Lewi Resort and Spa

Hotels
Independent
7.2 (26 reviews)
Found Awassa, Lake Hawassa, Awassa , Awassa , ET

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Tremendous service
Cons:
Bad wifi
Bathroom cleanliness issues
Food lacked flavor
Credit card not accepted

Categories

Cleanliness
5.45
The bathroom smelled bad, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
8.45
Service was tremendous, everybody was helpful and extremely kind.
Location
8.45
Excellent location on the Awassa Lake.
Room Quality
6.95
Room quality was acceptable, but experienced issues with cleanliness.
Amenities
7.45
Free breakfast available, but some amenities could be improved.
Value for Money
7.95
Price is affordable, offering decent value.
Food and Beverage
5.95
Food looked good but lacked flavor/seasoning.
Overall Experience
6.95
Decent experience overall but marred by several issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:57

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in massages at our full-service spa and relax in the sauna for the ultimate rejuvenation.

Gastronomic Delights
Enjoy diverse dining options with our 5 restaurants, including complimentary buffet breakfast, and sip on drinks from the swim-up bar and lounges.

Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour business center, and a free airport shuttle for a seamless stay.

Experience relaxation at Lewi Resort and Spa. Book now to unwind in style!

Important information:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 26 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.45
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 5.95
Overall Experience: 6.95
F
Fannuel
10
Pros:

The staff were very attentive and kind. There are so many animals around the resort that made it a unique experience. The lake was very beautiful.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
M
Mustefa
8
Pros:

Staff at the resort was amazing. Specifically the night manager Aklilu and customer service Sintayehu.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
I
Isru
10
Pros:

The lake view was wonderful. There is amazing culture of hospitality, you get greetings and salute from every member of staff every where. Guests are really respected here.The spa service is great

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
Y
Yemi
10
Pros:

The staff at Lewi are so kind and helpful. The rooms were very clean, and the restaurant and amenities were all great! Would definitely stay here again!

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
P
Paul
6
Decent experience, some issues
Pros:

Pros:
-Excellent location on the Awassa Lake
-Service was tremendous, everybody was helpful and extremely kind
-Free breakfast
-Price is affordable

Cons:
-Wifi is bad and non-existent half the time(important for communication to other countries)
-The bathroom smelled bad, we changed rooms but the problem persisted. Seemingly from sewage after flushing, even after a day of non-use
-Food looked good but lacked flavor/seasoning
-Not accepting credit cards at check-out for incidentals is very inconvenient

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
S
sara
10
Pros:

Lewi Resort gave us an unforgettable memory! From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. The rooms were spotless, cozy, and offered a stunning view of the lake. The food was beyond delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The boat ride across the lake was peaceful and magical, with breathtaking scenery all around. Every detail of our stay was perfectly arranged. Whether relaxing by the water or enjoying the incredible meals, every moment was special. Lewi Resort is a true gem. We can’t wait to return again and again!
Sara

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
B
Brett partner
10
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. Food was great. Get the Lewi special fries with ketchup and mayonnaise. Great view of the lake. Just don’t feed the monkeys.

2025-03-05 via Nuitee
A
Alef
4
Not too bad
Pros:

So far, so good.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
T
Temesgen
10
Pros:

The stuffs are amazing

2024-12-25 via Nuitee
C
Cherelle family
2
Pros:

The lake

2024-12-18 via Nuitee
D
Donna family
8
Pros:

We loved the food, the location (right on the water), the staff was very helpful. Was disappointed with the condition of the rooms. Not updated.

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
A
Assefa friends
4
Pros:

I recently stayed at this hotel and, unfortunately, my experience was less than satisfactory. There were several issues that significantly impacted my stay:

1. Amenities: There was no safety deposit box in the room, and neither an iron nor an ironing board was available.
2. Bathroom Issues: The bathroom did not flush properly, which was a major inconvenience. Additionally, for a hot shower, I had to call the lobby. I also had to request additional bathroom tissues, and there were no napkins provided at all.
3. Water Supply: one day There was no water for several hours during our stay. This was extremely problematic and unacceptable.

On a positive note, the staff were generally nice and helpful. However, the front desk staff were an exception to this. Their attitude and service left much to be desired, contrasting sharply with the rest of the team.

If you want to enjoy the view of the hotel, I would recommend staying elsewhere and visiting as a guest.

Overall, while the majority of the employees were friendly, the significant issues with the room and facilities, coupled with the unhelpful front desk staff, mean that I cannot recommend this hotel.

2024-06-20 via Nuitee
K
kreg family
8
Pros:

We stayed 12 years ago and it nothing has been updated. A little disappointed. The staff was great. The bungalow, even though listed as having a king pullout sofa and a king bed, only had a king bed and 2 chairs. We had to pay $30 dollars extra to get another bed in the room.

2023-07-13 via Nuitee
O
Omod
10
Pros:

Distance to the lake, friendly staff, and cleanliness

2023-04-14 via Nuitee
A
Abdullah
4
Pros:

Stayed for 2 nights, shower water was cold ask the staff said they will fix it, second day cold water still.

2023-03-17 via Nuitee
C
Calley friends
6
Pros:

Decent rooms but lacking in amenities - no hot water, no coffee in rooms (but coffee pots). Didn't receive our airport transfer coming from airport. Friendly staff made up for it in some ways, but we were disappointed overall in the quality of the rooms and service.

2023-02-27 via Nuitee
G
Gao partner
8
Pros:

Lake view is very nice,room is acceptable.

2023-01-17 via Nuitee
M
Morten partner
6
Pros:

I was excited about going to a hotel with pool but when I arrived the swimming area was not available because of renovation. The room looked better on photos than in real life, the wait time for a menu in the restaurant is 30 minutes and the same to enter the spa there was pre-booked.

My expectations was very high before I arrived but Lewi didn't live up to them. Alot of promises in the hotel description was not kept and there were no refund in price or any extra service to make up for the lack.

Beautiful veiw and nice little boat trip (when we finally could go just before checkout)

2022-12-20 via Nuitee
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Yonatan
10
Best resort in the world!
Pros:

Top of the line everything first class exceptional employees from top to bottom every individual go above and beyond to make sure i was taken care of highly recommend lewi resort defiantly coming back thank you all staff for your kind hospitality 🙏

2022-06-20 via Nuitee
M
Mirko family
2
Pros:

the only thing that was OK, was the bread! Bed is a made up circle that was very hard due to not having a mattress .
Walls had holes by the windows that were not sealed so insects were free to enter! Food was terrible, made me sick for two days! So called city tour was never available! Mosquito net above the bed was useless! The staff was very friendly but who cares about that when everything else is terrible!

2022-06-01 via Nuitee