Lodge Du Chateau

Hotels
9.6 (89 reviews)
Fasil Castle Street , Gonder , et

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Ironing service
Car hire
Massage services
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Comfortable stay
Great breakfast
Cons:
Limited nightlife in the area
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.55
No specific issues were mentioned, overall a standard expectation.
Service
10
Many reviews highlight Simon's exceptional hospitality and attentiveness.
Location
9.55
Generally good location with good access to attractions; some concerns about safety at night.
Room Quality
9.55
Reviews mention comfortable accommodations.
Amenities
9.55
Amenities listed as positive, particularly the breakfast.
Value for Money
9.05
Guests feel satisfied with their overall experience for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Several mentions of excellent breakfast and food quality.
Overall Experience
10
Guests consistently express high satisfaction and recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 18:16

Property Description

Gonder's Hidden Gem: Lodge Du Chateau

Charming Accommodation: Nestled just steps away from historical landmarks like Adian-Seghed Iyasus Castle and Fasilida's Bath, Lodge Du Chateau offers comfortable 3-star rooms with garden views.

Convenient Amenities: Guests can enjoy the convenience of room service, a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange services during their stay. The hotel also provides options for buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast to start the day right.

Explore Gonder: With bike and car hire services available, guests can easily explore popular attractions such as Gondar Royal Enclosure and Fasil Ghebbi, making their stay both relaxing and adventurous.

Book your stay at Lodge Du Chateau now and experience the perfect blend of history and comfort in Gonder.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.55
Service: 10
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.55
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 10
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Romain • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Romain • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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aleksandar • solo_traveller • hr
10
perfect+
Pros:

best breakfast ever, Tesema was super friendly and helpful...master tea maker

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Yuliono • extended_group • id
9
Cozy Lodge
Pros:

- Simon and other staffs were very kind and polite.
- The terrace was nice with good view.
- The breakfast was very well prepared and heartful and abundant.
- Location is just next to Gondar Castle, walkable to city center.
- Good Wifi.
- Simon offered us to use the terrace even when we didn't stay there.
- Simon can arrange airport transfer with a fee.

Cons:

- Water pressure of the shower was week.
- Simon gave a medicine to a friend who got really sick, he only informed that we needed to pay after my friend drank the medicine, and the medicine was cost very expensive (USD 40).

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Fantayeneh Asres • couple • et
10
Perfect
Pros:

Friendly, clean, great location and nice terrace

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Arkadiusz • couple • pl
8
Very helpful staff, helped to arranged hiking in Siamen
Pros:

Location, staff

Cons:

hot water in the shower was not immediately

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Safik • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Boa localização. Espaço muito agradável. Pequeno almoço farto. Tassama é incansável, fez tudo para nós agradar e dar uma ótima estadia.

Cons:

Foi tudo bom

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • solo_traveller • pt
8
Lovely stay in Gondar during Timket
Pros:

A minha estadia foi durante o festival Timket, época alta e talvez o preço estivesse um pouco inflacionado por isso, mas acho que valeu cada dolar pela experiência excepcional que me proporcionaram. Adorei a minha estadia e agradeço muito ao Simon e ao Tesema assim como aos outros funcionários por terem sido muito amáveis e muito disponível durante a minha estadia. O pequeno almoço era uma delícia e a localização não podia ser melhor.
Tive uma tour guiada durante as procissões do festival Timket, o jovem talentoso e inteligente Tesema cuidou de tudo, foi uma experiência única, assim como tour de 1 dia ao majestoso Simien Moutains com uma equipa fantástica organizada pelo Simon. Eu deixo a Etiópia com um até breve.

Cons:

Não consegui descansar na primeira noite por causa dos canticos religiosos

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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moty • couple • il
2
Much under expectations
Pros:

The location is very central, next door to the castle.
Welcome drink is nice.
Breakfast is good.

Cons:

The price is 5 stars 170$ per night for very simple and badic acommodation, but the quality is half a star.
Everyday is the same adventure to get hot water for shower by very weak water pressure.
After dozens of travelling i got first time an answer "no shampoo".
Everything is maintened poorly.
The rooms must be renovated in all aspects.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • us
8
Lovely stay in a homey atmosphere with great staff.
Pros:

Cozy vibes with a great staff that went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely stay.

Cons:

The bathroom at times had a sewage smell. Noise from constructions and church megaphones as a lot at times.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • extended_group • fr
10
Magical stay in Gondar
Pros:

Not many hotels in the world exceeded my expectations but Lodge du Chateau is one of them ! The staff is amazing, Simon is very caring and attentive to his guests' needs. He turns the hotel into a piece of heaven, definitely a gem of Ethiopia.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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MARIA ARANZAZU • couple • es
10
Como en casa. Just like home
Pros:

El desayuno era delicioso en la terraza de la pensión. La atención fue excelente en todos los sentidos y nos dieron muy buenos consejos de cara a nuestras actividades

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Kemuel Ben • solo_traveller • de
10
Best hotel and best host in Gondar
Pros:

Simon and his staff are very kind, honest and genuinely caring. Rooms are nice and breakfast is awesome with the view of the terrace.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Kemuel Ben • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Chiyoel • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Manager, Simon and his staffs are making stay great.

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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joanna • couple • de
10
Pros:

Dej is perfect. Simon is a lovely man... His staff as well... Don' t hesitate... THE place to be in Gondar...

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Christian Antonio • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Außergewöhnliches Service von Simon & Team. Hervorragendes Preis - Leistung Verhältnis

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Lital • solo_traveller • il
7
סה"כ נוח ונקי, אך אין תמורה ריאלית למחיר הגבוה שמבקשים.
Pros:

ארוחת הבוקר מצוינת - פירות, שייק מנגו, קפה/תה, לחם, דבש וביצים/פנקייקים לבחירה. הצוות אדיב ורמת השירות גבוהה. מיטה גדולה ונוחה. משאירים בקבוק מים ובננות בחדר. הטרסה בה אוכלים מקסימה ומשקיפה על ההרים עם נוף מדהים לשקיעה ולזריחה.

Cons:

המחיר מאוד יקר ביחס לרמת המקום. לחץ המים נמוך ואם ביקשתם שלא ינקו לכם את החדר בין לילה ללילה, הדליקו את הדוד בעצמכם אחרת לא יהיו לכם מים חמים. הבידוד האקוסטי לא קיים ואם אתם ישנים שינה קלה לא מומלץ כי הלילות לא שקטים, שומעים את הכנסייה, את השכנים ואת הרחוב ממש חזק. כמו כן, בעת ההגעה למקום תחויבו לשלם ביורו או דולר בלבד ובמזומן. הצוות לא שמר על הפרטיות שלי ואפשר למוכרת מחנות במרכז העיר להיכנס למתחם ולנסות למכור לי פריטי מזכרות.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Mayuna • couple • jp
10
Pros:

夫婦で2泊しました。
丁寧に整備された庭やベランダがとても心地よく、快適に過ごせました。朝ごはんの新鮮なフルーツが美味しい！

スタッフの方々はとても親切で、特にオーナーのSimonがバジャジやツアーでのチップ代の相場など細かいことまで丁寧に教えてもらえたのが特に助かりました。
ゴンダールも案内してもらい、彼のホスピタリティに大感謝です！

シミエン2泊3日のツアーも手配してもらい、終始安心して参加することができました。

Cons:

何度か停電しましたが、そんなものかと思います

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee