Lumi i shales, 4001 Shkodër, Albania
#20 of 67 B&Bs and inns in Shkodër
Guests' ChoiceBased on 123 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 4, 2025
Eleanor
United KingdomRustic guesthouse right by the river, the restaurant has one of the best views along the river, modern clean bathroom, friendly staff, basic but clean and cosy rooms
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Denisa
SwedenBest experience ever. Extremely kind people from the restaurant to the receptionist.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Thomas
GermanyBest location in Shala River! Nice apartment, good food, very friendly staff! Top!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Titas
LithuaniaEverything was perfect, just be sure to wear a scarf when getting a ferry, as wind is cold when getting there
A beautiful place with very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Sol
SwitzerlandGreat place on Shala River, if you really do want to visit this area.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Ádám
HungaryThe accomodation has a very nice bar above the river and sun beds and umbrellas free of charge. The breakfast was delicious. They helped to organise the boat trip from Koman.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Kate
AustraliaHotel Zgiboza’s staff were very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Kristen
United StatesThe staff here are fantastic. We really enjoyed the service and attention. The location is great and we loved the sun beds to spend the day. They have clear instructions and helped to figure out the boat transportation.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Loesje
NetherlandsNothing
Really nice staff, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is outstanding. Lovely room and bathroom.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Pauline
BelgiumWe had a nice stay! Very lovely people and great food!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Omri
IsraelPerfect place. The best in all of our trip. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
James
United KingdomFantastic hospitality from Lule and his family/friends that work here. This was a phenomenal experience, staying at Sgiboza, on the Shala river. The location is just exceptional and the facilities and surrounding areas are a dream!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Tia
Australialoved everything
absolutely amazing stay and could not recommend higher !!! the family who run it are all so kind and accommodating, the power went out for the whole area a few times during our stay and they went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. the location was perfect and the guesthouse restaurant had the cheapest food out of all the other places around. free lounge chairs out the front of the guesthouse and free breakfast was amazing- they didn’t hold back on serving sizes and was delicious. highly highly recommend
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Mika
AustraliaNothing
Nice rooms, great beds and amazing views
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Ewelina
PolandThe true magic of this place comes from the people. Before you even know what you need, they’re already one step ahead, ready to help with a smile. Add to that a beautiful setting, delicious, fresh food, and clean, comfortable rooms, and you’ve got something really special. The viewpoint with breathtaking views of the water and mountains is just a 30-minute walk away. Families with children will appreciate the peacefulness at night, perfect for little ones falling asleep. If you’re visiting with friends, there’s a cozy bonfire and a bar to enjoy. In front of the guesthouse, sun loungers invite you to relax in the shade while sipping drinks from the bar. Absolutely wonderful – a place that feels like home, but better!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Daryl
United StatesNice family. Let them help You book the boat to and from. It’s $25 per person for both ways.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Patrick
AustraliaN/A
Everything about the property is fantastic, nothing to fault.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Noble
PortugalDuring the trip in lake where some plastic bottles which is not responsibility of them. Government should work more to punish those who are throwing bottles in the lake.
A good family is running this guesthouse. If you give them a opportunity to communicate with you, you will feel like you are taking to some that you have known for years. Rooms are clean and spacious. Food in restaurant is tasty and cheaper than others around.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Tara
AustraliaWifi wasn’t fabulous but I think that’s likely an issue with all guesthouses in the area given how remote it is.
Good location amongst all the guesthouses on the river. The hosts were friendly. Room was comfortable, clean and tidy.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Jessica
United KingdomSet in the most stunning scenery and great value for money. The transport from Komani ferry port is all organised by the guesthouse, so couldn't be more straightforward. We stayed 2 nights which was perfect. Staff were really friendly and the room was a great size!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Erin
South AfricaWe loved our stay at Guesthouse Zgiboza. The most perfect location, definitely recommend staying here when you go to Shala river. There are sun-beds to lie on and kayaks to rent and the breakfast was good too
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Scott
United KingdomPerfect location, super friendly family looking after us, great breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Denis
CanadaCold shoer in the morning
Views Acces to chairs on the water Kayaks Staff were super nice
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Poppy
United KingdomThe walk from the boat drop off point to the accommodation was quite far to carry suitcases (couldn’t drag them due to the rocks) so I would recommend only bringing a backpack.
Location was unique, fun to kayak around. Staff were really friendly. Breakfast was nice! And the room was clean and cool as it was shaded (no AC but we didn’t need it as the fan was enough). Staying overnight was great as the day trippers leave so the whole area was quiet in the evening/morning.
Stayed in June 2025
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