamo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Haile Panorama Lake View Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rome 1960, Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sombrero - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪South Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

South Star International Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this spa Awassa hotel
South Star International Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily.

The business-friendly South Star International Hotel also features a children's pool, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Awassa hotel is smoke free.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
South Star International Hotel offers 113 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and children's slippers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, computer monitors, and printers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 1; reservation required

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 South Star International Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 1

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, debit cards, and cash
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southstar Hotel Awassa
Southstar International Hotel Hotel
Southstar International Hotel Awassa
Southstar International Hotel Hotel Awassa

South Star International Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kjetil

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solide große Zimmer. Lage zentral und zur Parkseite hin trotzdem ruhig. Wir waren zeitweilig wohl fast die einzigen Gäste und es gab kein Bufett. Die Einzelbestellung war schwierig - auch sprachlich. Leider keine Stühle auf dem Balkon. Insgesamt aber okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025