Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ethiopia Guest Home is comprised of three homes just 100 yards apart.
  • Brand new (2008/2009), three and four-story homes that could easily pass as a California beach houses.
  • In south west part of Addis, just 15 minutes from the center of the city.
  • 15 minutes from the airport.
  • Beautiful area outside for children to run and play
  • Equipped with powerful generators to ensure hot water, etc.
  • Complementary one-hour massages are given to each adoptive parent and volunteer and/or adult.
  • Handmade artisan breads are made daily.
  • Restaurant quality pizza ovens used to create eclectic, California style pizzas.
  • Breakfast and lunch (if needed) are included in the cost of your stay.
  • Dinner is available upon request for $5 per person (no charge for children 5 and under).
  • One liter of bottled water is provided daily...additional bottled water may be purchased for a small fee.
  • Adoptive family lodging ranges from $85 to $195 per night/per room depending on the room/suite.
  • Standard rooms share a bathroom with just one other room that are cleaned several times each day.
  • Adoptive Family Suites provide a private bathroom at a higher nightly rate.
  • The Nathaniel Suite is our largest suite with its own private bathroom and private full-size kitchen for larger families.
  • Volunteer lodging ranges from $35 to $40 per person/per night depending on the size of the group.
  • Use of an Ethiopian cell phone.
  • Laundry service is available for a minimal fee (40 to 80 cents).
  • Check out time is 10:00 am, Check in time is 12:00 pm.
  • Early check-in is possible when/if your room is available.
  • Guests whose flight arrives prior to 7:00 am (From midnight to 7:00 am) are charged for the night prior to their arrival.
  • Airport pickup at no extra charge
  • To book a room, click the Make a Reservation button at the top of the page and follow the prompts.
  • info@ethiopiaguesthome.com... 951-491-9675 (US #)