Reviews of Area Hotel 4 stars
Rruga Butrinti SH81, 9706 Ksamil, Albania
#4 of 200 hotels in Ksamil
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 183 hotel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.6
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Parisa
Australia8 reviews10“I strongly recommend this hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic Location Great Breakfast Great staff; very helpful, lovely and welcoming
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Alfredo
Netherlands14 reviews10“"I recommend it — I traveled with my family and everyone loved it."”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
"First of all, the staff were very attentive, always concerned about whether everything was okay. They gave great tips to make sure the tours matched our expectations. The rooms, the cleanliness, the breakfast — all very good. I have nothing negative to say. Very happy with our choice."
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Rita
United Kingdom15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This Hotel is exceptionally clean. The staff are wonderful , attentive, friendly and professional. The pool area is well maintained and drinks reasonably priced. The rooms are spacious and despite being on a busy road did not hear one sound at night .
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Hasan
Turkey17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
the breakfast was really nice, and location of the hotel was great
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Marit
Estonia8 reviews10“Nice Hotel to stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
Really, nothing. All was super!
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful at every step. The girls were so attentive. On our departure day, after checking out, they still allowed us to stay by the pool. We were also able to change our clothes. Breakfast was exactly as expected — good. We were given directions to the parking spot, and since we had a larger car, the hotel manager (I believe it was the manager) moved his own car so we could have the space. Thank you! The pool was very nice.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Sofie
Belgium4 reviews8.0“great!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
very friendly people! nice room and breakfast very good location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Johanna
Sweden16 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Incredibly sweet and caring staff, we were extremely well taken care of! Clean and comfortable room, nice poolarea and great breakfast. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Camilla
Italy16 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the staff was superb! very helpful and kind. they also gave us a list of places and restaurants to check out! the room was spacious and well furnished. the breakfast was various good and freshly made every morning. the location was perfect! walking distance from the beach (4 mins) I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Dietrich
Netherlands23 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff and verry clean
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Erzsebet
Romania6 reviews3 helpful votes10“One of the best hotels we've stayed at!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great!
We had a great time at the hotel. The rooms have a fresh and modern look. We also had a little balcony. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast every morning. And last but not least, the girls at the reception made the experience even better. They are very kind and always willing to help. Thank you!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Abdelhadi_13
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and new hotel, extremely helpful staff, breakfast is good. Recommend
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Tariq
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Wonderful Stay at Area Hotel – Highly Recommended!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 6 nights
I had the pleasure of staying 6 nights at the Area Hotel in Ksamil, Albania this July, and everything about the experience was simply splendid. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, providing everything I needed for a relaxing stay. Each morning started with a generous and delicious breakfast, more than sufficient to set you up for the day. What truly made my stay exceptional, however, was the amazing staff. A special thank you to Erta and Mika, who were consistently friendly, welcoming, and incredibly helpful throughout my time there. Their warmth and professionalism really added a personal touch to the experience. I would highly recommend the Area Hotel to anyone visiting Ksamil – it’s a perfect blend of comfort, service, and hospitality.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Ronnie
United Kingdom12 reviews10“well worth the visit and would definitely stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
the staff and hotel were amazing. The facilities and the help was brilliant
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Aquarius70
Canada16 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Yanina
United States35 reviews4 helpful votes10“Very nice stay in Ksamil”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Air conditioning wasn’t working properly bit they did everything to try to fix it.
Convenient yet quiet location just steps away from all the action .
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Oerjan
Norway12 reviews8.0“Nice hotel, big clean room, good breakfast. Very friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice hotel. Stayed in a suite which was very nice. Very friendly staff who provided us with good tips on nice beaches and restaurants in Ksamil. Good breakfast. Location a bit away from the most busy areas in Ksamil, which was good. Short walk to restaurants and bars, and the central beaches. Would recommend going to other less busy beaches.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Vikramjit
Luxembourg2 reviews10“Great staff, good breakfast, close to beaches”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, staff, breakfast, facilities
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Hannah
United Kingdom15 reviews5 helpful votes10“Excellent value for money and very helpful staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
We had such a lovely stay at Area Hotel, it was in the perfect location, breakfast was good and varied, the rooms and bed were very comfortable, but most of all the staff could not do enough for us. They were so incredibly helpful whenever we asked anything, looking infto taxis to the airport and getting the best price, and making recommendations for other beaches etc. They could not have done more and were always very friendly with it. All the staff were excellent, but a special shout out goes to Isola (apologies if that's spelled wrong), who always seemed to be on reception whenever we needed anything. Thank you Isola! Last thing we loved that must get a mention - the hotel Tortoise!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Elvijs
Latvia13 reviews2 helpful votes10“We really recommend this place, nothing bad to say about it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
TVs were a bit damaged, but we used them only for kids youtube so not such a problem, as there is also a free wifi.
The atmosphere was excellet, staff and owner very friendly, helpful, forthcoming, breakfast was tasty everyday. AC in room working perfect, everything is clean, housekeeping came daily and was very friendly, free parking, pool, perfect walking location to anywhere - market, cafes, beach. Kids really loved the turtle. :))
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Nishal
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great location and staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room shower had issues and the hotel staff/owners did try to sort it out but unfortunately the issue was never sorted out. Apart from that all good.
Great location - walking distance to main beaches of Ksamil. Great staff and breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Jurgita
Norway14 reviews1 helpful vote10“Was perfect :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Place in good area, nice pool.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Pinhas
Israel4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect! First-class service! The desire to help and make our stay enjoyable is exceptional. The warm welcome, the impeccable cleanliness of the place, all the linens and towels are particularly pleasant and high quality, spacious and modern rooms in a central location. One of the best hospitality experiences we have had!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Paige
United Kingdom2 reviews10“We had a lovely time at Area Hotel, the staff were all amazing and could not have done any more for us, always ready to”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
n/a
Very clean, great breakfast and quiet pool.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Arda
Turkey1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was over my expectations. Staff was very helpful and friendly. They were always smiling and they helped us every time we needed help. It was perfect !!!
Stayed in June 2025
