1 best hotels with a pool in Addis Ababa

Hotels with a pool in Addis Ababa suit travellers who want a genuine “resort-style” break between meetings and sightseeing. In practice, that means a hotel with a properly maintained swimming pool (not just a small plunge area), comfortable sun-lounging space, and a set-up that works year-round—ideal in Addis Ababa when daytime plans are busy and evenings are better spent relaxing.

For location, many of the best pool-side stays cluster around Bole and Kazanchis, where you’ll find reliable access to major business hubs and international venues. For example, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa is positioned near the United Nations compound in the Kazanchis Business District. Meanwhile, the Sheraton Addis Hotel is described as being near the National Palace, a useful reference point for central sightseeing and upscale dining.

Choose Bole/Kazanchis if you’re on corporate travel, attending conferences, or simply want fast routes to restaurants and malls. Prefer the more residential, sports-and-family focus of options like Yaya Africa Athletics Village, which is associated with Yaya’s athletics facilities and sports-oriented setting outside the core centre.

Within our bookable inventory, top picks such as Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa (5★), Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa (5★), and Sheraton Addis Hotel (5★) are well matched to guests who want reliable comfort, central convenience, and a pool-centric stay.

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