Reviews of Melina's Seaside Retreat
QX9X+HG2, Ksamil, Albania, 9600 Ksamil, Albania

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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfectly located ground floor apartment in a bijou complex so close to sea beach and restaurants. Very modern beautifully clean and equipped
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect position and a lovely clean comfortable room. Water and beers in the fridge waiting for us. Excellent responsive and accommodating host.
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great, the rooms are spotless & very modern with great bathrooms. Vasili the host is the nicest man.
Nothing, it was all amazing!
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe owner is a great person. Location, very close to the beach, restaurants, etc.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything perfect. Very clean. Have everything you need
Beach view
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect
Lack of storage More regular towel changes given the beach proximity and to dust and salty residue The chair bed which our child slept on was very uncomfortable for her
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent quality service, very friendly and helpful. I definitely would stay here again 👍
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was excellent, Vasilis was very hospitable, we received drinks upon arival as well as extra sheets. Host was always available on whatsapp for any questions we might have had. The apartment was very clean, the view from the balcony was beautiful. Host speaks English and smiles a lot - which felt very welcoming. It is perfect spot near small beach and plenty of restaurants, but it is also very worth going to the main beach.
Everything was great!
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was very nice from all points of view: the cleanliness, the location, the facilities, but especially the warmth with which we were treated by the host Vasili.
everything was very good
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was excellent for the waterfront and local area dining! The room is brand new with all new furniture and a great A/C! The owner was super and even provided two bottles of water in the room. Absolutely wonderful place to stay, but the parking can be a bit tricky.
Parking was tricky, but the owner helped make it work.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay. Fantastic!
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was 5 stars overall. But special shout out to the host. Made us feel welcome from the start, almost like home. Thank you my friend.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe owner was extremely kind, friendly, and always available to help us. The location of the apartments was exceptional, close to all amenities. The apartments were cool, very well maintained, and spotlessly clean.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe place to be in Ksamil very close to the beaches. A beautiful room, very clean with a lovely terrace. The owners are very friendly. Thank you for this amazing stay and your hospitality !
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location of Melina's Seaside Retreat is exceptional. It is as close as you can get to the beach, but all amenities are also close by. The apartment is modern and is good quality construction. The tiling and all details are nice. The bed was comfortable. It was good value for the money we paid.
The apartment does not have plates and kitchen utensils, but the owner was very nice to lend us what we asked for.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHost was extremely nice, even washed our clothes for us.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe host Vasilis welcomed us at the entrance of Melina's. We felt at home at once. The room was clean and new. Facilities fine. The location was perfect. Just 20 m down to the sunbeds. Ksamil was a nice place. Nice small beaches and jettys with sunbeds. Vasilis and his friend took us one evening over to Arameras for a drink overviewing Corfu and the sunset. Thanks to Vasilis and his family for making our stay nice. Highly recommended
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Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation with parking. The host was extremely friendly and informative. Beach towels provided Right next the the beach and just far enough away from the town centre not to here any noise at night
All good
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location, close to everything 😊 apartment was nice, really clean and hosts very helpful 😊
The WI-FI access was weak
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation, layout
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI would like to sincerely thank the entire team at La Brisa Boutique Hotel for the wonderful stay my wife and I had. The staff was incredibly attentive throughout our visit, with special thanks to the front desk manager and especially Flora, who gave us the warmest welcome. The valet was always smiling and helpful, which added to the great experience. The location is perfect, the room with its exceptional view was simply stunning, and the breakfast was generous and delicious. Everything was just perfect — we absolutely loved it!
10/10
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery welcoming and friendly hosts, excellent location, everything you need is nearby, parking next to the hotel, air conditioning in the room — I highly recommend it