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The Blue Wave Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by apartment buildings.
A modern hotel room with a balcony overlooking the sea, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel with multiple balconies, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a geometric-patterned wall.
A long, well-lit hallway with tiled floors and walls adorned with tropical-themed artwork.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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Rruga Vangjel Zoto, Himarë, Vlorë, 9425
  • Place, Himare Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Maraçit Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Filikuri Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Triple- Garden/City View

A hotel room with two beds, each with a neatly folded towel. The room features a geometric patterned wall and a modern headboard.

Classic Triple- Garden/City View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple-Private Veranda

A hotel room with two beds, one with a headboard and the other with a plain headboard. There are rolled towels on the bed with the headboard, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Triple-Private Veranda

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Premier Triple-Sea Front with Private Balcony

A modern hotel room with a balcony overlooking the sea, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Premier Triple-Sea Front with Private Balcony

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Double-Garden/City View

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a painting on the wall, and a small table beside the bed.

Classic Double-Garden/City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double-Private Balcony/Veranda

A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double-Private Balcony/Veranda

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double-Sea/Pool View

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a gray upholstered headboard, and a colorful geometric-patterned wall.

Premium Double-Sea/Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier Double-Sea/Pool Front with Private Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a chair.

Premier Double-Sea/Pool Front with Private Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Suite-Sea View with Balcony (Two Rooms Interconnecting)

Room

Family Suite-Sea View with Balcony (Two Rooms Interconnecting)

  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single- Pool View With Terrace

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a padded headboard, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Deluxe Single- Pool View With Terrace

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Himarë

At The Blue Wave Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Himare Castle and Maraçit Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a nearby private beach, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a lift. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Himarë hotel include Filikuri Beach and Spile Beach.

What's nearby

  • Himare Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maraçit Beach - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Spile Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Filikuri Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Gjipe Beach - 41 min drive - 19.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪I <3 Souvlaki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Velco - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Astro Brunch&Cocktail Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant "Merkur Merkuri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Γωνία - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Blue Wave Hotel

A private beach is featured. As a guest of The Blue Wave Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and pool umbrellas. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Himarë hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Blue Wave Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • Lift (119 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 October and 30 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 31 October.

Property is also known as

Blue Wave
The Blue Wave Hotel Hotel
The Blue Wave Hotel Himarë
The Blue Wave Hotel Hotel Himarë

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Blue Wave Hotel?

The Blue Wave Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Wave Hotel?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Wave Hotel on 12 Nov 2026 start from NZ$88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Blue Wave Hotel?

Yep, The Blue Wave Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Blue Wave Hotel?

Yep, The Blue Wave Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Maraçit Beach.

Does The Blue Wave Hotel have a pool?

The Blue Wave Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May 01 to October 31.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Blue Wave Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Blue Wave Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Blue Wave Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Blue Wave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely pool area & private part of the beach. Lovely comfortable beach beds on a lovely beach. Lots of restaurants & bars nearly. Short walk to main promenade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in front of the sea Nice swimming pool Staff was cool Easy to park
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great, location was great. Albi the hotel manager was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, great location, meters from the beach and the staff were great too. The room itself was surprisingly much bigger than expected and I was even given Lush products in the bathroom, very impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful stay with beautiful beach views and spacious surroundings. They also have a very good restaurant, which made the experience even better. Free parking and breakfast were included as well. While the breakfast options were limited, the food was delicious. Overall, it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded expectations in every way. The property is beautiful, clean and modern. The pool is a highlight and has great loungers. The room was very nice with a comfortable bed and good quality Lush soaps. The location is ideal with the beach just across the street and good restaurants nearby. What really stood out was the staff at this hotel. They were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. I dont usually write reviews but this hotel deserves to be recognized!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with parking and the private beach with loungers was great! The shower was ok and the room was small but totally worth it for the private beach! Very walkable location to a bunch of restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The hotel modern, clean, and spacious with plenty of great amenities. We enjoyed the pool (towels included) and also the reserved section of sunbeds at the beach across the road. Please note that other people not staying at the hotel can also rent these for a charge. We were close to everything that we needed, including a shop nearby. It’s about a 15-minute walk to the main row of restaurants in Himara, but this wasn’t an issue for us. You’re also next to some nice beach clubs. Lastly, Erica at reception was great. She was very helpful and took good care of us throughout our stay. Sadly the TV didn’t work in our room. I asked for this to be looked at, but it wasn’t resolved. Overall, I’d recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome from Albi/Alby was appreciated and very friendly. We arrived late and tired after a long journey and he was extremely warm, friendly and helpful. Our room was fairly basic but very clean, had an excellent view and was cleaned every day. We had no iron or ironing board and very few clothes hangers but these were provided on request, no problem at all. The pool area was very peaceful and sun loungers were very comfortable, so we spent some time there and found it very relaxing. The private beach area for the hotel was just over the road and perfect for a relaxing time at the beach. Parking in the underground car park was ideal and easy to navigate. The hotel was ideally placed, close to restaurants and cafes, with more options further on in Himare itself, which was only a 10-15 minute walk away. If we return to the Albanian riviera in future, I wouldn't hesitate to stay at the Blue Wave Hotel again
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean new property with pool. Felt like my own apartment without a kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time at the Blue Wave Hotel!! Would absolutely stay there again when we come back to Himare. Everyone who works there was so kind and the room/pool was amazing!! Couldn’t recommend more. 10/10. Thank you to everyone at the Blue Wave Hotel for making our stay so special!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is not great. Photos and reality of the property does not match.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was perfect, front desk was perfect, could not be better! unfortunately for the price we did not sleep good, we had pain in our back, tha matress was not for us. also if they could serve breakfast it would be great! but there are a lot of foos options in the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid hotel, not for princes and princesses

This is not a bad hotel. But it's a little half-baked still. It's an odd reworking of an existing apartment building. No coffee in the room. The shower is a little awkward and will run out of hot water if you're in there for a while, but most won't be taking a shower for that long anyway. They do restock fresh soap daily from Lush which we enjoyed. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Don't stay here if you need everything to be perfect. Stay here if you're gonna be spending all your time at the beach and doing other activities all day and just coming back to rinse off and get horizontal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this establishment and, unfortunately, we are left with a very mixed impression. From the moment we arrived, we felt a heavy, unwelcoming atmosphere. A group of four staff members regularly sat around a table near the entrance, and made no effort to hide their behavior — every time we passed by, the two seated with their backs to us would turn around simultaneously, accompanied by whispering and persistent staring. This kind of conduct is both inappropriate and unsettling in a place meant to offer relaxation and hospitality. Throughout our stay, we received no greetings or signs of courtesy from the staff — except, ironically, on the morning of our departure, when one of them finally spoke to me, not to say hello, but to curtly remind me that it was our last day, just as I was heading to the pool at 10:00 AM (despite check-out being at 11:30 AM). In terms of organization, we were surprised to be given only one room key for two people, which made it difficult to manage our activities independently. After requesting a second key, it was handed to us without any explanation or comment. It was only on the third day — when we mentioned at the front desk that our room still hadn’t been cleaned in the morning — that we received a message blaming us for “monopolizing both keys.” This was the first time we were told that the hotel only had two keys per room: one for the guests and one for housekeeping. In conclusion unwelcoming staff, poor service, unpleasant
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Chambres très propres, parking souterrain gratuit et hôtel situé de l’autre côté de la rue, face à la plage. Piscine agreable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Huoneistohotelli, jossa on pieni jääkaappi huoneessa, mutta ei muuta (esim. astioita tai vedenkeitintä). Siivous tulee kun tulee. Et voi valita "älä häiritse" vaan ainoastaan "no housekeeping today".
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben spontan für eine Nacht gebucht und wir mussten bei Ankunft nur ca. 1 Stunde auf das Zimmer warten. Wir durften uns sogar in einem Zimmer kurz umziehen gehen, dass Personal ist wirklich sehr nett und hilfreich. Es hat einen Pool und genügend Liegestühle um sich zu Sonnen. Die Rezeption ist draussen, was sehr schön ist. Für die Gäste hat es eine Garage wo man die Autos parkieren kann. Der Strand ist auf der anderen Strassenseite und es gibt Liegestühle nur für die Hotelgäste. Der Strand ist traumhaft schön. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber, nur das Bett hat bei jeder Bewegung Geräusche gemacht.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Tråkigt med negativt omdöme men detta boende gör inte rätt, tanken är väl .. bra med parkering. Min dusch luktade starkt avlopp fast det e nytt varje gg man spola vatten. Städ e bra. Läge e bra, men jag e så besviken pga dom har det dummaste systemet och inställning till hur det fungerar med solsängarna, hade det vart som vanliga hotell hade det vart bra. Här fungerar det så att man kan reservera flera solstolar hela dagen utan att ens använda dom, gäster går ner på morgonen och lägger saker på många bäddar och sen är dom inte ens där före kl 17. Så hela dagen får andra gäster ligga längst bak vid soporna utan vind. Dom vet om det och flera i personalen sa det går bra dom gör så för dom har ju betalat för rummet sitt, bla ett franskt äldre par tog 6 stolar och 3 parasoll varje dag fast dom bara hade ett rum, för dom bytte runt vid olika tidpunkter hela veckan, personalen sa vi har sagt det är en säng per person men dom förstod ej så det får va så.. och hotellet gjorde inget, andra gäster fick ligga längst bak vid soporna. Jag fick i 3 dagar ligga långt bak på dålig plats och titta på 30 reserverade stolar och gäster som inte va där på hela dagen men började komma vi 17 tiden. Jag fråga personalen på stranden varje dag om jag kan använda ngn men dom va reserverade, hissade hade inte ens handduk utan bara en vatten eller en bok någon lagt . Förstörde hela min vistelse .. otroligt idiotiskt hanterat av hotellet som även hyrde ut bäddarna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil et chambre confortable, très bien situé par rapport à la plage et piscine agréable. Je reviendrais avec plaisir.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incrível! Hotel super novo, equipe prestativa, e várias comodidades: elevador, estacionamento coberto (mas enche fácil!), piscina, praia privativa com serviço de cadeira/guarda sol. A localização também é super boa: vários restaurantes e bares no entorno, fácil acesso à estrada e outras praias. Somente se atente que a recepção não é 24h, caso planeje chegar muito tarde. Tivemos somente uma má experiência com o cheiro do ar condicionado, mas nada que afetasse a ótima imagem que o hotel nos causou!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était impeccable, juste une petite remarque, le matelas étais un peu mou à mon goût.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Otima localização e atendimento excepcional pelo rapaz da recepção! Instalações novas! Somente o colchão deixou a desejar, afundava muito e os travesseiros muito duro! Devendo ser renovados!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tout aurait été parfait si j’avais eu la consommation promise avec mon statut gold !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel Super, je trouve bien placé à 15/20 minutes du centre-ville à pied. Parking à disposition. Le personnel est très gentil, je recommande fortement.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025