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Reviews of Monte Cristo Hotel - Rooftop Pool 4 stars

13 Rruga Lefter Talo, 9701 Sarandë, Albania

#255 of 265 hotels in Sarandë

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

6.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    5.8

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    5.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    5.0
    Monte Cristo Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kettle, shower blocked every time and overflowing, room and shower not clean, no chair in the room, iron obtained on request only.

    .location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired decor, paint splashes everywhere. Not really 4 star in my opinion. We were offered free breakfast if we gave a good review. We declined

    Good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    1.0
    Horrible I would never recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s horrible,room was not clean ,under beds full of dust and garbage from previous booking, the floor was broke around, the bed was dirty and broke ,the toilet was a disaster full of mold and hair in the corners ,we had to ask 4 times for toilet paper, from the bath it was always coming a horrible smell,and in the night we had ants everywhere!after we’ve seen the room we asked for a refound and of course they declined! Breakfast was also horrible no ham or cheese just some disgusting scrambled eggs and sausages !

    Nimic

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Loved it and will go back and see more
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff knowledge- not all staff

    Some of the staff were very knowledgable and others (perhaps new) were a little vague. We booked a taxi through a staff member to go and see the sunset at the castelle-waited and waited not tuen up- the staff member had said he knew him-it then became too late to go-think more staff training. However, we booked a boat trip through another staff member this was excellent -exceeded expectations -the staff member even took us to book direct in his own time- that is the differnce! Overall- great trip- location and facilities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Fantastic location overlooking the sea. The room Is very small and has a patio. The trade off for the location is the noise from the street. But we slept well. Lots of blockout curtains. Bed was comfortable, king size,, aircon worked. Shower very small and curtain stuck to you, hot water for a minute only. Breakfast was wonderful, 2 lovely local dips, bread, pastries, eggs done 3 ways, much more, the best breakfast so far in Albania

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    1.0
    Awful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unclean, lots of work being carried out on the property, pool not open, basically a worksite, electrics kept going out, shower or toilet didn’t work, tools were left in our room, noise! Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in!

    View that’s about it!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel, friendly staff top lokation! Breathtaking views, quality breakfast, relaxing sky pool! What Else you need to have a perfect vacation? Definetely will return

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    1.0
    Extremely disappointing – not worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed at Hotel Monte Cristo in Sarandë for one night, and it was by far the most disappointing stay of our entire trip. I would say it's probably on the top 3 of the worst hotels I have stayed at in my life. First of all, the photos online on booking.com are completely misleading—clearly photoshopped to look new and clean, which couldn’t be further from reality. The hotel is outdated, worn down, and not maintained at all. The pool and surrounding area were dirty and clearly not cleaned in a long time. It felt unhygienic and uninviting, with debris in and around the water. Inside the room, things didn’t get better. The beds were uncomfortable, the bathroom was moldy and filthy, and the entire floor flooded every time we showered. It was impossible to keep anything dry, and the smell of dampness lingered. Breakfast was bland and cold, and even the coffee was cold. To get a proper, hot coffee, I had to pay extra, which just added to the overall sense of being ripped off. For the price, this place offers terrible value, and we would absolutely never recommend it to anyone. There are far better and more honest places to stay in Sarandë.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    1.0
    Not again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property does not look like on the photos anymore, rooms and bathrooms just don’t like the once online. Bathroom was rusty, and the bedroom had a bed that was broken and were you sank into the middle of it when you sit and played down on it. No toiletries in the bathroom as well.

    Only the view out of a balcony room was good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Best views in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some killer stairs to get to property but can take alternative routes to avoid Bed was too soft but moved to another room with a better bed Air con could be a bit cooler

    Amazing views and superb location. Solid breakfast and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When People in the room above us showered water was dripping from the roof in the bathroom. When we took a shower the whole bathroom flooded.. Worn down but spacious 4 beds room. Not 4 Star hotel

    The pool was nice, and the Staff was exeptional friendly and nice. Noicy location but close to the beach and promenade

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not as expected, the shower and bathroom were very small and inconvenient.

    All staff members were great! very kind and helpful, did everything with a smile and good energy. The pool on the roof is great and has a nice view, location is amazing. Really good breakfast in front of the view :)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow i love this place Anesti and Çefe are amazing they’re very helpful when you need something

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area is good u have everything u need in 10‘ walk away. The staff is very friendly and obliging. Special thanks to Juliano who was always there for us and made everything possible 🙏🏼

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    1.0
    Everything about this hotel is a lie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    To summarize our experience, everything about this hotel is a lie. At check-in, we were told the pool was undergoing maintenance and would be ready that same afternoon or the next day. At night, we went up to the rooftop and the pool didn't even have water in it yet. There are several defects and cracks throughout the hotel. It's as if it were still under construction, but they're already trying to make a profit. The room with a balcony and sea view is another lie. The balcony is shared with the room next door, with no privacy (there's no partition), and the balcony is too small. Sea view? Well, better, a huge tree in front of the balcony that blocked the entire view. The breakfast was very limited, and the coffee was watery. The room was dirty and covered in cobwebs, and the bathroom shower didn't have any kind of curtain or protection, so it flooded after showering. There was damp in the bathroom. You have to climb a lot of stairs to reach the hotel. I wouldn't stay here again, nor would I recommend it.

    The only positive thing is that they let us check in early because the room was available (we later understood why) and the location is right across from the beach. Still, the price/quality ratio isn't worth it.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slave and slippers mising

    Beautiful barok style and breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay! Just 2 minutes from the beach and the rooftop pool has stunning views. The food was delicious and fresh. What truly made the stay memorable, though, was the warm and kind host. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Nice hotel very near the beach
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you have very light sleep it might not be the right place for you as you can hear the street noises a bit. Unfortunately, pool at the roof was not in use at this time.

    The staff at the hotel is with no doubt the best thing of this hotel.Super helpful, available and with a big smile. The room was of good size with a little balcony with lovely sea views. The location is great, Super near the beach and the promenade with restaurants and bars. And free parking!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    5.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its very bad that the aircondition not working

    The view from the hotel was amazing, and the location also.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    The staff were always very friendly and helpful, including the cleaning staff. The location was great – perfect if you l
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    2 days of my visit the pool was not open. And when open maintenance of the rooftop pool was not soo good.

    The staff and the position of Hotel of you like center.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional staff and very welcoming we felt like in home. Breakfast very good and tasty. Great and relaxing views from the balcony. Rooftop pool outstanding as well so definitely back if in Sarande!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very bad experience with this hotel I don't recommend to no one. remember (Ask to check the rooms before you pay) The room fully dust bathroom scandal 0 safety from electricity Shampoo Uset quite surprised for what I see and what I find however hardly we find solutions to move to other hotel. They ofert free parking but I did pay for it €10 for private parking on the front of hotel because ther was 100 yards away.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

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