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Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

3.0 star property
Beach guesthouse in Bishoftu with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge, surrounded by serene lake views, offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a rooftop terrace. Enjoy kayaking or fishing on the water, unwind at the coffee shop/cafe or explore the garden and playground with family. Free WiFi in public areas keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden

Room options

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In-room safe, rollaway beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kebele 15 House 571, Bishoftu, 4000

What's nearby

  • Lake Hora - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • African Union Headquarters - 44 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Meskel Square - 44 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Addis Ababa Stadium - 45 min drive - 49.6 km
  • U.S. Embassy - 49 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 73 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KJ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pyramid Launge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Adulala Resort SPA main Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Adulala Resort&SPA Reception - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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
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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
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (14 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Free babysitting
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (205 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed available

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

More

  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ETB 800 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Also known as

Babogaya Lake

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Debre Zeyit

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Debre Zeyit

Babogaya Lodge

Lake Babogaya

Babogaya Viewpoint Bishoftu

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Bishoftu

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Guesthouse

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Guesthouse Bishoftu

Frequently asked questions

Does Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge 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 Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge?

Yes, pets stay free. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ETB 800 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge?

You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, fishing, and cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and yoga. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Mr. Yan and his staff were exceptional. The lodge is eco friendly and rejuvenating. I will be back again.
Zekarias, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, great room with an amazing view. Jan was very accommodating and kind.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best lake views in Bishoftu

We had a wonderful stay in Babagoya Viewpoint Lodge. It was a lovely few days away from the hustle and bustle of Addis Ababa. The resort has fabulous animals around - Six large tortoises roam around, rabbits you can feed, and so much fascinating birdlife (Jan can tell you more about the birds around the lake). Our room was a sort of treehouse which was very fun and had a stunning view of the lake when you wake up in the morning. All the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, and it was very easy for us to arrange trips nearby through the lodge - we went to Green Crater Lake by bajaj (tuk-tuk) with a driver from the lodge. The food was good, and the reception area was a great place to relax and take in the views. I would recommend Babagoya Viewpoint Lodge to anyone wanting something with more of a homemade feel than a hotel, hidden away in the trees around the beautiful Bishoftu Guda lake.
Karmen, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Staff are not helpful . Manager is not on station and he never pick up the phone .
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The stay was not so good, as the facilities offered were not there, there was no wi fi, boats were broken. no bar etc. The price charged was also very high.
Praveen, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Beautiful setting but bathrooms need help.

The setting is one of the most beautiful in the world. It is right on the lake and is completely unbelievable. The rooms themselves were interesting. It was mud hut which was actually quite quaint and kind of fun. The concern was the bathroom. It was not clean and did not work very well. There was no toilet paper and we had to ask several times for that. It showed internet access when we booked it but that was only available in the eating area, not in the rooms. Overall it was fun but be aware of what you are getting into, especially in regards to the bathroom facilities. They were also not going to let us leave because they said we had not paid for it, although we had pre-paid. We finally got that resolved but it took a few minutes.
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A really warm welcome.

While the accommodation is a little basic, the location and the helpfulness of the staff make this a wonderful place to stay near Addis Ababa. The price is very reasonable and the food freshly cooked, with a variety of Ethiopian and international dishes. Jan and his family go out of their way to make your stay memorable. I am a keen birdwatcher and Jan personally took me out at no cost, showing me the best sites so I could go again on my own later. Unless you are looking for luxury this is a real find.
Mr D A, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel med flot udsigt

Hotel med fin beliggenhed, alle nødvendigheder er til rådighed på stedet, værelserne meget rustik udformning og øko-venligt simpelt indrettet. Flot beliggende med udsigt ned over søen. I regntiden kan det godt være en udfordring, da terrassen er eneste værested, med rindende vand fra taget. Køkkenet er udmærket, igen med det simple i fokus. Er der strømsvigt, og det er der tit, især i regntiden, skal man ikke have stramme tidsplaner, de holder ikke på hotellet i almindelighed, og i Ethiopien i særdeleshed.
Jens, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ethiopias hidden gem

This place was amazing. A delightful blend of Ethiopian culture and Mediterranean esthetic. The food on the menu was delicious every time, whether it was spaghetti or shiro. The hotel owner and his staff were always available to bring you to the market or recommend good sight-seeing. Waking up in the morning to a flock of cormorants roosting near your treehouse is once in a lifetime, and even the 106 steps down the terraced yard is worth it to take a canoe trip on the lake. This place is well worth the hour drive from addis and we will certainly come again when we are next in Ethiopia!
Verified

4/10 Fair

Beautiful setting, pleasant staff, horrible bed

Nice, restful location. Birders paradise but the beds were so uncomfortable that did not sleep well
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Idylle und Komfort in Großstadtnähe

Die Lodge liegt 60 km südlich von Addis Abbaba und ist mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln sehr gut erreichbar. Zu einem günstigen Tarif wird auch ein Abholservice von Addis (z.B. Flughafen) organisiert. Der Personal allgemein ist sehr hilfbereit und kompetent. Der Besitzer, ein Belgier gibt Auskunft über viele Destinationen in ganz Äthiopien und hilft bei der Reiseplanung. Die Anlage selbst ist unter ökologischen Gesichtspunkten mit einfachen und möglichst regional verfügbaren Mitteln in die Höhenstufen des Abhangs integriert. Die einzelnen Bungalows bieten durch Glasfronten ausgezeichnete Sicht auf den See und die Vogelwelt, bei manchen ist beim Ein- und Ausstieg Geschicklichkeit gefordert. Die Terrasse ist geschmackvoll mit regionalen und konfortablen Möbeln ausgestattet und bietet auch eine herrlichen Ausblick. An Freizeitangeboten sind Fahrräder, Kanus und ein Tischtennistisch verfügbar, das Wasser des Sees ist billharziosefrei.
Verified

6/10 Good

piękne położenie nad jeziorem, miła obsługa i dobra kuchnia. Przyrodniczo bardzo fajnie - ale warunki dość proste:wspólna łazienka i WC dla części pomieszczeń motelowych, w pokojach z łazienką toalety spłukiwane z ręcznie napełnianego zbiornika. Fajnie, ale dla niewymagających.Zasadniczy problem to BRAK łączności z internetem. Dotyczy to nie tylko tego hotelu, ale całej okolicy. Gospodarze bardzo mili, atmosfera domowego luzu.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING

Fabulous weekend...so much fun staying in a treehouse room, kayaks and bikes available, delicious pancakes!!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds.

Lovely location, flowers, birds, animals, beautiful views.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Spændende lodge med uheldige omgivelser

Lodgen ligger på et fint sted med smuk udsigt. Det er en lidt flippet stil med en afslappet backpackerstemning. Vi var positivt overraskede, da vi kom. Der opstod dog nogle "alvorlige" skuffelser; der var ikke wifi, som det står i hotelbeskrivelsen, myggenettene var der ikke alle sammen, og dem, def var der, var for små til sengene, det var meget høj musik fra en tætliggende bar HELE natten kombineret med hundegøen.
Verified

6/10 Good

Homey feeling lodge

This is the place for the adventures people that doesn't fear a few bugs, we stayed in the middle of the compound, we had to climb stairs to enter the room through a hatch in the floor. Breathtaking views from the room and lots of privacy around the compound, water in the lake was ok to swim in. The owner and staff made it feel a little bit like as if it was home. Tortoises on the lawns as robotic lawnmowers and the family rabbit were other discoveries.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Schöne Lodge nicht weit von Addis

Öko Lodge mit phantastischem Seeblick, Ideal für Vogelliebhaber. Wunderbare Ausflüge zu den umliegenden Seen und Dörfern, interessanter Markt in Debre Zeyt - viel angenehmer als der große Markt in Addis.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fint men lite dyrt

För priset hade det varit uppskattat med t.ex. internet. Men väldigt fint läge och trevlig personal så jag är nöjd med vistelsen.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nature Walk

First things first, pay attention to the name of the property - it's a LODGE... not a RESORT. If you need a butler and 5-star amenities, then keep searching. But if you want to become one with nature, then this might be the place for you. Upon arrival, just walk in and pick the hut/room you want. There are two types; the ones near the entrance that have a shower & toilet... and the ones down the walkway closer to the lake, which don't have a toilet. Also, if you want to order a meal, they won't deliver it down by the lake. All beds have mosquito nets. Early one morning, I did take advantage of the kayaking opportunity. I paddled out to the middle of the lake and just took it all in... breathtaking views, various bird calls, and the peace & quiet that you will not find in Addis Ababa. The meals were delicious... and if you receive an invitation to partake in the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, then take it. I highly recommend the pizza (huge) and the fish. They will also escort you into town for a shopping excursion. Although Wi-Fi is advertised, connectivity is sporadic due to the hotpoint belonging to the resort across the lake. Also, one night I had to bathe via a bucket of warm water. No big deal... after all, it is a lodge. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anybody who wants to get away from it all, and doesn't mind "roughing it". The owners/staff were courteous & helpful. I only stayed for two nights... but three or four would be ideal as well.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great Friendly resort

Great place to stay 1 1/2 hrs outside Addis Ababa Quirky huts near water side, with exceptional views recommended.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Große Landschaft, super nette Angestellte

ein schicker aufenthalt in großer Natur. Dazu geben sich die Gastgeber ( Sara und Jan) nebts ihren Angestellten alle Bedürfnisse und Fragen der Gäste zu Befriedigen. Zimmer einfach aber zweckmäßig ausgestattet. Waren eh nur zum Schlafen im Zimmer. ansonsten gab es Tipps zu naturtripps in der näheren Umgebung. wer einen shuttle , ein TukTuk oder Taxi braucht . alles wird umgehend erledigt. Auch kann man sich in der stadt , auf dem markt und überalle frei bewegen , ohne dass einem etwas passieren könnte. Das Gesamtpaket in Debre Zeyit mit unterkunft , Menschen und Natur hat einfach super gepasst
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely place with an amazing view

We absolutely loved our stay here! Amazing view, gorgeous bungalows, really nice friendly owner and staff and delicious food.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Escape from Addis

Owner/host welcomed our arrival and made us feel like family. Treehouse was amazing during thunderstorms and the sounds of birds and nature. Food was superb throughout our visit. Staff seemed genuinely pleased to accommodate and, like the owner, went well out of their way to enhance our stay. In 24 hrs I felt I'd made lifelong friends, unlike any other stay during our 2 1/2 week trip. Highly recommended! Free use of kayaks and bicycles.
Verified

6/10 Good

Quiet scenic break

Very scenic setting and most important of all after the hustle and bustle of Addis very quiet. Basic rooms but for the price they are more than adequate. Some updating is required but the rooms are still acceptable. The food was also very nice and very reasonably priced.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect getaway !

Me and my wife had an awesome stay that unfortunately ended all too soon. We can strongly recommend this place to anyone. They even helped us to rent a motorbike from the town by coming with us and helping over the languagebarrier. BIG thanks to Sarah, Yeremiah and everyone else. We will definately come back !!