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El Primero Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Sarandë with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
El Primero Hotel offers unforgettable Ionian Sea views. The seasonal outdoor pool is perfect for cooling down after exploring. Free self parking removes the hassle of finding a spot, and the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Sarandë is home to El Primero Hotel. While the natural beauty of Beach of Mirrors and Ksamil Islands can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sarande Ferry Terminal.
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Rruga Butrinti, Sarandë, Vlorë, 9701

What's nearby

  • Mango Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castle of Lëkurësit - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Synagogue Complex - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sarande Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Port of Sarandë - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪LOST restaurant & beach club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Demi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hello Polish Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Petite - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Layo's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Primero Hotel

Upscale hotel near Sarande Ferry Terminal
El Primero Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Primero Hotel include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ALL 175.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Primero Hotel Hotel
El Primero Hotel Sarandë
El Primero Hotel Hotel Sarandë

Frequently asked questions

Does El Primero Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is El Primero Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Primero Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Primero Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Primero Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Primero Hotel located?

Situated in Sarandë, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mango Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Castle of Lëkurësit and Sarandë Promenade. Museum of Archaeology and Saranda Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

El Primero Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exceptionally clean and sanitized. The breakfast was always fresh, plentiful options including eggs, sausage, waffles, pastries, fruit, yogurt, and beverages. The lobby was spacious, flooded with natural light, with an open view to an infinity pool and the ocean. The beach was on the property and included free sunbeds, lounge chairs and umbrellas for hotel guests free of charge. Several great restaurants within walking distance. The staff was kind, attentive, and had recommendations for every question asked. Great focus on customer service and cleanliness. We wouldost definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent location close to the beach. The pool is amazing too.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property but there isn’t a restaurant on property only breakfast is available. Also the hot tub included with our room didn’t work at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is stunning. The staff was freindly and helpful. We loved the room, the view was amazing. The pool is beautiful and everything is well thought out. Parking is easy. My only complaint is that the road in didnt have a sign at the top so we where nervous for a minute but the gps got us right to the front door.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel exceeded my expectations, the cleanliness is amazing. Staff are very friendly and helpful, the restaurant within the hotel also has a good selection of food all reasonably priced and delicious. The pool was lovely, and the private beach with umbrellas and sun beds was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

Smashed my expectations, really friendly service (especially in the spa area) and good breakfast and clean comfortable room. Great location too.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Very nice pool and beach area. And the cleaning was really good. The hotel is a bit out of saranda but for us it was better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at El Primero was nothing short of amazing! The hotel itself was immaculate and in excellent condition. Clean and beautiful. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially the younger woman behind the front desk! Make sure to ask for beach recommendations! The food was wonderful and the area is great for walking to dinner or dessert!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were worried at first because the hotel is quite far from the bay and staff said a taxi is 15 euros; however, it is a nice walk with lots of shops and restaurants along the way and it didn't take more than a half hour. We got a private taxi back for 10 euros. Hotel is brand new, pool is lovely. Breakfast was excellent. Nice staff. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and property! Very clean and well looked after, quiet area at the end of Saranda and is located right in between the town centre and Ksamil. Rooms were tidied very well ( I always inspect for that), we had an issue with a hair dryer but reception gave us an alternative one promptly. All staff were lovely including housekeeping and kitchen aswell. Overall I am very happy with my choice of staying at El Primero!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best hotel we stayed in Albania. We were doing a road trip throughout the country so we stayed in a different hotel every night. This one was by far the best we had. The room was big and spacious, the toilet was big and the shower was wonderful. The food is okay but there is various dinner options nearby. There is an underground garage and an outdoor parking “isolated” which is safe. The breakfast is very good and diverse. There is a private beach which is very good and the pool is wonderful. The staff is very pleasant and friendly. Definitely recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Musab

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great view

Nice hotel and we booked the best room most of the staff are great but some do multiple shifts and they always look tired and unwilling to help.. no room service after 6pm as they short of staff. The owners of the hotel Re very help-full nd friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vergjinush

I inquired about an issue with my stay. Without responding they charged my card before my stay even was scheduled to take place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Emerson

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I learned the hard way that in Albania the hotel owner put their own stars, becuase this is not a 4 star hotel and many things to fix
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a calm zone at the end of the bay of Sarandë which makes it only accessible by car but halfway to ksamil. The pool is really nice and you have free access to the beach with long chairs and umbrellas. The room is really well equipped: our bathroom mirror had a strobing light though and the safe wouldn't work... The staff is nice, the restaurant is good and relatively cheap! The breakfast is nice and varied but could be better: no choice of eggs cold boiled or sunny side up soaked in oil. The ham and cheese could be better. No fresh juice and the coffee is bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

NICKI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and management rude when confronted about over charging at the bar because we are British! Got ripped off on every drink as they charged double the prices printed on the menu and then refused to rectify it when we realised. Extremely unprofessional. Its a shame they feel the need to rip people off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUSTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel magnifique vue sur piscine et mer en prolongement. Très propre. Personnel super sympa. Chambre spacieuse et moderne avec une très belle déco minimaliste. Encore mieux que sur les photos. Plage privée super sympa, eau transparente et calme. Points négatifs: Ils ne font pas à manger du tout, même des petits "snacks" pour la piscine ou la plage, dommage. Et également un peu bruyant autour la nuit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der eigene Pool ist das Highlight vom Hotel. Die Zimmer sind sauber und werden gründlich gereinigt. Parkplatz ist leider nicht exklusiv nur für die Hotelgäste. Die Musik von der Beach Bar war zum Teil sehr laut. Das Frühstück war ok. Das Brot war sehr lecker. Das Meer ist sehr wellig und deutlich zu kühl zum baden. Die Lage ist sonst Top zwischen Saranda und Ksamil. Daher Gesamtfazit: Es ist gut aber nicht überragend. Preis deutlich zu hoch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhige und dennoch zentrale Lage. Alles war sauber und komfortabel – genau richtig zum Entspannen. Kostenlose Parkplätze direkt am Hotel. Das Frühstück war vielfältig, frisch und für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Würden jederzeit wieder buchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel, great location.

The hotel feels quite new. Seemed like a family run setup. Didn’t see any new faces at the front desk or the bar/kitchen etc. like most of Sarandë, this hotel too looks quite new. The room was comfortable. Parking was convenient. The location is excellent. Right on the beach. The staff was very courteous. The lady at the front desk was kind enough to not charge us for our 5year. For some reason, the reservation didn’t pick up that we were 3 even though the room we booked was a triple sleeper. Some teething bits which can easily be resolved include arranging an iron and a board even if not in every room but maintained centrally. The breakfast was ok. Could be made better with just a few tweaks. We tried to use the swimming pool but the water was quite cold. Wished we could have used it more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon séjour dans l’hôtel. Très moderne et bien équipé. Le petit déjeuner est très bien Il est situé en bout de ville donc un peu excentré vous devrez prendre la voiture pour aller à Sarande centre. La plage privé et piscine sont inclus dans le logement.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel é novo, muito bonito com excelente roupa de cama e banho. O funcionário da recepção nos ajudou bastante com aluguel de carro e transfer. Os funcionários do restaurante não são muito simpáticos e vários dos pedidos que fizemos no jantar estavam em falta. O café da manhã na minha opinião tinham poucas opções de meu gosto, mas entendo ser cultural o que ofereciam , não gostei, faltaram opções para mim. A piscina é uma delícia e a área da praia realmente faz a diferença com um belo pôr do sol e você pode usar as espreguiçadeiras sem custos adicionais. Outra coisa que incomodou na cidade e na área do restaurante é o excesso de tabagistas, nos éramos os únicos que não fumavam, sofremos com o cheiro de cigarro em todos os cantos da cidade. No geral o hotel é muito bom e muito limpo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super modernes und sauberes Hotel. Recht klein und dadurch sehr ruhig. Alle sehr zuvorkommend und nett!! Bitte bei den Getränken die Eiswürfel abbestellen - das haben wir total vergessen und dann leider die Quittung bekommen. Da kann aber das Personal absolut nichts für, daher keine Kritik :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024