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Vila Blu Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Himarë with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, free beach shuttle
Front of property
Front of property
Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Stefanel, Himarë, 9425
  • Himare Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • All Saints Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Livadi Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Family Studio, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 54 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Himarë

At Vila Blu Inn you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Himare Castle and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from All Saints Church. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning to-go breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this Himarë hotel include Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of Mirrors.

What's nearby

  • Himare Castle - 3 min walk
  • Kiparo Village - 6 min drive
  • Porto Palermo Castle - 15 min drive
  • Jale Beach - 18 min drive
  • Gjipe Beach - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delight - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restorant Dimitri - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manolo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Γωνία - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Jester’s Taverna - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Vila Blu Inn

Hotel in Himarë with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Vila Blu Inn. An area shuttle within 211 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This Himarë hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Vila Blu Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and complimentary newspapers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Himarë hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Greek, Italian, Russian, Serbian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 211 kilometres
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 4 to 8 for adults and EUR 2 to 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Hospital bed
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 12:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 October 2024 to 1 March 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 30 April:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking area

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 10 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 4 to 8 for adults and EUR 2 to 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 10 (one-way), (from 4 to 13 years old)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (2789 ft away)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 12:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and PayPal. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Vila Blu Hotel Himare
Vila Blu Hotel
Vila Blu Himare
Hotel Vila Blu Himare
Himare Vila Blu Hotel
Hotel Vila Blu
Vila Blu
Vila Blu Inn Hotel
Vila Blu Inn Himarë
Vila Blu Inn Hotel Himarë

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Vila Blu Inn?

Vila Blu Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Vila Blu Inn?

Yep, Vila Blu Inn has an uncovered self car park for EUR 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Vila Blu Inn?

The closest beach to Vila Blu Inn is Paleokastritsa Beach (47.8 km).

Does Vila Blu Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, to-go brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vila Blu Inn?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vila Blu Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Vila Blu Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning views
Lovely hotel, fantastic views and just steps away from main promenade/ beach. Hotel owners friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mauro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a family run hotel, the staff is very nice and kind. The service however was not completely adequate for the price we paid. You’d expect to get at least the soap and some basic toeletries after paying 100 € per night). The property is also VERY inconvenient to reach by car, but you can see it looking at the map of Himarë so no surprises there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kleis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

killian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views from the crow’s nest
Family run and owner was really helpful. The views are beautiful. We had a lovely room and Himare is a lovely little town - 5 minute walk to the main area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed, Santee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family like setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fatjona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was lovely - large and comfortable with a great view from the balcony of the Adriatic. Breakfast is was plentiful and tasty. I recommend Vila Blu. Please note that the hotel is hard to find; most places in Albania don’t have addresses. The owner met me in town and showed me the way. Make sure to ask for clear directions to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful View
It was great!! The owners were so accommodating! Yummy breakfast! Beautiful view from the balcony! Quite a few steps to get to it but worth it if you can make it! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Fabio

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VENTAJAS:La estructura está ubicada cerca de la playa, está limpia y tiene aire acondicionados. CONTRA: DESATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE. Día 1 llegamos y no nos encontramos en la habitación que pagamos, categoría deluxe, pero bueno al menos para compensarlo, ofrecen merienda y desayuno al día siguiente. Nos cambian de habitación, mejor, pero no hay tiradores en los cajones, la tapa del water está colocada a un lado, el congelador no congela, un día con la ligera fuerza en abrir de una mujer de 55 kg, la cortina y la barra de la cortina se caen sobre mi mujer. ¡Por suerte no se hizo daño! Pero el PROBLEMA PEOR FUE EL APARCAMIENTO No vayáis en coche porque solo se puede aparcar en zona prohibida con riesgo de remolque o en la acera. El aparcamiento no existe y calle estrecha. Hay una mafia hotelera al alrededor. Si aparcas en el sitio equivocado siempre viene alguien a decirte "oye, este aparcamiento es mio, tienes que quitarte del camino" Después de haber solicitado durante dias una solución, tenia suv, durante las últimas 3 noches, de 7, nos pusieron en contacto con un aparcamiento a una distancia factible. Con todos los huespedes a la hora del check-out era "Perdón si este no funcionó para ti, perdón si aquel no funcionó para ti". La sensación era que los viajeros al estar de paso dejaban ir porque se marchaban rapido. Me sentí muy ingenuo en confiar y reservar con prepago una semana entera, error que no voy a repetir.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Himare TOP
Bellissimo soggiorno nella megllio località di mare dell' Albania. Un bell' hotel pulitissimo con la miglior vista sul mare di tutta Himare. Un ringraziamento particolare a Stefan per la sua ospitalità. Vacanza stupenda con la mia famiglia, consiglio a tutti di alloggiare qui.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mikael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Driton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

giuseppina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natale Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Ausblick auf die Bucht von Himare ist Traumhaft, sehr großes und schönes Zimmer wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt können die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aanrader
Geweldig verblijf, vriendelijk gastvrij en behulpzaam. nooit eerder zo fijn ontvangen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nett, super Lage, super Blick, gute Betten.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

maura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione meravigliosa una scala che ti porta direttamente sul lungo mare, vista strepitosa e proprietario molto gentile. Colazione fantastica fatta in casa. E poi il mare di himare è il più bello di tutta l'Albania!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly family and a very well maintained place. Feels a bit like a combination of guesthouse and hotel. Large rooms and most of them with balcony. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Enis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Aussichtslage
Familiäre Unterkunft sehr freundliches Paar, günstig. Gutes Frühstücksbuffet. Ist schwierig zu finden und nicht ausgeschildert. Wenn man durch den Ort fährt, in Richtung Süden nach dem Hauptstrand mit Promenade, kann man die Beschriftung des Hotels sehen. Es geht da Treppen hoch, ca. 150 Stufen. Mit dem Pkw geht es nördlicher einen Feldweg hoch und zum Schluß in eine enge Sackgasse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019