Search Residences in Southern Albania

"Advertised as a 4 star hotel, but this rating feels very generous. Unless your standards are fairly low, it’s difficult to consider this a true 4-star experience. The hotel is located around a 10-minute walk from the start of the old town and close to the pedestrian street, which is convenient but somewhat away from the best part of Breast. The building itself is certainly impressive from the outside, with large faux Greco-Roman columns and grand architecture with massive dome at the top . It was originally built in 2009 with the intention of becoming a university, which perhaps explains the unusual design. Guests enter via a red-carpeted staircase leading up to reception. Unfortunately, the welcome was underwhelming, as the receptionist was not particularly friendly or welcoming. The room rate only included parking, accommodation, and breakfast — notably, there was no included access to the spa or pool. In fact, both were closed during our stay. We were told the spa would cost an additional €40 unless booking a treatment, while pool access was €10 per person. The interior corridors on the first floor felt tired and dusty, with a lingering smell throughout. Even after check-in time, there was visible housekeeping activity, with bedding and supplies left outside rooms while cleaners continued working. We were upgraded to Room 110, described as a suite, although it was really just a larger room with a seating area and table. The room did include a coffee machine. The king-"

"We had a very pleasant stay overall. The location was excellent, with beach only a few minutes’ walk away, and they were extremely helpful and welcoming throughout our visit. There is some room for improvement, particularly with the toiletries provided and the bathroom space, which felt a little congested. However, these were minor issues compared to the overall positive experience. Overall, I would still rate the stay as excellent and truly appreciated the helpful service we received."

"We stayed in this hotel for two days. Loved everything about the hotel. Amazing room with a great view. The best hospitality- amazing and welcoming staff. Guests are actually treated with so much affection. We were touched. Can’t wait to be back there again. Lovely view from the room and amazing breakfast with wide variety and great quality. We truly enjoyed our stay here."

"Had an amazing stay at San Angelo. The hotel was very clean and a great location with access to local shops and restaurants nearby. I want to specifically give the following staff members a shoutout for their amazing hospitality and kindness throughout our stay: Darlyn, Sam, Richard, Raj, Sully & Emdy"

"Wonderful staff, super helpful! Clean, great location.great breakfast and parking at hotel. Would love to go back again!"

"The hotel is very good situated in a quite area in border of the night Life and the beaches. Very proper with a very serviable personnel. I highly recommend it"

"Great room. The breakfast was good and all the staff was excellent. Lori Beach was only a few minutes walk away. The room was very nice . I would highly recommend this hotel. It's about a 10 minute walk from lots of restaurants."

"The hotel is new and very clean. The room was spacious and had all the amenities. I liked the hotel was nice and quiet. The staff were super friendly and helpful too. Location wise - a little further from the central town but not hugely far. I also would’ve like a better breakfast range for the premium side of this hotel. Overall would recommend."

"The "hotel" is more like an apartment and hard to access unless you're driving, especially if you have mobility issues. Upon arrival, the receptionist informed me that my ground-floor apartment booking was changed without notice to an“upgrade” that was nothing of the sort.The receptionist also made a rude comment about whether I was American or something to that effect. It felt dismissive, like he was questioning why I expected help, or that I was being unreasonable.The apartment wasn’t properly prepared—there was outdoor furniture inside, dirty cookware, no hand soap, and incomplete cutlery. Although he tried to get me the items I requested, there were still issues. For example, I asked for a bowl, but he claimed that bowls aren’t available in Albania, which I know isn’t true. Bowls are commonly used for salad, yogurt-based dishes, and soups. Next the receptionist acknowledged that the room gets cold so he went and brought a duvet/blanket but this is something that also put me off having to possibly be cold. The kettle didn’t work, and when I asked to swap it, none of the others worked either. The receptionist was combative and unhelpful when I voiced concerns.The photos on the website were misleading, showing sea views that didn’t exist in my room. Overall, the place is poorly managed, and if you're looking for a better experience, there are plenty of cleaner, more organized options in the area. This trip was for my 30th birthday, and I ended up leaving for a better place."