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: 8.3

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Hotel Winta Hotel

Werwari sefer, Arategna, Hārer, Ethiopia –

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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

The owner went out of his way to make sure we were happy. Provided us with delicious food and drink all included in the room and helped arrange a ride back to Dire Dawa. Staying here was more like staying in an Ethiopian home with the privacy and comforts of a hotel. It is a bit of a walk from the Jugol but honestly it was nice to be away from the chaos of the old town in a modern place with hot showers and comfortable beds.

Connor

United States of America

The owner and staff are incredibly friendly. The owner kept giving me free food and fresh juices the entire stay, and kept checking to make sure I was happy. The restaurant prices were reasonable. Good location. Nice view from balcony. Comfortable bed.

Exploring

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“The owner went out of his way to make sure we were happy. Provided us with delicious food and drink all included in the room and helped arrange a ride back to Dire Dawa.”

Connor United States of America
“The owner and staff are incredibly friendly. The owner kept giving me free food and fresh juices the entire stay, and kept checking to make sure I was happy. The restaurant prices were reasonable.”

Exploring United States of America

Located in Hārer, within 1.7 miles of Ras Mekonnen Statue Father of Haile Selassie and 22 miles of Babile Camel Market, Winta Hotel provides a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath 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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Hārer! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

This property is also rated for the best value in Hārer! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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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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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Do not miss out on the greatest welcome to be had in all of Ethopia. This hotel is simply extraordinary. I arrived exhausted and very sick (cellulitis!!!). Dann...”

Christiane

Australia

9.5

“The breakfast was good. The location was quiet yet very convenient for the Old Town by tuc tuc.”

Stephen

United Kingdom

8.7

“Winta Hotel is a great option if you are staying in Harar. Daniel the owner is wonderful. Very helpful, kind. We had a room on second floor with balcony. It was...”

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1 Restaurant On Site

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Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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This hotel does not accommodate children.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“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.”

“The owner went out of his way to make sure we were happy. Provided us with delicious food and drink all included in the room and helped arrange a ride back to Dire Dawa. Staying here was more like staying in an Ethiopian home with the privacy and comforts of a hotel. It is a bit of a walk from the Jugol but honestly it was nice to be away from the chaos of the old town in a modern place with hot showers and comfortable beds.”

“The owner and staff are incredibly friendly. The owner kept giving me free food and fresh juices the entire stay, and kept checking to make sure I was happy. The restaurant prices were reasonable. Good location. Nice view from balcony. Comfortable bed.”

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Newest Reviews for Winta Hotel

Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Anonymous
Oman

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Pleasant stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water pressure was very low in the sink and the shower.
The staff were kind and helpful. The room was clean. The bed was very comfortable. The location was a short tuk tuk ride from the old town. They arranged transport from dira dawa Airport for a reasonable price

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 8, 2019

Freddie
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- Couldn’t use shower as only hot tap was working (so was way too hot to use) - Couple of KM from old town but we got tuk tuks for 15-30 birr a pop
- Nice staff (Dani and Soloman v helpful and friendly) - Good pancakes at breakfast - Clean rooms

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 15, 2019

Tomas
Czech Republic
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
7.5

“Relaxing weekend in Harar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It can get quite noise in early morning, as the Hotel stands near the main road, however, It might be the same at other places in the buzzing Harar.
Staff are very nice and helpful! They advised us on places to visit and always tried to ensure we have everything. The place itself is nice and cosy, although located a bit far from the Old town.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 9, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64

5 helpful votes
6.7

“Needs updating in alot of areas”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi is terrible. Breakfast is good but there is no real restaurant for an evening meal. There is a TV in the room but it can't connect to the power socket
Danny the manager is very friendly and helpful

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 6, 2019

Raffaele
Italy

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very kind people; good food; good wine. Excellent guide provided by the hotel for city tour

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Marie
France
8.3

“Recommended pick in Harar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Decoration, bed and bathroom were not the best ever - choose Winta hotel for the welcoming staff, not for comfort.
- The whole staff (doorman, cleaning ladies, waitress, and of course the owner Daniel) was incredibly nice and friendly - this actually made us stay one more night. We we arrived, Daniel even offered us welcome beers, delicious sambusas and dinner! - Our room was spacious and water was hot - The hotel location is convenient when you come from Dire Dawa (all minibuses drive nearby)

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Tracy-lee
South Africa
10

“Great stay, highly recommended for anyone visiting Harar.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were friendly and helpful. The owner Daniel was exceptional and the tour offered by Solomon exceeded my expectations. The room was spacious and clean. The food and drinks were plenty.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Latifa
Bahrain
8.8

“Wold like to come back again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift.
The staff very friendly they aloud you think like yours family.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 2, 2019

Bill
Ethiopia
7.9

“Great people, fine location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms could do with a bit of a refresh.
The people absolutely make the place. Solomon is a fantastic guide. Rooms at the front get the street noise but have the best view - especially those with a balcony.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Omer Babadag
United States of America
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
10

“Winta hotel is the best in Harar”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 11 nights
When they roast coffee seeds in the morning, you can jump out of the bed thinking the hotel is on fire. This can be done outside (:
I loved everything about this hotel, owner to personnel everybody was great with us. They were very helpful about anything we need, food was nice, rooms were cleaned everyday even not that necessary and whenever we needed sth, they came up with solutions. I highly recommend Winta Hotel for all travellers.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 25, 2019

Patricia
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Easier credit card experience.
Don’t plan on paying with a credit card. Plan on paying in cash. Daniel and the staff are fabulous.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Wilfried
Germany

3 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
the electric appliances need a little upgrade
hotel manager is super helpful, staff as well; great shower, wonderful balcony to watch the world go by, still quiet at night

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Danuta
Poland

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The taps in the washbasin are moving all around and the leaking water forms a permanent lake on the bathroom floor
well-equipped room, very nice and helpful staff

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 7, 2019

Patrizia - Italy -
Italy

5 helpful votes
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It wasn't what I expected
The courtesy of the owner, really good person

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 2, 2019

Reuven
Latvia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
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!

Stayed in February 2019

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	Standard Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
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