Ye Afoli International Hotel

Hotels
5.5 (38 reviews)
Rwanda Street , Addis Ababa , et

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Low price / good value
Cons:
Advertised amenities not actually available (shuttle, pool, complimentary wine)
Had to pay for airport taxi despite advertised free shuttle
No bathtub plug, limiting room comfort
Intrusive personal searches/security checks on return to hotel
Location described as poor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Not mentioned in reviews — assigned the target overall rating.
Service
9
Mixed reports: English reviewer praised staff as friendly and helpful, while another reviewer reported poor treatment and intrusive security searches; front-desk staff are described positively which led to a higher service score despite reported incidents.
Location
4.5
Explicitly described as bad in one review (التعامل سيئ والموقع سيئ) — location rated below average.
Room Quality
6.5
Room issues noted (bathtub had no plug, reducing comfort) but no broader complaints about room condition.
Amenities
5
Several advertised amenities were missing or misrepresented (no free airport shuttle, no on-site pool, complimentary wine not provided) — amenities rated poorly.
Value for Money
9
One reviewer cites low price as a pro (القيمه المتدنيه), though another felt misled by extra charges for shuttle/pool; overall perceived as good value due to low base price.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Complimentary wine on arrival was not provided (negative), but no broader F&B complaints — slight negative impact overall.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall described as mildly disappointing due to misleading advertising and intrusive security checks, but friendly/helpful staff and low price improved the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-20 08:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Ye Afoli International Hotel, located in Addis Ababa, offers a luxurious stay just 2 km from Matti Multiplex Theatre. The rooms feature modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests.

Exceptional Facilities

This hotel boasts a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden, and a terrace for guests to relax and unwind. Additionally, the on-site bar and hot tub provide the perfect setting to socialize and enjoy a refreshing drink after a long day of exploring the city.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, offering a diverse menu of African, Ethiopian, and European cuisine. With options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and vegans, there is something to satisfy every palate during your stay.

Experience luxury, exceptional facilities, and culinary delights at Ye Afoli International Hotel. Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in Addis Ababa.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ADD

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.5
Based on 38 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9
Location: 4.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.8
A
Ali solo_traveller sa
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Mohamed solo_traveller so
6
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
A
Abdilmalik solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Natosha solo_traveller ke
7
Mildly disappointing, but friendliness of staff was a plus.
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

Hotel advertises many things that are not actually available. Unfortunately from the beginning of my stay I was disappointed.
They advertise a free airport shuttle. - When I arrived I called for pickup and rather than getting a free shuttle ride I ended up paying a 20usd cab fare. On departure there was no shuttle and I paid for another cab, not good at all.

They advertised a pool- there is no pool on-site they make arrangements for you to pay to swim elsewhere, I’m sure I would have had to pay for transport, I opted to not do that.

Bathtub - there was no plug to hold the water, so not much of a relaxing bathtub experience I hoped for.

They advertised complimentary wine on arrival - nope 👎🏾

This could be a good place if they set reasonable expectations that accurately reflect what is available, people book stays based on the amenities and services available to them. So to arrive and realize they do not have the amenities listed when booking is not good for travelers and bad business.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
4
4bdulsh4rif solo_traveller nl
6
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
I
IBRAHIM couple sa
2
التعامل سيئ والموقع سيئ.
Pros:

القيمه المتدنيه

Cons:

يخضع كل نزيل إلى التفتيش الشخصي قبل السماح له بدخول الفندق في كل مرة يعود إلى الفندق. يعني انه يتم التفتيش للنزيل عدة مرات خلال اليوم.

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
E
Ezzaddin solo_traveller tr
1
2025-11-06 via Nuitee
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Bethlehem solo_traveller nl
1
Pros:

Ze hadden het hotel aan iemand anders verhuurd. Ik verliet de luchthaven om 4:00 uur 's ochtends en de receptioniste vertelde me dat het aan iemand anders verhuurd was. Ze vertelden dat was het gebook een weet eens niet hoe wat en dat het hotel verhuurd was. Ik heb de hele nacht naar aander hotel gezocht. Wat aan professional gedraag

Cons:

👎

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
Y
Young solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

I had a great stay at Ye Afoli. Mery at the front desk was very helpful and did a great job at answering all my questions. The location is not far from the airport and the rooms were very clean. I would stay again.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Saleh solo_traveller sa
1
2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Allison partner
2
Pros:

I will not stay here again. Every room I’ve stayed in has issues. The outlets don’t work, lamps are broken, the refrigerators are broken, maids don’t clean well and you see dirty surfaces on chairs, sofa, doors, mirror, etc. the maids took my husband’s ring and only by begging did we manage to get it back. The manager never contacted us after that to compensate us in any way. Although the reception is kind, they don’t seem enthusiastic. I’ve never stayed at a worst hotel and this was my second time staying at this one. Really wouldn’t recommend this hotel unless you’re broke or have no standards. This isn’t an exaggeration.

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
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Manyazewal solo traveller et
8
Very good
2024-10-29 via Nuitee
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abdiweli family_with_children
10
Pros:

Very nice place,good service and good professional workers,it's a place that I really like to stay long but my vocation is too short and i hope to come back soon..

2024-10-12 via Nuitee
A
Allison friends
2
Pros:

This was literally the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in over 20 countries! I have photos and video proof!
Daily the power went out and thus so did the water, TV and internet. This happened daily for the first week WITHOUT a generator to help as it was broken. The remaining time the power continued to go out which isn’t uncommon in Addis Ababa but 2-4 even 5 times a day was shocking.
No compensation was offered.
The first room I was in had electrical problem: the window lock was broken, bathroom door was broken including the lock and the safe didn’t work.
The second room I was offered after complaining multiple times wasn’t much better.

Nightly midges came in and would bite me all night (midge is similar to a mosquito).
Lamps without light bulbs.
Electrical outlets that were faulty.
Bedding, towels and shower curtains with holes.
Both rooms had an electronic DND sign that couldn’t be turned off since the card holder was broken in both rooms. Nonetheless, staff entered.
The inclusive breakfast was cold every day as no heat was under the buffet serving trays. To get hot food you had to be at the breakfast before 7:30/8am. The manager ate the breakfast daily annd brought his wife too. Several days guests would come (myself included) and there wasn’t any food left. A male chef would make eggs for us but we paid for a full breakfast!
I want compensated! Expedia was unreachable!

2024-06-04 via Nuitee
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Mursal review category business travellers xa
9
Superb
Pros:

money

Cons:

smok

2024-05-04 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2024-04-13 via Nuitee
A
Abdirazak solo traveller et
10
Exceptional
2024-01-06 via Nuitee
A
Alinoor solo traveller et
1
Bad
Pros:

When I visited that day ...they already gave to another customer while am on my right time

Cons:

At all they should respect customer booking online

2023-11-30 via Nuitee
T
Tamir solo traveller ca
4
Disappointing
2023-11-10 via Nuitee
A
Ahmed solo traveller et
1
Not bad
Pros:

Not bad

Cons:

Not bad

2023-09-09 via Nuitee