Zobel Resort is located on top of a hill in the vibrant city of Gonder in Ethiopia and offers breathtaking views of Gonder city and has many restaurants and bars overlooking the surrounding areas that you can enjoy during your stay at this upmarket resort.
All guest rooms are tastefully furnished with a lavish kingsize bed, plush arm chair and coffee lounge table, as well as an attached marble bathroom. The rooms come with a 32″ LED screens and an executive working desk. It is a perfect getaway for travellers from the Middle East to soak in the sights and sounds of the picturesque town of Gondar and explore the beautiful countryside of Ethiopia.
Zobel Resort has rooms ranging from standard single, double, and twin rooms to suites basting elegant decor, with soft velour furnishings and plush carpeting.
All rooms have en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi access, flat screen TVs, desks, coffee/tea stations and safes. Many of the rooms have very good views thanks to the hotel’s hilltop location.
The hotel’s restaurant serves both Ethiopian and international cuisine with à la carte and buffet options. There is a spacious terrace with excellent views. Breakfast, which is included in the room price, is served on the terrace. The hotel’s bar prides itself on its good selection of wines and cocktails.
Other amenities include a spa, currency exchange, meeting rooms, room service, quiet areas and airport transfers. The property is wheelchair accessible.
Nearby Attractions
The main attractions in Gonder are just a short 10-minute drive from Zobel Resort. Fasil Ghebbi, a spectacular fortress complex built by the Emperor Fasilides in the 16th-century is one of the most remarkable sites in the town.
Other popular attractions include Debre Berhan Selassie Church – filled with colourful and intricate frescoes – and Empress Mentewab’s Kuskuam Complex, the ruins of an 18th-century palace.
There are also great hiking and birdwatching spots in the hills surrounding Gonder. The Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia’s most popular wildlife and trekking destination, is 2.5 hours away by road.
Zobel Resort is also a perfect venue for hosting business seminars and conferences and can accommodate up to 200 delegates in its many meetings and event venues.
Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world and was founded in 980 BC. it is believed that human evolution started in Ethiopia. The country is also home to Lucy, the oldest human remains found till yet… believed to be 3.2 million years old.
Ethiopia is also the only country in Africa that has never been colonised – in fact the Ethiopians defeated the Italians twice to remain independent during the colonial era
It is also the second most populated country in Africa and the only country that has its own alphabets and script.
Through the lens…
Join our social community on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TripAdvisor √√
