Sarandë · Albanian Riviera · Est. 1998

A family
by the sea.

Three generations of the Kalemi family welcome you to a quiet stretch of the Ionian, where mornings begin with the day's catch and end with the long blue of the Albanian coast.

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A Welcome

Where the Ionian
meets a family table.

For nearly three decades our family has kept a small, honest hotel on the southern coast of Albania — a few footsteps from the water, a long evening from the noise of the world.

Sarandë is a town of olive trees and stone harbours, of Greek inscriptions and Roman roads, of Corfu glowing across the strait at dusk. We are not the largest hotel here, nor the loudest. We are simply the one where the cook is the father, the bread is from the bakery two streets down, and the room you stay in has been kept ready as if for a friend.

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Breakfast on the Kalemi's terrace overlooking the sea

The House

Three small pleasures,
kept simple and done well.

The beaches of Sarandë from above

No. 01

The Beaches

Private beach clubs twenty metres from the door, and stretches of public shore further along — the same clear water, every choice of mood.

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The Kalemis Tavern terrace, full of guests

No. 02

The Tavern

Our restaurant — Kalemis — serves what came in from the boats that morning: sea bass, octopus, prawns, and a long list of small dishes from the village.

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The bay of Sarandë from a balcony at Kalemi's

No. 03

The Riviera

Ksamil and its turquoise islets. Butrint, where the Romans were. Lëkurësi Castle at sunset. Corfu, an hour by ferry. The richest coast you have not yet seen.

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Thirty-Seven Rooms

Seven kinds of quiet.

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A sea-view room at Kalemi's
Sea View2 Guests

Double Sea View

A bright room with a private balcony and a queen bed, opening onto the Ionian.

  • Sea view
  • Balcony
  • Rainfall shower
From €55 / night
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A triple sea-view room at Kalemi's
Sea View3 Guests

Triple Sea View

Three good beds, a wide balcony, the morning over the water — our most-asked-for room.

  • Sea view
  • Balcony
  • Sleeps three
From €65 / night
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The deluxe triple room with marble bath
Newest3 Guests

Deluxe Triple Sea View

The most recent renovation — marble bath, deep balcony, the room we put repeat guests in.

  • Marble bath
  • Deep balcony
  • Premium bedding
From €95 / night
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A small guest at the Kalemi family table

The Family

Run by the Kalemis.
Always has been.

Konstantinos, Alexandros, Viktoria, Ilias, and Vangelia — five members of the family, each with a hand in something.

One of us answers the phone. One is behind the desk when you arrive. One is in the kitchen with the morning bread. One is at the grill when the sun goes down. And one is always with a clipboard, somewhere quiet, making sure the rest of us are doing what we said we'd do.

After nearly thirty years, this is the only way we know how to do it.

Our Sister Company

Explore the Ionian
on your own terms.

15% off for hotel guests

A car opens up the Albanian Riviera in a way nothing else can — the south to Ksamil and Butrint, the north over the mountains to Himarë and the Llogara pass.

We run Sarandacars ourselves — modern, well-kept cars at the kindest rates on this stretch of coast. As a guest at Kalemi's, you receive a permanent 15% discount on any rental, every season. Just mention your reservation when booking.

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Guests · Rated 8.6 on Booking.com

Why families come back.

A very clean, family-run hotel. Large secured parking, extremely hard to find in Saranda.

— Booking.com · Verified guest

Great place, amazing family running the hotel, felt like home.

— Tripadvisor · Reviewer

Everything was perfect! Friendly owners, clean rooms and great breakfast! We will definitely be back.

— Booking.com · Verified guest

Omelettes made on the spot, warm and fresh. Plenty of selection — sweet and salty.

— Booking.com · Verified guest

The owners are super nice and friendly. Our apartment had the best views.

— Tripadvisor · Reviewer

They drove me to Vlorë on my departure — a 2.5 hour drive. Family in every sense.

— Booking.com · Verified guest

Reserve With Us Directly

The same room.
Without the middlemen.

When you book here, the price you pay is the price we receive. No commissions, no fine print — and a small thank-you waiting in your room.

01

Breakfast on the terrace

Served every morning overlooking the sea — omelettes made on the spot, fresh bread, fruit, and our mother's cookies. Always included.

02

Free private parking

A gated, secured parking area on-site — extremely hard to find in Sarandë. Free for every guest, always.

03

Best rate, guaranteed

Lower than Booking, Expedia, or any other platform. We commit to it in writing on every reservation.

04

15% off car rentals

We also run Sarandacars — hotel guests get 15% off any rental, every season.

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A small hotel. A long coast.
A short walk to the water.

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