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Blue Nile Resort

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Bahir Dar with bar/lounge and 24-hour fitness

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Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)
Fitness facility
Reception
Deluxe Suite, Lake View | Living room
Junior Suite, Lakeside | Living room

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good
Escape to the serene beauty of Blue Nile Resort, where a free breakfast buffet and international cuisine await. Unwind with a deep-tissue massage or aromatherapy at the spa, then enjoy activities like boat tours or simply stroll through the garden.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport transfer

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CA $137
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed )

Superior Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed )

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite, Lake View | Living room

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Twin Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Standard Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Room, Lake View (With Extra Bed)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, Lakeside

Junior Suite, Lakeside

Highlights

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

Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
8.4 out of 10, Very good, 36 reviews
The price is CA $234
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Kuriftu Resort & spa Lake Tana
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Church of St. George - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bahir Dar Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Tana - 16 min walk - 1.9 km
  • Bahir Dar University - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bezawit Royal Palace - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Bahar Dar (BJR) - 21 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Homland Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yersen Fast Food - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Efoy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Checheho Cultural Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wude Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Blue Nile Resort

When visiting Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Resort is a great choice to consider. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants, then indulge in deep-tissue massages or aromatherapy. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights.

Languages

English, Italian, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 127 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free covered onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free local shuttle

What to do

  • Sailboat
  • Boat tours
  • Boat

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Atrim Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in international cuisine.
Azur Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
360 Pizzeria - This café specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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

Does Blue Nile Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Nile Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Blue Nile Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Nile Resort?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Blue Nile Resort?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Nile Resort?

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

What is there to do at Blue Nile Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as sail boating. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a picnic area. Blue Nile Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Blue Nile Resort?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Blue Nile Resort like?

Blue Nile Resort is located on the waterfront, a short 8-minute walk from Church of St. George and 12 minutes' walk from Bahir Dar Market.

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Reviews

6.8

Good

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

4/10 Fair

Abate, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

Elias, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful scenery unmatched anywhere else.
Moges, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Zemen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marta, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Ahmed, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

George Allen, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
MR, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

yogesh, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Margaret, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Staff very friendly
Ahmed, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

good
shihao, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bahar Dar Visit

Nice hotel, nice staff, good location. However, the room I was given wasn't the one I booked. Should've had a "furnished balcony" but the (small) room had no balcony at all. I asked at reception and they said those rooms had all gone (so why was my booking accepted?). The best they could do was move me to the room below, which had a small outside space. For Ethiopia in general, if you're booking a room for a specific reason (e.g. view, balcony, jacuzzi) then my advice would be to email the hotel after you've booked it and confirm they've got the room you're expecting, but even that may not work. I found all hotels I stayed at outside Addis had very nice reception, bar, restaurant, garden areas but when you get to your room it's small or it's not what you were expecting or the premium TV channels aren't available or the wi-fi doesn't work. There will be something wrong.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
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