Alef Paradise Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (12 reviews)
Main Road , Lalībela , et

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Convenient location near Lalibela churches
Comfortable beds
Great service
Cons:
Aging room facilities
Limited bathroom cleanliness
No mosquito nets or spa services
Mixed reviews on value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Most guests appreciated the cleanliness, but some mentioned issues with bathroom cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
7.9
Service was generally praised, with some guests highlighting the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.5
The convenient location near Lalibela churches and other amenities received positive feedback from guests.
Room Quality
7.7
Guests mentioned comfortable beds, but some noted aging room facilities and maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities like breakfast and the balcony view were highlighted positively, but some guests noted the lack of mosquito nets and spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed reviews on value for money, with some guests feeling the price was high for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Guests generally enjoyed the breakfast and restaurant services, though some suggested more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience, appreciating the location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-25 05:42

Property Description

Mountain and City Views

Wake up to breathtaking mountain views or stunning cityscapes from the comfort of your own private balcony at Alef Paradise Hotel. The perfect way to start your day feeling refreshed and inspired.

Delicious Dining Options

Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at Alef Paradise Hotel's restaurant and bar. From à la carte dishes to a hearty continental breakfast, satisfy your taste buds with our delicious offerings throughout the day.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy a hassle-free stay with amenities such as free WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, room service, and a shuttle service at your disposal. Experience comfort and convenience at its best during your visit to Lalībela.

Book your stay at Alef Paradise Hotel now and elevate your travel experience to new heights!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 12 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 7.9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
K
Krzysztof • group • pl
7
Good
Pros:

The personnel was very helpful and supportive, despite some language issues (limited command of English). Regardless of problems with electricity supply, hot water was available throughout the entire stay. Convenient location for visits to Lalibela churches, tasty breakfasts and good views from the balcony.

Cons:

The room, bathroom and equipment have aged badly and could benefit from renovation. The bathroom could have been more thoroughly cleaned before our check-in (bathtub, toilet bowl and bathroom floor did not appear cleaned after previous guests). The room had some holes between the door and its threshold, and in balcony windows, through which mosquitoes were able to enter at night. It created some problems, since there were no mosquito nets installed, and persistent electricity disruptions at nights rendered plug-in mosquito repellent useless.

2025-04-20 • via Nuitee
E
Evie • solo traveller • us
8
Very good
Pros:

nice breakfast, really nice staff, great view from the room

2025-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jolita • young couple • us
8
Very good
Pros:

Great service.

Cons:

The hotel was overall a decent stay, but the water pressure was quite low, making the shower difficult to use. The faucet functionality was tricky, and the water temperature was often cold. However, I understand that this might be due to local conditions. Aside from this, the stay was comfortable, and the service was good.

2025-02-04 • via Nuitee
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Damian860402 • solo traveller • pl
9
Lalibella 16-17.01.2025
Pros:

A very positive experience, I felt like I was in a three star hotel.
Very good location, close to the church complex and to the nearby bars where you can dance and drink local drinks. Everything in the room was fine, a comfortable bed, armchair area and a table, a clothes rack and a luggage rack. In the bathroom there was a bathtub with a stopper and warm water so I took a bath, generally clean and a nice view from the balcony. Electricity and water worked from check-in to check-out (electricity to the minute). In the evening I agreed on breakfast options for the next day and everything was served without a hitch. The service was very nice and helpful. Thank you! :-)

Cons:

No toilet paper (I had my own) but I'm sure if I asked they would have given it to me without a problem. Communication in English a bit tricky but they do their best. At night there were animal noises which made it a bit difficult to sleep so take earplugs.

2025-01-17 • via Nuitee
A
Andrzej • family with young children • pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Excelent location, great stuff

2024-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family with young children • fr
7
Nice!
Pros:

The staff is very kind, the rooms are comfortable.

Cons:

No running water.

2022-11-06 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • solo traveller • us
9
A lovely place to stay in Lalibela with a great view!
Pros:

My room at the Alef Paradise hotel had a really beautiful view that I could enjoy from my own little patio. The staff were all very nice and helpful and even set me up with a local guide and transport before I arrived. The free breakfast was really delicious - especially the coffee! Overall, the Alef Paradise hotel is a great value for money and I would definitely recommend to future visitors!

To note: the power is only on at certain times of day (evening and potentially a few hours in the morning) but that's more a function of power in the town and not due to Alef Paradise Hotel. Just plan to charge your things at night or have a power bank with you.

Cons:

I couldn't buy dinner at the hotel the night I was there, which wasn't a huge deal since I just walked to a nearby hotel. There also isn't wifi available here which was a little tricky since I didn't have a local SIM. However, I was able to use the wifi at the hotel I dined at for dinner so it wasn't a big problem.

2022-10-26 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • young couple • my
8
A cheap but nice place to stay right near the 11 churches in Lalibela!
Pros:

We were the only guests at the hotel when we were there last week, because tourism is so low these days, despite Lalibela itself being so peaceful. We were very pleasantly surprised at the fantastic location, and that we could walk to all the churches, including a 5 minute walk with worshippers wrapped in white, on a narrow path to reach St George's early on a Sunday morning which was magical!
The hotel served us traditional coffee when we arrived which was great too!

Cons:

It was sad to be the only people in the hotel but that wasn't their fault. We would recommend others to come to Alef Paradise

2022-10-01 • via Nuitee
B
Brenda • group • nz
9
Superb
2022-09-22 • via Nuitee
S
Sonia • young couple • es
9
Superb
Pros:

Good hotel and big room with balcony and nice views and just 10minutes walking from the churches. Very friendly staff and hot water. The breakfast is also included and it was tasty!

Cons:

I liked everything.

2022-09-05 • via Nuitee
C
Cora • solo traveller • de
5
Lack of essentials
Pros:

Great view. Great location and good room.

Cons:

No power (I had to specifically ask for power to get like 2hours of power), no running water for the most part, no wifi (because no power).

2022-08-06 • via Nuitee
C
Clara • young couple • gb
6
Pleasant
2022-08-01 • via Nuitee