Ksamil, Albania Poda Bay, 9706 Ksamil, Albania
Based on 218 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 October 2024
Danielle
United KingdomHad a wonderful experience here! The location, food, rooms, amenities, and staff were great! Christian and Tana were so helpful and amazing. Loved having breakfast on the balcony with such a beautiful view! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Caroline
FranceThe Poda Boutique Hotel is well located in Ksamil and the rooms are well equiped, big and very clean. We enjoyed the private beach with the cristal blue water, the pool, the bar and the restaurant. The half-boarded formula proposes various menus including seafood and the meals are very good. But the best of all is the hotel staff that is always careful and make you feel a special guest. A huge thanks to Tanna and her sister for their kindness and to really make this stay a wonderful memory!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Hazel
TurkeyThere’s nothing I did not dislike.
The breakfast was fresh, nice, everything was available. Dinner menu was amazing like a 5 star restaurant. The hotel is very clean and provides everything for guests. The beach and sea was amazing, white sand and clean water. Everything was perfect and excelent! Tanna was amazingly helpful and nice to us. She did her best to please us. We drove 4 hours by car to Ksamil from Tiran. She texted us to check we are ok during our drive to Ksamil. She even went to market for me to buy a disc cotton and did not even ask its price. If I travel there, I will go just for Tanna’s amazing service.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Rhea
GermanyIt was our 2nd or 3rd day of stay, when they cleaned up our room, they didn’t sweep the floor. But rest was cleaned and beddings/towels are changed.
I like the property because it’s convenient location. The beach is just in front of the property.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe staff where very friendly and very helpful, constantly checking in on us to see if we needed anything. Hotel beautiful and everything you could need in a perfect locations
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Isabeldiaz13
NetherlandsThe hotel has great installations in front of the beautiful beach. Restaurant and Beach Bar are also top. The personal is very kind and always willing to help and make you feel confortable. Specially Tana, the recepcionist, she was always taking care of us, giving tourism advices and it made the whole stay unique. We really enjoyed our time in Poda hotel.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Sean
IrelandWonderful view from the sea view rooms, lovely pool and beach access with free loungers and umbrellas. What made our stay was Tana at reception, she was so lovely and nice on arrival. She was so accommodating and helped us so much! Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Janey
United KingdomMusic in bar opposite was v loud
Loved it. All very accommodating especially Tanna who was on reception who made our stay extra special. The room was clean, great location, very central. The breakfast was great
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Arran
United KingdomThe breakfast was yummy, but there could be more hot food options to choose from. It was mostly pastries available. The non-VIP sunbeds (around pool and on beach) appeared not to be cleaned on a regular basis.
Prime location on the beach, where all the action is at night, plenty of restaurants and bars just metres away - with only a short walk to supermarkets too. The staff were the friendliest of anywhere I can remember, knowledgable and always on hand to help when required. The hotel has basically everything you need. Prime beach location with free sunbeds. You can also pay more for VIP, but in both cases we got priority access over non-hotel guests. The dinner on half-board was 100% worth it, 4 courses of excellent food, lots of choice.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Ali
KuwaitEverything is beautiful, excellent location, excellent service, and I highly recommend it.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Yassine
MoroccoThe breakfast :(
The staff was so nice! Mikea and Tanna were present to help us in every moment. The hotel have a direct access to a very beautiful beach. I highly recommend it.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Melissa
GermanyThe Prices are a bit too high.
The staff was amazing and very kind , Rooms where clean,Food was really good .Everything is nearby.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Ismael
BrazilThe service in the beach has room for enhancements. In certain occasions we had to wait long times to get a hold of a waiter. Not a big deal, but it can improve. The room has good sound isolation but sometimes music from the beach clubs nearby can penetrate it but usually beach clubs turn down the music by midnight.
The cleanness of the room was impeccable. I had a nice room with view. The service at the hotel was great with highlight for Tanna, which is fabulous and do everything she can to assist the guests.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
El
Morocco“Welcome to Poda!” This gem of a hotel is hands down the best in Ksamil. Super friendly highly trained staff. Rooms with ocean view and extremely clean and comfortable. Restaurant had a variation of fresh seafood and very tasty dishes. The Bar hosted nightly fun, dance atmosphere with a DJ. Tons of water activities and located near historic locations for day trips! The customer service provided by the staff lead by Tana was definitely 5 stars! We enjoyed our stay tremendously and will return in the future. Highly recommended. Special thanks to Tana, Ani, Aldo,Biondi ,kevin..
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 June 2024
Hristijan
North MacedoniaBreakfast was fine for non-vegans (they cook fresh egg dishes on request), however the vegan options can be improved. Additionally, it will be better if the pastry dishes are labeled (so you know what you get). Hosts were very friendly and helpful, however we wished they had name tags since there were many and we can’t remember all of them.
Amazing location - free front row sunbeds, free towels (every day) and only few steps away from one of the best beaches in Ksamil. Unbeliavable hospitality - always available on whats app and happy to help with anything. Four course dinner menus were very tasty (a single vegetarian option included) and they are happy to prepare any meal on request (additional cost). Also they are happy to arrange dining by the sea. Friendly cats available for petting :) Do recommend and will definitely come back.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Jenny
ItalyI , together with ny family , had enjoy our stay at this hotel! Everything was great : food , staff, service, private beach! Restaurants are everywhere, but we enjoyed our half board at PODA! The receptionist are so hospitable, they even message in private to let us know that they can help us in anything.. I highly recommend this hotel in Ksamil! Tana & mikaela , thank you so much ! We will be back again and will surely recommend this place to our family back in Italy!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Paul
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Staying at Poda was pure pleasure. We loved the location, the beachside restaurant and lounge bar where the food was fantastic. The best part of Poda though was the staff especially Mikea, Roli, Tana and Ani. Thanks for looking after us so well.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Andres
Italytoo expensive and breakfast can be improved
great staff, position and location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Dianaanca
RomaniaI wish there were a bigger mirror in the room.
The staff were super helpful and friendly, from the reception to the lounge, beach, and even the cleaning ladies. Our stay was absolutely amazing, and we thank you for this great experience.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Desertsah
QatarIt's true that the music is loud from neighbouring bars and doesn't stop until midnight. This won't suit everyone.. plus AC is a little temperamental
A nice hotel right on the beach but what really made it special was Tana! She is such an ASSET and made our stay really memorable. She was always available, friendly, helpful and arranged a boat tour for us and helped with taxis. A beautiful person, wouldn't have been the same without her. The breakfast is OK, needs a little variety from day to day. The room is comfortable and the first one was very spacious (102)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Amna
United Arab EmiratesNothing
Amazing hotel, best staff everrr . The girls at the reception were soo friendly and helpful.. i loved them all.. also the staff at the restaurant were so nice. The dj and the place at night is perfect.. best hotel in Ksamil. Loved the whole experience
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
James
NetherlandsA hook for towels in the bathroom 😉
Friendly Staff especially Mikea our hostess and location near the beach
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Kokoelter
TurkeyBreaskfast was a little weak. Pastries, which I believe are less healthy, were most of the breakfast. Olive was not present at the breakfast at some days.
Beach was excellent. And the view at the room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Adrian
United StatesThe staff was amazing
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Amit
Israelwas perfect
An amazing place, clean, next to the beach, great meals, really good food, and the most important thing is the amazing staff who gave us service far beyond what was expected, responded to our every request and always took care of us. Special thanks to Tenna who made our vacation much better and thanks to Mikea who fished for us even during our stay. Highly recommend the hotel
Stayed in June 2024
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