Blue Bay Hotel

I recently spent six nights at Hotel Julia in Sarandë with a friend, and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The hotel is run by a lovely family who went out of their way to be helpful and welcoming throughout our visit.

Our room was spotless, cleaned daily, and had a beautiful view from the balcony—perfect for relaxing. Breakfast was excellent every morning, very generous portions, and served in a scenic setting.

The location is ideal—close to the beach and city center, but still quiet enough to relax. Most of all, the staff were amazing. Their hospitality made our stay truly special. I highly recommend Hotel Julia and would definitely return!

I loved out room. Great view!
Comfortable bed...not too soft! My back said thank you!

Bath tub was divine.

Staff super friendly, and present. I miss it already....left this morning!

The rooms were very quite good, and the beds were comfortable. The view from my balcony and from the rooftop, where breakfast is served, was stunning. Check out the pictures. There is also a delicious looking pool in the back, which I didn’t use. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for moe

It was very close to the beach and the hotel was very clean

The hotel is located right by the sea. The access road to the hotel is very steep, which might be challenging for inexperienced drivers if their car doesn't have a powerful engine. Fortunately, there was always a free parking spot available at the hotel. The building has an elevator. Although the booking information states that check-in starts at 1:30 PM, it actually begins at 2 PM.

The room had bunk beds for children. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The wardrobes were wobbly and not very stable, so for safety reasons, we decided not to use them. When we first pulled the curtains, both curtain rods fell down. Luckily, they didn't fall on the children. We recommend that the hotel screw the curtain rods in place to prevent future accidents.

There were no curtains or glass panels in the bathroom shower, so the entire floor gets wet when taking a shower.

I missed having a bedside lamp and a clothes drying rack. The balcony offered a beautiful view, the rooms were regularly cleaned, and fresh towels were provided. Breakfast was tasty and had a sufficient variety. The owners were friendly and helpful. The hotel has its own beach with sunbeds. It is safe to swim with small children only when the sea is calm.

There are many good restaurants around the hotel. However, walking uphill can be quite an effort for elderly people :)

Overall, we were satisfied with the hotel and recommend it to other young families.

Great hotel run well, and great value for money
Great stay in a family run establishment. Friendly and must have been recently refurbished throughout - we could still smell the fresh paint and everything was spotless. Good location one block back from the seafront but on a steep hill for those challenged by that.
Great room overlooking the pool and the bay beyond that. Room spacious with fridge and nice en-suite.
Breakfast was plentiful and traditional in style. We would and already have recommended this to friends and we have only been back a couple of days.

Perfect!!!!
We stayed 5 nights at Julia hotel and have spend a wonderful time

The hotel is very well located, close to Saranda marina with a lot of options for restaurants, boat tours, taxi tours....

Room was perfectly clean and fully equipped and had an amazing view on the sea. Rooftop for great breakfast even more stunning!!!

Everybody has been very kind, welcoming and helpful each time we needed help. Thanks to all the staff from Julia hotel (cleaning, breakfast, reception...) and especially to Arbi and Cl

Home away from home
This is a wonderful family hotel just a few minutes’ walk from the promenade and city center. Despite its central location, it remains peaceful and secluded—a perfect retreat.

The service is exceptional; we were warmly welcomed and genuinely felt like part of their family. Visiting during the low season was a bonus, as they kindly upgraded us to a suite. The suite, located on the fourth floor, offers breathtaking views of both the sea and the mountains. If you book a double room with the same view, you’ll also enjoy stunning sunsets. While the suite was comfortable, we do wish the linens were newer and of better quality.

The two brothers mainly manage the reception, and their hospitality is matched by their mother’s delicious, home-cooked breakfasts (buffet style in summer season). Each morning, we felt energized and ready to explore after enjoying her hearty meals. On our last day, their “baba” father—even offered us a complimentary ride to the bus station for our journey back to Tirana. Do not think twice to book this family run hotel.

We stayed in this family run hotel for one night.
Lady owner is sooo nice,friendly and helpful!
View is amazing and private beach is quiet and we had a good swim.
Breakfast was very good with options of salty and sweet things,all cakes baked by mom of the owner.