Heron Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Awassa with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
November 2024
December 2024

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View from room
Front of property
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Amora Gedel, Awassa
  • Fish Market
    1 min walk
  • Lake Awasa
    1 min walk
  • Hawassa University
    5 min drive
  • Awassa (AWA)
    109 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Business Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 56 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View, Executive Level

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 72 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Awassa

At Heron Hotel you'll be within steps of Fish Market and Lake Awasa. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Awassa hotel, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Hawassa University.

What's nearby

  • Fish Market - 1 min walk
  • Lake Awasa - 1 min walk
  • Hawassa University - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Awassa (AWA) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haile Panorama Lake View Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Time Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gored Gored - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yemra Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Burger - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Heron Hotel

Hotel in Awassa with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Heron Hotel. An area shuttle within 15 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Awassa hotel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Heron Hotel offers 33 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hairdryers.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Heron Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 17.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Heron Hotel Awassa
Heron Awassa
Heron Hotel Hotel
Heron Hotel Awassa
Heron Hotel Hotel Awassa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heron Hotel?

Heron Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heron Hotel?

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heron Hotel on 9 Nov 2024 start from AU$66.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Heron Hotel?

Yep, Heron Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Heron Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heron Hotel.

Does Heron Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heron Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heron Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Heron Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Heron Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Heron Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nate

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
When I checked in they were unaware of my reservation. I was then given a nice room - but once I had unpacked I was moved to a different room that had no lake view and was not as described.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Abonesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Safety and quality
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mulusew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Hassan Ali

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Muna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a very quiet area, clean, equipped with hairdryer drinking bottle water provided every day, but no tea/ coffee facilities in room. The bathroom is ok but a little licks of water. Wonderful service staff members couldn’t do enough for you always with great smile. Will definitely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gideon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and staff proficient

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J'ai apprécié le calme et la terrasse
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mban

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Friehiwet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abraham w

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Assegid

Liked: Staff & service
The property claims its rooms to have lake view. They don't. Actually, the first night, they put me in a basement. 2nd night 2nd floor but still no lake view. I don't think anyone of their rooms have lake view. They shouldn't advertize wrongly like that. It is misleading. That being said, the staff tried to make up to the disappointment. They are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was good and friendly staff, also they spoke English which was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great and i will defintly recommend to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very respectful and helpful staff. Inviting atmosphere. Restaraunt right next door named Venezia might just be some of the best Italian food i’ve had in Ethiopia. What more can I say?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and accommodating, I will love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Practical and friendly
I stayed here for a couple of nights as a way to break up a long journey. It was clean, welcoming and well positioned. The water pressure and water temperature was much better than I have received in so-called 5 star places. The staff always have a friendly smile and greeting. ATM's right by the hotel, fish market and bird park 5 minutes walk, Italian restaurant next door. Perfect place for what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Haymanot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above and beyond my expectations.
This is my second time staying at Heron hotel and The staff went above and beyond my expectations in making our stay absolutely memorable. The staff are very friendly and were accommodating to our needs. They remembered me from my previous stay and made my stay here personable. I truly recommend the hotel. It’s clean very affordable and the food is absolutely delicious. The hotel is walking distance from the lake for an early morning run or an evening walk. Thank you Heron hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant by African standards
We enjoyed our stay at the Heron hotel for a number of reasons- the location near the lake and wildlife was wonderful! The food at the hotel restaurant was usually delicious, though be prepared to wait a while longer for your meals. (This was standard across Ethiopia though.) Room amenities were nice. A fan was provided (no AC) and WiFi usually worked. Hot water was unreliable, so that was a downside. For the price- we felt it was a good deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020