The Tana hotel is a few steps out of town, and the extra five minutes walk is well worth the peace it engenders. Bahir Dar is bustling, but is full of aggressive hustlers who dog pedestrians at every turn. Although Lake Tana is beautiful, Bahir Dahr was our least favorite stop on a long tour of Ethiopia. However, the Tana... More

I'm honestly a little surprised that the reviews of this place are so dismal. But it's true that I have pretty low standards, so that might skew my opinions a bit (I usually choose hotels in the $20-40 range). I was totally pleased with our stay at the Tana. It was quiet, comfortable, clean and roomy. I can't fathom how... More

We didn't stay here but we ate at the hotel. We were not particularly impressed with the food but it's a lovely quiet location among the trees and greenery and lots of birds popped by to say hello to us. It would be the perfect place for a coke or cold beverage. Its a bit of a walk from town... More

I have not stayed at the hotel but eaten at the restaurant many times. I love the atmosphere, but the food is overpriced and invariably makes someone sick if they eat from the buffet. While waiting in the foyer to meet friends my daughter had her hair was braided by some friendly prostitutes who were waiting for business. More

Nicely located hotel in a peninsula garden beside Lake Tana on the outskirts of town with an adjacent path for a twenty minute lakeside walk into the centre, that or a taxi or tuk-tuk. Another of the old government hotels, same room layout and decoration, same wear and tear, but it has its charms. The room was tired but tidy... More

Service and rooms are run down, but the location is worth it. More

Location and Grounds: Situated adjacent to the shore of Lake Tana but quite a way out of town, which is often not a good thing for hotel guests. Whilst it can often be more peaceful and relaxing away from the hubbub it also often means that hotels don’t feel the need to offer good service and value in their bars... More

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights in early September as arranged by our tour company, and we had a decent experience at this hotel. The hotel itself is fairly dated, and the reception staff provides OK service - they were helpful when we asked them for help, but I wouldn't say they were particularly friendly. When we... More

We stayed in Goha Hotel in Gobder for two nights and loved it. So, we thought Tana should be as good. Also, we were at Summerland but they were full. So, Tana became our best option. Reception was poor all the time when we had enquiries. Seems like they don't care what we think. The room itself is identical to... More