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Soramba Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Addis Ababa hotel in Arada with 2 restaurants

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Exterior
Restaurant
Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free wired internet
Sauna, steam room, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Belay Zeleke Road, Addis Ababa, 22473
  • St. George's Cathedral
    10 min walk
  • Nigeria Embassy
    11 min walk
  • National Museum of Ethiopia
    19 min walk
  • Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    28 min drive

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Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free wired internet

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free wired internet

Comfort Single Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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Hotel Lobelia
Breakfast included
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (552)
The price is $36
per night
$45 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Hotel Lobelia

About the neighborhood

Addis Ababa

Located in Arada within a short walk of St. George's Cathedral, Soramba Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Addis Merkato. This 60-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Addis Merkato - 3 min drive
  • U.S. Embassy - 3 min drive
  • Addis Ababa University - 4 min drive
  • Meskel Square - 4 min drive
  • African Union Headquarters - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ቶሞካ ቡና | Tomoca Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Embilta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lounge 360 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stagioni - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Soramba Hotel

Family-friendly Addis Ababa hotel in Arada with 2 restaurants
Guests of Soramba Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Free valet and self parking are available—or if you're not driving, take the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guests can expect free wired internet and TVs with satellite channels. Minibars, free local calls, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVR
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ETB 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ETB 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Soramba
Soramba
Soramba Addis Ababa
Soramba Hotel
Soramba Hotel Addis Ababa
Soramba Hotel Hotel
Soramba Hotel Addis Ababa
Soramba Hotel Hotel Addis Ababa

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Soramba Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Arada within a short 19-minute walk of National Museum of Ethiopia and also 10 minutes on foot from St. George's Cathedral. You'll also find Addis Merkato and Holy Trinity Cathedral within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Soramba Hotel?

As of Nov 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Soramba Hotel on Nov 27, 2024 start from $31.62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Soramba Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Soramba Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages.

Does Soramba Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Soramba Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Soramba Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Soramba Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, 2 bars, and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Soramba Hotel?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Soramba Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Soramba Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Will Soramba Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Soramba Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Soramba Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Soramba Hotel?

The closest major airport to Soramba Hotel is Bole Intl. Airport (ADD), which is 5.9 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Soramba Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Soramba Hotel.

Does Soramba Hotel have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Soramba Hotel.

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 79 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesfaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Deepak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the restaurant staff and the entire staff was not coo perative and a lot shaddy room and bathroom. not clean at all . wifi was not working at all .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Tesfaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
It was very good!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean hotel
Clean and comfortable with competent staff. The free breakfasts have a wide variety of dishes, and you can order omelettes for no extra charge. The staff speak English reasonably well, so logistics are fairly easy (getting taxis, changing booking details, etc.). The rooms are spacious and offer nice views of the city. The only negatives are things beyond the hotel's control: occasional city-wide power outages and water shutoffs.

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money
Good value for money hotel. Small but adequate balcony affords lovely views of the daily comings and goings of the city and the mountains in the background. Great place to spend a day or two acclimatising to the altitude. Easy walking distance to St George's Church and can also walk to the main museums. Food adequate to good. Affordable laundry service. Only downside was the erratic internet service and inadequate hot water.

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Street vendors across the street...up and down the street. Got pick pocketed 2 blocks away.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Manjosh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy. Staffs not at all pleasant. Locality poor

6/10 Okay

Abi, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly hotel that's very noisey
This hotel is a useful base with friendly staff, airport pick up and clean, nice rooms. The noise at night is constant on the rooms that face the road, for instance room 603.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good hotel
Not so professional, staff were well asleep in full view when I arrived. The wifi is useless and does not work.The bathroom facilities are not great.

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location if you want to stay N of the Piaza
Decent place. Decent rate when on sale. Hotel staff are a bit shy but nice. Good location (near all the sights up in the north end of town). You need to call for airport pick-up (they didnt reply to emails).

6/10 Okay

Jean Paul, Dubai

beds too hard, shower hot water not good, poor Gym
my stay was ok, surprised that hotel does not offer water for the breakfast buffet. customer need to pay for that!!! credit card machine not operating 100%...overall was ok as people are very friendly and respectful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of Arada
Good value for money, always felt safe, buffet breakfast included, airport pick-up and drop off welcome

10/10 Excellent

Terje, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best value in Addis
I've been to Addis many times, and currently this is the hotel that gives you about the best value for money. The eggs for the breakfast are overboiled, and I am overall not fond of the breakfast meal, but apart from that, this is a good hotel with spotless cleaning and good service. Transport to and from airport is a pro, but one sometimes has to call when arriving at the airport to make sure they are there (I have stayed at the hotel four times). I will come again. There is now wireless Internet connection on every floor (two connection points on each floor).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Jethro Chakauya, Harare, Zimbabwe

Disliked: Staff & service
This time there were problems
The arrival was fine, despite the delay by the airline and immigration clearance, the driver was there waiting for me. At the hotel I took 2 hours to be served with a menu book to choose the food food, from, despite repeated calls, the menu was delivered 2 hours later. The food was cold as usual. Now the morning shuttle, it started with no wake call up, when I asked the receptionist indicated that, maybe the phone was not working, but noone was send for me. Now the shuttle bus had a puncture and was given a small delivery van, very uncomfortable, It was travelling at most 20 - 40 KM/Hr very slow indeed. The driver did not know the terminal, we get lost and end up terminal 1 instead of terminal 2. If it was a busy day, I was going to miss my flight.

6/10 Okay

Chakauya, Congo Brazzaville

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I took more time at the airport.
Overnight was quiet and the wake up call was on time. Ethiopia airline delayed and the person waiting for me gave my name tag to a sister hotel. But despite numerous calls, it took 2 hours to be picked up to the hotel after checking out of the airport. The promise was always in 10 minutes. I have booked the hotel again on my return, hopefully it will take less time, despite the delayed by the airline.

8/10 Good

W, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean hotel
The Soramba Hotel is very nice. My room was very clean when I arrived and thoroughly cleaned each day. The restaurant served good food, and the wifi in the lobby/wired internet in the room ranged from being decent to excellent. And the free airport shuttle was a great bonus! The only drawback is that the hotel is quite removed from the rest of the city. The purpose of my travel was business, which was located a couple kilometers from the Soramba. Addis traffic around rush hour is a nightmare, and it often took up to 30 minutes to go a few km.

10/10 Excellent

Mmalorato, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service
overall the stay was good and the hotel is good value for money.The food is very good and the staff go extra mile to make you feel comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Brian, Basrah, Iraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Potential For Greatness
First things first, I stayed at this hotel from October 9th - 17th. More than once, I expressed my disappointment with management regarding the false advertising of Wi-Fi being available in the rooms. I asked them to contact Expedia and have that amenity removed. I have waited this long to write the review in hopes that Soramba (with Expedia's help) would do the right thing and remedy this situation. But as of November 5th, 2013 at 11:03pm (GMT +3), the hotel still lists the following... Under Room Amenities, it has "Free Wi-Fi". Under Internet, it has "Available in all rooms - Free Wi-Fi". This is a lie. False advertisement. Wi-Fi is only avalaible in the lobby, restaurant, & bar. There is wired access to internet in the rooms. Hope this helps other travelers who need to be connected to the web make a decision. Other than that, I had a pretty decent stay. I did leave a comment card with the hotel upon my departure mentioning my disappointment with their false advertising and also the need for breakfast to be upgraded dramatically. Other than those two things, I can't think of anything else to complain about. The room was clean & comfortable. The balcony was convenient. The selection of food for lunch, dinner, and late meals was truly international & delicious.

8/10 Good

Nagy Atta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Seyi, Lagos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very Warm and Welcoming Staff
I spent 3 nights at Soramba hotel and the hotel was neat and comfortable with good interior ambience. I must mention that the warmth and willingness of hotel staff to assist is what my stay memorable. They eagerly gave directions, were constantly asking how I was doing, a staff even gave a sim card so I reach my family. The hotel also provided free airport shuttle on my way out of the country. If I come back to Addis Ababa, I will definitely stay there again. Only issue for me was that there is no means of controlling the temperature in the room although the weather was generally OK. It was quite cold during the night and pleasantly sunny during the day.