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Sora Lodge Lalibela

3.0 star property
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Balcony
Front of property
Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View
Free daily buffet breakfast
Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Geterge, Lalibela
  • Lalibela World Cultural Centre
    7 min walk
  • Bet Abba Libanos
    15 min walk
  • Church of St. George
    15 min walk
  • Lalibela (LLI)
    39 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Tree House

  • 20 sq m
  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Tree House

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Mountain View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Balcony, Mountain View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Lalibela

When you stay at Sora Lodge Lalibela in Lalibela, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Lalibela World Cultural Centre and Bet Gabriel-Rufael. .This family-friendly lodge is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bet Abba Libanos and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Church of St. George.
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What's nearby

  • Bet Abba Libanos - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Church of St. George - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bet Emmanuel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rock-Hewn Churches - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bet Danaghel - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lalibela (LLI) - 39 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 lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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 recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Liya's Hall, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Liya's Hall - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Aron's Sunset - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Liya's Hall
  • Aron's Sunset

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking spaces

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Composting
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Sora Lodge Lalibela Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very sweet nice kind people, good cheap food, great views, exceptionally comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

LC, NYC

Travelled 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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to experience this beautiful town in comfort. Very helpful staff, good English, and inviting. It's not the cheapest place in Lalibella but definitely worth staying here. All historical sites within walking distance, and via the lodge we'll arrange an excellent guide. Aley is an enthusiastic guide with a lot of knowledge. It was a true pleasure to be guided by him for the entire day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018