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El Primero Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find attentive service and seaside relaxation just steps from Sarande Ferry Terminal, where staff help guests make the most of their coastal stay

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Sarandë is home to El Primero Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Beach of Mirrors and Ksamil Islands. Visit our Sarandë travel guide
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Rruga Butrinti, Sarandë, Vlorë, 9701

What's nearby

  • Ksamil beaches. Four islands. The bay. The Tetran Archipelago. Ksamil. Albania. Drone shooting. Aerial photography
    Ksamil Islands
    16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mango Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle of Lëkurësit
    5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port of Sarandë
    7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sarande Ferry Terminal
    8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Corfu (CFU-Ioannis Kapodistrias)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • LOST restaurant & beach club
    6 min drive
  • Shija e Jugut (Taste of the South)
    4 min drive
  • Lekursi Castle Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • La Petite
    7 min drive
  • Escape Resto Lounge
    7 min drive

About this property

El Primero Hotel

Upscale hotel
El Primero Hotel provides everything that 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 property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at El Primero Hotel feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 250.00 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 any lifts
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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Castle of Lëkurësit and Sarandë Promenade. Museum of Archaeology and Saranda Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Primero Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great pool and great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was immaculate, the cleaners are so thorough! Staff very attentive. Lovely breakfast. Great pool and comfy sunbeds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayelet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very nice place with excellent service and warm, hospitable people. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with beach very close with ample sun beds and beach bar. Breakfast was good - no other food served at the hotel so a quick walk up the very steep path to pizzerias and restaurants was called for in the evenings. Great view out to sea from our balcony to watch the sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a breathtaking view. My room was upgraded by the staff as I was there on a birthday trip. They gave me a room with a direct sea view which included a pool view too and the private beach. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I just wish the breakfast had a bit more variety to choose from, it’s quite basic compared to usual hotel breakfasts’ but overall it was spectacular and second to none! I loved every single moment and I will 10000% be back InShaaAllah 😍🙌
First picture from the balcony as soon as we checked in
Upon entering the hotel for check in
First sunset from balcony
View as you walk down the stairs to the car park during sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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 traveller

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

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

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This relatively new hotel is located at the far end of Sarande, away from the crowd and noise of the main beach which you can drive to. Our room has a balcony overlooking the sea/beach/pool, which we really liked and enjoyed. Breakfast is OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Luis

Disliked: Staff & service
It's a bit in the middle of nowhere. You're better off staying in town where everything is because you'll spend a lot of money getting back and forth if you don't have a car. They only serve food during peak season which we were not told during the booking or we wouldn't of stayed there. There is a camp site right next door with campers which is a bit of an eye sore and might be unsafe. Little to no security at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022