Gonder Hotel Tips by DAO

by DAO , 4 more photos

This is my favourite Hotel in Ethiopia. When I arrived at the entrance I was greeted by fantastic bunches of flowers overgrowing the front gate, the gateman saluting my arrival (pictured) and a warm welcome into the large garden that is effectively their lobby. They took me to my room and explained that the table outside my nice cottage was also my table for dinner. Right in the middle of a garden overlooking flowers, birds and a small lake. Get in there! My bed was comfy, food excellent, the friendly waiter brought me dinner from the kitchen just opposite my door and I enjoyed the sunset from my chair outside my room on my own porch.

Unique Qualities:
Everything is special about the Fogera. It only has 11 rooms so book in advance by telephone! The staff are great, the kitchen ladies are friendly and produce great food at low prices and you get a picturesque room at a very affordable price. Even if you do not stay here, you can eat in the centre of the Garden. You must visit as well in the daylight to see the beautiful grounds.

Facilities:
� Bar with satellite TV
� Good large bathrooms
� Good clothes storage space
� Excellent security
� Tranquil and quiet setting
� Food and drink brought to your door/table at no extra cost
� Large rooms
� Comfortable beds

A great experience. I visited during the Low Season. Telephone and book ahead!

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Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$20 » Currency Converter
Phone: 058-1110405/058-1116678
Directions: A 10 minute walk along the road to the North East of the Royal Enclosure. Do not get a taxi between the 2. No need.

CAPRA WALIA INN

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Updated by DAO

on Jan 3, 2008

This small, budget hotel is between the Fogera and the Post Office. It looks clean and spartan. They seem to have a small restaurant/bar and have good iron bars on everything for security. Gonder is a safe little town anyway. For a few dollars more you can stay at the Fogera 50 meters away which offers better rooms and views. They have no website, but you can telephone them!

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Phone: 251 58 112 0314

BUDGET CENTRAL: QUARA HOTEL

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on Jan 3, 2008

by DAO , 4 more photos

The Quara is a budget hotel, more of a hostel, which is right in the middle of everything. The staff are friendly and helpful. I asked if I could use the toilet and have a look around and they said ok, no problem. Rooms are small, but clean and have a sink. The beds seem comfortable enough. Toilets and showers are communal, but they are clean and you will find a pair of flip-flops under your bed. They have no website or email, just a telephone number. Unless it�s the high tourist season, you will easily find a room at this rather large hotel. They have a nice pastry shop downstairs, but you have to come back up to the hotel to wash your hands or use the toilet! Gonder is not a large place, but if you want a budget place a stone�s throw from the Royal Enclosure, you found it. Ask for a room on the back, as the front overlooks the busy main roundabout.

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Phone: 0581 110040
Address: PO BOX 182, GONDER
Directions: On the main roundabout, across the street from the Post Office
Website: http://wikimapia.org/6169401/Quara_Hotel

YIMAM HOTEL

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on Jan 3, 2008

This is a low budget option a short walk from the main roundabout. It has small clean rooms, shared squat toilets and cold showers. Cold showers are not recommended in the rainy season. Despite this, it does have good secure car parking. Well under $10.

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Comparison: least expensive
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Phone: 058 111 0470

MISRAK PENSIONE

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on Oct 12, 2007

This is next door to the Fogera Hotel. It is set in some nice gardens, but have no restaurant or bar. The Fogera next door has both as well as the Paradise Restaurant about 100 meters away. It is in a cul de sac, so its quiet around here.

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Phone: 11 00 69

AMBARAS HOTEL

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on Jan 3, 2008