Arsi Enfi City Beach Hotel vs Similar Hotels

Multiple complaints about small/noisy rooms, incorrect bed arrangements for groups and a too-firm bed; a few mentions of clean rooms but overall room quality is a weak point.

Mention of outdated furniture and issues with room amenities.

Mixed to negative: rooms described as old and outdated, basic kitchen, limited sockets, some smoking smell and maintenance issues; some rooms spacious but need refurbishment.

Rooms were not well-maintained.

Generally reported as clean (rooms cleaned next day, several guests note 'clean'/'schoon'), though a few reports of bathroom odor/leaks lowered the score slightly.

Numerous mentions of uncleanliness, with specific complaints about dirt and cigarette smell.

Consistently negative across reviews: multiple mentions of poor cleaning, cockroaches in a room, stained/ torn sheets and towels, and 'worst cleaning' reports.

Hygiene issues were mentioned.

Consistently praised for being close to the city centre and beach and offering good views from upper-floor balconies.

Positive feedback highlighting the great location in multiple reviews.

Very positive and repeatedly praised: beach opposite, city centre access, shops, bars, transport links. Noise from mosque/nearby entertainment noted but location is a major strength.

Location was positively highlighted.

Mixed reviews: some guests praise friendly, helpful staff and late service, while others report poor reception service and bad experiences at check-in.

Mixed feelings with some positive remarks about friendly staff.

Mixed but generally functional: some guests note polite, non-intrusive staff and helpful cleaning; others report unhelpful reception, booking/payment issues. Overall service is adequate though not proactive.

Good service noted in the reviews.

Many guests praise the food as tasty and fresh with late options, but some mention limited variety or lower quality in certain meals.

Negative feedback about breakfast quality and overall food service.

Not directly reviewed for hotel F&B; only an external beach club mention. Assigned the target overall rating due to lack of explicit information.

Food quality was considered poor.

Pool, waterslide and balcony/shisha/bar areas are noted positively; smoking areas everywhere mentioned (mixed).

Some amenities like Wi-Fi and air conditioning received negative remarks.

Generally positive mentions: usable pool, washing machine on site, reliable Wi‑Fi; beach club access (paid) and basic facilities — amenities are functional and helpful for budget stays.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Several guests explicitly state it's good value for money; overall perception leans positive.

Some reviews suggest that it's a decent value for the price.

Frequently noted as a good cheap option: guests call it a great cheap hotel and find it acceptable for the price despite shortcomings.

High price compared to experience.