Kuriftu Hotel en Spa - Bahir Dar

Kuriftu Hotel and Spa - Bahir Dar is set on the shores of Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake, just ten minutes' drive from Bahir Dar Airport. The attractive hotel is designed to incorporate elements of Ethiopian architecture and décor. The service is excellent and the shady grounds ooze relaxation.

The resort offers accommodation in 28 comfortable stone-and-wood individual bungalows, either facing the lake or set in the garden. Each bungalow is spacious and filled with lovely furnishings and artistic touches, as well as traditional-style beds.

The restaurant and bar have an outdoor terrace from where there are panoramic views of the lake. Regional and international cuisine is served and there is a well-stocked wine cellar.

The spa is a real highlight of the hotel, with massages and treatments included in the accommodation package. There is a sister resort at Debre Zeit in the highlands near Addis Ababa.