The Queen's Lion - Premium Hotel
The Queen's Lion stands apart as Albania's only waterfront hotel wedding venue with private beach access and a 4.8/5 Google rating.
The Queen's Lion - Premium Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Saranda, Albania, hosting up to 250 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €16,000 (our estimate), reached from Corfu International Airport (Greece) (CFU), 50 minutes.
About The Queen's Lion - Premium Hotel
The Queen's Lion stands apart as Albania's only waterfront hotel wedding venue with private beach access and a 4.8/5 Google rating.
Located on the Ionian coast in Saranda, this premium property offers 180 guest rooms and multiple event spaces that accommodate intimate gatherings or celebrations of 150+ guests.
Direct Mediterranean views and on-site accommodation eliminate the logistical complexity typical of destination weddings.
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The Queen’s Lion in Sarandë was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt calm, stylish, and welcoming — a perfect balance of luxury and comfort. The cleanliness was impeccable everywhere you looked.
Dita Wilkinson · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About €16,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- €60 to €120 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CFU, 50 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 180 guest rooms available for wedding parties, eliminating off-site lodging coordination
- Private beach access with certified wedding ceremony setup on sand or terrace
- Four distinct event spaces ranging from 50 to 250 capacity, allowing ceremony-to-reception flow without guest movement
- In-house culinary team prepares 12+ custom menu options using Ionian coastal ingredients
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrivals; welcome reception in hotel lobby (complimentary for wedding parties 50+)
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner at beachfront restaurant (optional; €35-50/person)
- 10:00 AMWedding ceremony setup begins; final vendor checks
- 5:00 PMCeremony on private beach or terrace
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour; guests move to reception space
- 7:30 PMReception dinner and dancing; venue open until 2:00 AM
- 10:00 AMOptional farewell brunch; late checkout available
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CFU · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Corfu International Airport (Greece).
- Direct line
- 069 211 0111
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we have the ceremony and reception at the same location?+
Yes. The Queen's Lion offers beach ceremony setups and four indoor/outdoor reception spaces, allowing guests to stay in one location throughout the day.
What is the closest airport?+
Corfu International Airport in Greece (approximately 45km away) is the primary option, with a 50-minute transfer. Tirana International Airport (180km) is the main Albanian airport.
Does the venue offer accommodation packages?+
Yes. Room blocks are available for wedding guests, with dedicated wedding group rates and complimentary welcome receptions for parties of 50+ guests.
What is included in the wedding coordination?+
Standard packages include venue coordination, timeline management, vendor liaison, and day-of logistics. Upgrade options add ceremony design, guest accommodation liaison, and rehearsal dinner planning.
Can we customize the menu?+
Full customization is available. The culinary team works with couples to develop menus incorporating Ionian seafood, Mediterranean vegetables, and international options.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.