“Hi everyone This is my short review regarding this hotel I have stayed for few days Honestly, I have found this place to be very hospitable ,excellent in service and very neat and clean . The people responsible to run this place is very friendly and helpful to guide me around the places I have visited . Lastly, I do wish all the best to all the people of this hotel and sincerey hoping for the better days to come ahead. Regards, Reza”

“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.”

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

“The employees were extremely kind and accommodating - they arranged a shuttle to and from the Dire Dawa airport and were very flexible with us as we changed our plans a few times. The room was clean, and the wifi was shockingly fast (faster than our apartment in Addis!) and we had a router directly in the room. The balcony gave a beautiful view over the city. The hotel is in the new city, so take a bajaj to get to the old city/gates - this'll run you ~$1 and 5 minutes.”

“Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Nice food. They even have us a complimentary meal. I wish we could have stayed longer but our trip was cut short due to Covid 19, and the need to make our way to Addis Ababa.”

“Daniel, the manager, and his staff are welcoming and generous. It's a clean and pleasant hotel, a 10 minute bajaj to the old town.”

“The hotel owner, Daniel, is a very helpful guy. He organized the tour with guide, transportation and gave tips about the town.”

“Winta is situated in the new town harar, this mean you can take a tuk-tuk (very cheap) to the old Harar. Daniel is really a helpful man, a great guy and also a great host. He can arrange everything for you. The hotel is good, i can say the best from what you can get from Harar. The lady in charge of cooking is specialised in cooking african food for european. The girls which helps her are really nice.”

“Firstly Daniel and all his staff were amazing they couldn’t do enough to make our stay in harar memorable. The food at the hotel was really good and Feseel a guide that Daniel has organised was fantastic. Great guy and very knowledgeable on the area. Would definitely go back”

“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!”