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Hotels in Ksamil
Vila Balani is a small hotel in Ksamil, the coastal village at Albania's southern edge. The property draws consistent praise for its position near the beach and for hosts who understand hospitality — the kind of place where daily towel changes and a stocked kitchen signal attention to detail. Guests describe it as peaceful, the sort of quiet base from which to explore the Ionian coast or simply sit on your balcony.
Exceptional · based on 65 Google reviews
Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.
Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.
Why we like it
We value places that get the basics right without fuss. Vila Balani reads like a family-run hotel where the owners still pay attention to their guests — the towel changes, the responsive hosts, the kitchen for coffee on your own schedule. It's budget-tier, but it doesn't feel like a compromise. In a tourist village, that's noteworthy.
Ksamil 9706, Albania
Plus Code: Q2F4+V6 Ksamil, Albania
Frequently asked
Vila Balani is in Ksamil, a coastal village at the southern tip of Albania near the Greek border and the Ionian Sea.
Yes, the hotel is listed as kid-friendly.
Both free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.
Guests consistently highlight the proximity to the beach, making it a convenient choice for swimmers and beachgoers.
Yes, rooms are equipped with a kitchen.
Guests frequently praise the polite and attentive hosts, noting their responsiveness and care with details like daily towel changes.