Potam, 9425 Himare, Albania
#23 of 97 hotels in Himare
Guests' ChoiceBased on 140 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 July 2025
Nicole
GermanyStunning design and luxus villa with a superior standard, which we had not seen elsewhere during our Albania trip! The details in the rooms are stunning. Beautiful view of the sea. Wonderful and super friendly owners!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Vikachu6
Israeleverything was perfect.
EVERYTHING! the room was big and comfortable. the hotel beautifully decorated. 10 minute hike away from Filikuri beach, which was our favourite beach in all of Albania! 10 minute walk from the Main Street with markets and restaurants and beaches. We liked the place so much we booked 2 more nights in this hotel :)) Free wifi, Free parking Amazing staff! helped us with everything. Really recommend staying in Himara!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Xhevahir
AlbaniaThe road to the hotel is mountainous and there is no lighting for the last 300m,
The hotel is located on a hill and the view from the balcony was very nice during the day and the night. The room was clean and comfortable with new furniture. The Staff was very nice and helpful. There are nice beaches just a few minutes away. There is a free parking in front of the hotel
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Jade
AustraliaWifi wasn’t amazing always - and we booked to have good wifi. As it’s up a hill, more facilities needed like a little portable stove top, plates and a few more utensils to allow cooking and breakfast / lunch preparation. Make it more of a studio for people self cater with food. Plenty of room to do this in the apartment. Bathroom needs a shower curtain or non slip floor.
New, modern, lovely amazing view and big beautiful balcony was idyllic and lovely local birds.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Mersed
GermanyEverything was perfect 👌
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Tj
CanadaThe location up on the hill was not great. Steep walk up especially on a hot day. Cleaning of rooms was incomplete. No breakfast.
The view was lovely.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
George
United KingdomNo kitchen and a bit of a steep walk to get to the place.
beautiful view in the quieter part of town which was perfect.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Ahmed
United KingdomThe shower leaks some water under the glass screen, but its manageable with the floor towel they provide. Would be better if they seal the gap
Very clean and comfortable room. Amazing view of beach area below.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Nelson
BelgiumBest view in himare, we had one tree blocking a part of the sea but still incredible. Would stay again 100%.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Jakub
Czech Republic-
Friendly welcome, very clean environment, beautiful view and good access to the city.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Danny
United KingdomNothing, we loved it
The views from the property were stunning and the facilities were great. The owner of the property was really friendly and helpful and gave us a lift for our bus after we checked out.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Karen
United KingdomVery clean, family run, private parking, kettle in room & amazing views, couple of mins walk to potam beach Very kind owner Buta , thank you
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Sabrina0811
GermanyHad a very lovely stay. Especially the owner, who also lives in the house, is super nice and very helpful. You can always contact her if you need anything. The rooms are basic but very clean and spacious. The view is beautiful and the beach is nearby, it's a short but steep hill up to the hotel. I've started a few hiking tours from here in both directions north and south, which was convenient. It's very quiet at night, no traffic, no barking dogs, no passers-by. The beds are very comfortable so you really get to relax. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Chinonso
United KingdomWalking up the hill to get to the property might not be fun if you're unfit 😂
Incredible view from the villa 😍. The staff was nice. Helped pick us up and drop us off when we were leaving.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Henri
AlbaniaEverything was perfect.👍
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Xhulja
GermanyEverything was great. The apartment is only 3min walk from the beach, and the room had an amazing view facing the sea and the hill simultaneously. The hostess was very kind. I will certainly visit it again.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Gediminas
LithuaniaGreat calm location, beautiful view, quite a spacious room, the owner was really nice, private parking lot, close to the beaches and local restaurants
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Arend
NetherlandsGreat hotel with a beautiful view, nothing beats seeing the ocean as soon as you open your eyes each morning. The facilities are luxurious, best shower I've had during my entire trip through Albania, and the service was also excellent, all our questions and requests were instantly answered! If you are planning to go to Himarë, make sure you stay at Stonevilla Buta!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Maggie
New ZealandCommunication prior to our arrival that our room wasn’t ready due to maintenance repairs would have been appreciated.
Clean and tidy room, with excellent views! Host was nice. Located on the top of a hill at the end of the bay - not far to the beach, although you do have to walk up a steep hill on the way back!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Marcin
PolandIt is quite a challenge to climb up the hill where the property is located. You will choose to go everywhere by car because of that. A fridge in the room was leaking.
Fab view, nice staff, secluded location. Clean and quite place with magnificent view on the bay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Maeva
FranceEverything! This place really is a hidden gem in Himare. It’s brand new, on top of the hill with great views on the sea and the village of Himare. This place was our favorite stay in Albania!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Dimitris
LuxembourgThe surveillance camera on the post next to our balcony was positioned rather intrusively right onti our balcony instead of a more relevant location, like the side door of the building.
The guesthouse is nicely located on a hill with great views over Himare. Parking was easy in the off-season. The hostess was very kind and attentive.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Jolanta
United KingdomWe liked everything. Few things to add - some teaspoons and couple of packets of tea or coffee would be nice to have next to the kettle. And if the hotel served breakfast it would have been ideal.
Spectacular view, modern room and bathroom. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Arnab
DenmarkNothing
Great view, slightly away from the main promenade. Very much a hidden gem away from the chaos. Service was absolutely incredible. Bora knows how to treat a guest like royalty!
Stayed in October 2024
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