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Reviews of The First Hotel Saranda 3 stars

Rruga shteterore Butrinti, 100 metra para disko Mango,malorja majtas. Pallati blu, 1001 Sarandë, Albania

#176 of 265 hotels in Sarandë

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 52 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Duplex Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom with very small shower. Creaking stairs in the room. The front door couldn't be closed without key

    Very friendly and helpfull personal. Good location of the hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not fix in the wall

    Staff is very helpfull, the room is clean and spacious, the location is near the mango beach and the area has a lot of good restorant and markets. I viil recomand this hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The matress

    The hostafe are very kind

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could definitely be improved, especially for us Italians, who aren't used to eating cucumbers and tomatoes in the morning. The bathroom floods every time you take a shower because the curtain is too short. The living room has utensils, pans, and silverware, but there's no stove, so they're useless. The curtains don't block out the sunlight, making it difficult to sleep in the morning.

    The property was in a great location, between Saranda and Ksamil. It has a convenient private parking area for the car. Nearby, there are beautiful and quiet beaches within walking distance. However, the real added value of the hotel is the friendly Asis, always available to help with any request!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lo staff assolutamente adorabile e disponibile

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice owners, good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    Strongly reccomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None Our expectations were completely satisfied

    -spacious accommodation -comfortable beds -car park in that busy area -warm attitude from Isli and the rest of the hotel members

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Functional hotel close to sea and restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double rooms are only with double beds. No twins. Breakfast only from 8 a.m.

    Clean and comfortable. Small walking distance to the sea and a more commercial street with a lot of restaurants

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities in the room need to be renovated... Shower, shower curtain... There is always water on the floor. The dog in the hotel parking was barking the whole night under the window.

    The breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The host was really friendly and hospitable. He was able to answer all our inquiries and even propose amazing places to go in Sarande. The breakfast was also delicious with traditional Albanian food!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    Amazing staff and really good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The beds wasn't that comfortable, but for the price it was worth. The bathroom was with a bad smell and we didn't really know where it was coming from and the shower wets a lot the bathroom's floor. And something that made us a upset is that on booking.com is written that we can pay by card, when we arrived there we couldn't. We had to pay a high fee to withdraw the money.

    The staff was amazing, literally the best part on the hotel. They were so kind and open to help whenever we needed it. Also, there was ar conditioner, a good balcony with see view and facilities in the room. The breakfast even simple was really good. The location was also a good plus on our stay. Close to beachs, a market right on the corner, the bus stops to ksamil and Sarande center are on the street close to the hotel and some good restaurants close to it. The price is also good for Albania and the kind of trip we planned to do.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Very nice family hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice personel Delicious diner after order Good price for this standard

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice family run apartment hotel with breakfast for a cheaper price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We expected a bit bigger studio apartment for four people. The shower had very low pressure but it worked. Shower curtain were short so water spread on the floor which was little inconvenient. Parking and street were little tight. Their dog bark late night which was a bit uncomfortable. But overall it was good. These things could be improved in future.

    It was at a nice location, close to beach but one street behind the main street. Google map didn't show the navigation well. It was a cheap price for the facility they provided.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    9.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel a little bit difficult to find out because we didn't see the Tag name of hotel but anyway we got arrive the place by help from the owner of hotel.!!!!

    The staff is helpful and gentle, breakfast is good and room is clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    9.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    very spacious and clean apartment, equipped with everything you need, very responsive owner,

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice staff. Great breakfast, cleanliness, comfort, great location. We really appreciate it and thank you once again

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, super friendly staff and an amazing rooftop terrace. We really enjoyed our stay here

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not near swimable beach or restaurants. Both over 1km away . Only suitable if you have a car

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Will definitely stay in this hotel again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It could do with a little furniture and bathroom upgrade but overall couldn't be more happier with our stay.

    Lovely hotel, great location and the best part is that you can use the roof terrace and watch the sunset with your friends and family. Hotel staff are absolutely amazing, very helpful and we would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duplex Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, great sea view, large parking lot.

    Large rooms, clean, good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, my experience at this hotel was very disappointing. The cleanliness was far below expectations — the room was not properly cleaned, and the bedding was old and uncomfortable. The facilities were outdated and poorly maintained, which significantly impacted the quality of the stay. Breakfast was very limited, lacked variety, and felt more like a formality than a proper service. Additionally, the room had no view at all, which was unexpected and added to the overall dissatisfaction. Most importantly, the price charged does not match the level of service or comfort provided. I do not recommend staying here unless serious improvements are made.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Duplex Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent stay — amazing staff! The hotel was clean and comfortable, with everything we needed. But what really made the difference was the staff — they were incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Their kindness made our stay even more special. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Qëndrimi ynë në këtë hotel ishte një përvojë fantastike! Dhoma ishte shumë e pastër, komode dhe me një pamje mahnitëse nga deti. Stafi ishte i sjellshëm dhe gjithmonë i gatshëm për të ndihmuar, duke e bërë qëndrimin tonë edhe më të këndshëm. Vendndodhja ishte ideale — afër plazhit dhe shumë restoranteve të mira. Do ta rekomandoja patjetër për këdo që viziton Sarandën dhe me siguri do të kthehemi përsëri!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Cozy and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not really a deal breaker but it would be good if they could add nightlights next to the bed.

    Our stay in The first hotel it was great, it is a family hotel and the staff is friendly. We booked the 2 room apartment, it was big and had two balconies! The property includes free parking which is highly appreciated. Overall is super comfortable I highly recommend it

    Stayed in September 2024

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