Sapphire Addis Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Addis Ababa with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Front of property - evening/night
Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Lobby sitting area
Buffet
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Namibia Street, Bole, Addis Ababa
  • Place, Edna Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Medhane Alem Church
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, African Union Headquarters
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Addis Ababa (ADD-Bole Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 293 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 236 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • 335 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • 395 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 468 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • 415 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 730 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Addis Ababa

Located in Bole, Sapphire Addis Hotel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Edna Mall and Medhane Alem Church. This 4-star hotel has 129 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Edna Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Medhane Alem Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Meskel Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Addis Ababa Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • African Union Headquarters - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bole Intl. Airport (ADD) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaldis Cameroon St. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Koba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tomoca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berlin Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smash Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sapphire Addis Hotel

Hotel in Addis Ababa with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
A full-service spa, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Sapphire Addis Hotel. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other standard amenities include kitchens, microwaves, and minibars.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Watermelon Spa. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 19.32 for adults and USD 19.32 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Emerald
  • Pearl Mediterranean

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 28 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 19.32 for adults and USD 19.32 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Sapphire Addis Hotel Addis Ababa
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

Sapphire Addis Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Sapphire Addis Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Bole within a short 7-minute walk of Edna Mall and also 16 minutes on foot from Selam City Mall. You'll also find Addis Ababa Stadium and Meskel Square within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa available at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

Watermelon Spa is the name of the hotel's full-service spa available for guests to enjoy. Note that spa services and facilities will be unavailable from April 28 2025 until December 31 2025 (subject to change).

Does Sapphire Addis Hotel feature a casino?

No, Sapphire Addis Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Sapphire Addis Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Sapphire Addis Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sapphire Addis Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Sapphire Addis Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sapphire Addis Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Sapphire Addis Hotel?

The closest major airport to Sapphire Addis Hotel is Bole Intl. Airport (ADD), which is 1.8 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sapphire Addis Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Sapphire Addis Hotel.

Sapphire Addis Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 128 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kossi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isailevi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so amazing very helpful very kind and the guest relations supervisor was extremely knowledgeable she recommended me some nice places to go and see throughout the city some food or restaurants to try. She was so amazing that staff there is so amazing if you in Ethiopia, you must stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abdulsabur, Ibadan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travel

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yabez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yabez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay at Sapphire and the service was amazing. Melat at the front desk was accommodating and helpful with any questions I had. This was my second time staying there and I plan on staying there in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was exellant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawit Abebe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
door lock it's not working
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yewunetkal

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the staff was very rude
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is well placed in a good environment, area, clean, and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mekdes

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaya

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel but a bit loud
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohammed, Lynnwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Bole area, quick drive to the airport. I was expecting for a hotel at this level to at least have AC in their rooms. The breakfast was not up to the expectations, it was really not good! The front desk were friendly and the hotel staff overall were always nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Harold Patten

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024