Reviews of Artis Blue Relax 4 stars

We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel – everything exceeded our expectations. From the warm welcome to the attention to detail throughout, the experience was both relaxing and memorable. The room was out of this world with direct access to the crystal clear water, spotless and comfortable, the atmosphere was calm and inviting, and the service was outstanding. A very special thank you to Artemis, who went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. Your kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. We are truly grateful and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

We had an absolutely wonderful 4-night stay at Artis Blue Relax in Himarë, Albania. This place is truly unique — a one-of-a-kind experience that combines stunning views, thoughtful design, and a peaceful atmosphere. Artemis was incredible, welcoming us with such kindness and making us feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. Every detail felt special, from the warm hospitality to the serene setting. It’s the kind of place that leaves you feeling both inspired and completely relaxed. We can’t wait to return!

Nothing, everything was perfect. Thank you Artemis!

Beautiful location on the water with a decent sized room and bathroom. Plus space to park a car

Sea urchins in the water. Out of the hotels control I appreciate but ruins the location aspect. Additionally for the price point breakfast should be included

The view from our room and the back porch on the marina made this one of the best rooms I've ever stayed in. Highly, highly recommend.

Most beautiful, super clean, spacious, modern room. Right on the water. Sound proof! Walking distance to many restaurants, shops and bakeries.

The proximity to stay on the water’s edge, with peace out of the buzz, but 2 minutes walk to the closest restaurant and shops, and for my husband not liking shops, watching all the boats and yachts come in and out of the harbour.

The fact that you couldn’t flush the toilet paper, but understandably because of the location on the water.

This hotel is literally ON the water. It is so close that you can sit on your private patio and dip your feet in the water! Unfortunately, the water is full of sea urchins, so you can’t really go IN the water, but the view and ambience is fantastic! It is also the only hotel I stayed at in Albania that had a bathtub, and the view from the bathtub is incredible! This hotel is about as luxurious as it gets for Albania.

Sea urchins were a bummer

Location, view, friendly owner

Our favourite stay in Albania! This room was top notch and Artis was the loveliest host. Only wish we could have stayed longer

Amazing hotel. We used the terrace everyday and it was so easy to walk into town for lunch and dinner. The place is run by a family and you can really sense the attention to detail. It was a great stay!!

This place is stunningly beautiful and it is so well located! Our host was incredibly kind. Overall, this is a fabulous place.

Unfortunately we were not able to enjoy the swimming off of the deck. We both fell on the slippery, sharp rocks and there were many sea urchins on the rocks. Our hands were ripped up by landing on the urchins.

There is nothing to not like about Artis Blue Relax. Artemis could not have been more gracious and welcoming to her beautiful place. She wanted everything to be perfect for us and it was. The room which was more like an apartment literally opened right up to the water with a patio and lounges sitting just above the waters edge. Her brother runs the boutique hotel and restaurant right there in same property. Excellent food and amazing breakfasts. Close to everything. Highly recommend!

I cannot think if one thing to improve upon.

Beautiful room and location, lovely owner host catered for any needs.

This is one of the most remarkable experiences I have ever had. The room is exceptionally well appointed with a mini kitchen area, large living room, lovely bathroom and spacious bedroom. But the most incredible element were the glass doors that open directly out to your own private patio with steps down to the sea. We loved having coffee or a cocktail in the lounge chairs watching the life on the bay. The owner, Artemis, was incredibly warm and welcoming and helped us figure out an issue with our lost baggage. We can't wait for our next visit!

No advertisement could have prepared us for the wow-factor when we stepped inside. Our room opens onto a private terrace where you can literally dive straight into the crystal-clear bay of Himarë. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a breathtaking panorama, and from both the terrace and the bed we watched fish swimming in turquoise water while a gentle surf provided the perfect soundtrack. It’s the most romantic place we could imagine—an absolute dream stay!

Just one cheerful heads-up: the bay is also a five-star resort for sea urchins. Those spiky little fellows love to hand out unsolicited pedicures, so pack water shoes and tiptoe with care—let them admire you from a safe distance while you soak up the magic.

This ir really not a hotel or apartment, this is experience you will never forget. The hotel owner takes care about her customers in every step. You will feel like you are not somewhere far from your home, but more like visiting your mom :) This apartment totally will change your understanding what beachfront apartment and what sea view means :) This is the best terrace we have ever been. No words can describe the view and the feeling. If you are going to Albania, this place is a must to visit and before you are booking flight tickets, you must check if you can make booking at least for few days in Artis Blue as they have only 2 rooms and you are lucky and blessed if you have possibility to visit this magical place. Its is really magical. I don't want to write about basic things, because everything is perfect there, just to mention few details like your own wine fridge and your own ice machine in apartment :) Location is also perfect to as its only few steps from promenade of Himare and you have best point of view to promenade from your terrace and windows. We also recommend to take boat tour for Himare coast, which was also amazing and can be recommended by host. We were also surprised by nice gift from the host in the end of our stay :) Albanian government should award their people keeping the places like that and taking such natural care of their visitors, because this is the best thing representing beauty of Albania and hospitality of Albanian people! We love you and we dream every night to come back soon :) Thank you one more time for our unforgettable experience!

Artemis is a wonderful host!

Beautiful setup with a great location. The hostess Marta was a gem - very helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back!!

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Absolutely everything but the highlight is truly the ‘dock’ balcony where you can sit on the sea and can enjoy Himare. We also loved all the attention to detail; everything has been considered with the ice machine, the blanket for sitting outside, the lights to enjoy the outdoors at night, coffee, extra towels and more. What an incredible stay, we want to come back already! It was the highlight of our trip!

Nothing!

Everything was great and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We had a small problem with the glass bricks on our bed side which let too much light in in the early morning while we were still sleeping. We ended up using the towels as eye masks.