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Reviews of El Mare Hotel 3 stars

Rruga Butrinti, 9701 Sarandë, Albania

#16 of 234 hotels in Sarandë

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    A little pearl!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everithing! Simple and clean! The staff is polite, discrete, kind and professional! Super breakfast! You can feel that they put the heart into it!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    9.0
    lovely place direct by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    An electric kettle (water boiler) in the room would be useful.

    Very kind hosting family. A little playground for the kids. Very good breakfast. Nice view.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location, clean, lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every morning there was an extremely loud noise like a dryer or extractor fan going at ninety for 2 hours from like 7am to 9am and it was so noisy! We found it difficult to sleep, it took over the whole room.

    Wonderful stay! The 2 main employees, men, at the desk and breakfast, were absolutely lovely, so attentive and nice, offering extra eggs and sausage at breakfast etc. We arrived a day late as I’d had food poisoning at another place in the north, and when we got there they said we didn’t have to pay for the first night we’d reserved but not stayed, so kind! The room was very clean, really big and had a nice view to the beach. Great location and quiet.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was great.

    The hotel was lovely all staff friendly or room was beautiful ❤️ bed so comfy, the bath products were so frangant. Our evening meal was exceptional 5* and breakfast was great with a great variety of foods

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel close to the seaside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bad smell in the bathroom at times (pee)

    The breakfast was diverse and plentiful You could hear the waves because it’s close to the beach

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we had was a bit tiny, without any place to dry swimsuits. But we could manage - we used the balcony chairs :-)

    Very nice small hotel operated by a local family. Excelent breakfast, beautiful sea view from the balcony and a private beach just in front of the hotel. A lot of restaurants and supermarkets nearby, daily room service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was fairly standard but there were a lot of flies and some of the items definitely sat out too long, especially towards the end of breakfast times.

    Staff were very helpful with check in/out and anything else we needed. The room we had had a very large balcony with lovely views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel is on the seashore: the owner is extremely friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is varied, excellent and tasty. The rooms are spacious and clean. The terrace with a view of the sea and the city is excellent. All recommendations for this hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    10
    The staff were really freandly and helpful.The location near the sea was perfect and it was a supermarket nearby.We had
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very clean and comfortable for us.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    10
    Amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we didn’t stay more😔

    The staff is amazing, when we arrived immidiately they served us cold water and coffee (imagine how it felt in 35C and after 8h road trip😩). Veryyyy welcoming family, they made us feel like home. The room was super clean with a wonderful sea view balcony!! Location is 1000/10!!! Fantastic, right in the beach!! Highly recommend!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    Amazing stay with amazing people 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    We had an amazing week in Sarande in El Mare thanks to Bjerti and all the other people working in the hotel. They are running the hotel since this summer and they are the most helpful and friendly people. The way they help out with all sort of problems at any time of the day is amazing. The view from the balcony is amazing, breakfasts were great, rooms are cleaned very well every day, aircos work amazing, parking is easily accessible, literally 20 meters from the beach, garden is nice and kids can play. Also the family of Bjerti is around in the hotel, his parents are the best, wife is really helpful as well. Whenever the kids or we needed anything they always fixed it with a smile. Also one of the few public beaches is really close, and when there are too many waves there is the river really close (5 min walking) where the kids can swim freely. Its a 3 star hotel, but it has a 5 star service! Hope to see you guys again soon!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Specially Clean Room and Hotel. Good family ambience and helpful 👍

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Fantastic. The staff treated us like family literally.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent establishment. Everyone should consider staying here.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel was in a good location with a beach nearby. The host was very friendly and helpful, which added a huge value to our trip. The sea view was also nice

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Hotel with an amazing view and kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Incredibly friendly and kind staff, helpful to their guests. The owner was extremely welcoming and made us feel like at home! It has a fairly good location, near the shore. Breakfasts are delicious and fresh, with various products, pastries and fruits. The rooms are very convenient and clean. Great offer with a reasonable price.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    10
    A Perfect Stay: Aesthetically Pleasing and Very Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful hotel, and we highly recommend it. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The room we stayed in was immaculate. It was clean, very cozy and aesthetically pleasing. One of the standout features of this hotel is its beautiful garden. It provided a serene and picturesque setting for a morning stroll. The lush greenery and well-maintained flowers added to the overall charm of the place. In summary, our experience at this hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of a clean and comfortable room, a delicious breakfast, and a stunning garden made our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Unforgettable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Me (albanian - italian) and my Boyfriend (italian) stayed in the hotel like 6 nights and we wished we stayed more! our room had a balcony with an amazing view on the sea and the city of Saranda. The room was super clean and provided with what needed. The sheets and the towels smelled really nice and we loved that! The owner and his family were incredibly welcoming and made us feel like home! The breakfast is variated and big and will keep you full! The hotel is just a few steps from the beach and has a beautiful garden where you can relax! Around there is everything you need: shops, supermarket, bars, restaurants, beach ecc. we would have loved to stay more but we will definitely come back and we highly suggest to choose this hotel for your stay!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    El Mare hotel is a special place that you would never forget. We loved everything about this hotel, Bherit is an amazing host and was very helpful at all times. The view from the room was amazing and breakfast was deliciuos. 30m to the beach. I wish we have stayed a few more days here.. Faleminderit Bherit! I hope we will see you again soon! Came as guests, left as friends!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    Hidden gem and strategic location, not too far from the center and away from the noise!!! Perfect location and amazing p
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is amazing, the people that work in there are amazing!! The service is so accurate and great!! The property is located 1 minute away from the beach, a hidden gem of Sarandë.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Come as guests, leave as friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay at El Mare hotel was nothing short of excellent! The room was comfortable and clean, and the views were spectacular. We booked for one night and ended up staying for two, and the host was so accommodating for this. The breakfast that was included was delicious and included so much! The home made petullas were especially incredible. But where really shone through was the service. Bherit is an amazing host. The sign on entry says ‘come as guests, leave as friends’ and I couldn’t agree more. He was so friendly, but never forced. He happily answered all our questions, and when we needed to get back to the port he wouldn’t let us overpay for the trip and organised our journey. He made our trip more special. Faleminderit! Nick & Emily :)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Amazing stay, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel staff is very warm and hospitable. I would strongly recommend. We got a free upgrade for our room and the breakfast spread was great!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    We came as guests. We left as friends.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like that I had to leave so soon! Will come back for sure!

    We had a lovely 2 night stay at the hotel and we left with the best impression! The entire hotel was superclean and supercomfortable! The room was spacy with quite many surfaces to organize your stuff rather than picking it up from suitcase. Sheets and towels were bright white and smelled so good, which is something we adore! Bed matters to us also and we had some quality sleep due to good matress and waves' sound.. In the morning we had a very rich breakfast and the staff was very kind while reassuring that we we pleased and we did not need anything else.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

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