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Abay Minch Lodge

4.0 star property
Lodge in Bahir Dar with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Abay Minch Lodge, in the heart of the historical district, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests enjoy a free full breakfast before exploring with help from multilingual staff. Relax on the scenic terrace after sightseeing, while high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
LED TV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Adewa Road, Bahir Dar, 251

What's nearby

  • Church of St. George - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake Shore - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Bahir Dar Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bahir Dar University - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bezawit Royal Palace - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bahar Dar (BJR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homland Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Efoy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hani Juice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Office Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gech Fish Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Abay Minch Lodge

Upscale lodge in the historical district
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception at Abay Minch Lodge. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Abay Minch Lodge offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 21-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,292 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abay Minch Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abay Minch Lodge?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Abay Minch Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Abay Minch Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Abay Minch Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Martyrs Memorial Monument, Lake Shore, and Blue Nile Bridge. Fish Market and Church of St. George are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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