Guests unwind by the outdoor pool or enjoy massages at Paradise Lodge Arbaminch, where local cuisine and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere.
The lodge offers a refreshing escape with a sauna and sunny poolside bar. Choose between two restaurants serving authentic local dishes, with WiFi in all rooms. Guests consistently praise the staff for exceptional service and helpfulness.
Located in Arba Minch, Paradise Lodge Arbaminch is in a national park. Local points of interest include Arba Minch Hospital, Nechisar National Park, and Arba Minch University. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing. Visit our Arba Minch travel guide
Family-friendly lodge in a national park, remodeled in 2025
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar at Paradise Lodge Arbaminch. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Abaya, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Babysitting (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A gift shop, a nature reserve, and luggage storage
Room features
All 123 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers and free toiletries
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and kitchens
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Abaya
Chamo
Things to do
Children's pool
Gym
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
In-room kitchen
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
2 treatment rooms
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Gravel flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Built in 2006
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - January 2025
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Children's slippers
Free toiletries
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee grinder
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Free bottled water
Freezer
Kitchen
Limited room service
Meal delivery service
Oven
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 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 10:00 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; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Paradise Lodge Arbaminch have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Paradise Lodge Arbaminch pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Paradise Lodge Arbaminch?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Paradise Lodge Arbaminch?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Paradise Lodge Arbaminch provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Paradise Lodge Arbaminch located?
This family-friendly Arba Minch lodge is located in a national park, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Arba Minch Hospital, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Nechisar National Park and Arba Minch University. Lake Chamo is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Paradise Lodge Arbaminch Reviews
7.8
Good
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The room is very clean love every single thing about the place definitely recommend
Arsema
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Nikodimos
2026/2/17
Liked: Cleanliness
The men at the front desk were very rude, unprofessional, and had no knowledge of customer service. They gave us a room without an air conditioner, even though the temperature was around 30 degrees Celsius. I decided to move to another hotel in town on my third day because I couldn’t stand the heat. I was supposed to stay for five days.When I checked out on the third day, they suddenly told me that there was a room with air conditioning available. I asked why they hadn’t offered it to me in the first place, but they had no answer and didn’t apologize. One of them even said, “There’s a fan in the room,” clearly unaware of the huge difference between a fan and an air conditioner.I regret not booking with Haile Resort instead — they truly offer the best customer service. I would not recommend Paradise Lodge to anyone
Hôtel a éviter à tout prix !!!
J'ai réservé pour 3 nuits mais je ne suis resté qu'une seule nuit. Les prestations ne sont pas celles annoncées (logement inadapté et insalubre, nourriture avarié et choix très limité, piscine sale et fermée toute la journée du mercredi ) après la première nuit mes enfants se sont réveillés avec une centaine de piqûres de moustiques et de puces de lit . J'ai demandé à quitter l'hôtel et a me faire rembourser les deux nuits non prises mais refus du gérant. J'ai loué donc deux nuits dans l'hôtel le "Hailé" et c'était parfait je vais essayer de contacter Expedia France pour engager une procédure de remboursement des deux nuits non prises au "paradise hôtel"...a suivre
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2020/3/19
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view and staff were very good. Roims were large and clean. Enjoyed to stay in the lodge.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cécile
2020/3/2
Disliked: Cleanliness
Faux paradis
On a réservé pour notre dernière nuit à 79€ ! Ce qui est très cher pour l’Éthiopie . On s’attendait au paradise ! Ça n’a pas été le cas! après multes discussions avec les différents managers , on à réussi à obtenir une chambre plutôt jolie face au lac. Mais sans confort . La piscine sale,
joli restaurant et tres belle vue .
Cécile
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Weltreisender
2020/1/4
Liked: Staff & service
Schöne Lage, aber vernachlässigte Pflege und Zustand der Zimmer
Nos Pusieron en una habitación de dos cuando éramos tres personas porque según niños expedía solo había pagado 82 $ cuando mi reserva era de 94 €. Perdimos más de dos horas discutiendo hasta conseguir la tercera cama. No es nuestro problema lo que expedía le cobra al Hotel. Tuve que enseñar mi extracto bancario para que comprobarán que había pagado 94 €
There wasn't anything I didnt like. The view was amazing. The room was very good, everything worked. The staff was very very nice and accommodating. If there was anything I needed they tried very hard to get it. Excellent service. No safety issues. Good food and coffee. Free breakfast buffet.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ole
2019/3/23
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Paradise lodge is in many respects a paridise
Fantastic position at the side of Rift walley with wiew over the lakes and forrest.
Very nice and service minded crew. A little draw-back was the moskitos that found their way through the net over the bed, nomatter how I arranged it, and fiested on my blood.
Ole
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robby
2019/3/7
Liked: Staff & service
Trotz Buchung kein Zimmer, dafür gratis Nachbarhot
Leider kann ich kein Urteil über die Paradise Lodge abgeben, da es kein freies Zimmer, trotz bezahlter Buchung, mehr gab.Mir wurde dann kostenlos ein Zimmer im benachbarten Haile Resort angeboten. Dort war ich definitiv sehr zufrieden.
Robby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Nikolaos
2019/2/6
Liked: Cleanliness
Basic service, nice view.
Being in the south of Ethiopia, this is one of the best you can find. The pool is in acceptable condition (compared to the other hotels that have pool also in the area). Breakfast is limited, pest control around the premises seems to be luxury, good thing there are mosquito nets on the beds. As anything in Ethiopia, it is too expensive for what you are getting (compared to all surrounding countries, S.Africa, etc).
Pésimo. Hotel sucio y mal mantenido. Personal lento y no calificado. El lugar tiene una vista hermosa del lago pero las habitaciones y articulos de la misma son viejos, sucios y algunos no funcionan. No volveré definitivamente hay mejores opciones.
Diego
Verified
6/10 Okay
kb
2018/4/13
So so hotel
Dining facility is good, view unbeatable but rooms are so-so. Walls are thin so you can hear your next door neighbors snore, their babies cry throughout the night, etc. Doors also dont fit their frames correctly allowing mosquitoes to come in and out of your room. Internet is only availabe in the dining facility and reception area.
The Lodge is a jewel in Arba Minch and it offers visitors anything and everything they may want, whether it is a relaxing break or a stepping stone to explore the area. The staff is incredibly helpful and the rooms are truly beautiful, inviting you to relax and enjoy yourself!
This place had a great view. The restaurant and buffet were excellent. They were able to arrange a great tour of Lake Chamo. However, they resisted my attempts to arrange a tour within the Nechsar National Park, which unfortunately is not worthy of a destination.
전망이 좋다는 지인의 추천을 받아서 이용했는데 리셉션에서 룸까지 거리가 아주 멀고 돌이깔린 길을 트렁크를 끌고가다 바퀴가 파손됨, 룸에 도착해서 모기가 있는것 같아 룸에 비치되어 있는 모기약 스프레이를 뿌려놓았더니 침대위에 바퀴벌레 두마리가 죽어 있음. 바퀴벌레를 치우고 보니
과일을 올려놓은 테이블위에 바퀴벌레 20여마리가 몰려들어서 다시 모기약 스프레이를 강력하게
뿌려놓으니 도망을 가고 다섯마리정도가 죽어 있어서 치웠는데 리셉션에 가기도 멀어서불편하고
밤시간이라 모기장을 치고 잠을 잤지만 불편했음. 결국 애플망고와 바나나는 먹지 못하고 버렸음
롯지건물이 오래되어서 낡기는 했지만 더럽고 룸에 불필한 보조가구의자들은 치우고 오래된 리조트시설이지만 주변청결관리를 잘해주었으면 좋겠음
The view can't be beat. The room is nice enough with a hot shower (after a bit of negotiation) and a TV with a couple of English channels. The service is generally good and some of the staff went out of their way to be helpful. But, the advertising for the room is a bit misleading. I booked a room with a lake view but got a room that looked at other rooms and had to pay more in cash for an upgrade. There is only wifi available in the lobby.
Nice stay, tukul with lakes/forest views is super comfortable, food ok, staff helpful, nice swimming pool and massage, few issues here and there but good overall