Himarë · Albania
A hundred metres from the water
A pool cut into the hillside, a restaurant of our own, and a private stretch of beach at the bottom of Rruga Vangjel Zoto.
Live rates on Booking.com01 — The pool
Water first
The deck is cut into the hillside behind the building, so the pool sits in the sun with the maquis rising straight up behind it. A sheet of water falls off the stone wall at the deep end. Loungers, fringed parasols, pool towels and a bar on the deck.
Open seasonally, with the ground-floor terrace tables running along the building beside it.
02 — The table
Breakfast to cocktail hour
The kitchen is ours, not a concession. It runs Mediterranean, sushi and European through breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktail hour — which is a long day, and the reason the dining room is as busy at eleven at night as it is at nine in the morning.
- Continental breakfast
- Italian breakfast
- American breakfast
- Full English / Irish breakfast
03 — The beach
Four beaches inside half a kilometre
Prinos is the one at the bottom of the road, and we keep a private beach area on it with umbrellas and loungers. Everything else in central Himarë is a walk along the coast road rather than a drive.
- Prinos Beach
- 100 m
- Maracit Beach
- 200 m
- Spille Beach
- 400 m
- Potam Beach
- 450 m
- Gjiri i Filikurit
- 1.7 km
the nearest sand, straight down the road
the town beach and the promenade
04 — The rooms
Four types, thirty to fifty-four
Every one of them soundproofed, air-conditioned and stocked with a minibar. Most look out at the sea, the pool and the hill behind at once.
Deluxe Suite with Sea View
51 m² · One king bed, and a sofa bed in the living room
The largest of the four and the only one that lists a balcony outright. Marble underfoot, a freestanding bath standing in the room rather than shut away in the bathroom, and a living room with its own sofa bed.
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
54 m² · Two twin beds, one king bed and a sofa bed
The widest floor plan in the house, made up so the beds can be split or put together. Timber-lined walls, a full-height padded headboard and reading sconces either side.
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Double or Twin Room
40 m² · Two twin beds and one king bed
Two rooms opening into one another, twins on one side and a double on the other — the shape families ask for and the reason the house keeps connecting rooms.
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Standard Twin Room
30 m² · Two twin beds
The plainest room and the one that still looks three ways — out to the sea, down over the pool, and up at the hill behind. A desk and mirror along the near wall.
See the room05 — The house
What runs around the clock
Water
- Outdoor swimming pool, seasonal
- Pool bar
- Pool and beach towels
- Private beach area
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun deck
The house
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Concierge
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage and lockers
- Lift to the upper floors
- Terrace and garden
- Live music and evening entertainment
- Meeting and banquet facilities
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofing
- Minibar and refrigerator
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming
- Desk and telephone
- Safe
- Wardrobe and extra-long beds
- Free toiletries, hairdryer, slippers
Arriving
- Free private parking on site, no reservation needed
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Airport shuttle, surcharge
- Free WiFi throughout
06 — The score
How guests rate us
- Staff
- 9.6
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Comfort
- 9.6
- Facilities
- 9.3
- Free WiFi
- 9.2
- Location
- 9.1
- Value for money
- 8.7
How far is Sea View Hotel from the beach?
Prinos Beach is 100 metres from the door, and the hotel keeps a private beach area with umbrellas and loungers. Maracit Beach is 200 metres away, Spille Beach and the town promenade 400 metres, and Potam Beach 450 metres. All four are an easy walk along the coast road.
Does Sea View Hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool on a timber deck cut into the hillside, open seasonally, with a pool bar, sun loungers, parasols and pool towels. A sheet of water falls from the stone wall at the deep end, and the ground-floor terrace tables run along the building beside it.
What is there to eat at the hotel?
The hotel runs its own restaurant, serving Mediterranean, sushi and European dishes from breakfast through brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktail hour. Breakfast is served continental, Italian, American and full English or Irish. There is also a bar and room service.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 until midnight, and check-out from 08:00 until 11:00. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival is not a problem. Payment at the property is taken in cash.
How do I get to Himarë from the airport?
Tirana is the airport to plan around — Vlora is nearer but has no scheduled passenger service. From Tirana it is roughly four to five hours down the SH8 coast road. The hotel can arrange an airport transfer for a surcharge. Free private parking, a garage and an EV charging point are on site if you drive yourself.
Are the rooms sea-facing?
Most of the published room types list a sea view, and several list a pool and mountain view as well. The Deluxe Suite with Sea View is the only type that lists a balcony outright, so if a balcony matters, ask for it by name when you book.
Can I bring children or pets?
Children of all ages are welcome, and there are family rooms and connecting rooms. Children aged three and over are charged at the adult rate, cribs are subject to availability, and there are no extra beds. Pets are not allowed.
What languages does the front desk speak?
English, Albanian, German and French. The desk is staffed around the clock, and concierge, baggage storage and daily housekeeping run alongside it.