Reviews of Sabon Hotel
Namibia Street BOLE ATLAS NEAR TO EDNA MALL ,KEBELE 03,HOUSE NO 2020, Bole, 1000 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Reviewed: September 11, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewgreat value for money
Reviewed: September 7, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 31, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: July 24, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was quite spacious and felt really comfortable.
Dear Owinyo, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a great pleasure hosting you at our hotel, and we are grateful you chose Sabon Hotel for your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others, and we are delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are hopeful to see you again soon With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Owinyo, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a great pleasure hosting you at our hotel, and we are grateful you chose Sabon Hotel for your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with others, and we are delighted … Show more
Reviewed: July 17, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSpacious and clean room!
If anyone enjoys a good breakfast, this is not the place to come to!
Dear Aychiluhem, Greetings from Sabon Hotel Thank you so much for choosing us and for taking your valuable time to share your experience with others. We are delighted to learn that you have liked our rooms and cleanliness. We apologize for not meeting your expectations with our breakfast, and we will definitely look into it and do our best to improve it. Thank you again, and we are hopeful to see you again With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Aychiluhem, Greetings from Sabon Hotel Thank you so much for choosing us and for taking your valuable time to share your experience with others. We are delighted to learn that you have liked our rooms and cleanliness. We apologize f… Show more
Reviewed: July 15, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room was incredibly spacious and clean, easily accommodating everyone with ample space. We appreciated that the extra bed we requested for our child was already in the room upon arrival, and it was a good, extra-large size. The complimentary airport shuttle was a huge convenience. The hotel's strategic location was also a major plus, being close to numerous restaurants and cafes, and having two ATM machines right outside was incredibly handy. Throughout our stay, the staff were consistently friendly and helpful.
However, there were a few areas for improvement. The Wi-Fi was unreliable and very slow, often not working properly. Thankfully, we had purchased local SIM cards, so this wasn't a major issue for us. A more significant concern was the bathroom, where water leaked from the shower area, making the floor wet and very slippery. Lastly, the bed was not very comfortable and felt quite soft, causing us to sink in, which suggests it could benefit from an upgrade.
Dear Brigitta Putri, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you and your family have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with others and for such wonderful feedback, which we will look into. Thank you again, we look forward to seeing you soon. With Best Regards, Fanue Shibru General Manager
Dear Brigitta Putri, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you and your family have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with othe… Show more
Reviewed: July 10, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewTop notch hospitality. I felt really welcomed by all the staff. Excellent location in Bole. It’s very close to shops, bars, restaurants, etc.
Not every room has an A/C. This could be an issue during the summer. However, I spoke the front desk and they were able to provide me an A/C room when I requested it.
Dear Steven, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with others and for such wonderful feedback. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. With Best Regards, Fanue Shibru General Manager
Dear Steven, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with others and for such wonderfu… Show more
Reviewed: July 2, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: June 23, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: June 11, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThis property is one of its kind in the capital Addis Ababa. It’s super quiet, clean, and staff friendly. I have been traveling to Ethiopia 14 time a over 16 years and have been staying in multiple hotels including Golden Tulip; except for its location and Not So Great breakfast, Sabon exceeds every expectation and it is a place for a traveler who needs a quiet time to rejuvenate and clean space for your soul.
A reliable and high-speed internet connection, characterized by exceptional cleanliness, tranquility, and unwavering friendliness.
Dear Dr. Owar, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with others and for such wonderful feedback. Thank you again, and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. With Best Regards, Fanue Shibru General Manager
Dear Dr. Owar, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with others and for such wonder… Show more
Reviewed: June 4, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 21, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 19, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewStaff excellent at breakfast and couldn’t do more to ensure you’re satisfied. Room very spacious and comfortable
Dear Jason, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to share your positive experience with others. Thank you again, and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. With Best Regards, Fanue Shibru General Manager
Dear Jason, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to share your positive experience with ot… Show more
Reviewed: April 10, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHotel has a good location with very friendly staff and a reliable pick up and drop off service to and from the airport. Used room service once and food was good and in a timely manner. Breakfast buffet has everything what’s needed.
Windows in the shower need cleaning.
Dear Alexander, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for taking your valued time to share your experience with others and also for your feedback about the windows' cleanliness, which we will address it immediately. Thank you again, and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. With Best Regards, Fanue Shibru General Manager
Dear Alexander, Warm Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for taking your valued time to share your experience with others an… Show more
Reviewed: April 4, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSabin is in an excellent location near many restaurants shops. The complimentary airport pickup makes getting to the hotel a breeze The staff are all lovely and great ambassadors of the Ethiopian people
Nothing to dislike in particular. I would have given a 10 but the breakfast is not kept hot enough for my liking
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate you sharing your experience with others. Your feedback and comments are essential for our progress, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you again, and hopefully, we will see you soon. With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate you sharing your experience with others. Your feedback and comments are essential for our progress, and we truly appreciate it.… Show more
Reviewed: April 2, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt was Okay , the staff were very friendly they were the best thing in the hotel, cleanliness wasnt the best there was Insects in the room !! The location is good , the building is nice a little old maybe but nice.
Dear Huda, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience. We are deeply sorry to hear that the room cleaning service did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies for this oversight. We regret that we were not informed of this during your stay, as it would have allowed us the opportunity to address the issue promptly and ensure your satisfaction. We are actively reviewing this matter to understand what went wrong and to implement improvements to prevent such occurrences in the future. As a token of our appreciation for your understanding and to welcome you back, we are pleased to offer you a discount on your next stay with us, valid for bookings made within the next six months. We truly value your patronage and would be honored to have the chance to provide you with the exceptional experience you deserve. Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope to see you return to Sabon Hotel soon. With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Huda, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience. We are deeply sorry to hear that the room cleaning service did not meet your expectations.… Show more
Reviewed: March 27, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: March 24, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAs I’ve commented before, Sabon is my go to hotel in Addis. Meets all the requirements of both a busy work traveler and a more leisurely tourist. Staff is first class
Dear Peter, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It is always a pleasure to host you and we are glad that we met your expectations, like always. We are grateful that you always took your valuable time to share your experience with others. Thank you again we are looking forward to seeing you soon With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Peter, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! It is always a pleasure to host you and we are glad that we met your expectations, like always. We are grateful that you always took your valuable time to share your experience with others. Thank … Show more
Reviewed: March 24, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: March 21, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified review1. Vey polite, friendly and accommodating hotel staff 2. Hotel is near the airport with free airport shuttle available 3. Hotel room was larger than typical hotel room
Not all the rooms are air-conditioned
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate you sharing your experience with others. Your feedback and comments are essential for our progress, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you again, and hopefully, we will see you soon. With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Greetings from Sabon Hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate you sharing your experience with others. Your feedback and comments are essential for our progress, and we truly appreciate it. … Show more
Reviewed: March 18, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: March 2, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLove the staff. Facility was clean and in an excellent location.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for choosing our hotel for your stay and for taking the time to share your experience with others. We are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to seeing you again. With Best Regards, Fanuel Shibru General Manager
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for choosing our hotel for your stay and for taking the time to share your experience with others. We are delighted to learn that you have enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to seeing … Show more