Recently Reviewed Hotels around Lalibela

• Lalibela Hudad
  "Spectacular"
  "I stayed at the Lalibela Hudad with my family last September - a perfect time to visit, not too hot, not too cold. Our stay at the Hudad was the highlight of our trip through Ethiopia, for the 12 year old as much as for the 50 year old. The scenery across the valleys from the plateau, over 3,000m ..."above sea level is breathtaking. I felt like I was on top of the world. The challenging walk through farmland to reach the Hudad is worth every step. The reward is the most spectacular scenery imaginable and a peacefulness hard to find elsewhere. We lay on blankets on the soft grass, Mesfin calls it his loungeroom, soaking up the late afternoon sun, watching huge birds soar and listening to tiny birds tweeting as they hoppeed amongst the surrounding bushes. The Hudad is a series of huts including guest rooms, thoughtfully placed to ensure privacy and wonderful views, bathroom and dining hut. The Hudad has a capacity of only 16 to ensure minimum impact on the environment and a peaceful st... " More >
• Alef Paradise Hotel
  "A very good deal, at least in the off season"
  "We booked in here for two nights and ended up extending for three more. As it was the off-season in Lalibela, we got a double room (room 204) for around $25 ($28.50 including an OK breakfast). The balcony offered a spectacular view over the Lalibelan countryside (see photo). The room was very clean,..." especially by Ethiopian standards, and attractive with local-textile bedspreads and excellent beds. We were in the new wing, which is where you want to be. Some other reviews have mentioned hot-water issues. There was a good water-heater in our room, but the challenge is getting the management to keep it turned on consistently enough to keep the water hot -- especially for bathing first thing in the morning. This speaks to a broader management deficit at the hotel -- things seem rather discombobulated, with no formal records kept of payments, so you're always explaining to the evening desk guy that you already paid the morning desk guy, etc. They were not particularly efficient, but neither... " More >
• Tukul Village
  "Ahhhh lalibela...."
  "I really loved this hotel/hut set up. The rooms were very clean, the shower was the cleanest shower I saw in my month of travelling in Ethiopia. The food was great, albeit a little repetitive, it was always fresh and the service from the staff was excellent. It is beautifully located with lovely sur..."rounding gardens. " More >