KURIFTU RESORT & SPA BISHOFTU, Bishoftu

The resort sits on the shores of Hora Lake and has its own private beach area. Guests have free use of bicycles to explore the grounds and the surrounding area. Canoeing on the lake is available, and the resort has a tennis court for active guests.

Guest rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV and a kettle. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, slippers, and free toiletries. Some rooms include a seating area for additional comfort.

The main restaurant has a large outdoor seating deck built over the lake and serves a varied international menu. A second restaurant, the Cabana restaurant, offers lakeside dining with local cuisine. The bars provide nightly entertainment, and room service and BBQ facilities are available on site.

Kuriftu Water Park is on the property and offers a wave pool, a boomerang slide, and a spiral slide. The water park also has a circus, a food court, and a performance center for weekly acts. A children's playground, a games room, and movie nights are available for younger guests.

The spa and wellness center includes a steam room, a sauna, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Guests can book full body massages, facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, and body treatments. The spa has a dedicated relaxation lounge and offers spa packages.

Location: Lakeside resort on Hora Lake, 53 km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Water Park: Onsite water park with wave pool, spiral slide, boomerang slide, food court, and performance center

Activities: Private beach, free bicycles, canoeing, tennis court, and games room

Dining: Two lakeside restaurants with international menu and local cuisine, BBQ facilities

Wellness: Full spa with steam room, sauna, hot tub, massage treatments, and fitness center

Services: Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and car hire