Lodges Shen Nikolla

The terrace has a stunning sea view, making it a great place to enjoy meals ordered from the property. The food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and very helpful. I stayed in a bungalow for two nights, found it comfortable and well equipped, and appreciated having parking on site for traveling by car.

The private beach was where I spent most of my time, since the location is so far from the hustle and bustle that I couldn't hear the gaudy beach bars. There was some good snorkeling right by the shore if you bring your own mask. Staff were very friendly, Rena was extremely helpful and spoke great English, and I got cold water when I arrived. A few beach chairs were cracked and tore my towel and skin, but I'd still stay there again. The ice-cold draft beer was a nice bonus.

We would have left if the stay hadn't already been paid for. The owner was aggressive and horrible toward the people staying next door to us, and that behavior made us cut our time in Albania short and go straight to Greece. I would avoid this place. Albanian tourism needs to get this sort of thing under control before it affects people's desire to visit the country even more.

Lodge No. 6 was a gorgeous base for the three of us. It is simple but smart, modern, clean, and comfortable, with a quiet setting away from the noise of the main Dhermi strip. The bar restaurant and private beach are literally only a few seconds away. We had no complaints at all.