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Planet Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mek'ele with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Bathroom | Hair dryer, slippers, towels
Standard Twin Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hawulti, In front of new stadium, Mek'ele, 19179
  • Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots
    14 min walk
  • Mekele University
    15 min walk
  • Qedamay Woyane Mall
    17 min walk
  • Makale (MQX-Alula Abanega)
    13 min drive

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Room options

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Double Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, City View

  • 506 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, City View

  • 506 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, City View

  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 1055 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mek'ele

Within a short walk of Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots, Planet Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Mekele University. This 80-room, 4-star hotel has 3 restaurants along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots - 14 min walk
  • Mekele University - 15 min walk
  • Markets - 19 min walk
  • Martyrs’ Memorial - 19 min walk
  • Yohannes IV Museum - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Makale (MQX-Alula Abanega) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geza Gerlase - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sabisa Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Awash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grand Awash 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gofla Cultural Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Planet Hotel

Hotel in Mek'ele with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests of Planet Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include dining areas, sitting areas, and refrigerators.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 6:00 AM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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, credit card, or debit 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Planet Hotel Mek'ele
Planet Mek'ele
Planet Hotel Hotel
Planet Hotel Mek'ele
Planet Hotel Hotel Mek'ele

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Planet Hotel?

Planet Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Planet Hotel?

As of Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Planet Hotel on Jan 2, 2025 start from $91.0, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Planet Hotel?

This hotel is located in Mek'ele, a short 14-minute walk from Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots and also 17 minutes on foot from Qedamay Woyane Mall. You'll also find Markets and Martyrs’ Memorial less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Planet Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Planet Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body treatments, facials, and massages.

Does Planet Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Planet Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Planet Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Planet Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a poolside bar, and 3 restaurants.

Does Planet Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Planet Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Planet Hotel has 3 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Planet Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Planet Hotel.

Does Planet Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Planet Hotel?

The closest major airport to Planet Hotel is Makale (MQX-Alula Abanega), which is 6.9 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Planet Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Planet Hotel offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Planet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Walter, Las Vegas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty bathroom broken tub ice cold water that smelled poorly not worth the money paid. Very dissatisfied with the conditions of the property. The only thing ok was the gym but most of the treadmill and elliptical were broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

O

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms are outdated and does not feel clean. Shower has only lukewarm water. Drainage issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Phumlani

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad Stay
The room floor was not clean, the shower did not have hot water and the water was white and felt dirty. Air-conditioning not serviced. At the restaurant service was horrible and very dirty, no one cares
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average for the price.
Nice large rooms with decent wifi and breakfast. The rooms are a little run down with poor quality towels, no bath mat or laundry list. A little far from centre of town however you can easily get there with bajaj. Good shower pressure but poor hot water. They kept and looked after our bags whilst we went on our volcano tour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Low Expectations
The bad: Check-in was confusing, the restaurant service was super slow, the hallway floors were filthy, the rooms usually didn't have hot water, the cleaning staff forgot to provide towels. The good: The staff were friendly and spoke decent English, the beds were comfortable, the swimming pool was large and the gym staff were helpful. Bottom Line: In Europe this would be a 2 star hotel that wouldn't be able to compete. It is, however, probably the best hotel in Mekele and lots of foreign tourists stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ethiopian trip
Very nice hotel everything you need staff great too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a good all round hotel, reasonably priced, food of a good standard. Internet could be more reliable …. but then you need to remember where you are
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tsegu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is Clean and quiet and the breakfast is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

John, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom smelled of sewage and was insect infested, room was full of stains. Window was broken also. Not worth the price and certainly not 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

linda, London

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located
In the centre of town. Had a good gym and pool. View from the room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Marios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel in Mek'ele and one of the best in E
The best hotel in Mek'ele and one of the best in Ethiopia!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty much a problem from the start.
Problems started at check in. We were only issued 1 key card per room. We had 3 people in a suite and 2 in a double room. This caused problems as we weren't on the same schedules. There was a problem with the hot water in the suite with the desk promising to send someone to the room to investigate which never happened. Towels were not replaced in a timely fashion, our last two days there was no shampoo in the in the shower. Bottom line we've stayed here previously and still really like the day to day staff but the management or lack of has ensured we will never do so again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Best option in Mekelle
Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and nice. WiFi was pretty terrible because they don’t have a password on it and local residents just come to use it in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Caroline, Florianopolis, Brazil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to recommend
Our bad experience started with the free shuttle: it was not waiting for us at the airport. We had to call the hotel and wait 30 min in the heat. The room is huge, but the bed is small. The shower was cold and the wi-fi was not connecting in our room (we had to sit in near the elevator to have some signal). The breakfast is for locals, except for the omelet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Rahul

Disliked: Room comfort
Not good stay - dull hotel but I guess nota lot of choice in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't visit if you're the same gender.
I booked this hotel with my colleague for one night while we were visiting Mekelle for work. During booking we through we booked a twin but accidentally booked a queen. We figured this was ok because we were booked for one night, are two adults and didn't see anything in the Terms and Conditions advising against this. Upon arrival the hotel applied pressure on us to upgrade and pay more for a twin because "International Law" dictated that two women cannot share a room unless it's a twin. In the end we were able to keep our queen after pointing out the missing "laws" in the Terms in Conditions and the hotel facilities were top notch. It's just a shame that check-in affected our experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Gilad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Considering other hotels I've been to in Ethiopia, Planet Hotel is one of the best in the country. I recommend it for travelers in Mekele.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No internet connection as was advertised
Poor checkin poor food internet not working in the room but the price was not adjusted for the poor service received would not stay at this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad hotel but book the lowest room rate
Booked a suite and was only given a standard room and not offered a refund while others in our group were given upgraded suite rooms. Otherwise the room was fine, initially quite dirty but they hadn’t cleaned so once cleaned it was fine. Food in the restaurant is good but don’t bother with the injera - get Spaghetti with Arrabhiyata and the Rice with Beef
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Okay for one night, no more.
Problems checking in. Hotel adequate but not luxurious. Hot water not reliable. Breakfast disappointing. It is probably the best in Mekele but could do with a bit more attention to detail.