Vlora Priam by Meliá
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Vlora Priam by Meliá · Vlorë, Albania
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Expert Review: Vlora Priam by Meliá
Vlora Priam by Meliá, Vlorë, Albania, a Michelin Key Selected property, stands out as a beacon of luxury and comfort along the stunning Albanian coastline. It consistently receives high praise for its modern design, exceptional service, and prime location, making it a top-tier destination for travelers seeking a memorable experience.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Vlora Priam by Meliá is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "exceptional," "wonderful," and "perfect." The hotel boasts impressive ratings, including an overall score of 9.3 on Agoda, an excellent 8.6 out of 10 on Booking.com based on over 700 reviews, and a 4.3/5 from nearly 400 reviews on Meliá's official website. These high scores reflect a strong guest satisfaction across various aspects of the hotel experience.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently laud several aspects of Vlora Priam by Meliá:
- Service & Staff: The hotel's staff receives widespread acclaim for being incredibly friendly, welcoming, professional, attentive, and helpful.
- Location: Its prime beachfront position along Vlora Bay offers breathtaking sea views and convenient access to both the city center and nearby attractions.
- Design & Amenities: The modern and elegant design, coupled with innovative facilities, are frequently highlighted. Key amenities include a stunning rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic coastline views, a ground-level pool, a private beach area, and the vibrant Savana Lounge known for cocktails and DJ sessions.
- Dining: The culinary offerings, particularly the Mediterranean cuisine at Amadeo Restaurant and the surprisingly good sushi at Savana Lounge, are often praised.
3. Room Quality
The rooms at Vlora Priam by Meliá are consistently described as exceptionally comfortable, elegantly designed, spacious, and spotlessly clean, often bathed in natural light. Each room is well-appointed with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen televisions, minibars, complimentary bottled water, safes, and electric kettles. Bathrooms feature rain showers, with some superior rooms and suites offering luxurious whirlpools or spa baths. Many accommodations boast stunning sea or pool views, enhancing the overall guest experience, and soundproofing ensures a peaceful stay.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel offers a diverse and highly-rated dining experience:
- Amadeo Restaurant: This à la carte restaurant is celebrated for its flawless culinary experience, serving expertly prepared Mediterranean-style dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Guests praise its elegant presentation and professional, attentive service. It also caters to families and offers options for allergies and intolerances.
- Savana Lounge: Located on the rooftop, this lounge provides breathtaking sea views, refreshing cocktails, and often hosts lively DJ sessions. Guests have also noted the quality of its sushi offerings.
- Kon-tiki Beach Bar: Situated directly by the sea, it offers a selection of delicious snacks and drinks.
- Breakfast: The breakfast, available as continental, buffet, or full English/Irish, is consistently rated as good, abundant, and delicious by guests. The restaurant also features Italian, Japanese, and Mexican cuisines.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at Vlora Priam by Meliá receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, often cited as a highlight of the stay. Guests describe the team as incredibly friendly, welcoming, polite, professional, attentive, and highly helpful. Specific individuals, such as the receptionist Xhensila and server Ola, have been singled out for their exceptional service. Many guests appreciate the staff's responsiveness and thoughtful touches, like surprising them with fresh fruit and Prosecco.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel enjoys a privileged location:
- Neighborhood: It is situated directly on the front line of the picturesque Vlora Bay on Albania's southeastern coast, enveloped by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.
- Attractions: The vibrant heart of Vlora city center is approximately 1 kilometer away. Guests have easy access to local attractions such as the Beach at Government Villas (an 8-minute walk), the Vlore Railway Station, Flag Square, the New Beach, Kanine Castle, Muradie Mosque, and various other cultural sites.
- Transport: Tirana International Airport (TIA) is the nearest airport, located about 150 kilometers away, with car journeys typically taking 2 to 3 hours. Private transfers are a recommended option for travel to the hotel. The Vlore Railway Station provides regional connectivity.
7. Value & Pricing
Room prices at Vlora Priam by Meliá typically range from $201 to $250 per night, though some listings show prices starting from $167 or $199. This pricing is notably higher than the average for hotels in Vlora, which typically falls between $101 and $150. However, given the hotel's luxurious amenities, modern design, beachfront location, and exceptional service, guests generally perceive the cost to be well worth the investment for a memorable and comfortable experience.
8. Common Complaints
While overall feedback is highly positive, some recurring points of criticism or important considerations include:
- One guest reported that breakfast was not entirely ready at 7:30 AM on a checkout day.
- It's important to note seasonal closures: the beach, beach bar, and swimming pool are typically closed during the off-season, for example, from September 20 to May 1 for the beach/bar and October 1 to May 1 for the pool.
- Children are welcome; however, they do not stay free of charge, and additional fees may apply. Furthermore, cribs and extra beds cannot be accommodated in all room types.
- While all sub-scores are good, ratings for cleanliness (8.9), facilities (8.8), value for money (8.4), and staff (8.6) on Booking.com are slightly lower than the very high scores for comfort (9.2) and WiFi (9.6), indicating minor areas that, while still strong, may not be as universally perfect as others.
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Points to Consider
- •While overall feedback is highly positive, some recurring points of criticism or important considerations include:
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Recent Guest Reviews
Viktoriia Andreieva
We had a standard room, and the view from the window was incredible. Every evening we watched those magnificent sunsets - unforgettable! The bed and pillows were amazingly comfortable; I slept like a baby, even though I usually have trouble sleeping. Breakfasts and dinners were good — tasty, high-quality food. The staff were young, but they really tried to do their job well! It has a few drawbacks...
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We're truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful sunsets, the comfort of the room, and the quality of our food and service. It’s espe...
Ahmed Nadir RHAZALI
I had the best stay at Hotel Priam, the hotel was super clean everything is organised, except the spa was under maintenance but that's fine because you have a nice swimming pool on the rooftop with a beautiful view, also there's a restaurant and bar next to the swimming pool where you can have drinks or food. The staff were amazing and super friendly especially Paloma, Monika, Casey and the rest o...
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great stay at Hotel Priam and that you enjoyed the cleanliness, the rooftop pool, and the beautiful view.<br>You...
Samantha Moments
• • • October 18, 2025 at 02:44 It was crazy to spend the weekend at the Vlore hotel. The view was fantastic like an Albanian beauty. The food and drinks had a terrible view and once came with an unpleasant aroma. Nothing was to be appreciated from the hospitality of the staff. Complaints did not know where to go and they brought alcohol shots as an apology, a very low action. As a girl in a new u...
Response from the owner
Dear guest,<br><br>We’re very sorry to read your review and truly regret that your experience did not meet expectations. However, we would like to clarify that during the period you mentioned, certain...
amit janach
⭐☆☆☆☆ We arrived at the hotel after a very long day of traveling – a flight, a ferry, and almost three hours of driving. Around 5:00 PM we asked at reception if they had a room available (we had not booked in advance). They confirmed there was availability, we paid, and went up to the room. After unpacking, we noticed that the air conditioning was not working. We tried adjusting the settings and c...
Response from the owner
Dear Amit,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are genuinely sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced during your stay and regret that we did not meet your expecta...
Dianna Viri
A lot to tell from Check in to paying for the room fridge to the total payment only for 2 bottle of water. At the exit I did not get a response like a customer. The case in the evening on a rainy night, at the pool the manager heard the complaints was acting like a good guy but he did not know anything about what my dish was or what was missing from the drink The sushi came more like a soup dish a...
Response from the owner
Dear Dianna,<br><br>We are truly surprised by your review, as we could not locate any record of a reservation or stay under your name at our property. We take all feedback seriously, but in this case,...
Geoff Rey
Amazing hotel and service. The staff was incredible, especially at reception, the girls (Jenny and Paloma) were incredibly helpful, with a special note for Jenny who attended us most of the times and made a real difference for our stay. It was VERY clean and felt exclusive. The pool/rooftop was beautiful and service was there at all time. The drinks are on the pricey side compared to the rest of V...
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Geoff!<br>We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Vlora Priam – Affiliated by Meliá.<br>We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another m...
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