Reviews of El Primero Hotel 4 stars

Pool was exceptional and staff were nice. Small but good breakfast.

Couldn’t buy any food or snacks at all. Minibar was also empty. No restaurant, nothing, only a bar. Also no bathropes or slippers.

Nice rooms lovely pool and good service staff were incredible would stay again

We had a wonderful stay.

The staff were professional and provided excellent service. Breakfast was delicious and nicely presented. The room was spacious, comfortable and very clean.

Breakfast was good, fantastic pool and free beach beds with great beach not packed loads of room, sea shoes needed loved the outlook with palm trees for coolness and the cleaners worked tirelessly first class

Breakfast same same, not tea or toaster, rooms triple deluxe bedroom was like standard nowhere to hang your clothes, bit on the small side for triple deluxe bedroom, bit disappointing good for very short stay but long stay living out of a case, one bottle of water not replenished, no lunch or dinner provision, staff looked bored always on phones, dressed in jeans, cleaners worked tirelessly, no currency conversion provision, staff not really trained to recommend local attractions, customer service not really good, hilly access to shop and some restaurants

The pool, the view from our room, (full sea view) the staff were really nice, professional and friendly. The hotel was very clean. Location was good whilst not in the centre of Saranda (we preferred this) there was a good selection of restaurants close by.

We didn’t dislike anything about the property the only thing was the climb up the hill to the main road was steep and had no railing for part of it. There is also a caravan site next door. One thing was that room allocation is when you check in, we had requested 2 rooms close to each other but because of this policy we didn’t get this.

This hotel was beyond amazing! I loved everything about it! We stayed here from June 9-13 and the weather was perfect to chill by the beach. It is one of the few hotels in Saranda that has a private beachfront access. Our room was very clean and well maintained every day. The breakfast buffet was tasty but could have a bit more variety. My brother also stayed here and had the terrace room was an immaculate view! I would definitely recommend this hotel if you would like to stay in Saranda in a resort style hotel. Parking is available with the hotel and downtown is only a 10 min drive. I will definitely be back!

Very clean, nice breakfast, renovated facilities. Staff really kind. Nice and clean pool.

We had booked the Deluxe Triple Room with a Sea View. Unfortunately, the experience did not meet our expectations: - First, the room was not configured as a triple. - Second, the sea view was more lateral than a true front-facing view. - Third, the bathroom was extremely small—two people could not use it comfortably at the same time, and the door couldn’t be fully opened as it hit the WC. Overall, the space felt quite uncomfortable, especially considering the high price we paid. We were expecting a better room layout and experience.

🌟 Unforgettable Friends’ Getaway at El Primo Hotel – Sarandë! We had an absolutely amazing time staying at El Primo (El Primero) Hotel during our friends’ trip to Sarandë! This hotel exceeded all our expectations and made our holiday truly special. 💫 What We Loved Most: Amazing Location: Just steps from the sea — you can literally hear the waves from your room. The view from the balcony was something out of a postcard. Super Friendly Staff: The team at El Primo made us feel like family. Always helpful, always smiling — they added a warm personal touch to everything. Perfect for Friends: The hotel had a relaxed and social vibe, yet it was peaceful enough for us to unwind. Ideal for friends traveling together who want a mix of fun and chill time. Comfort & Cleanliness: Spacious, clean rooms with great AC and comfy beds. We felt right at home. Delicious Breakfasts: Fresh local food served with love every morning — we especially loved enjoying it on the sea-view terrace. Walking Distance to Everything: Beaches, restaurants, cafes, and nightlife were all within reach. Super convenient! This place has a calm charm that made our trip even more memorable. Whether you’re coming to Sarandë to explore, relax, or celebrate with friends, El Primo Hotel is a top choice. Highly recommended – we’ll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Exceptionally clean rooms and throughout the property. Comfortable beds. Lovely pool with plenty of sun loungers. Bar on the beach. Beautiful view.

Breakfast was very repetitive with awful coffee. Although the staff are polite there is no service. When we checked in there was no information about the hotel or area provided. There is no option for food at the hotel except the breakfast provided. There is a bar and beach bar but nobody comes around checking if you want anything. Service of the drinks ordered was very slow. When I asked staff for recommendations for restaurants in the area they had no idea! The pool was quite cold. Although this is beyond control, the sea at the beach was freezing! I assume because of the river that meets it. But it was much colder water than other beaches in the area.

Everything was lovely. The staff is great, the property, the breakfast was lovely

The water in the sea is little cold because of the river, but they have a pool . Everything else was lovely

We loved almost everything about this hotel. Cleaneless-almost all the time someone is cleaning, staff - they were helpfull and nice, location - far enought from city to avoid crowds and close to city exit for trips to Ksamil etc. , underground garage - always found a spot to park and swimming pool which contains small swimming pool for kids, about 40cm deep. Plants and flowers around hotel was enchanting, general design was fine. Always enought sunbeds at pool. The hotel was perfectly situated to offer peace and complete privacy.

For stays longer than 6 days, the breakfast may become a bit monotonous. Sea water is cold because of river entering nearby but you can always use it as advantage and do some cardio and swim against current.

Super Hotel!!

1- An infinity pool next to the beach is just fantastic! 2- The breakfast was changing daily which is also wow 3- The staff are extremely kind, the girls at the check in are so nice 4- Clean, like wow! 5- Close to many things around

1- It's not because of the hotel themselves, but the beach wasn't good, not sandy nor rocky, it was full of sharp gravels that we couldn't walk without slippers, moreover, the hotel is at a meeting point between a river and the sea, although the view is facinating, but the water was extra cold to a level that no one could swim in it, so we swam only in the pool.