HotelApollon
Hotel Apollon occupies a restored 1970s seaside structure that once served as a state guesthouse during Albania's Communist era, reimagined as a contemporary four-star destination wedding venue.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CFU · 1 hour
- Open season
- June – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 640
Hotel Apollon is a hotel destination wedding venue in Saranda, Albania, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Corfu International Airport (CFU), 1 hour. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Hotel Apollon in Saranda, open June–October.
Hotel Apollon occupies a restored 1970s seaside structure that once served as a state guesthouse during Albania's Communist era, reimagined as a contemporary four-star destination wedding venue.
The property underwent extensive renovation to preserve its architectural character while introducing modern hospitality standards, creating a venue where historical significance meets coastal elegance.
Positioned on Saranda's waterfront with views of the Ionian Sea, the hotel now hosts 50+ weddings annually.
Avoid this hotel at all costs. Worst service, worst attitude, zero integrity. ***If you need to book it. Please read all conditions and rule every word carefully, upon confirm booking you cannot change anything after confirmed. They will charge you with non-compromise to refund or change anything. This has been one of the most frustrating and unacceptable experiences I’ve ever had with a hotel. Hotel Apollon Sarande operates with complete dishonesty and zero professionalism. Everything they promised before and after booking turned out to be lies. Less than 24 hours after making the booking, I noticed an unreasonable policy: 50% charge immediately upon booking with no proper warning. I instantly contacted booking(.com) to fix a mistake in the booking — wrong date and wrong room type — and booking(.com) reached out to the hotel on my behalf. At first, the hotel said they would not allow cancellation under any circumstance, but they agreed to allow changes to the date and room type. So I submitted the request as advised. It got rejected. I contacted booking(.com) again. Booking confirmed that the hotel did agree to allow changes. So we tried again — this time, just changing the date to make it easier. Rejected again. The hotel then said they would not allow ANY changes now or in the future. Unbelievable. This hotel is completely unreliable, untrustworthy, and manipulative. They say one thing and do the opposite — intentionally stalling until it’s too late to do anything, just so they can keep your money. It feels like a scam. They clearly had no intention of cooperating and just wanted to profit off a booking mistake. I have contacted booking(.com) multiple times, spent hours trying to resolve this, but the hotel was consistently dishonest and unhelpful. I strongly believe Hotel Apollon Sarande should be blacklisted from your platform. They are liars. They don’t help. They trap customers into non-refundable bookings and change their words as they go.
4 notes, from the desk.
Waterfront location with direct Ionian Sea views and private beach access
Restored 1970s-era building with original architectural details preserved during renovation
Capacity for 20-150 guests across multiple event spaces including beachfront terrace
On-site accommodation with 60+ rooms, allowing guests to stay within the venue
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Hotel Apollon.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- Afternoon/EveningGuest arrivals and check-in; welcome cocktail on beach terrace
- 10:00 AMWedding ceremony on beachfront terrace overlooking Ionian Sea
- 12:00 PMCocktail hour with sea views and canapés
- 1:00 PMReception dinner in ballroom or al fresco on terrace
- 8:00 PMDancing and dessert service
- MorningFarewell brunch; guest departures
Things worth knowing.
CFU · 1 hour
Guests fly into Corfu International Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
$8,000-25,000
Peak season (June-September) commands higher rates. Low season (November-March) offers 30-40% discounts. Pricing excludes flowers, photography, entertainment, and decorations. All-inclusive packages available upon inquiry.
$800-2,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$60-120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$120-300 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
What is the history of Hotel Apollon?+
The building was constructed in 1973 as a state guesthouse during Albania's communist period. It has been fully restored and modernized to four-star standards while maintaining its original architectural character and seaside position.
Can we have our ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The hotel offers multiple event spaces including a beachfront terrace for ceremonies and indoor halls for receptions, with flexibility to use outdoor and indoor venues for different parts of your celebration.
Is accommodation included for wedding guests?+
The hotel has 60+ rooms available for guests. Room blocks can be arranged at negotiated rates. Many couples book the entire property or a significant allocation for their wedding weekend.
What is the nearest airport?+
Corfu International Airport (CFU) in Greece is 45km away with a 1-hour transfer. Alternatively, Tirana International Airport (TIA) is 240km away with a 4-hour drive.
What catering options are available?+
Hotel Apollon provides in-house catering with Mediterranean and international cuisine. Custom menus can be arranged. The kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions and regional preferences.
Hold dates at Hotel Apollon.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.


