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El Primero Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Sarande Ferry Terminal

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush palm trees and shaded by umbrellas.
Enjoy a comfortable stay with a large bed, desk, and TV, plus a stunning view of the beach and sea.
Enjoy the serene sea views from this balcony with a comfortable seating area.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from the rooftop pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Stroll through the garden, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, to a serene ocean view.
With stunning views of the Ionian Sea, El Primero Hotel is a haven for relaxation. Take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or park your vehicle with ease thanks to free self parking. The 24-hour front desk and helpful staff are always on hand to ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Free toiletries

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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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 of Saranda - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sarande Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Port of Sarandë - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) - 17.7 miles/28.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪LOST restaurant & beach club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Haxhi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Bar Restaurant Agimi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Evropa" Fast Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Erdano - ‬6 min drive

About this property

El Primero Hotel

El Primero Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of Mirrors. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Greek, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: ALL 175.00 per person, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to September

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Primero Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Primero Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at El Primero Hotel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at El Primero Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at El Primero Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Primero Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at El Primero Hotel and nearby?

El Primero Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's the area around El Primero Hotel like?

El Primero Hotel is located a short 13-minute walk from Mango Beach.

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El Primero Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Food
Breakfast
Car
Restaurant
Beach

What guests liked

  • The pool was lovely, wonderful, and amazing, with many guests praising its quality and location. (8 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, very good, and wonderful, offering a diverse selection. (4 reviews)
  • The property's private beach with umbrellas and sun beds was beautiful and a lovely place to relax. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great pool and great breakfast!
robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is amazing! The staff are so friendly, the hotel is immaculately clean. The breakfast is wonderful, as is the beach and pool area. Highly recommend!!!
Marija, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and excellent location close to the beach. The pool is amazing too.
Lawrence, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean hotel.

This is a really nice hotel. Clean rooms, beautiful view, lovely good sized pool. Good breakfast included too. It’s just nicely away from the main saranda drag, so you would benefit from having a car to make life easier. No food served except breakfast, but there are plenty of places close by that do a nice meal. My only warning. Don’t eat in your room!! We had a packet of crisps and there were ants within an hour. They left once we cleaned it all off though. This seems typical to the area. We had a lovely time and would definitely visit again.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Amazing!

Smashed my expectations, really friendly service (especially in the spa area) and good breakfast and clean comfortable room. Great location too.
J, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Alison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jana, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Catia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Musab, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

I inquired about an issue with my stay. Without responding they charged my card before my stay even was scheduled to take place.
Vergjinush, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Emerson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Youssef, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
NICKI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fint hotell med noen mangler

Hotellet en ganske nytt og ligger fint til ved en strand. Utsikten til havet og Korfu er nydelig. Fine rom, god dusj og meget rent (det vaskes ofte). Bassengområdet er vakkert og behagelig. Frokosten er god, men i korteste laget (fra 08 til 10). Det er av en eller annen grunn ikke mulig å kjøpe is eller små lunsjretter, noe som jeg synes var rart og irriterende. Hotellet anbefaler en restaurant som heter «Harmony». (Det er et hyggelig sted, men maten er ikke veldig god). Strandbaren rett ved hotellet jager bort gjestene ved å spille for høy musikk, og prisene er ganske stive (nesten som i Norge). Synd, for den kunne vært et naturlig sted å frekventere. Hotellet ligger ca 45 min gange fra sentrum, men det er mange utesteder i en fem-minutters radius.
Frokost ved bassengkanten
Nydelig solnedgang ved stranden
Utsikt fra rommet.
Rune, 11-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vi kørte dertil i bil, der var p-kælder så bilen kunne holde i skygge - det var rigtig godt. Hotellet havde en fed pool tilknyttet og god morgenmad. Dog får det kun 4 stjerner da der ikke er mad resten af dagen. Derfor blev vi tvunget ud i byen for at finde de andre måltider, hvilket der var langt til.
Tine Krogh, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Akshay, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Helene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alessandra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 :-)
Kathrin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Örjan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sauberes Zimmer, schöne und moderne Hotelanlage. Genug Liegestühle am Pool sowohl auch am Strand. Gutes Frühstück. Nettes Personal.
Stefanie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

3 jours à Saranda

Hôtel très bien dans l’ensemble, la piscine et l’accès à la plage étaient très bien. Hôtel très propre aussi. En revanche le service n’est pas leur spécialité : peu aimables, mal organisés, et la qualité de la nourriture n’était pas à la hauteur du prix.
Laurent, 3-night trip