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Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, rollaway beds
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Kebele 15 House 571, Bishoftu, 4000
  • Hora Lake Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Debre Zeyit Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lake Bishoftu
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, rollaway beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge

3-star Bishoftu guest house with rooftop terrace
Guests at this beach guesthouse will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills.
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge offers 8 accommodations with safes. Rollaway/extra beds are also available.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The guesthouse offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 205 square feet (19 square meters) include conference space. This beach guesthouse also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 205 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ETB 800 per vehicle (one way)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Reviews

Babogaya Lake Viewpoint Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Zekarias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr. Yan and his staff were exceptional. The lodge is eco friendly and rejuvenating. I will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great room with an amazing view. Jan was very accommodating and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karmen

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Martine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are not helpful . Manager is not on station and he never pick up the phone .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Praveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mr D A

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Canada

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

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!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting, pleasant staff, horrible bed

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

10/10 Excellent

Meridith, USA

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

AMAZING

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful grounds.

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

8/10 Good

Brian, Basrah, Iraq

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tris, Northampton

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

Great Friendly resort

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

8/10 Good

Lina, Addis Ababa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Dakota, Los Angeles

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

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.

6/10 Okay

gusto, Kuwait

Liked: Staff & service

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.

10/10 Excellent

Joel Böling

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

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 !!

2/10 Terrible

Chung won

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BYUNGHWA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jens

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susanne, Wien

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

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.

6/10 Okay

Maciej, Poznań

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

Solveig, Københav

Disliked: Room comfort

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.