Hotel Dodona

STUNNING location and view, I believe one of the best in Sarande, where the river meets the sea you have stunning view from every side you look, even the elevator. It’s not central, but also not far nor isolated at all! Perfect if you like quietness for your vacation, because the other side of the city is much much louder! The rooms are fine and have everything you need, the place is clean, the crowd is sooooooo nice and sweet and caring! Really nice and welcoming people!!! The hotel terrace and pool area is amazing and the beach too 🥹 I MISS IT ALREADY!! Left today and am coming back! Be in that stunning balcony with breathtaking sunset in front of you. My only complain (it’s not perfect but I also come from a poor area in my country, if you like perfection maybe stay in east Europe… where you won’t find nice hospitality and nicer tourists like in Saranda) was the breakfast, the breakfast could be better but when we were it was low season it was very few guests and I assume it’s not easy to maintain a hotel with these standards not being full so I think it’s better when there’s more people… They need a toaster for the bread though and maybe gluten free bread options too… Thanks again to the sweet crew who works there, they deserve appreciation!!!

Dodona Hotel has a few positves and negatives; Good - great views from the balcony if you get the sea facing rooms. Ask for that when you book else you will get a construction site view. - nice pool with a sea view as well - helpful owner Matt to answer questions - OK breakfast with a few variety. - next to the beach ⛱️,  but the beach is pebbles so get your aqua shoes - New hotel so the rooms are good. Bad - hard to get to as its away from town. - nearest place to eat is around 15 mins walk - you can get the bus , but still a 15 min walk to the hotel from bus stop - no water in rooms - its 32 degrees ! Ask if you can fill up bottles at the restaurant downstairs - lots of step to go down to the beach. - staff warned the waves can be dangerous as its where the river meets the ocean.

Location was way to far from the center and the beach connecting to the hotel was unusable. Huge waves kept striking the sand. This mainly because the hotel is right beside a huge lake which connects to the ocean, creating big waves. And im really shocked about the following: this hotel had no handsoap, no toiletroll holder, toilet itself is way too high to sit on, cant properly see myself in the mirror because the bathroom lights are too dimmed and last but not least… The toilet itself keeps breaking (unable to flush). Also, so sick and tired eating the exact same breakfast each morning because the hotel doesnt provide you with anything different. Im doubting if this hotel even deserves a 3 star.