Offering city views and a shared lounge, Blue Nile Guest House provides accommodation well situated in Lalībela, within a short distance of Bet Medhane Alem, Bet Giyorgis and Church of St. George. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, hairdresser's and public bath. The guest house offers mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes, bidet and shower. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. The units feature a desk. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood. An indoor play area is also available at the guest house, while guests can also relax in the garden. Bet Amanuel is 500 metres from Blue Nile Guest House, while Bet Abba Libanos is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Lalibela Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Superbly located just off the town square and a 3 minute walk from the rock hewn churches. Lovely friendly staff who provided a lovely welcome with coffee on arrival. Comfortable room. Breakfast included in price.
  • Mia
    Sweden Sweden
    The location is very good. Only a few minute walk to the ticket office and 10 min walk to St George's church. There's a restaurant that serves good food. The view from the rooms in the back is amazing. The double bed room is very spacious and has...
  • Scott
    Australia Australia
    Great value guesthouse. Located very close to the churches. Clean room, with a nice comfortable bed, and a good view from the balcony. Loved the rooftop terrace, great spot to sit and have a beer. Staff were amazing, nothing was to much trouble.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Blue Nile Guest House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 34 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Blue Nile Guest House. We are ready to serve you the way you want it to be done.

Property information

Blue Nile Guest House: We have a total of 9 rooms with wonderful views and it is located at the center of the town, it is about 3 minutes walking to go to the rock heawn churches of Lalibela and 2 minutes walking to go to the center of the town and to the banks Our rooms have perfect size to fit our customers.

Neighbourhood information

We are located at the center of Lalibela, it is about 3 minutes walking to go to the rock heawn churches of Lalibela.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Blue Nile Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Dressing room
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
Basic free WiFi 15 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Blue Nile Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Blue Nile Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Blue Nile Guest House

  • Blue Nile Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Blue Nile Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Single

  • Blue Nile Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Cooking class

  • Check-in at Blue Nile Guest House is from 00:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Blue Nile Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Blue Nile Guest House is 0.9 miles from the centre of Lalībela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Blue Nile Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.