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Lal Hotel and Spa

3.0 star property
Lalibela hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Illuminated entrance of a modern hotel with a fountain, inviting guests in. | Lal Hotel and Spa
Serene wooden balcony with a table set for two, offering a tranquil view of lush greenery. | Lal Hotel and Spa
Explore the rustic charm of this quaint stone cottage, nestled amidst lush greenery, offering a serene retreat. | Lal Hotel and Spa
Explore serene luxury: a private pool, sun-drenched terrace, and a mountain backdrop await. | Lal Hotel and Spa
Explore the warmth of our lobby, where rustic wooden beams meet elegant marble floors, inviting you to relax in our plush seating. | Lal Hotel and Spa
Welcome to Lal Hotel and Spa, where relaxation meets entertainment. Unwind with a massage, sauna or steam room session, then dance the night away at the nightclub. Take advantage of free WiFi in public areas and explore nearby attractions with bike rentals or an area shuttle.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool bar
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $50
includes taxes & fees
$43 per night
Feb 16 - Feb 17

Room options

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Rollaway beds, bed sheets

Basic Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Cottage, Mountain View | Rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, Mountain View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Rollaway beds, bed sheets

Basic Bungalow, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Cottage, Mountain View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Geterge Street, Kebelle 02, Lalibela, 62964

What's nearby

  • Church of St. George - 9 min walk
  • Bet Emmanuel - 10 min walk
  • Rock-Hewn Churches - 10 min walk
  • Bet Danaghel - 11 min walk
  • Bet Maryam - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Lalibela (LLI) - 28 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kana Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seven Olives - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Holy Land Restaurant, Bar & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tsige Traditional Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Xo Lalibela - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lal Hotel and Spa

Lal Hotel and Spa features a nightclub and a rooftop terrace. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 66 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for USD 1.00 for 20 minutes (rates may vary)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Lal Hotel Lalibela
Lal Hotel
Lal Lalibela
Lal Hotel and Spa Hotel
Lal Hotel and Spa Lalibela
Lal Hotel and Spa Hotel Lalibela

Frequently asked questions

Does Lal Hotel and Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lal Hotel and Spa 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.

Is there a pool at Lal Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Lal Hotel and Spa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lal Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Lal Hotel and Spa?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lal Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Lal Hotel and Spa and nearby?

Lal Hotel and Spa has a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lal Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Lal Hotel and Spa like?

Lal Hotel and Spa is a short 9-minute walk from Church of St. George and 10 minutes' walk from Bet Emmanuel.

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very nice… especially the front desk!!
Ryan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nathnael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

It is in need of a major overhaul. Drains backed up in bathroom. Mosquitoes in rooms at night due to cracks around the door. The breakfast was not very appealing and the food cold. The bar was very good.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Great buffet breakfast with Ethiopian and international foods plus fresh omelet. Great central location. On time airport pick up and return.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. On time pick up at the airport and return to the airport. Everything ready at check in. Great buffet breakfast with Ethiopian and international items, omelet as well.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Visit Ethiopia
It was obvious we were outside season. Some parts of the hotel have for sure seen better days but it wasn't important as we only spent a minimum of time in our rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff and wolf for sure consider staying at Lal again
Jesper Bjørnbæk, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I was picked up and tended to the whole trip. It was wonderful.
Amberr, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible experiance
If my friend go to Lalibela, I will never recommend this hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel close to the church’s staff
Staff me me feel like family foods good nice experience
Denville, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Centrally located
It was a nice location and I would have no complaints, were it not that I was bitten at night by, what I believe were bed bugs. The bites exactly fit the description. Luckily, the room was quite spacious and thus our suitcases were at a good distance of the bed, so I believe they did not climb on-board our suitcases.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice bungalow rooms at a good price
The hotel staff was nice but the pool wasn't kept up nor was there wifi in the rooms. Hot water is great and it was very clean! I recommend it for the price.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible far from the Lalibela Churches
Aesthetically beautiful in terms of decor. Room was relatively clean. However, not much else is appealing about this place. It is a great distance from the other hotels and the Lalibela churches but they do have free shuttle if you call in advance and reserve. The breakfast is free and decent. Please be very aware of the tour guide that is stationed at this hotel because he will charge you double the price of what a tour to the Lalibela churches actually cost. There is no WiFi in the rooms, if you want to use WiFi it must be in the reception area of the hotel. Far worst than the WiFi issue is that they had no hot water system installed...be prepared for a cold bath. Also the television has one working for channel and seems to go out after 10pm. Definitely not recommended for around $50 a night.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

An Excellent Choice
We stayed at the Lal Hotel for 2 nights during the low season. The hotel staff are very friendly and well accommodating. The rooms were nice and spacious, with comfortable beds and hot showers. There was a TV but was not hooked up to any satellite, so you couldn't watch anything if you wanted to. Shopping and restaurants are close by. Ask for recommendations.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

This was a good choice, walking distance to the churces with restaurant, bar etc. we wanted a bigger property and this worked well.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

This was a good choice for Lalibela easy walk to churches, free airport shuttle. It is a big property which is what I was looking for. We were quickly put in a room. I wish wifi was in the rooms it ruins mealtims to have to catch up on business in the restaurant and lobby. There is no place to work with a computer either and you are not allowed to sit at a restaurant table in between meal times.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good place, but facilities are thin in low season
We visited Lal during the off season and the place was pretty empty. Our room was nice and comfortable though cold at night. This was exacerbated by the solar hot water: no sun, no hot showers. Wifi didn't work in our room but was OK — by Ethiopian standards — elsewhere. Cleaning was spotty; they missed a few days. The sauna was a small closet but was a nice balm for the cold. All in all, for a remote location during off season, we found Lal to be adequate, and the staff to be friendly and helpful.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

great guide,hot water and wifi
Well given that we booked for 2 nights but could only stay 1 because of flights,the hotel gave us a refund ($100) which must be a lot of money in Lalibela so I think they were more than decent.In fact it was a pleasure to do business with hotels.com
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very Nice for the price
This was the cheapest hotel we could find in Lalibela, so I was pleasantly surprised (note: all these ratings are on the scale of African hotels, which is definitely different than that for American/European hotels). Few issues with hot water and electricity, relatively clean, shuttle service to and from airport, free wifi, and breakfast included with some rooms.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

An experience
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing Lalibela and the hotel was great. Bright and cheerful rooms, good food (although breakfast was a bit hit and miss, mainly miss in the off season). Staff were lovely. Not really impressed with the amount they charge, had better for half the price in lots of countries, developing and otherwise. They are improving the place but shouldn't expect current paying customers to foot that bill! Tour guide was good, but an organised tour group may have been more economically viable. Once again too much money! They are offering fantastic 2 - 3 * accommodation and service but charging 4* rates. They need to realise that not everyone from the 'developed' countries has a lot of money to spend, having forked out for an expensive 'once in a lifetime' holiday. They should charge according to what they need and not their perceptions of our income. I don't mean this to be insulting but I felt insulted to be told I should tip well as they may not be earning much for the next few months! My recommendations to an inexperienced traveller would be 'there are a lot more exciting and interesting things to see in the world that would possibly give better value for money.'
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convient hotel to Lalibela monolithic churches
Enjoyed one night stay at Lal Hotel, Lalibela. Walking distance from famous monolithic churches. Clean, comfortable room with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staff need to be trained how to offer services
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

disappointing service, eventually a comfy room
On arrival, a staff member showed us to a standard room with 2x single beds, however we had paid extra for a tukul (round) room and a queen bed. Hey did not have these details written down and later blamed the company that takes all of the Ethiopian Hotel.com reservations for giving him the wrong details. I showed him the booking confirmation email and without any apology we were shown to a tukul room, however it had 2x singles. Again I complained that it was not what we booked, and again without an apology he showed us to another tukul room with a queen bed. I felt he was quite annoyed at us for not accepting the first two rooms; it was like he wanted to pass off the cheaper rooms to us so he might be able to resell out fully paid for rooms to other guests. We unloaded our bags, had a toilet stop and left to do sightseeing. On return 4hrs later, the bathroom was completely flooded. A different staff member promptly helped us and changed us into another room of the same value. The rooms are large and spacious. We had good views over the valley. The furnishings were tasteful and adequate. The hot water and water pressure was fine for one day, however the following two days it was a cold trickle. This was understandable as the whole region has water shortages and it was a busy time (Laddet). The first two nights' sleep was very comfortable and bed bug free. However, the last night we weren't so lucky. There is a big problem with fleas in the carpets of the rock-hewn churches, so fleas can be very easily transported back to your room if you're not diligent. The restaurant is overpriced and mediocre, especially the breakfast. One morning we were sitting in the courtyard having breakfast, however our peace and quite was disturbed by a minivan driving into the courtyard and parking itself there with the loud engine running and exhaust fumes blowing onto us - why it didn't stay in the carpark like the rest of buses is beyond me. I would suggest walking up the street to get better tasting and value food. The rock-hewn churches were about 20mins walk uphill from the hotel. As it was Laddet and a very busy time when we were there, it was good to have that distance away from the commotion.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid this Hotel in Lalibela
This hotel - like others in Ethiopia - has high rates for foreign tourists but does not deliver in expected service. The place was a mess. Though our room was not terrible, the hooks and towel bars had been removed from the bathroom, so there was no place to hang anything. A neighbor on the other side of the wall got locked into his bathroom one night and started screaming for assistance. We woke up and had to alert the on-site security guard. The gardeners were obviously not attending to the grounds. The breakfast service was confused and disappointing. We had the feeling that the head office of this chain of hotels was collecting money through the internet from foreign tourists but was not turning over the booking information to the hotel itself which lacked a computer. In short, a crummy hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review