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Vila Kosteli

Maraçi · Himarë · Albanian Riviera

Breakfast on the roof, and the bay in front of it.

A family-run house on the coast road at the southern edge of Himarë, across the road from Maraçi Beach.

Live rates on Booking.comThe rooms
Breakfast laid on a green checked cloth at the terrace rail: watermelon, melon, eggs, bread, jams, juice and a teapot, with the sea and the hills behind
Breakfast at the rail.
Looking out through a curtained doorway onto the tiled roof terrace of Vila Kosteli: two wooden loungers under a woven cream canvas pergola, a teal drape tied to the post, and the bay with a wooded headland beyond the rail
From the room to the roof: the pergola, the drape and the bay.
Two coffee cups and plates on a blue checked tablecloth at the terrace rail, with the rocky headland and the sea beyond under a clear sky
Two cups and the headland.

Every morning

Breakfast comes with the room, and it is laid at the top of the house.

The tables stand along the terrace rail under the pergola. Eggs, bread, cheese, tomatoes, fruit, coffee and juice arrive on checked cloths, and the bay lies below the rail.

A breakfast table at the terrace rail with scrambled eggs, fried eggs, tomatoes, coffee and juice, the bay and its hills beyond

Eggs, coffee, and the bay.

The house

Run by the family who own it.

Vila Kosteli is a family house, and the family are the people who welcome you, serve the breakfast and point you to the beach. They speak Greek and English. Of everything guests score on Booking.com, the hosts score highest: 9.7 out of 10.

A double bed with a wrought-iron frame and a teal throw, two towels folded into swans, a carved dark timber panel above the bed and two bedside lamps
Towel swans on a wrought-iron bed.
A newer room with an oak floor, a lit cove ceiling, a double bed on an upholstered base, two cane armchairs and full-height curtains
One of the newer rooms.

The rooms

Eleven ways to stay, from a double to a two-bedroom suite.

Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing, a refrigerator and a wardrobe. Four of the room types are sold with a sea view; their tags carry a teal edge.

For two

Three doubles, one of them sold with the sea in the window.

For two or three

Five triples, each a large double and a single; the four measured rows are 30 m² with a balcony.

For families

Three suites, two of them over two bedrooms; the Deluxe Suite is 50 m² and faces the sea.

In every room

  • Air conditioning
  • A private bathroom with a shower
  • A flat-screen TV
  • Soundproofing
  • A refrigerator
  • A wardrobe
  • Towels, linen, free toiletries and a hairdryer

In the house

  • Breakfast, served on the top-floor terrace
  • A roof terrace with loungers under a pergola
  • Free private parking on site, no reservation needed
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • A smoke-free house
  • Key-card access

Every room type, with photographs

The roof

Loungers under the canvas, and the whole bay from the rail.

Above the rooms is a tiled terrace with wooden loungers. A pergola of canvas strips woven over timber beams keeps the worst of the sun off them, and teal and ivory drapes are tied to its posts. From the rail you look out over the rooftops to the curve of the bay and the hills behind the town.

The roof terrace under the woven canvas pergola: four wooden loungers in a row, a teal and ivory drape tied to a post, and the sea beyond the rail
The pergola, the loungers and the sea.
The view from the roof over the houses below to the long curve of the bay and the mountains behind Himarë
The bay from the roof.

Guests on Booking.com

9.1 / 10

Staff
9.7
Location
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5

4.6 / 5 on Google · 4.6 / 5 on Tripadvisor

Read the reviews on Booking.com

Getting here

On the coast road at Maraçi, the beach across from the door.

The house stands on the National Road Vlorë–Sarandë at the southern edge of Himarë town. Maraçi Beach is across the road, Spile and the promenade begin a short walk north, and Vlorë International Airport is about 83 km away by road.

DirectionsCall +355 69 539 3262
Vila Kosteli
National Road Vlorë–Sarandë
9422 Himarë, Vlorë County, Albania

Down the road

Maraçi Beach
Across the road from the house
Spile Beach
The town beach and its promenade, a short walk north
Prinos Beach
South along the same road
Potam Beach
Further south, past Prinos
Gjiri i Filikurit
A cove further down the coast, about 2 km

Before you arrive

Check-in
15:00–23:30
Check-out
07:00–11:00
Payment
Cash only
Parking
Free, on site
Lift
None, stairs only
Pets
Not allowed
Languages
Greek, English
  • There are no cots; extra beds are available on request.
  • The front rooms look over the national road to the sea.

Questions

Before you book

How far is Vila Kosteli from the beach?

Vila Kosteli stands on the national road at the southern end of Himarë town, and Maraçi Beach is directly across that road. Spile Beach and the town promenade begin a short walk to the north, and Prinos and Potam beaches lie further south along the same road.

Is breakfast included at Vila Kosteli?

Yes. Breakfast comes with the room and is served on the terrace at the top of the house, under the pergola, with the bay in front of the tables. Expect eggs, bread, fruit, cheese, tomatoes, coffee and juice, laid on checked cloths at the rail on clear mornings.

Do all the rooms at Vila Kosteli have a sea view?

No. Four of the eleven room types are sold with a sea view: the Double Room, the Standard and Deluxe Triple Rooms, and the Deluxe Suite. The rooms at the front look over the national road to the sea. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.

Is there parking at Vila Kosteli?

Yes. Private parking on site is free and does not need to be reserved, and there is street parking along the road as well. The house is on the national road between Vlorë and Sarandë, so it is easy to reach by car from either direction.

Can I pay by card at Vila Kosteli?

No. The house accepts cash only, so bring enough cash for the whole stay and for any extras, such as an extra bed. Rooms are reserved online through Booking.com, where the rate, the dates and the cancellation terms for each room type are shown.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:30, which leaves room for a late arrival along the coast road. Check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00. The hosts speak Greek and English, and the house is smoke-free throughout, including the rooms.

Is there a lift at Vila Kosteli?

No. The upper floors are reached by the stairs only, and the breakfast terrace is at the very top of the house, so every morning starts with a climb up to the view. Travellers who cannot manage stairs should weigh this before booking a room on an upper floor.

Can I bring a pet or a baby to Vila Kosteli?

Pets are not allowed. Children of all ages are welcome, but there are no cots. Extra beds are available on request for children and adults, subject to availability, and the number allowed depends on the room type. Family rooms and two suites suit larger groups.

Where exactly is Vila Kosteli?

On the National Road Vlorë–Sarandë at Maraçi, the southern edge of Himarë town in Vlorë County, Albania, postcode 9422, at 40.10007 N, 19.74871 E. Vlorë International Airport is about 83 km away by road. The house faces the bay, with Maraçi Beach across the road.

Rooms are held on Booking.com.

Dates, availability and the rate for each room type are there. Payment at the house is in cash.

Live rates on Booking.com