Travelers find a quiet sanctuary at Kerawi International Hotel in the city center. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, relax in the garden terrace, and dine at the on-site restaurant. Dry cleaning services and 24-hour staff support enhance stays near local attractions.
Located in Awassa, Kerawi International Hotel is in the city centre. Local points of interest include Hawassa University, Fish Market, and Lake Awasa. Visit our Awassa travel guide
Wolde Amanuel Dubale Road, Nearby Zion College, Awassa
What's nearby
Hawassa University
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Lake Awasa
4 min drive - 4.1 km
Fish Market
4 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Awassa (AWA)
39 min drive
Restaurants
Dukamo
2 min drive
Haile Panorama Lake View Bar
6 min drive
Rome 1960, Cafe
3 min drive
Sombrero
17 min walk
South Coffee
3 min drive
About this property
Kerawi International Hotel
Hotel in the city centre
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Kerawi International Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Kerawi International Hotel have comforts, such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Separate sitting areas, fans and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2,153 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Desk
Fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Kerawi Hotel Awassa
Kerawi International Hotel Hotel
Kerawi International Hotel Awassa
Kerawi International Hotel Hotel Awassa
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerawi International Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kerawi International Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Kerawi International Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Kerawi International Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Kerawi International Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Kerawi International Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Awassa, this hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hawassa University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fish Market and Lake Awasa.
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Reviews
Kerawi International Hotel Reviews
7.4
Good
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I booked a room via Expedia and they gave the room away to someone else so I had to stayed in the car for the night. Terrible experience to say the least and no refund.
Lights not working , No hot water, wifi not working
Tewodros Gutema
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Maria
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Det var alldeles för varmt på rummet. Fanns ingen fläkt eller AC. Det gick riktigt dåligt att sova. Kunde inte öppna dörren till balkongen. Där ute bråkade gatuhundar. Hotellet har sin parkering nedanför rummet och de höll på med någon maskin som gav ifrån sig oljud.
Maria
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kevan
23 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice atmosphere. Beautiful area.
Kevan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
Mekonnen
1 Mar 2021
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Friendly staff but poor shower room design and incompetent cotractors used by the hotel resulting in overnight water shutdown for no apparent reason.
I stayed at Kerawi for 2 months. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room service was always timely. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. The food was delicious. I’d recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Hawassa for the first time.
El hotel en general esta muy bien, agua caliente y cama comoda en habitaciones buenas. El personal es agradable y el jardin interior esta muy bien para pasar los ratos muertos.
Good hotel but don't like same-sex travel partners
The amenities are good, with comfortable rooms and good breakfast buffet for the price. The shower leaked a lot, so we always had to pile up towels on the floor to keep the bathroom from becoming a lake, but otherwise the room was good.
Though likely not unique to this hotel, the management is quite homophobic, and tried to charge my SISTER and me double because we were a "same sex couple". We reserved and paid for a room for 2 via this website, but they said they have tried to get the booking websites to ask for the sex of the guests during booking and not allow same sex pairs to be in the same room...obviously this is very discriminatory and not something any booking website should ever comply with. As we had already paid for the room (non-refundable), we compromised by just paying 150birr/day for the breakfast charge for a second guest (even though we paid for 2 guests from the beginning so this was ridiculous!!! But better than paying double). Not sure if this compromise would've even been possible if we weren't able to prove we were sisters. So, word of warning to any same sex travel partners that you might encounter some issues here.