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Kefetew Guest House

CMC Road | P.O. Box 888, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ranked #3 of 82 Addis Ababa B&B and Inns
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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

I stayed at Genet's home twice during my 2 week trip to Ethiopia and had a great time. The owner is welcoming, interesting, helpful. The place is quiet, beautifully decorated. I really enjoyed learning about Ethiopian culture, her activities, and vision of this fast developing country. Thank you!

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Bonville, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Genett and the team are the friendliest people we met. The house is marvellous and whether you are working or on holiday there is few better places to base yourself. The ambience, cosiness and great food and company really made our time there enjoyable. Of course you have to bear in mind the occasional "Addis" powerout, which takes out the... More

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Trivandrum
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This is the second time, I am staying in Kefetew Guest house. First time, I stayed in the main guest house. This time, we, a 12 member team from India, stayed in a Villa from Kefetew GH. We stayed there for 3 days from 10 May 2013. This was an excellent mansion. The mansion was very clean and well furnished.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I stayed here twice during my 2 week trip to Ethiopia and loved it! Genet, the owner, is warm, gracious and beyond helpful with anything you need. It was a joy to talk to her about her life, Ethiopian history, culture and the many changes happening there. The common rooms are beautifully decorated with artisan crafts from all over the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Kefetew guest house is a great place to begin your Addis and Ethiopian experience. Friendly and welcoming, Genet will help and and advise with places to see and eat as well as help with taxis if required. After a long hot day seeing the sights of this vibrant city it is the perfect place to relax in the evening. The... More

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Sharjah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

My wife and I stayed at this B&B last week and overall, it was good experience. We are very budget conscious travelers so that affects our reviews wherever we travel to. We do not throw money around willy nilly to ease our consciences as that just contributes to inflation; instead we donate to schools where the long term effects of... More

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Central Florida, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Enjoyed my stay there. February 2 - 6, 2013. The guest home is beautiful, the staff very helpful and courteous. Our driver, Bobby, was quite a gentleman. The meals were excellent. The owner, Genet, is the hostess with the mostest. Enjoyed every moment she spent with us. Wifi and converters available.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

Myself and my family stayed with Genet at the begining of our holiday in Ethiopia. What a wonderful introduction! Genet is just so personable and warm. She really has created an oasis of relaxation and homeliness within the hustle and bustle of Addis. We also returned to Genet on our last day as we were not flying out until late... More

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Pune
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

I was in transit through Addis for 16 hours and wanted to see a little bit of the city and I'm so glad I chose to stay at Kefetew. I crammed a lot into my stay thanks to Genet. After casually mentioning I am interested in alternative building she arranged a personal trip to the building site of the fabulous... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

Kefetew G.H. is probably one of the top 5 guesthouses in Addis today and that is not without true reasons: My impression after staying there was that this was a typical case scenario of a person triumphing simply over the fact that he/she truly loves what she/he is doing. You can read all about Genet the owner from other reviewers... More

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Address: CMC Road | P.O. Box 888, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Region: Ethiopia > Addis Ababa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 82 B&Bs / Inns in Addis Ababa
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
At Kefetew Guest House what sets us apart from most other guest houses is that we take the ‘guest’ in our name seriously. You will be treated and feel like a truly special guest when you stay with us. Above and beyond our impeccably appointed premises, the soothing ambiance, and the full complement of amenities we make available to you, we will go out of our way to provide you with the personalized service that will meet each and all your wants and needs. You can relax in leisure after a busy day, work in a quiet and private environment, or mingle with our other special guests in our spacious and comfortable common area.Genet, the owner and operator, is always available to personally see to it that you are well cared for and to answer any questions you may have. ... more   less 

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