Road Ali Pashe Tepelena, 9706 Ksamil, Albania
#33 of 200 hotels in Ksamil
Guests' ChoiceBased on 133 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
8.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Mayank
United KingdomStaff, rooms, pool, breakfast, location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
David
United KingdomGreat location. Only a 15 minute walk to the beachfront of Ksamil. Hotel is modern and very clean. Hotel pool was lovely. Breakfast was good quality. All staff at this hotel are lovely and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Paul
NetherlandsThe only downside was that the kids were not allowed to jump in the pool.
We loved the rooms, breakfast and pool.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Karim
FranceNothing, our best stay this summer with real good memories
Best breakfast we had during our 3 weeks road trip, different every day with choices for all the family from kids to adults. The hotel is about 6 mins walk away from the beach and close to plenty of restaurants, which is well situated to enjoy a calm environnement. Place cleaned and safe with a swimming pool really appreciated by our kids. We felt like at home thanks to Valmar's manager Erisa and to Irshah. Always smiling and giving tips + advice to make it easy during our stay. A huge thank you to both of you and to your team, we will definitely choose your hotel if we go back to Ksamil. Highly recommended
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Areen
IsraelWe had fun at this hotel, about a 10-minute walk from the city center, a clean hotel with a fun swimming pool and a delicious breakfast... and their service is VIP service, we recommend it.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Cameron
United KingdomNothing perhaps if being picky maybe omelettes to order?
Breakfast was good, bar staff excellent David was great and room very nice and quiet.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Ivar
EstoniaThat I could not stay longer.
Good communication, clean, super-friendly staff, nice pool.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Monica
NorwayNothing to grumble about but it's worth knowing that the pool goes into shadow in the late afternoon (but in direct sunlight during the day). The hotel is a 15 minute walk to the beach down a hill - so up a hill when you return. Not a problem for us maybe for people with limited mobility.
Nice new hotel with really nice rooms and big comfortable beds. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the manager even took the time to run us and our luggage a couple of kms down to our bus stop at the end of our stay. The neighbourhood is quiet - which is good as the main area by the beaches is full of life and noise.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Jannis
GermanyLoved our time at Valmar! The staff is super friendly and helpful, the breakfast is delicious and the location perfect (we had a car). Highly recommended!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Agron
SwedenPerfect place and the stuff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Nicola
United KingdomA bit of a hike up the hill from town to the hotel
Friendly very helpful staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Olivia
United KingdomIt’s a 15 minute walk from town - but otherwise, zero complaints!
This is a great hotel! The rooms are modern and impeccably cleaned everyday; the breakfast buffet is fresh and they’re constantly topping it up, and the staff are super friendly and helpful! The list of local recommendations they shared was invaluable. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Bianca
AlbaniaEverything was nice, clean, the staff very friendly. The breakfast had a fairly large variety and the staff was always attentive to the needs of the customers.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Jacopo
ItalyActually, everything was just great.
Super clean and new facilities, great breakfast, very kind staff who provided good recommendations about restaurants, best beaches and attractions. Amazing pool with bar to enjoy some drinks.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Willie
IrelandEverything about the hotel is exactly what was advertised The lovely lady on reception(Erisa) was so helpful when we needed help. A big thank you Erisa for making us feel very welcome
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Marius
Ireland# **Boutique & Stylish Hotel** 1. **Valmar Hotel** – Trendy, artsy vibe with great social spaces. 2. **Chic design, lively atmosphere, and good value. 3. **All recommendations !!!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Clare
IrelandOur recent stay at Valmar was nothing short of wonderful, and what truly made the experience stand out was the exceptional attentiveness and care of our host, Erisa. From the moment we arrived, Erisa made us feel incredibly welcome. Her warm smile and friendly demeanor immediately set the tone for our stay. She was always available, whether it was to offer helpful tips about the local area, assist with reservations, or simply check in to ensure we had everything we needed. What impressed us most was her attention to detail and genuine commitment to making our stay as comfortable as possible. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask—offering suggestions for nearby attractions, arranging transport, and even remembering small preferences we had mentioned in passing. It felt less like staying at a hotel and more like being cared for by a friend. The accommodation itself was beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, but it was Erisa’s hospitality that made Valmar feel like a true home away from home. Her thoughtful gestures and personalized service made all the difference. We’re so grateful for her kindness and professionalism, and we wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend Valmar to anyone looking for a stay where you’re treated not just as a guest, but as someone truly valued.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Katarina
CroatiaGreat new place to stay. Quiet area and newly furnished rooms; topped by premium hospitality.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Danielle
United Kingdomnice rooms, facilities and lovely staff. Breakfast was ok. It it’s around a 15min walk down to the beach, hotel located on a hill.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Sally
United KingdomThe property was clean and well maintained. Everything we wanted in a lovely small hotel. The staff were incredible! The manager helped us into town on multiple occasions when we had a bus to catch or luggage. The girls at reception were very helpful and welcoming, one even gave my friend a book to read as we couldn’t find English books in the shops. We had a great stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in Ksamil
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Jasmine
AustraliaStaff were incredibly lovely and went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time in Ksamil. Great buffet breakfasts and rooms are clean. Perfect location with only a short walk into town.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Jaroslav
Czech RepublicThe hotel was sometimes noisy at night, but that's more of a guest problem
Very nice and helpful staff. The hotel is smaller nicely equipped and is in a calmer part of town. to the sea is about 15-20 minutes walk. Good breakfast with a great choice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Luisa
GermanyThe hotel is super modern and offers its guests a great service. The staff is super nice and helpful. You get lots of tips for your stay in Ksamil and the surrounding area and can contact the hotel at any time via WhatsApp. A relaxing day by the pool is enhanced by delicious drinks and friendly conversation. The breakfast is manageable, but perfectly adequate and always freshly replenished. We can also recommend ordering a scooter from the hotel for €20 a day and using it to explore the surrounding area. The hotel has contacts for this and you get it virtually right outside the door and can also park it there again. We loved it and would always choose Hotel Valmar again if we were to visit Ksamil again. Thank you very much for this wonderful stay! Best regards Luisa and Cornel
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Sven
BelgiumThe hotel is located a bit outside of the city center and about 700m from the nearest beach. The way from beach to hotel is a tough walk.
-Very nice affordable hotel -Friendly and helpfull staff -A small but refreshing swimming pool -free parking
Stayed in September 2024
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