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Planet Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mek'ele with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
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Exterior
Lobby
Standard Twin Room, City View
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Bathroom
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec

Explore the area

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Hawulti, In front of new stadium, Mek'ele, 19179
  • Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots
    14 min walk
  • Mekele University
    15 min walk
  • Gofla Cultural Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Makale (MQX-Alula Abanega)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, City View

Double Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, City View

Standard Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, City View

Standard Room, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, City View

Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 98 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Mek'ele

Planet Hotel puts you in the heart of Mek'ele, within a 20-minute stroll of Mekele University and Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials along with access to the sauna. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Mek'ele hotel include Qedamay Woyane Mall and Markets.

What's nearby

  • Memorial for Martyred Freedom Fighters and Patriots - 14 min walk
  • Mekele University - 15 min walk
  • Qedamay Woyane Mall - 17 min walk
  • Markets - 19 min walk
  • Yohannes IV Museum - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Makale (MQX-Alula Abanega) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geza Gerlase - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sabisa Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grand Awash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grand Awash 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gofla Cultural Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Planet Hotel

Hotel in Mek'ele with 3 restaurants and full-service spa
Planet Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Planet Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and An area shuttle are free. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mek'ele hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2013
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Planet Hotel offers 80 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna

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 (70 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Planet Hotel Mek'ele
Planet Mek'ele
Planet Hotel Hotel
Planet Hotel Mek'ele
Planet Hotel Hotel Mek'ele

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Planet Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Planet Hotel?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Planet Hotel on 26 Dec 2024 start from AU$167.60, 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 Planet Hotel?

Yep, Planet Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Planet Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Planet Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Planet Hotel have a pool?

Planet Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Planet Hotel?

Planet Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, 24-hour room service and dining areas.

What makes Planet Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Planet Hotel.

Is Planet Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Planet Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Planet Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Planet Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Planet Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Planet Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Planet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Walter, Las Vegas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty bathroom broken tub ice cold water that smelled poorly not worth the money paid. Very dissatisfied with the conditions of the property. The only thing ok was the gym but most of the treadmill and elliptical were broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

O

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms are outdated and does not feel clean. Shower has only lukewarm water. Drainage issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Phumlani

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad Stay
The room floor was not clean, the shower did not have hot water and the water was white and felt dirty. Air-conditioning not serviced. At the restaurant service was horrible and very dirty, no one cares
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average for the price.
Nice large rooms with decent wifi and breakfast. The rooms are a little run down with poor quality towels, no bath mat or laundry list. A little far from centre of town however you can easily get there with bajaj. Good shower pressure but poor hot water. They kept and looked after our bags whilst we went on our volcano tour.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Low Expectations
The bad: Check-in was confusing, the restaurant service was super slow, the hallway floors were filthy, the rooms usually didn't have hot water, the cleaning staff forgot to provide towels. The good: The staff were friendly and spoke decent English, the beds were comfortable, the swimming pool was large and the gym staff were helpful. Bottom Line: In Europe this would be a 2 star hotel that wouldn't be able to compete. It is, however, probably the best hotel in Mekele and lots of foreign tourists stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ethiopian trip
Very nice hotel everything you need staff great too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a good all round hotel, reasonably priced, food of a good standard. Internet could be more reliable …. but then you need to remember where you are
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Tsegu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is Clean and quiet and the breakfast is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

John, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom smelled of sewage and was insect infested, room was full of stains. Window was broken also. Not worth the price and certainly not 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

linda, London

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located
In the centre of town. Had a good gym and pool. View from the room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Marios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel in Mek'ele and one of the best in E
The best hotel in Mek'ele and one of the best in Ethiopia!!!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pretty much a problem from the start.
Problems started at check in. We were only issued 1 key card per room. We had 3 people in a suite and 2 in a double room. This caused problems as we weren't on the same schedules. There was a problem with the hot water in the suite with the desk promising to send someone to the room to investigate which never happened. Towels were not replaced in a timely fashion, our last two days there was no shampoo in the in the shower. Bottom line we've stayed here previously and still really like the day to day staff but the management or lack of has ensured we will never do so again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Best option in Mekelle
Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and nice. WiFi was pretty terrible because they don’t have a password on it and local residents just come to use it in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Caroline, Florianopolis, Brazil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to recommend
Our bad experience started with the free shuttle: it was not waiting for us at the airport. We had to call the hotel and wait 30 min in the heat. The room is huge, but the bed is small. The shower was cold and the wi-fi was not connecting in our room (we had to sit in near the elevator to have some signal). The breakfast is for locals, except for the omelet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Rahul

Disliked: Room comfort
Not good stay - dull hotel but I guess nota lot of choice in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't visit if you're the same gender.
I booked this hotel with my colleague for one night while we were visiting Mekelle for work. During booking we through we booked a twin but accidentally booked a queen. We figured this was ok because we were booked for one night, are two adults and didn't see anything in the Terms and Conditions advising against this. Upon arrival the hotel applied pressure on us to upgrade and pay more for a twin because "International Law" dictated that two women cannot share a room unless it's a twin. In the end we were able to keep our queen after pointing out the missing "laws" in the Terms in Conditions and the hotel facilities were top notch. It's just a shame that check-in affected our experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Gilad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Considering other hotels I've been to in Ethiopia, Planet Hotel is one of the best in the country. I recommend it for travelers in Mekele.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No internet connection as was advertised
Poor checkin poor food internet not working in the room but the price was not adjusted for the poor service received would not stay at this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad hotel but book the lowest room rate
Booked a suite and was only given a standard room and not offered a refund while others in our group were given upgraded suite rooms. Otherwise the room was fine, initially quite dirty but they hadn’t cleaned so once cleaned it was fine. Food in the restaurant is good but don’t bother with the injera - get Spaghetti with Arrabhiyata and the Rice with Beef
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Okay for one night, no more.
Problems checking in. Hotel adequate but not luxurious. Hot water not reliable. Breakfast disappointing. It is probably the best in Mekele but could do with a bit more attention to detail.