El Primero Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (53 reviews)
Rruga Butrinti, Sarandë, Vlorë, 9701 , Sarandë , AL

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Covered parking
Secured parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Immaculate cleanliness
Attentive staff
Beautiful views
Modern room decor
Cons:
Limited food options
High prices
Noisy beach bar

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
Hotel was immaculate and exceptionally clean. Thorough cleaning by staff noted.
Service
9.36
Staff very attentive with a focus on customer service.
Location
9.4
Nice quiet property close to the beach with great views.
Room Quality
9.35
Spacious, modern rooms with beautiful decor.
Amenities
8.38
Great pool and free sunbeds; however, no restaurant on site and loud beach music noted.
Value for Money
8.34
Price considered high for the offerings; several stated it could be better for the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast is good but no other food options; some guests noted the need for snacks.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, guests were very satisfied but some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:16

Property Description

Recreation Opportunities
The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool for guests to enjoy during their stay.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can take advantage of complimentary wireless internet access and benefit from a 24-hour front desk and safe deposit box services.

Comfortable Guestrooms
The 33 air-conditioned guestrooms offer a cozy stay with amenities like bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and safes.

Book your stay at El Primero Hotel for a relaxing getaway near the beautiful Mango Beach in Sarandë!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to September.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Mariam
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with a breathtaking view. My room was upgraded by the staff as I was there on a birthday trip. They gave me a room with a direct sea view which included a pool view too and the private beach. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I just wish the breakfast had a bit more variety to choose from, it’s quite basic compared to usual hotel breakfasts’ but overall it was spectacular and second to none! I loved every single moment and I will 10000% be back InShaaAllah 😍🙌

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Tania partner
10
Pros:

Hotel was immaculate, the cleaners are so thorough! Staff very attentive. Lovely breakfast. Great pool and comfy sunbeds.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Ayelet
10
Pros:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very nice place with excellent service and warm, hospitable people. Highly recommended!

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
M
Martin partner
10
Pros:

Nice quiet property with beach very close with ample sun beds and beach bar.
Breakfast was good - no other food served at the hotel so a quick walk up the very steep path to pizzerias and restaurants was called for in the evenings. Great view out to sea from our balcony to watch the sunsets

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
J
JUSTINE friends
10
Pros:

Hôtel magnifique vue sur piscine et mer en prolongement. Très propre. Personnel super sympa. Chambre spacieuse et moderne avec une très belle déco minimaliste. Encore mieux que sur les photos. Plage privée super sympa, eau transparente et calme.
Points négatifs: Ils ne font pas à manger du tout, même des petits "snacks" pour la piscine ou la plage, dommage. Et également un peu bruyant autour la nuit.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Chelsea family
10
Pros:

It was exceptionally clean and sanitized. The breakfast was always fresh, plentiful options including eggs, sausage, waffles, pastries, fruit, yogurt, and beverages. The lobby was spacious, flooded with natural light, with an open view to an infinity pool and the ocean. The beach was on the property and included free sunbeds, lounge chairs and umbrellas for hotel guests free of charge. Several great restaurants within walking distance. The staff was kind, attentive, and had recommendations for every question asked. Great focus on customer service and cleanliness. We wouldost definitely stay there again!!

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Martin partner
8
Pros:

Der eigene Pool ist das Highlight vom Hotel. Die Zimmer sind sauber und werden gründlich gereinigt. Parkplatz ist leider nicht exklusiv nur für die Hotelgäste. Die Musik von der Beach Bar war zum Teil sehr laut. Das Frühstück war ok. Das Brot war sehr lecker. Das Meer ist sehr wellig und deutlich zu kühl zum baden. Die Lage ist sonst Top zwischen Saranda und Ksamil. Daher Gesamtfazit: Es ist gut aber nicht überragend. Preis deutlich zu hoch.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Rune
10
Fint hotell med noen mangler
Pros:

Hotellet en ganske nytt og ligger fint til ved en strand. Utsikten til havet og Korfu er nydelig. Fine rom, god dusj og meget rent (det vaskes ofte). Bassengområdet er vakkert og behagelig. Frokosten er god, men i korteste laget (fra 08 til 10). Det er av en eller annen grunn ikke mulig å kjøpe is eller små lunsjretter, noe som jeg synes var rart og irriterende. Hotellet anbefaler en restaurant som heter «Harmony». (Det er et hyggelig sted, men maten er ikke veldig god). Strandbaren rett ved hotellet jager bort gjestene ved å spille for høy musikk, og prisene er ganske stive (nesten som i Norge). Synd, for den kunne vært et naturlig sted å frekventere. Hotellet ligger ca 45 min gange fra sentrum, men det er mange utesteder i en fem-minutters radius.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
A
arun partner
8
Pros:

Great property but there isn’t a restaurant on property only breakfast is available. Also the hot tub included with our room didn’t work at all

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Comfortable, clean hotel.
Pros:

This is a really nice hotel. Clean rooms, beautiful view, lovely good sized pool. Good breakfast included too.
It’s just nicely away from the main saranda drag, so you would benefit from having a car to make life easier.
No food served except breakfast, but there are plenty of places close by that do a nice meal.
My only warning. Don’t eat in your room!! We had a packet of crisps and there were ants within an hour. They left once we cleaned it all off though. This seems typical to the area.
We had a lovely time and would definitely visit again.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
A
Anne friends
10
Pros:

Ruhige und dennoch zentrale Lage. Alles war sauber und komfortabel – genau richtig zum Entspannen. Kostenlose Parkplätze direkt am Hotel. Das Frühstück war vielfältig, frisch und für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Würden jederzeit wieder buchen!

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
R
robin
10
Pros:

Great hotel, great pool and great breakfast!

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Marija
10
Pros:

This hotel is amazing! The staff are so friendly, the hotel is immaculately clean. The breakfast is wonderful, as is the beach and pool area. Highly recommend!!!

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
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Tine Krogh
8
Pros:

Vi kørte dertil i bil, der var p-kælder så bilen kunne holde i skygge - det var rigtig godt. Hotellet havde en fed pool tilknyttet og god morgenmad. Dog får det kun 4 stjerner da der ikke er mad resten af dagen. Derfor blev vi tvunget ud i byen for at finde de andre måltider, hvilket der var langt til.

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
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Akshay
6
Good hotel, great location.
Pros:

The hotel feels quite new. Seemed like a family run setup. Didn’t see any new faces at the front desk or the bar/kitchen etc. like most of Sarandë, this hotel too looks quite new. The room was comfortable. Parking was convenient. The location is excellent. Right on the beach. The staff was very courteous.
The lady at the front desk was kind enough to not charge us for our 5year. For some reason, the reservation didn’t pick up that we were 3 even though the room we booked was a triple sleeper. Some teething bits which can easily be resolved include arranging an iron and a board even if not in every room but maintained centrally. The breakfast was ok. Could be made better with just a few tweaks.
We tried to use the swimming pool but the water was quite cold. Wished we could have used it more.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
J
Jessica partner
10
Pros:

This property is stunning. The staff was freindly and helpful. We loved the room, the view was amazing. The pool is beautiful and everything is well thought out. Parking is easy. My only complaint is that the road in didnt have a sign at the top so we where nervous for a minute but the gps got us right to the front door.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
L
Lawrence partner
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and excellent location close to the beach. The pool is amazing too.

2024-10-02 via Nuitee
H
Helene
10
Pros:

Très bon séjour dans l’hôtel. Très moderne et bien équipé. Le petit déjeuner est très bien
Il est situé en bout de ville donc un peu excentré vous devrez prendre la voiture pour aller à Sarande centre. La plage privé et piscine sont inclus dans le logement.

2024-09-17 via Nuitee
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Alessandra
10
Pros:

O hotel é novo, muito bonito com excelente roupa de cama e banho. O funcionário da recepção nos ajudou bastante com aluguel de carro e transfer. Os funcionários do restaurante não são muito simpáticos e vários dos pedidos que fizemos no jantar estavam em falta. O café da manhã na minha opinião tinham poucas opções de meu gosto, mas entendo ser cultural o que ofereciam , não gostei, faltaram opções para mim. A piscina é uma delícia e a área da praia realmente faz a diferença com um belo pôr do sol e você pode usar as espreguiçadeiras sem custos adicionais. Outra coisa que incomodou na cidade e na área do restaurante é o excesso de tabagistas, nos éramos os únicos que não fumavam, sofremos com o cheiro de cigarro em todos os cantos da cidade. No geral o hotel é muito bom e muito limpo.

2024-09-10 via Nuitee
K
Kathrin partner
10
Pros:

Super modernes und sauberes Hotel. Recht klein und dadurch sehr ruhig. Alle sehr zuvorkommend und nett!!
Bitte bei den Getränken die Eiswürfel abbestellen - das haben wir total vergessen und dann leider die Quittung bekommen. Da kann aber das Personal absolut nichts für, daher keine Kritik :-)

2024-09-08 via Nuitee