Maxola's Dream Orikum

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Maxola's Dream Orikum Hotel in Vlorë County, Albania

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8.8 / 10.0

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Hotel in Vlorë County, Albania

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About this hotel

Located in Orikum, a few steps from Orikum Beach, Maxola's Dream Orikum provides accommodations with a private beach area, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities at Maxola's Dream Orikum

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Private beach access

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Beach front

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

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Top rated by guests

8.8Excellent

(452 Ratings)

"The owners were a sunshine! Full of positive energy, correct, kind and welcoming. I really appreciated it."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(452 Ratings)

Hotel in Vlorë County, Albania

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Map of Vlorë County, Albania

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Located in Orikum, a few steps from Orikum Beach, Maxola's Dream Orikum provides accommodations with a private beach area, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Private beach access

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Beach front

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Contactless check-in/out

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0

Excellent(452 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional stay!

The owners were a sunshine! Full of positive energy, correct, kind and welcoming. I really appreciated it.

9.0 / 10.0

Very nice

Great location. Staff was very helpful and welcoming.

Needs some refurbishing. Breakfast could be done with local products like other places we stayed.

8.0 / 10.0

A convenient stopover on our cycling tour of Albania

Quiet location by the beach. Very friendly staff.

Breakfast was rather basic. Dinner options limited as it was the end of the season.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing hosts with a seafront location :)

Very kind people, the location amazing right next to the sea and the food also very good at the restaurant :)

10.0 / 10.0

The best of Albania

Wonderful location; lovely hosts; good wholesome food; delicious wine & raki; very homely.

6.0 / 10.0

More guesthouse than a hotel

Near the beach.

Close to high voltage line and the road was quiet busy.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved it all! Very well organised, very nice people, lovely quiet location and good food!

E verything! Very well organised, very nice people, lovely quiet location and good food!

9.0 / 10.0

traditional family beautiful place

amazing family with very original space. the location is very good and the breakfast very good and complete

the room is a little bit cold for low season. the shower is on top of the toilet so for low season not very practical

9.0 / 10.0

Off the beaten track, a lovely unusual spot with very friendly owners

We were made to feel very welcome at this quirky and homely guest house. The location is peaceful, just across a small road from the sea. We watched the fishermen tending to their nets whilst eating a delicious freshly prepared breakfast. We enjoyed a very good supper the evening before of locally caught fish and prawns. A very relaxing and enjoyable brief stay - we hope to return one day.

10.0 / 10.0

If you like a little diamond in rough, this place is just for you.

Really close to the beach and plenty of parking. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. I can imagine that the place will be busy during the summer. Our dinner inside was super cosy with a wood burning stove to keep us warm. This place was so incredibly unique. The home made food was so good and for a price you will not be paying in the UK or anywhere in the world - and that for the freshest fish you will ever find in a restaurant of this magnitude. The Raki as a welcome drink was a nice touch. You get to meet the whole family of this quaint establishment, which makes it even more special.

I simply loved the refreshing shower in the morning, but that might not be for everyone. All the little things that might seem out of the ordinary to many , just enhanced the quaintness of this family run stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay with lovely people

Gorgeous location with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The owner is multilingual and amazingly hospitable, even providing us with a meal when we arrived much later than expected. The location is in the beach and is totally idyllic!

Not so warm in February to swim but the accommodation had excellent air conditioning kept us warm from the elements

9.0 / 10.0

Just amazing!

The Hotel is literally by the beach. Just one step out of your room and you’re in the water :) Papi and his wife are just beautiful people - welcoming and so so helpful. The breakfast is big and very satisfying! The view from the restaurant upstairs is breathtaking. The hotel is idyllic, plants everywhere and everything self built by papi. Orikum is a quiet and peaceful area - perfect to relax! We would def come back to this amazing place. Thank you!

The bathroom was a little bit dirty and the shower is not separated which means the bathroom gets wet after the shower - HOWEVER the room and hotel is perfect for the price!

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

This is exactly the kind of place I was looking for, I felt like my trip in Asia in this wonderful place, There is something very strong over there , so peaceful Thanks for the warm welcome , I will come back for sure

5.0 / 10.0

Ok for one night.

Location just near the beach. Interesting room.

Bathroom was very unconfort, parking place behind the house was terrible (barking dogs on the leash). Behind the accomodation there is a lake and a lot of mosquitos especially in the evening. There is no view from the room - the view in the back side on the many unnecessary things. Also there was smell of desinfection detergents in the room. Restaurant is so so.

5.0 / 10.0

For us it was not worth the money.

The location.

I booked this hotel because I read on booking that the food is excellent and that Papi and the staff is really nice. Well, Papi and his wife were not there that day and the lunch we ordered was not worth the money. My two kids ordered fried calamari and I thought they gave them half a portion each. And they were dripping in oil. When I asked the daughter she just shrug her shoulders. And it wasn’t cheap at all :( The next day Papi and his wife were there, they were very friendly. Breakfast was not abundant, but ok. Maybe we just had bad luck with the day.

8.0 / 10.0

Very, very quiet fairly basic accomodation with a fantastic beachside location. Great value for mone

Papi and family were extremely friendly and helpful. When my partner needed medical attention he personally drove us to the medical centre. Couldn't have been kinder. Family members are always on hand to help and Papi loves a chat. Beachfront location was perfect.. Be warned though it is extremely quiet! This is not a criticism, after all you choose Orikum beach for the peace and quiet But we were there in early June and it rained a couple of days, and without a car, there really is absolutely nothing to do or any place to go. There's not even a shop. With good weather it is a delightful, backpackery sort of place to stay. Papi had a couple of electric bikes which we borrowed, and which was fun. Although once you've cycled into Orikum itself and along the beach, that's about it. The room was somewhat cramped, but had everything you needed. The bed was very comfortable, which is the most important thing.

We were hoping to go to the nearby archeological site and nature reserve. But it is part of a naval base, and without a car it is completely impossible to enter. There are no signs to warn of this restriction but the guards were absolutely adamant. A disappointment. The room and breakfast were pretty basic. This again is not a criticism, it is really excellent value for money, just don't go there expecting 3*+ luxury accomodation.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolute beach frontage and bike friendly!

A quaint seaside property with a really lovely family feel! It has absolute beach frontage so you can’t beat the view. We arrived much earlier than our check in time but they accommodated us without any problem! The facility has a restaurant and bar and the family cooks everything onsite. We were travelling on bicycles and were able to keep them secure. We sat up in the restaurant and read our books and played cards and the weather turned a little too cold for the beach. The family did not mind how long we were there. We were even serenaded by the very talented staff member (possible a daughter) who played beautiful piano. We loved our room with the stone bed which the owner made himself - just watch your toes and shins when getting in or out during the night.

The bathroom shower has no screen or curtain so the entire bathroom floor gets wet following a shower, however this is very common throughout Albania so we are getting used to it.

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous, relaxed vibe. Great people and great value

This place needs more than 10 on the rating score - especially for location and host! It’s just delightful. Wonderful family, views watching the sunset, great food (and wine), some local walks and amazing value. Looking forward to going back to see Papi and the family already.

7.0 / 10.0

Good

Family run hotel with personal service. 10m from the beach. From previously reviews I knew it would not be a standard commercial hotel which suited me. Good value for money.

Nothing I did not like but some minor things that could be improved a little. The lack of a shower enclosure was not an issue. It just means accepting the floor round the toilet may well stay wet. I have found the same in other places.

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Great hospitality! One big family, very likeable

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

i loved how papi was ready for everything, i recommend this place, was there off season and they were ready for us with everything ,excellent food traditional , very lovely and pet friendly ..papis daughter is a great musician and she will play for you some nice classic piano parts ..a very cozy place!

10.0 / 10.0

Unique, home-style, small hotel with restaurant

This is a family run operation. Papi the owner is a gem. I made memories staying up talking with him and his friends and drinking his raki. Breakfast in the morning is provided and delicious. The small cook/clean staff are mostly or all related to Papi and are incredibly kind. There is a restaurant upstairs so once you arrive, you don't need to leave for food. Great prices. All home made. Delcious house red wine and raki are made on a farm up the road toward the mountains. I feel like I made friends from a single overnight stay. This place is a simple accomodation (nothing fancy), but it's across the street from the beach with nothing to block the view. Not only that, there are mountains surrounding the place. Very laid back. Easy access from the main road. Traffic is not a problem. I will go back if I ever get to return to Albania.

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely Budget Hotel in Orikum Located by the Beach

Very helpful and friendly staff. We had booked two rooms but when we arrived it turned out that only one was available. The owner quickly organised a second room in an adjacent building, which turned out to be even better than the first one (e.g. it had a decent TV). In the evening we were treated to rakiya (home-made grape vodka) by that kind gentleman. Breakfast was typical as in other Albanian hotels but the coffee was very good. The hotel is located just across the beach in a quiet area. No problem with finding the parking place.

A musty smell could be sensed in our room on the ground floor, probably caused by poor ventilation drawing out moisture.

9.0 / 10.0

Great food simple accommodation

Amazing dinner, they lit the fire to grill our fish just for us. Great hosts with a lovely view from the eating area. Decent room with new mattress.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Nice location just by the Beach and really good food on a wonderful terrace in the restaurant. Extraordinary nice hosts and service in this place. We will be back

10.0 / 10.0

Best place to start our holiday in Albania!

The Authentic hospitality made us feel at home. The fact that there os a beautiful covered terrace to have breakfast and dinner on with amazing products. The place is family run which is a super nice exception between all the resorts further away in Vlore. And of course, the never ending raki on the hoise was great to digest it all!

Nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Close to the beach with a beautiful scenery. Owners very friendly.

Flush in the toilet didn't work the best, but believe it can be easily fix it.

10.0 / 10.0

perfect for the beach day

really close to the bitch, place with soul

old bathroom

10.0 / 10.0

Great friendly welcoming place

Maxola was very helpful and welcoming with everything and served us great fish dishes and raki. If im in Albania, would definitely come again to visit!

9.0 / 10.0

Stay and enjoy

It is a step back in time to when the world was less complicated. It was a breath of fresh air, run by a family who are very warm and welcoming and more than accommodating. A must to visit for those travellers who seek unique and variable experiences . Give pappy our love if you stay

Nothing. It was great fun and so raw and so quaint and so honest

10.0 / 10.0

Dream is the right name for this place

Like a dream. How can you instantly feel at home

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Maxola's Dream Orikum. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Maxola's Dream Orikum pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Maxola's Dream Orikum?

We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.

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Maxola's Dream Orikum

Hotel in Vlorë County, Albania

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About this hotel

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Hotel in Vlorë County, Albania

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Map of Vlorë County, Albania

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About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Maxola's Dream Orikum pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Maxola's Dream Orikum?

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