Arba Minch Accommodation: A Pleasant Surprise

1. Staying in Arba Minch led me to an unexpected find—right next door to Beteseb Pension, in fact. When I arrived, Beteseb was fully booked, but the owner’s friend offered to take me to a newly renovated place nearby. I’ll admit, I was wary at first—impromptu stays can be hit-or-miss—but by the end, I was won over. This place? It’s a solid budget gem. 🏨✨🤔 2. Let’s start with the room itself. Being newly renovated makes all the difference: no yellowed wallpaper or chipped paint, just fresh floors and a spotless bathroom. The toilet had a faint whiff of (new paint, probably—turns out the second and third floors are still under construction), but it was easy to overlook. The sheets felt crisp and dry, no musty smells, and the room had just enough light from a small window. After staying in older guesthouses with sticky floors, this felt like a luxury. 🧼🚪☀️ 3. The hot water? A game-changer. After a long day of traveling—bumping around in a minibus, hauling my bag through dust—there’s nothing worse than a weak, lukewarm shower. But this place’s water heater worked like a charm: steady pressure, hot enough to relax but not scald, and it stayed that way the whole time. I stood there longer than I should have, letting the warmth wash off the day’s chaos. It sounds small, but trust me—good hot water makes a budget stay feel special. 🛁🔥💧 4. Location sealed the deal. The bus station was just a few minutes’ walk away—no need to haggle with a tuk-tuk driver or drag my suitcase over uneven roads. By the time I dumped my bag and changed, I was already strolling toward the lake to catch the sunset. For a tired traveler, that convenience? Priceless. Sometimes the best stays aren’t the ones you plan—they’re the happy accidents next door. 🌅🚶♂️🧳 #ArbaMinchHiddenGem #EthiopiaStayGuide #BudgetTravelArbaMinch #TravelAccommodationTips #ArbaMinchLodging