Name: Winta Hotel
Address: Werwari sefer, Arategna, Hārer, Ethiopia, Werwari sefer, Arategna, Ethiopia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $32 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Winta Hotel

Werwari sefer, Arategna, Hārer, Ethiopia – Good location – show map

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The main reason to stay at the Winta Hotel is Daniel, its owner. He is always there, ready to help you with whatever you need. He offered me a free lunch and beer upon arrival, payed for my first tuk tuk, found a guide for me and gave me a bag with water and bananas for the trip back to Dire Dawa. Breakfast is decent, with fresh juice and coffee, and your choice of eggs. That said, the hotel is very simple. It urgently needs a fresh cost of paint and new mattresses. Don't expect anything fancy.

Andrés

United States of America

The room was clean and big enough, the beds comfortable. Breakfast was simple but plentiful and prompt.

Roger

United States of America

Don’t plan on paying with a credit card. Plan on paying in cash. Daniel and the staff are fabulous.

Patricia

United States of America

Daniel , the manager of Winta is the most hospitable and the most friendly host we have ever met, and I don’t mean just in Ethiopia! At each of four evenings in Harar we had dinner in Winta, and every evening we had to urge (!) Daniel to except payments for meals we had eaten and for the beers we had drunk. The same way Daniel treated other guests who stayed in Winta during our stay there. Daniel treats people who stay in Winta not as customers but as his personal guests!

Reuven

Latvia

Very nice. All friendly staff with thanks to Daniel the manager and Leshan the guide.

Alaudeen

Saudi Arabia

Wonderful staff, especially Daniel the manager whose smile and enthusiasm greeted us each day. He and his staff are so warm and friendly and generous!

John

Canada

The host (Daniel) was great and very helpful as were his staff. The food was also good. The rooms are basic and the bed a little saggy but for the price it's a fair deal. Good option when in Harar

John

Australia

The staff from the owner Davit, the cooking and serving staff , the man who helps with luggage and Lishan the guide who does a magnificent job.

John

United States of America

Upon arrival I was offered a very generous free lunch. The owner was extremely nice and put me in touch with a local guide called Alem who was also great and very reasonably priced. The owner always asked me if there was anything else I needed or if he could help in anyway. After spending 2 weeks in Ethiopia I noticed this to be a rare quality and I appreciated his attentativeness.

Nigel

United Kingdom

Excellent food, great staff, comfortable rooms and bed, the best coffee in Africa, fresh 100% mango juice, cool beer, friendly owner, good Wi-Fi. We had a great time in Harar and definitely recommend the Winta Hotel.

Rich

Australia

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“The main reason to stay at the Winta Hotel is Daniel, its owner. He is always there, ready to help you with whatever you need.”

Andrés United States of America
“The room was clean and big enough, the beds comfortable. Breakfast was simple but plentiful and prompt.”

Roger United States of America
“Don’t plan on paying with a credit card. Plan on paying in cash. Daniel and the staff are fabulous.”

Patricia United States of America
“Daniel , the manager of Winta is the most hospitable and the most friendly host we have ever met, and I don’t mean just in Ethiopia!”

Reuven Latvia
“Very nice. All friendly staff with thanks to Daniel the manager and Leshan the guide.”

Alaudeen Saudi Arabia
“Wonderful staff, especially Daniel the manager whose smile and enthusiasm greeted us each day. He and his staff are so warm and friendly and generous!”

John Canada
“The host (Daniel) was great and very helpful as were his staff. The food was also good. The rooms are basic and the bed a little saggy but for the price it's a fair deal.”

John Australia
“The staff from the owner Davit, the cooking and serving staff , the man who helps with luggage and Lishan the guide who does a magnificent job.”

John United States of America
“Upon arrival I was offered a very generous free lunch. The owner was extremely nice and put me in touch with a local guide called Alem who was also great and very reasonably priced.”

Nigel United Kingdom
“Excellent food, great staff, comfortable rooms and bed, the best coffee in Africa, fresh 100% mango juice, cool beer, friendly owner, good Wi-Fi.”

Rich Australia

Located in Hārer, 1.7 miles from Ras Mekonnen Statue Father of Haile Selassie, Winta Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at Winta Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Babile Camel Market is 22 miles from the accommodation.

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Ras Mekonnen Statue Father of Haile Selassie
1.2 miles
Babile Camel Market
16.8 miles

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Fresh touch Restaurant Restaurant
1.2 miles

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Wilwal International Airport
54.5 miles

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Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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From 12:30 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Room options at Winta Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
From the nearest airport, you can get to Winta Hotel by:
- Taxi 64 minutes
Winta Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
The prices at Winta Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Guests staying at Winta Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
Check-in at Winta Hotel is from 12:30 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Winta Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking

“The main reason to stay at the Winta Hotel is Daniel, its owner. He is always there, ready to help you with whatever you need. He offered me a free lunch and beer upon arrival, payed for my first tuk tuk, found a guide for me and gave me a bag with water and bananas for the trip back to Dire Dawa. Breakfast is decent, with fresh juice and coffee, and your choice of eggs. That said, the hotel is very simple. It urgently needs a fresh cost of paint and new mattresses. Don't expect anything fancy.”

“Daniel , the manager of Winta is the most hospitable and the most friendly host we have ever met, and I don’t mean just in Ethiopia! At each of four evenings in Harar we had dinner in Winta, and every evening we had to urge (!) Daniel to except payments for meals we had eaten and for the beers we had drunk. The same way Daniel treated other guests who stayed in Winta during our stay there. Daniel treats people who stay in Winta not as customers but as his personal guests! ”

“The host (Daniel) was great and very helpful as were his staff. The food was also good. The rooms are basic and the bed a little saggy but for the price it's a fair deal. Good option when in Harar”

“Upon arrival I was offered a very generous free lunch. The owner was extremely nice and put me in touch with a local guide called Alem who was also great and very reasonably priced. The owner always asked me if there was anything else I needed or if he could help in anyway. After spending 2 weeks in Ethiopia I noticed this to be a rare quality and I appreciated his attentativeness. ”

“Excellent food, great staff, comfortable rooms and bed, the best coffee in Africa, fresh 100% mango juice, cool beer, friendly owner, good Wi-Fi. We had a great time in Harar and definitely recommend the Winta Hotel.”

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Reviewed: February 16, 2020

Mohammed
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Excellent hotel and staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was good.
The Owner Daniel was generous he didn't charge me for the evening meals plus without asking he prepared a lunch box for my early morning start. There is hot water and a delicious breakfast. All the staff are friendly and helpful. In addition he arranged an early morning taxi to take me to the bus station. Daniel is the kindest hotel owner I have ever met ! Thanks Daniel!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 7, 2020

Maria
Australia

1 helpful vote
6.0

“Good sized rooms and great owner and guide”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
The bathroom leaked and it was very annoying. It isn't unusual in Ethiopia though, as plumbing is still a work-in-progress throughout the country in the cheaper accommodation. The water in the shower shot out at right angles rather than straight down BUT the water was hot which was great!
The owner Daniel is such a pleasant man. He was extremely attentive during our stay and also arranged a good transfer car from Dire Dawa to Harar. He also had a fabulous tour guide called Dahom who was very knowledgeable and also very attentive. We met up with Dahom each day for some looking around. His English is fluent and he's a very well educated young man. Definitely recommend him!

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 5, 2020

Simon
Spain

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Relaxing, and rewarding”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
I misunderstood the instructions for meeting the transfer minibus on arrival at Dire Dawa airport. Could possible be made even clearer that you have to exit the car park past airport security - buses and drivers are not allowed into the car park.
Extremely helpful staff. Very pleasant large room with a very soft bed. Shower took some adjusting but once set, it worked well with plenty of hot water. Meals were really good, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And they stock decent Ethiopian wine at a very fair price. Resident tour advisor, Nahom, arranged a really super day tour of the old town with Fasil.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 1, 2020

Wouter
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We really enjoyed our stay at Winta Hotel. A good starting point to discover Harar as inside the hotel it is nice and quiet. It is easy to reach the old city by foot or tuktuk (only 20 birr). Daniel is really friendly and helpful, as well as Nahom. They helped us to experience Harar in an unique way.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 19, 2020

Patricia
Switzerland
10

“The owner is very friendly and helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast, lunch and dinner were very good.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 19, 2020

Tomasz
Poland

1 helpful vote
10

“Good hotel in a fair price.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice and helpful owner. Hot water. Good beer in the hotel restaurant.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 14, 2020

Andrés
United States of America

6 helpful votes
7.9

“Most helpful host ever!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel is in the new part of town, 2 kms from the old town. A tuk tuk to and from the city is 20/30 Birr, so add that cost to the bill.
The main reason to stay at the Winta Hotel is Daniel, its owner. He is always there, ready to help you with whatever you need. He offered me a free lunch and beer upon arrival, payed for my first tuk tuk, found a guide for me and gave me a bag with water and bananas for the trip back to Dire Dawa. Breakfast is decent, with fresh juice and coffee, and your choice of eggs. That said, the hotel is very simple. It urgently needs a fresh cost of paint and new mattresses. Don't expect anything fancy.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

Gurvinder
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice friendly staff and spacious rooms Dani the owner is great and speaks English but the other staff do not so any questions ask him.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 9, 2020

Bader
Kuwait
10

“Great Hospitality ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Danny was such an amazing and caring guy.. He cares for his customers and makes sure they are happy, safe and in good hands.. He did great!!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 6, 2020

Helen
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were helpful and friendly.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 3, 2020

Shinobu
Japan
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
far from the center
Daniel is kind

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 17, 2019

Roger
United States of America
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Showers were hardly hot.
The room was clean and big enough, the beds comfortable. Breakfast was simple but plentiful and prompt.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 7, 2019

Carmen
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had an amazing stay. The owner is really nice and helped me with the mini bus back to Dire Dawa.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 4, 2019

Jonathon
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff incredibly accomodating, WiFi very good for the area with comfy beds and a good shower.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Hernan
United States of America

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
I understand the nature of this hotel and I would have rated it much higher if the bathrooms are fixed. They were non functioning and/or uncomfortable. The toilet seat in my room was broken in multiple places making it impossible to sit on. There was no consistent running water out of the faucet. The showers were uncomfortable to use. If they fix these issues this would be a decent hotel for 1-2 nights while visiting Harar. Keep in mind the location is also not great as it is not very walkable to the old city.
Bedroom was clean and comfortable. Staff was super nice and accommodating.

Stayed in October 2019

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