Albanian Star Hotel

Overview

Albanian Star Hotel is all about easy-breezy beach living, with a swish private stretch of sand, a tip-top pool scene, and roomy digs kitted out with balconies for those cracking sea, garden, or pool views. Families and couples can dive into water fun, hit the games room, and get stuck into disco nights, all served up with the full VIP treatment from a friendly team who know how to make holidays bang on.

Location

Set in lively Golem, this spot puts you just 5 kilometres from Durrës, so ticking off must-see gems like Durrës Castle and the grand Amphitheatre is ace. Local buses pull up bang outside (just 150 metres away), making day trips and jaunts easy as pie, while main travel links including the train and bus station and ferry port are only 5 kilometres away. If you’re jetting in, Tirana International Airport is under 33 kilometres from the doorstep, so you can go from tarmac to towel in no time.

Rooms

Check out the 133 rooms, all sorted with air-con, a nifty desk, comfy seating area, safe, and a minibar for those after-dark nibbles. Every spot comes with satellite TV for lazy evenings and a plush bathroom with hydromassage shower, free toiletries, and a cracking hairdryer. Balconies are standard, so expect beaut views over the sea, garden, or pool—kiddos and grown-ups alike will find it bang on for comfort and convenience.

Food & Drink

Tasty options are the name of the game, with a restaurant serving up buffets and à la carte meals for brekkie, lunch, and dinner, plus a café for relaxed bites and a bar where you can cheers an epic holiday. The terrace is spot on for alfresco meals, so whether it’s a laid-back lunch sesh or a proper evening feed you fancy, the food scene is bangin’ and built to suit all occasions.

Sports & Entertainment

The private sandy beach comes kitted out with loungers, parasols, and showers, making seaside chilling or water sports a breeze. Freshwater pools—indoor and outdoor—are ready for your next splash or relax sesh, and active types can keep up the pace at the fitness area. On top of all that, there’s a whopper games room and weekly disco nights to keep the energy high. If you’re after a bit of pampering, the hairdressing salon is tip-top, while the TV lounge is ace for a wind-down.

Distance From Major Transportation Hubs

Tirana International Airport clocks in at 32.1 km away, with the main train and bus station and the ferry port just 5 km from your digs. Local buses pull up only 150 metres from the front, so heading out and about is spot on.