10 gorgeous resorts on Albania’s Riviera

La Brisa Boutique Lodge, Dhermi

Set in one of the picturesque villages on the Albanian Riviera, going through out on to the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, La Brisa is a classy trendy lodge surrounded by lush, inexperienced mountains and fronting on to the seashore. The large draw right here is the rooftop infinity pool – at its greatest at sundown – with a second pool down at floor stage; each have a terrace for drinks and dinner, with dishes specializing in recent fish and native produce. There’s a seashore bar and two eating places. Rooms are cool and modern, and there are good services for households, together with a children’ membership and outside play space, a well being spa and fitness center.
Doubles from £87, B&B; labrisa.al

Lodge Villa Pascucci, Durres

Considered one of Albania’s most grandiose resorts, the Villa Pascucci is as imposing inside as out, with fluted columns and marble flooring within the foyer, gilt-lined corridors with fin de siècle paintings. Rooms hold to the ornate really feel with ceiling frescoes within the model of Tiepolo and Michelangelo. The bogs are glossy and the beds luxurious. Dinners are a chic affair, with Italian-infused dishes, and there’s additionally an infinity pool with sea views.
Doubles from £139, B&B; villapascucci.com

Maritim Marina Bay Resort, Vlore

Ultimate for these on the lookout for a vacation with vigorous nightlife, this huge resort has two eating places and three bars, providing every part from house-smoked sausages at Bato’s Seaside Membership to freshly caught fish on the Mandarine restaurant terrace. The three swimming pools – one for youngsters – imply there’s all the time area for a peaceable dip, with beachside platforms in addition to poolside loungers. Issues warmth up a bit of at evening, with DJs, pool events and dwell music on particular nights.
Doubles from £210, B&B; marinabay.al

Poda Boutique Lodge, Ksamil

A favorite with Instagrammers due to the Caribbean-esque seashore, full with palm bushes, Ksamil is a glimpse of how Corfu may need appeared 50 years in the past – however growth is on its manner. For now, the Poda is an enthralling small lodge overlooking Poda Bay, with a good-sized pool and terrace restaurant, and the potential of romantic dinners set on a jetty above the water.
Doubles from £171, B&B; podahotel.al

Rea Boutique Lodge, Himare

Set proper on the waterfront in Himare, the Rea is a superb base for exploring one in every of Albania’s prettiest seaside cities, with simply seven rooms providing mountain or sea views. Breakfasts (for a small further value) are made with substances from the lodge’s backyard, whereas the restaurant is as widespread with locals as guests. There’s no pool, however the seashore is true exterior the door, and the lodge is a stunning place to come back again to and watch the sundown with a chilly drink at hand.
Doubles from £116, B&B; reaboutiquehotel.com

Miamar Lodge, Himare

The situation of the Miamar is what makes it particular: set on a secluded bay, beneath a ruined fort, providing an actual sense of escape. Rooms are available a number of sizes – some sleeping as much as six – making it a good selection for households, with a separate children’ zone pool and a non-public stretch of the large sandy seashore. The lodge spa affords a great vary of therapies, sauna and thermal showers, whereas the restaurant focuses on farm-to-fork dishes utilizing native Albanian producers, with a sushi lounge for diners on the lookout for one thing a bit of extra worldwide.
Doubles from £173, B&B; miamar.al

Illyrian Boutique Lodge, Sarande

In case you’re trying to spend an evening or two in Sarande, one in every of Albania’s greatest and liveliest beachfront cities, the Illyrian is a superb selection, with a roof-terrace bar that could be a favorite with each locals and company. Rooms are easy however genuinely snug, breakfasts are glorious and the employees on reception are a great supply of native info and may help with reserving taxis or arranging excursions. The Epidamn restaurant affords buffet-style eating and theme nights, and the lodge’s non-public stretch of seashore ensures a bit of extra peace than the busy major strand.
Doubles from £95, B&B; illyrianboutiquehotel.com

Yacht Lodge, Vlore

Architecturally eye-catching, with white wrap-around balconies set towards darkened glass, the Yacht is about instantly on Vlore’s palm-lined promenade, with a non-public stretch of seashore on the opposite aspect of the street. Rooms profit from the fantastic sea views with floor-to-ceiling home windows, whereas the decked bar and restaurant, set proper by the sand, is a superb place for recent seafood suppers and lazy afternoons on the outsized beanbags, between dips within the crystalline sea.
Doubles from £162, B&B; yachthotel.business.site

Priam Lodge, Vlore

Upping the ante for luxurious lodging in Vlore is the Priam, which opened its doorways a few years in the past. The room charges are so affordable, it’s price forking out on a junior suite (for the princely sum of £128) for more room and a greater view.
Doubles from £89, B&B; priamhotel.al

Prado Luxurious Lodge, Himare

Considered one of Albania’s new breed of stylish, modern new-builds, the Prado has some severe model: polished wooden flooring and cookies-and-cream decor hold the rooms glossy and classy with out being stark, whereas the spa affords Balinese therapies, whirlpool baths and hot-stone massages; there’s additionally a well-equipped fitness center. Dinners on the Sushi Bar terrace mix the freshest fish with fantastic sea views, whereas the principle restaurant serves Albanian dishes with a recent twist and a large selection of native wines, rising in popularity lately.
Doubles from £191, B&B; pradoresort.com