Planning your trip to Albanian Rivera and want to base yourself in Saranda?
I have you covered with the best hotel options. I have divided them into sections, that I believe are important regarding the area, like private direct access to the beach and proximity to the city center. I also try to provide different pricing options so you have budget-friendly ones and I highlight only hotels that are great value for money!
I will cover:
Hotels with direct private access to the beach
Hotels at the heart of the city
Luxurious Options
Adults Only
Budget-friendly hotels
A few apartment options
*$=0-40 per night | $$=40-70 per night | $$$=70+ per night
The best hotels on the coast with direct access to a private beach.
Price: $$
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Location: The hotel is located in the hotel area, 10 minutes walking from the promenade but has great restaurants and shops nearby.
Amenities: Family rooms available, free parking, breakfast available.
Wifi: Great Wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - Direct access to a private beach with sun beds and parasols. Has a bar and a restaurant with a terrace boasting sea views. All rooms feature a balcony with a seating area and sea views. Laundry and ironing service is possible (for an extra charge). The staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is great. The interior is modern.
Price: $$$
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Location: Very good location. In the hotel strip but close to the start of the promenade and many good restaurants.
Amenities: Free private parking, family rooms available, breakfast available.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8.5
Why a good choice? - Direct access to a private beach with sun beds and parasols. Wonderful interior and every room has a balcony with sea views. Some of the rooms feature a hot tub on the balcony overlooking the sea. A restaurant on-site is available. Amazing breakfast. The place is rated 9.1 on Booking!
Price: $$
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Location: Great location. 5 minutes from the port and the start of the promenade where most restaurants are.
Amenities: Breakfast available, 24-hour front desk, family rooms available, free parking,
Wifi: Great wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - Direct access to a private beach with sun beds and parasols. Inside and outside restaurants so you can enjoy your breakfast on an outside terrace overlooking the sea. Breakfast has a variety of options. Possibility to book a room with a sea view. The place is rated as 9.2 on Booking!
Price: $$$
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Location: Located on the hotel strip, the hotel is 10 minutes walk away from the promenade but has restaurants and shops nearby.
Amenities: Breakfast available, outdoor swimming pool, free parking.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8
Why a good choice? - Direct access to a private beach with sun beds and parasols. The staff is very friendly and helpful. On-site restaurant. Lovely modern design. Great breakfast. Rated 9.7 on Booking which is an exceptional score! An airport shuttle is possible for an extra charge.
Price: $$
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Location: Slightly remote the hotel offers a wonderful private bay. Still just a 10 minute walk from the port and the beginning of the promenade.
Amenities: Family rooms available, garden, children's playground, free private parking, outdoor swimming pool.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8
Why a good choice? - Direct access to a private beach with sun beds and parasols. Water sports facilities and a beach bar. Various day trips and excursions can be organized at the hotel. On-site restaurant offering amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Great choice for families! An airport shuttle is possible for an extra charge.
The best hotels at the heart of the city. Great picks if you want to be near everything.
Price: $$
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Location: Excellent location, directly on the quiet part of the promenade, next to the port.
Amenities: Family rooms available, tea/coffee maker in all rooms.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8
Why a good choice? - This hotel is a gem location-wise! Rated 9.4 on Booking which is an excellent score! Parking is available but for an extra charge.
Price: $$
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Location: Excellent location, at the middle of the promenade overlooking Sarandas embankment where you will find a lovely cafe and all the boat tours. Just 5 minute walk away from the port. Very central location.
Amenities: 24-hour front desk, free private parking, tea/coffee maker in all rooms. Breakfast available.
Wifi: Great wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - All rooms have a sea view. The hotel offers car rental. Very friendly staff. Breakfast is available and served in a room.
Price: $$$
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Location: Very central location, you will be close to everything.
Amenities: Garden, free private parking, breakfast available, 24-hour front desk, family rooms available.
Wifi: Excellent Wifi - 10
Why a good choice? - Great breakfast offering Italian or American options. At the hotel, you can get sun beds and beach umbrellas to use at the public beach. Offers laundry services (paid - 5 Euros). Great choice for digital nomads who prefer hotels over apartments as the place has good wifi and very helpful staff to assist you with all your daily needs. This place is rated 9 on Booking!
The best luxurious options in Saranda.
Price: $$$
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Location: Located at the hotel strip, the hotel is further away from the port and city center but close to one of the most popular beaches in Saranda - Santa Quaranta Seaside Beach.
Amenities: Breakfast available, outdoor swimming pool, family rooms available, free parking.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8.5
Why a good choice? - Modernly styled rooms and suites. Fantastic terrace with an outdoor swimming pool and sun loungers. You can enjoy an amazing breakfast on the terrace or in the room. The hotel features a bar with a sea view where you can enjoy refreshing cocktails. The hotel offers its own space at the beach included in the price. The property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Price: $$$
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Location: Excellent location. In the hotel strip but close to the start of the promenade and many good restaurants.
Amenities: Free private parking, breakfast available, outdoor swimming pool, family rooms available,
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8
Why a good choice? - Excellent outdoor pool at the front of the beach. Direct access into the sea. Features a restaurant and a bar with an outdoor terrace serving Mediterranean and traditional cuisine. Every room has a balcony overlooking the sea. The staff is very friendly. Scuba diving center on-site. Boat and jet ski rentals can be arranged. The property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Price: $$$
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Location: Excellent location, 2 minutes from the port, close to the promenade and all the restaurants.
Amenities: Free private parking, 24-hour front desk, a coffee machine and a kettle in each room, breakfast available.
Wifi: Great Wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - Very beautiful and modern interior. Features a lovely restaurant and a bar. Every room has a balcony with amazing views. The spa is available offering massages. Excellent breakfast. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
If you are looking for a quite chill time in Saranda, check out this Adults Only option.
Price: $$$
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Location: Great location, just 5 minutes walk away from the port and the beginning of the promenade.
Amenities: Free parking, breakfast available.
Wifi: Great Wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - Lovely bar with a terrace where you can enjoy cocktails with amazing views! On-site restaurant. This hotel also offers a private beach with sun beds, parasols, and hammock beds. An airport shuttle can be arranged with the hotel (for an extra charge).
The best budget-friendly hotels in Saranda.
Price: $
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Location: Excellent location. Just by the port, it is located at the heart of the city.
Amenities: Garden, free private parking, 24-hour front desk, breakfast available.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8
Why a good choice? - Close to the Saranda beach (a 2 minute walk). The hotel has a bar overlooking the sea. Great breakfast. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This is a great value for money choice.
Price: $
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Location: At the hotel district.
Amenities: Free private parking, family rooms available.
Wifi: Good Wifi - 8
Why a good choice? - Near the beach. On-site restaurant with a terrace overlooking the sea. The hotel offers car rental services. Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.
Price: $
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Location: 10 minute walk away from the port and the beginning of the promenade.
Amenities: Garden, free private parking, 24-hour front desk, family rooms available, breakfast available.
Wifi: Great Wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - The hotel offers a bar. Great continental or Italian breakfast (for an extra price). Bike and car hire are available at the accommodation. Very helpful staff. The property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The place is rated 9.1 on Booking!
Price: $
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Location: Great location, just 5 minute walk away from the port and promenade.
Amenities: Breakfast available, family rooms available, free parking.
Wifi: Great Wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - Beachfront property. On-site restaurant with a terrace. Staff speak Greek, English and Spanish at the reception. Family owned business so the staff was very friendly and caring.
If you prefer to stay in an apartment, here are some great apartment options.
Price: $$
Location: Located in the hotel district, the apartments are 10 minute walk away from the start of the promenade. There are shops and restaurants nearby.
Amenities: Free private parking, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, toaster, fridge, stovetop, coffee machine and a kettle. Family rooms available.
Wifi: Excellent wifi - 10
Why a good choice? - The property offers a private beach area. All the apartments have a balcony with a sea view. The apartments are new, modern, and spacious. The property offers a paid airport shuttle service. The host Emin is very responsive. The place is rated 9.6 on Booking!
Price: $
Location: Excellent location, at the heart of Saranda.
Amenities: Fully-equipped kitchenette.
Wifi: Great Wifi - 9
Why a good choice? - Modern interior. Very responsive and helpful host. The place is rated 9.8 on Booking which is exceptional!