Hotel Vale
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9.7Outstanding
(409 Ratings)
"OMG - where do I begin? Loved EVERYTHING! We had a fab room - spacious, amazing views of beach and harbor. Great breakfasts. Most of all, the staff was over the top. I cannot recall ever reviewing su..."
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Located in Sarandë, a 2-minute walk from Saranda City Beach, Hotel Vale provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Beach access
Beach front
Family friendly
Safe
Accessible by lift
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(409 Ratings)
"OMG - where do I begin? Loved EVERYTHING! We had a fab room - spacious, amazing views of beach and harbor. Great breakfasts. Most of all, the staff was over the top. I cannot recall ever reviewing su..."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
OMG - where do I begin? Loved EVERYTHING! We had a fab room - spacious, amazing views of beach and harbor. Great breakfasts. Most of all, the staff was over the top. I cannot recall ever reviewing such great service and I have traveled for decades for both work and leisure. Highly recommend this great hotel.
Nothing not to like
10.0 / 10.0
Hotel was excellent. The staff were kind and very attentive. The breakfast was amazing! Would recommend and hoping to return one day!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely fantastic properly. Beautiful modern rooms. Amazing space.
I loved everything.
10.0 / 10.0
This hotel was wonderful and I wish we had stayed more than one night. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome starting with the ice cream at check in! The balcony was beautiful and the views are beautiful.
The hot tub is a room by room feature not accessible to every guest.
10.0 / 10.0
We were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary first in Sarande and then in Corfu. Our flight arrived to Corfu and from there we took a ferry to Sarande. The port was only about half a kilometer away, so we didn't even need a taxi since the trip from the port to the hotel was so short.
Hotel Vale surprised us with beautiful decorations in our room and they also served a fruit platter and white wine into our room free of charge. Our balcony was very large and we had a wonderful view to the Ionian Sea.
For the first time, we had a smart toilet in our hotel room and it was absolutely wonderful! In addition, there was a bakery downstairs in the hotel, and they also sold very delicious ice cream there.
The hotel staff was very friendly, as were the Albanians elsewhere in Sarande.
The location of the hotel was great; it was easy to go to the beach for a swim, because you only had to cross the street. And the bus stop was close to the hotel, so we also got to Butrint easily. The local Elvis bar was the nicest bar (best music for Elvis fans), and it was close, too.
Hotel Vale was a great choice for a hotel! If we ever come back to Sarande, we will definitely choose the same hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was more than perfect from the time we checked in toll the day we checked out the people are so friendly and extremely helpful the room was perfect beyond the expectations the balcony was the best part of the whole trip it gaves us the best experience of seeing the beach the sunset and everything
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was totally perfect, the owners are so adorable, providing us with a lot of kind attentions, the suite with the jacuzzi is exceptional, the bed was so comfortable, I definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you again to Adil and his wife! We'll come back again!
Wendy and Maxime
10.0 / 10.0
Everything was perfect and all the staff was super nice and they treated us like family. Best hotel ever. They put the standard very very high to be honest!
Nothing negative to say.
10.0 / 10.0
The property has everything you asked for
Location was perfect, the staff were very friendly, helpful and very educated
10.0 / 10.0
hotel in the best location. The hotel manager offered us a cruise on his private boat free of charge. The hotel facilities are new and modern. The reception staff were excellent, they recommended things to do and everything with a smile. The room was amazing, a huge balcony facing the sea and the promenade. We will definitely be back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hotel. The best location in Seranda. The staff is great all ways smelling , kind and helpful. Rooms are big , clean and comfortable. I recommend to take a room with a view to sea the beautiful sunset and sunrise.
Many restaurants and shop around you. You really feel at home. Thank you for wonderful hospitality and great vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
The location couldn't be better - just a short stroll away from all the bars, restaurants, and fun activities. The staff was super friendly and really went above and beyond to ensure we had an awesome stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location. Beautifully appointed rooms. Fabulous buffet breakfast. Fantastic staff. Nothing was a problem & their hospitality was wonderful 10/10
Been thinking for 5 minutes & can’t think of anything I didn’t like…that is truly rare!
10.0 / 10.0
The staff is beyond friendly and helpful. They made our trip so much more fun with their great recommendation.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our stay! The room was big, very comfortable, and spotless. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Mr. Adil, the owner, who personally welcomed us—made us feel right at home!
Loved our stay! The room was big, very comfortable, and spotless. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Mr. Adil, the owner, who personally welcomed us—made us feel right at home!
10.0 / 10.0
The staff is top notch, their facilities are perfect. The rooms are big, beds are comfortable and they also have Japanese toilets in the bathroom. The staff and owners go above and beyond for their guests. Felt like home!
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10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely everything! It was impeccable and could NOT be better!!!! Hotel Vale was outstanding. It was the best experience I’ve had with hotels ever. The hotel had the most up to date modern amenities, was extremely well kept, sparkling clean, absolutely amazing friendly staff, great location, delicious breakfast. The hotel owners made us feel very welcome and special. They took us on a boat ride and showed us around. That has never happened to me and I travel quite often. The owner makes his own ice cream and we were treated to it a couple of times during our stay. One day we needed to leave early for the tour and the staff opened up the breakfast room more than half an hour early just for us! Hotel Vale is absolutely the place to stay in Saranda and I recommend it to anyone and everyone who enjoys modern amenities, personal touch, cleanliness, friendly staff and hospitality!
I loved everything and wish we could stay longer.
10.0 / 10.0
Spent 4 nights at Hotel Vale on our honeymoon and it we had the most amazing time. The room was perfect: large and spacious, lots of clothes storage, large bathroom and shower, incredible balcony and views over the bay. We were treated like royalty by the staff, who were very attentive and always very helpful in providing excellent recommendations. Breakfast was very good and varied each day, coffee was also good.
The only thing that I would add to the room would be some hangers in the bathroom to dry eg towels.
10.0 / 10.0
Our stay exceeded all possible expectations! This kind of service you don’t get at Ritz! The facilities, cleanliness, service and food were just outstanding. Ladies at the reception Amy and Judy were super welcoming helped us a lot to guide around the city, book tours and even got us leaving sentimental presents. It happen to be my birthday during the stay so the the whole team surprised me with cake, celebrating me and a few drinks. The breakfast everyday varied, always super fresh and tasty. Unbelievably good coffee, which was quite a challenge to find elsewhere. Location - perfect just 1min to the beach and in the centre, with lovely walks on the promenade. The whole experience was above and beyond, really was the best end to our holidays in Albania, we must come back!
Nothing, just wished to stay longer!
10.0 / 10.0
Located just a 10 minute walk from the port terminal this hotel is a gem of a find. If you have booked this hotel as part of your vacation you are in for a treat from the highly professional management staff to the reception area staff. We had a fabulous stay, breakfast had a good variety, homemade ice cream on arrival, surprise fruit platter & wine and an upgrade on our final 2 days.
Also great honest advice given on recommended local restaurants, beach clubs etc.
Thank you to Anisa, Redi & all staff.
Pauline & Paul 🇮🇪
Nothing loved our stay at this hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
Its location is fantastic…. On the Promenade and close to beaches and boating. It is also very new, so all the fixtures and fittings are quite modern. It’s a small hotel so its feeling is more intimate compared to much larger hotels. The staff have been fantastically helpful
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
I must say that this small sized boutique hotel is the best we have stayed in by far. There’s nothing much to find fault with as everything was tip top. The Management and staffs were doing their best to meet the international standards which they managed to make our stay as comfortable and great as it could get and, that’s the gist! Thank you for making our stay a sweet and a memorable one ❤️
It’s best to hv a thin quilt in the cover during summer time as we prefer to sleep with the AC on.
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts Redi & Anisa were unbelievable,so attentive,thoughfull, kind & frendly, we felt like we knew them for years! Ami & all of the staff were just lovely!
Breakfast was lovely with many options! The location was perfect 10/10, ideal for everything !
Honestly I wouldn’t change one thing, would do it all over again, didn’t want to come home!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything, it is a beautiful hotel in a perfect location. The staff are very attentive and super friendly
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Its proximity to , sea, shops, restaurants and bars and ferry. The staff were so helpful and attentive.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Great place and staff
Nothing special
10.0 / 10.0
Extremely well located and extremely well appointed. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. If you can afford it, opt for a sea view with balcony … you won’t be disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great experience at Hotel Vale. The location is excellent, and the rooms were clean, modern, spacious, and very comfortable.
Ahead of our trip, Redi and the team were incredibly responsive – they answered our emails promptly and helpfully, even sharing a list of local restaurants and attractions. On the day we arrived, they stayed in touch to confirm our arrival time and offered helpful guidance on parking, which made things so much easier.
From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and consistently helpful throughout our stay. There was plenty of choice at breakfast which you could enjoy on some tables out the front. The rooms were well-maintained and spotless.
We really loved our time in Sarandë, and Hotel Vale played a big part in making the trip so enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Nothing, it was perfect! Wish we had stayed longer!
9.0 / 10.0
the hotel accommodation exceeded my expectations. I was extremely satisfied not only with the hotel and its location (right on the promenade) but especially with the professional approach of Anisa and Redi. They were always helpful. You don't often see such an approach. The breakfast was very tasty. Everywhere was clean.
The hotel is new and apart from the missing coffee machine has above-standard room equipment.
I have nothing special to complain about.
Maybe I just missed the possibility to make coffee in the room. A tea pot was available though. However, downstairs in the cafe they had really good coffee.
What I still missed is the hotel pool. But as the hotel is situated right on the promenade about 30 meters from the sea, I didn't miss it in this case. The access to the sea was good and the sea was clean.
10.0 / 10.0
Hotel Vale is a high class, full service hotel where everyone goes above and beyond to make each guest feel like a VIP. Like most Albanians, the small, tight-knit hotel team is also exceedingly warm and outgoing so that you feel you are making friends. The location could not be better. It has great views and is in the middle of a semi pedestrian only promenade where it is easy to access restaurants even if you can't manage steps or hills. Just keep in mind that advance notice is required if you need to be dropped off at the hotel after 6p as police officers work to keep vehicles out after this time unless prior arrangements have been made. Even being let off near enough to easily walk with luggage could be a problem with all the traffic and elevation changes so you'll probably want to preplan for getting right to the front of the hotel unless you just have a backpack.
We loved the breakfast which had a variety of delicious, high quality offerings, fresh squeezed OJ, and made to order coffees. One of the highlights of staying at Hotel Vale is the ice cream which is made by the owner with farm fresh ingredients on a daily basis in summer. It is often gifted to hotel guests as they come in or out. The hotel itself is only about 1 year old in 2025. The room is large and modern and the beds are very comfortable. There is even a smart toilet. Sodas and water are provided gratis in a small mini bar. The hotel accepts credit cards. The front desk can arrange taxis and all manner of tours which they have personally tested. They will respond to you via booking.com or WhatsApp if you contact them about anything before your stay. (Note: Everyone in Albania reliably uses WhatsApp.) There is someone at the desk all night so you can feel safe.
Saranda itself, as viewed from this hotel, is very picturesque. It is an excellant home base for day trips to Lekurisi Castle, Butrint, Ksamil, Gjirokaster, Blue Eye, Permet, Himare - even Corfu.
Do not think for even one minute that you will be able to find parking on the streets of Saranda near the promenade if you don't make arrangements for parking with the hotel. It will be impossible - period - hard stop. In fact, most streets can barely be navigated by car because double parking is also at full capacity. This did not impact us but it might be a big issue for others.
We were approached by a few beggars and there may be more Jun-Aug.
Saranda is loud at night no matter where you stay. There are multi rooftop and balcony bars so you will clearly hear the techno music going until the wee hours in your room. Fireworks at midnight are also a common thing. For us it was part of the fun experience of visiting a vibrant city but light and early sleepers should bring earplugs.
Some Albanians use their roofs to store what appears to be junk and they have auxiliary water tanks etc. up there as well. It is unsightly as some reviewers have noted. The hotel can't control its neighbors with lower roofs. It was only a tiny minus for us given the vast preponderance of plusses about the hotel. If you will find this a huge turn off then I suggest splurging on a room that faces the front vs. selecting a side sea view.
Not the taxi arranged by the hotel but another taxi driver did rip us off at one point so do follow the advice you read about arranging the fare in advance.
10.0 / 10.0
If you’re looking for a hotel in Sarande- look no further than the Vale. Here’s why:
Location: 5 minute walk from the ferry port, in the centre of the promenade, surrounded by gorgeous restaurants, beach front. Great central point to visit surrounding areas.
Service: absolutely 5 star! The team were all very friendly and helpful. Great communication ahead of arrival via WhatsApp. Free ice cream on arrival, treatment day where they gave us free fruit platters, wine and a drink in the bar. Researched day trips for us, and even offered to give us a lift to the ferry port.
Good and drink: breakfast was amazing! Fresh buffet every day, huge variety including local and international dishes, freshly squeezed orange juice and importantly very good coffee (Illy)
Rooms: they have Japanese toilets! I had never used one before but I’m now considering getting one at home. Great shower. Newly opened in 2024, the hotel is modern, clean and comfortable. Good sized balcony. Lift available. Only 25 rooms so nice boutique feel
Honestly, there was nothing we did not like
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel is located at an ideal central location in Sarande. Good size room with a sea view and an enormous balcony. The breakfast was superb. (I have never had a choice of chia seeds in a hotel before!) Coffee made to order. The breakfast menu varies slightly each day and includes many sweet treats as well as healthier options. The staff were all superb and so helpful with food/location/trip recommendations. A choice of free beer or ice cream on arrival was a welcome touch. The bed was amazing. Plenty of free water/soda throughout our stay. They make great ice cream there too.
10.0 / 10.0
Opened in 2024, this is a beautiful property with best quality materials throughout. Located right on the waterfront, at offers a very good breakfast buffet, including traditional Albanian dishes, as well as high-quality ice cream, often served free to guests.
The Vale hotel itself is fabulous, and the immediate environment is very relaxing with stunning views. However, there is not much else to do in Sarande other than walk the promenade. One needs to rent a car or book tours through the front desk.
10.0 / 10.0
The manager and staff made us feel very special.
It was our wedding anniversary and they spoiled us with a fruit basket and wine. They recommended restaurants and the best road to take.
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10.0 / 10.0
We loved everything about this property. It was a magical stay in an absolutely beautiful room with a huge balcony, hot tub, and amazing views - you look across the sea to Corfu. You could hear birds in the morning - so peaceful so lovely. The breakfast was amazing wonderful food and laid out to perfection. The staff were absolutely gracious and accommodating and lovely and gave us excellent recommendations. What made this stay probably the best we’ve ever had in all the places we’ve traveled was the manager Ready, his wife and his wonderful staff. They were just lovely and accommodating and kind and thoughtful. Truly the best customer service we have experienced with great kindness.
We will be back and are so grateful to our new friends! Ready - thank you!
That we had to leave.
9.0 / 10.0
So for context I came in to serande through Corfu Greece.
Hotel is very close to the port, and also very near the beach. The promenade spans a good length with a myriad of shops and restaurants.
Hotel is sound proof
Facilities modern n clean
Staff hospitality is top notch.
Highly recommend
The choice of breakfast wasn’t to my preference, however the staff tried to make available any options requested as much as they could.
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding in every way. The facilities, management and staff are of the highest order. This is in the top 5% of any hotel we have ever stayed in. I cannot recommend Hotel Vale highly enough.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
A very pleasant welcome by the manager himself and his staff. Our suitcases were brought to the room and we received a delicious welcome drink. We were treated with the greatest hospitality throughout our stay. We had an incredible time here! Always a varied breakfast buffet with plenty of choice.
10.0 / 10.0
5* location
5* cleanliness
5*+×++++breakfast
5*++++++ staff
10.0 / 10.0
Heated Japanese toilets, heated floors, plush robes, stunning sea/city views, friendly accommodating staff, huge mini bar which was free. Free bottle of wine.
There was nothing I did not like.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Vale. 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 Hotel Vale pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Vale?
We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes concierge services, free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, and non-smoking.
