We booked a deluxe side sea view room with balcony. We loved this hotel. The location was great, it was situated on a street with a verity of local restaurant, a car rental shop across the road as well as a normal shop, and it is virtually on the beach. The views you get when having breakfast over looking the water and corfu are phenomenal. Breakfast was a buffet style continental breakfast. Every single staff member was super friendly and couldn’t do enough for you, a particular shout out to Elsi, our waiter on both nights we visited the hotel restaurant, he was very attentive and would be ready to fill you glass of wine back up the second you finished it. It was very clean in our room, the pillow and mattress looked brand new under the sheets, the pillow we were provided with were a gel cooked memory foam which was a nice touch in the heat. The air con in the room was very effective as long as you kept the window to the balcony closed. There was a fridge in the room to keep your water cool and a safe for all your documents. The private beach and sun loungers with umbrellas provide a great place to relax all day if you wish over looking the water.

Some things that are more observations than dislike: there was no pool (however when you book there is no mention of one so it’s not a surprise), but it would be a nice edition, also the shower glass seems not to extent far enough out and there is no door meaning the floor can sometimes get very in the bathroom if you’re not carful, however that is only a minor inconvenience and didn’t ruin my stay. One thing I did dislike - although it is a private beach, you still have to pay for use of the sun loungers, the double bed style ones on closest to the water with nets over hanging cost 5000 Lek (£43.57GBP or €51.05 Euro or $59.52 USD at time of writing review) for the day

Lovely balcony and view of beach and sea Breakfast buffet had a good variety of dishes The room was quiet Plenty of beach umbrellas and comfy beach loungers The room was cleaned everyday with fresh towels Staff polite

The outside of the hotel appeared very modern but unfortunately the bedroom and bathroom were very tired looking and needed updating in particular the bathroom where there was mould around the shower and the base of toilet was dirty. The breakfast was basement with no windows and the staff did not allow you to take your breakfast onto the terrace

We were three families, good friends from Norway that for a long time have talked about having a vacation together. So 17 people aging from 17 to around 50 decided to travel to Albania, Sarande and Hotell Apollon for one week in June 2025. Our family have now just returned back home and the conclusion is : We are so happy that we landed on exactly this trip, with Albania, Sarande and Hotell Apollon, and we feel priveliged to have experienced the genuine warmt and hospitality from each person at the hotell, that in any situation did all they could to make our stay the very best. Our family had three rooms, two superior with balcony and seaview, and one superior with balcony and partly seaview. We enjoyed both type of rooms, and the seaview is worth the extra. The location for this Hotell is really good, about a 10-15 minute walk to the area where most happenings and restaurants are, and at the same time situated in a quiet area where you also find relevant services as supermarkets and restaurants close by. Nice Gym only 5 min. away, and a good startingpoint for morning runs or walks. The private beach just by the hotel is super, and we stayed there most of the days. Hotel was really helpful with organising transport to and from the Tirana Airport and a private boat trip for the whole group one of the days, and they linked us up with serious and good companies for these activities. Hotel was clean and rooms were made up with new towels and sheets every day. We also want to highlight the restaurant in the hotel, where we had breakfast every day and dinner four times. The view and the staff are wonderful, and the restaurant has good space and a nice breeze in the warm evenings in Sarande. Food is really good. Overall Hotel Apollon was a very good choice for us, that in a wonderful way through each person working at the hotel did everything to make our stay the very best. And they managed. Hope to be back one day.

Absolutely outstanding stay – exceeded expectations! We travel a lot and tend to be quite critical, but this hotel truly impressed us. We arrived around midnight and were warmly welcomed by name at the door – such a great first impression! Our superior triple room was spacious and spotless, with a perfect balcony view. The hotel looks even better in real life than in the photos, which is rare. The facilities are top-notch: a great in-house restaurant, a private beach bar where drinks are brought straight to your sunbed, and staff who go above and beyond with a smile – they even made us cocktails after closing time. Everyone treated us like long-time friends, and the service felt like the true definition of hospitality. The location is ideal: shops and scooter rentals right across the street, great restaurants just a few minutes’ walk, and the beach is clean and well-kept. For this level of service and comfort, the price is unbeatable. We all agreed – this is the perfect stay in terms of value for money.

In some of the older rooms – which are otherwise perfect – the rain shower is placed a bit low, and having a handheld shower head would be a nice addition, but this is really just a minor detail. Beach towels are available for €2 per day – it’s a small fee, but it might be a nice touch to include them complimentary with the room.

We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Hotel Apollon in Saranda. The room was spacious and very comfortable, with a sea-facing balcony that was a real highlight—perfect for enjoying the stunning views. The breakfast buffet offered a generous and tasty spread, a great way to start each day. The hotel’s location was convenient, just a short walk from the promenade and nearby restaurants. Overall, a very comfortable stay in a beautiful setting. I can imagine it gets very busy during the peak season but as our holiday was in early June, we were fine.

There immediate area around the hotel are a bit hilly. The incline might be a challenging walk for those with mobility issues.

My friends and I had a fantastic stay at this beautiful hotel. The beach is literally right outside: perfect for a relaxing getaway. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, always going the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. One small but thoughtful gesture stood out: we asked for hot sauce during breakfast on our first day, and they made sure it was available for us every morning after that. It’s the little things like this that made our experience so special. We truly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend this hotel.

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Wonderful Stay – Warm People & Great Vibes! I had such a lovely experience at this hotel. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. The breakfast was delicious – a great way to start the day! But what truly stood out was the staff. Every single person we interacted with was kind, welcoming, and full of positive energy. You don’t feel like a stranger here – they make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. A special shoutout to Erind – such a fun, helpful, and genuine person! I wanted to say goodbye before we left, but he had just gone to rest. Still, thank you to him and to all the amazing staff. You’re doing an incredible job and spreading good vibes all around! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for comfort, views, and the friendliest team you could hope for. Wonderful Stay – Warm People & Great Vibes! I had such a lovely experience at this hotel. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. The breakfast was delicious – a great way to start the day! But what truly stood out was the staff. Every single person we interacted with was kind, welcoming, and full of positive energy. You don’t feel like a stranger here – they make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. A special shoutout to Erind – such a fun, helpful, and genuine person! I wanted to say goodbye before we left, but he had just gone to rest. Still, thank you to him and to all the amazing staff. You’re doing an incredible job and spreading good vibes all around!

The service!!! Hands down most attentive service I’ve ever experienced. Every single person I encountered was exceptionally kind. Shout out to Erind constantly checking in on us to make sure we were having a good time (as it was raining and it is a beach town). Blandly (sp.) and Julio were also the best! Julio let me use his phone for a long distance call because the hotel phone wasn’t working and I had run out of international minutes. He also upgraded us to a renovated room upon request. The breakfast was delicious - there was a massive assortment of items: doughnuts, vegetables, sweet honeydew, eggs, pizza, etc. The location was great too - a bit away from the port so away from the hustle and bustle. There were several restaurants and markets within walking distance as well. The hotel has its own private beach with clear water.

Our first room was one of the unrenovated partial sea view ones - this was our fault as we didn’t look closely at the booking. The room was a bit dark and outdated and the sea view was only visible from the balcony. We stayed in that room for one night and the next day requested to be moved to a renovated room. This was done without hesitation on the hotel’s part and was extremely appreciated by us. It made our stay 100X better.

Nice looking, clean hotel Restaurant was nice Beach area was nice Good value Friendly staff

Restaurant menu could be better. Albania has good vegetarian food but there's not much of it on the menu (whatever you order is good though!) Breakfast is a bit disappointing. Eggs on a buffet get cold, orange "juice" was processed - not actual juice, and the quality of coffee from the coffee machine was disappointing. A welcome pack or info in the room would be nice Towels for use on the beach could have been included in the room

The stay was great - lovely selection for breakfast, plenty of space on the beach and the room was always cleaned well! Prices at the beach were reasonable, and the beach staff were always pleasant when serving us coffee in the morning. The beach itself was pleasant, as there were enough sunbeds to have a pick, as well as the beach being clean with beautiful water! Saranda’s centre was quite near, around 20 minutes of walking in the evening, as well as having local supermarkets close by too. Overall, the stay was great as the hotel staff were always accommodating, whether we needed a taxi, restaurant recommendations or beach towels! Thank you!

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