Hotel Vivas

Hotel Vivas – Your front-row seat to the Adriatic sunset


🌊 Beachfront location | 🏊 Large outdoor pool | 🏖️ Free beach service | 🍴 All-Inclusive dining | 🏋️ Modern fitness centre

Overview

Hotel Vivas is a charming 4-star destination located directly on the vibrant coastline of Durrës. Following recent refreshes to its communal areas in early 2026, the hotel offers a modern and welcoming atmosphere that makes it a standout choice for your Albanian getaway. You’ll be perfectly positioned to explore the historic Roman Amphitheatre, located just a short drive away, while enjoying the immediate benefit of stepping from your breakfast table straight onto the sand.


Rooms

Your stay is designed for comfort with bright, airy rooms that act as your personal sanctuary. You can expect:

  • Air-conditioning to keep you cool during the sunny afternoons
  • Private balcony with many rooms offering side or direct views of the sea
  • Small fridge to keep your drinks chilled
  • Satellite TV for your evening entertainment
  • In-room safe for your valuables
  • Modern bathroom with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries
  • Free Wi-Fi access to share your holiday snaps

Dining

Dine just steps from the refreshing sea breeze at the main restaurant, which serves a mix of traditional Albanian flavours and international favourites. Whether you are staying on a Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, or All-Inclusive basis, you’ll enjoy varied buffet spreads with plenty of fresh, seasonal produce. The outdoor terrace is the spot to be for a chilled glass of local wine as the sun begins to dip below the horizon.


All-Inclusive:

If you choose the All-Inclusive package, your meals and drinks are taken care of:

  • Breakfast: 07:30 – 10:00
  • Lunch: 12:30 – 14:30
  • Dinner: 19:00 – 21:00
  • Snacks and coffee: 16:30 – 17:30
  • Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks: 10:00 – 22:00

Meal times are indicative and may be subject to change depending on the season.


Pools and Spa

The hotel features a large outdoor swimming pool which serves as the heart of the property. You can spend your mornings lounging on the spacious sun terrace or taking a refreshing dip. For those who like to stay active, there is a fitness centre equipped with cardio and strength machines. The use of the Spa centre, including the sauna and any massage treatments, is subject to additional charges.


Beach

You won’t have to travel far for a beach day as the hotel is situated directly on a sandy stretch of the Adriatic coast. One of the best perks here is that sun loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge for hotel guests in a dedicated area. The shallow water makes it a fantastic spot for a relaxing paddle or a long walk along the shoreline.


Sport and Entertainment

The atmosphere at Hotel Vivas is laid-back and friendly. You can keep up with your workout routine in the gym or take part in occasional evening music performances on the terrace during the high season. The surrounding promenade is also ideal for an evening stroll, where you can soak up the local culture and find plenty of nearby cafes.


Family Amenities

Families are well-catered for here, ensuring the little ones have just as much fun as the adults. Kids will love the dedicated section in the main pool, designed for safer splashing. There is also an outdoor playground where children can burn off some energy while you relax nearby with a coffee.


Attractive Location

  • Located directly on the beach
  • Approx. 3km from the centre of Durrës
  • Approx. 35km from Tirana International Airport (a 40-minute drive)
  • Within walking distance of local shops, bars, and pharmacies

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Number of bars/lounges: 1
  • Number of poolside bars: 1
  • Number of beach bars: 1
  • Number of restaurants: 1
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

  • Free long-term parking
  • Airport transport - drop-off (surcharge)

Activities

  • Fitness facilities

Food & Drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes: 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Pools and wellness

  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Pool sun loungers

Front-desk/reception area services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Shared spaces

  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Entertainment and family services

  • Table tennis

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free valet parking

Business facilities

  • Number of meeting rooms: 1
  • Conference space size (metres): 100
  • Conference space

Other facilities

  • Free reception
  • On private beach
  • Lift

Location

Durres, Durres, Albania

Address: Lagjia 13, Rruga Pavaresia 66, Durres, Albania

Reviews

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AffikeAug 2026
2.0/ 5

“Location is good , hotel room awful”

We were in hotel vivas July 2026. The location is good. The fact that you don't have to pay for beachbed is a big plus. However, the value for money does not match reality. The rooms are so old and dirty. We tried coming to breakfast earlier, but we didn't find anything there. One morning we saw hard-boiled eggs—a man took 10 eggs for himself, and they were never replenished. It wasn't very nice. ​In the room, we saw a notice board about how many liters of water canisters we are allowed to buy, which is weird. The shower head was broken and wouldn't stay up, so we wedged a bottle behind it to keep it from falling .Also, my husband was stopped when he came to the room with a pizza and told "no pizza in the room." Meanwhile, the room is so terribly filthy that I'm glad I brought wet wipes with me so I could at least clean the drawers and bed edges where my feet or head touched. Gross.​If guests are expected to keep the room clean, it would be nice if it received a thorough deep cleaning first .I wouldn't come back to this hotel.The price-to-quality ratio is way off—for that kind of money, it should have been full board instead of just bed & breakfast.

  • Stayed in Jul 2026
640dmlAug 2026
1.0/ 5

“Avoid. Dirty disgusting dangerous”

Disgusting dangerous hotel looks lovely outside till you enter your room outside and all inside the hotel is lovely and modern until you open the door to your room pictures speak for themselves the room had not been cleaned since 1930 by the looks of it table on balcony rusty and filthy glass couldn’t see out of it for grime bathroom is disgusting no kettle no iron and breakfast was cold eggs yoghurt no thankyou avoid it like the plague it’s disgusting never again would we return it was a birthday surprise worse birthday ever staying in this scruffy dirty flea ridden place came back with loads of bed bug bites

  • Stayed in Aug 2026
Philip CJun 2026
5.0/ 5

“Relaxing”

From start to finish my wife and I had a great time at vivas hotel, reception staff were very welcoming and friendly , waiters/bar staff the same, house keeping very good, pool staff great. All together the most relaxing holiday we have had, also the owner was very attentive and pleasant offering free snacks, cheese/meat boards and drinks. Great food and great buzz. We will tell our friends and family to visit duress and stay at the Viva's, thank you and we will be back 💚😎. Phil and Elaine Ireland 💚

  • Stayed in Jun 2026
Jay AJun 2026
5.0/ 5

“Beat my expectations”

Perfect hotel to relax and have fun. The food is perfect, rooms are clean and spacious, the workers are nice, and overall the prices are cheap. The location is unmatched. Highly recommend.

  • Stayed in Jun 2026
Klejdi XJun 2026
5.0/ 5

“10/10 Hotel in Durres”

I had the best time here. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend!

  • Stayed in May 2026
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