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South Star International Hotel

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

369 guest reviews analysed

Hawassa, Ethiopia

EMPTYJET Consensus

84.5 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 369 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • city breaks
  • business
  • families

About South Star International Hotel

South Star International Hotel is in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on a 4.41 acre (17850m2) site roughly 273Km (170mi) south of Addis Ababa. The property includes an Outdoor Swimming Pool and provides a free airport pickup/drop-off service for arrivals and departures. A Business center serves working guests. The nearest airport is AWA (Hawassa International Airport), 12 km from the hotel.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET for its city location in Hawassa, on a 4.41 acre (17850m2) site, with practical facilities including an Outdoor Swimming Pool, Business center and free airport transfer; 12 km from AWA (Hawassa International Airport).

Key facts

Type
City

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

  • Airport transfer — evidence: Free airport pickup/drop-off service
  • Business centre — evidence: Business center

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Location

7.0490, 38.4932 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
AWAprimaryHawassa International AirportHawassa · Large12 km≈ 26 min Fly here
AMHArba Minch AirportArba Minch · Medium150 km≈ 205 min Fly here
JIMJimma AirportJimma · Medium197 km≈ 266 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields

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