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Sora Lodge Lalibela

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star lodge with free breakfast

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Mountain view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Geterge, Lalibela
  • Church of St. George
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bet Emmanuel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Rock-Hewn Churches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Lalibela (LLI)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 650 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Tree House

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room Single Use, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 650 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 650 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Tree House

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 430 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Lalibela

In historical district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lalibela World Cultural Centre and 2 miles (3 km) of Bet Abba Libanos with a stay here. Church of St. George and Bet Gabriel-Rufael are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Church of St. George - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bet Emmanuel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rock-Hewn Churches - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bet Danaghel - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bet Maryam - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Lalibela (LLI) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kana Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seven Olives - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Holy Land Restaurant, Bar & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tsige Traditional Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Xo Lalibela - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sora Lodge Lalibela

Family-friendly 3-star lodge with free breakfast
Sora Lodge Lalibela offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Sora Lodge Lalibela. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Lalibela lodge.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sora Lodge Lalibela offers 31 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Composting
  • Electrical adapters
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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 10.00 per person (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 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 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Sora Lodge Lalibela
Sora Lodge
Sora Lalibela
Sora Lodge Lalibela Lodge
Sora Lodge Lalibela Lalibela
Sora Lodge Lalibela Lodge Lalibela

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sora Lodge Lalibela to the airport?

Sora Lodge Lalibela is 12.1 mi (67-min drive) away from the Lalibela (LLI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sora Lodge Lalibela have an airport shuttle?

Sora Lodge Lalibela offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 10.00 per person, roundtrip.

Does Sora Lodge Lalibela offer free breakfast?

Sora Lodge Lalibela offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sora Lodge Lalibela?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Sora Lodge Lalibela?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sora Lodge Lalibela?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Sora Lodge Lalibela have a pool?

Sora Lodge Lalibela does not have a pool.

Does Sora Lodge Lalibela have a restaurant?

Sora Lodge Lalibela is home to Liya's Hall, which features international cuisine.

Does Sora Lodge Lalibela have a spa?

This lodge has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Sora Lodge Lalibela to downtown Lalibela?

Sora Lodge Lalibela is 0.8 mi away from Lalibela.

Sora Lodge Lalibela Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top place with very helpful staff, amazing views and service. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay stay in Lailbela very safe and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have traveled around the world, and can say that the Sora Lodge is a GREAT place to stay. Staff arranged a complete sightseeing itinerary, and provided the very best in guides for us. Food was amazing in every way. Entire staff was very attentive, and really went the distance to make this a great stay. Thank for Sora Lodge!

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would book this lodge again’😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Donna, Silver Spring

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Mosquito net needed cleaning. Only soap provided. Breakfast was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay in the heart of Lalibela, approximately 20 minutes walk from the rock-hewn churches. The property is in a quiet area of the town overlooking a valley and distant hills offering a great view. The property has an array of different rooms which are well maintained offering different experiences. The food menu has good variety and the staff are quite hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the rooms that were like regular hotel rooms. The views were beautiful from both the balcony and the front door. I was not aware that the lodge has newer rooms that are fabulously beautiful and actually quite luxurious. I saw them on the day we left and wish we had stayed in those. They cost more, of course, but I would have enjoyed those rooms and their extra-special location. The service was excellent and friendly. I recommend heartily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a darling place in a gorgeous setting. The views are stunning and thè location is ideal. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The restaurant boasts a great breakfast and good food all during the day. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very accommodating and helpful. Although this region was and continues to be impacted by the Civil War, Huti the owner went out his way to provide the best service. For example, he upgraded my room to a Suite on my first day. Speaking of the room, the views from the suites can't be beat. Overall I had a great experience at the Sora Lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Lalibela, was able to walk everywhere to see the stone churches. Was quiet and the staff was very helpful with anything I needed. One thing to remember is Lalibela is without power at the moment, so Sora had a small generator that ran for 3-4 hours a day which was enough to charge my devices. However, it means a current lack of hot water, though plenty of water to clean with as needed. I would recommend staying there and might revisit when I return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great all round hotel.
Great location, service and generally a fantastic hotel with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

mo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, recently renovated, all the rooms are mountain view, restaurant is good. Breakfast only has very limited options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sora Lodge
great views, good spot for sunsets and for watching the birds riding the thermals, very friendly staff, reception able to recommend guides (in this case the excellent Muluye Tsegaw - Muluye_tsegaw @ yahoo.com who runs Zaglo Ethiopia www.zagloethiopiatours.com). Food wasn't amazing, but there are a number of options in the and around the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gwynneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a night away at sora lodge
my husband and I had a lovely time, beautiful view from our room where we could read and have coffee in the morning. stunning view for sundowners and breakfast at the restaurant, very friendly staff who helped connect us with a guide to tour the local churches.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the beautiful location and the garden and wild birds. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views Flawlessly clean Great food Nice and polite staff Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

LC, NYC

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sora Lodge is a lovely place to stay in Lalibela. It’s far enough away from the major tourist center to be quiet and calm, with beautiful views of the mountains. Still, everything is easily accessible. The service was excellent and we would definitely recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything ideal. Very clean and modern, amazing views, very good restaurant, walking distance to the historic sites
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Chris Shaun

Disliked: Room comfort
There are better places nearby.
For Entebbe, look for a place that has air conditioning. The al fresca dining is nice, but if it's raining everyone will be crowded into the dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

zeynep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy Camper for 3 Nights
I stayed at Sora Lodge for 3 nights in November and was perfectly happy. Airport pickup and return (shared shuttle, 100 birr) were smooth, check in even more so. The lodge has wonderful views whether you are in your tukul, restaurant, reception or outside bar, the sunsets are gorgeous. Wifi is available at the reception. Staff was always friendly and helpful and the restaurant has a great mix of Ethiopian and western foods. Sora also arranged my guide, Alex Geta, whatsapp +251 92 262 7352. He was very professional, happy to share facts and legends about Lalibela's history and also happy to give me a hand when climbing up or down. I believe most people spend a single day in Lalibela and visit the in-town churches, which are truly mind-boggling. As I had more time, I also spent an afternoon visiting Asheton Maryam (about 45 minutes from town) and a full day trip to visit 4 of the Bilbilla Circuit churches, all with Alex and a driver arranged by Sora. These trips give you a better idea how beautiful the landscape is, how people live and the opportunity to meet the priests of these less-visited churches. My Lalibela suggestion would be to spend 2 full days, one for in-town churches and one for a side trip of your choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018