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Blue Nile Resort

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Reception
Indoor wedding
Fitness facility
BBQ/picnic area
Blue Nile Resort offers a peaceful retreat with a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring international cuisine. Guests can book deep-tissue massages or aromatherapy treatments at the spa, take boat tours of the surrounding area, or enjoy quiet walks through the garden.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Lake View | Living room | 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, first-run movies

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - king
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed ) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed )

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Bidet
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Kebele 03, Bahir Dar, Amhara Regional State, 1387

What's nearby

  • Lake Shore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Nile Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of St. George - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bahir Dar Stadium - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Bezawit Royal Palace - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bahar Dar (BJR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homland Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hani Juice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Efoy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gech Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Office Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Blue Nile Resort

Upscale hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Blue Nile Resort. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy or a Swedish massage. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A free area shuttle, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, 3 meeting rooms, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 127 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like first-run movies and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • 360 Pizzeria
  • Atrim Bar
  • Azur Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Blue Nile Resort Bahar Dar
Blue Nile Resort
Blue Nile Bahar Dar
Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar
Blue Nile Bahir Dar
Hotel Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar Blue Nile Resort Hotel
Hotel Blue Nile Resort
Blue Nile
Blue Nile Resort Hotel
Blue Nile Resort Bahir Dar
Blue Nile Resort Hotel Bahir Dar

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Nile Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Nile Resort?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Nile Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Blue Nile Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Blue Nile Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Nile Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Nile Bridge, Lake Shore, and Fish Market. Church of St. George and Bahir Dar Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Blue Nile Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 41 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Moges, Aldie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

JOSEF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wie fast immer muss man darum kämpfen 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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 that’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 wouldn’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 didn’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

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good place to stay

Didn’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 doesn’t make the most of it. Small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Surrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hasn’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

8/10 Good

shihao

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

8/10 Good

Alessandro, Belluno

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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.

4/10 Poor

Nabil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
والله يا اخوان أن سعر الفندق لا يستحق أكثر من 50ريال. لا نظافة والاخدمات. موقعة ممتاز

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Surrey

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

호수 전망이 좋습니다.

호수 가까이에 있으며 전망이 좋습니다. 직원의 응대는 매우 느리며, 화장실의 상태는 만족스럽지 않습니다. 하지만 객실의 상태가 좋으며 정원을 산책하기에 좋습니다.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

호수 전망이 좋고 객실이 깨끗함

호수 전망이 매우 좋습니다. 객실은 깨끗하며 화장실은 환기가 필요해 보입니다. 정원관리가 잘 되어 있으며, 산책하기에 좋습니다. 직원들의 응대는 만족스럽지 않습니다.

8/10 Good

Peggy

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

It lived up to previous reviews.

When I first arrived, I was placed in the older section of the building, with twin beds and a rickety mattress. When I learned that my colleague had a better room, I was able to transfer. The staff was very accommodating. I enjoyed my experience very much. The queen bed was comfortable and the views of the lake from my window were spectacular. The complimentary breakfast each morning was delicious, although the breads were a little dry.

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