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Reviews of John's Guesthouse

Xamili, 9706 Ksamil, Albania

#36 of 110 B&Bs and Inns in Ksamil

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 243 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 3 October 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Warm water and a tv in the room

    The location view and staff

    Stayed in October 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location means that you are right by the loud music by the beach bars, so make sure to bring some good earplugs!

    Great view and good price

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2025

    10
    Amazing guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing related to John's guesthouse could be faulty, the issue comes from Ksamil itself, so noisy, bar and clubs have 0 respect for there neighbours and go on really really loud music until 2am, so our nights were very short. It's very sad for the locals that have to deal with it every night.

    Staff is super friendly and kind, the view is amazing, rooms are spacious and super clean, breakfast and dinner delicious and just a few minutes walking from the main area.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the nicer places to stay in Ksamil. Restaurant with a lovely view and very nice food.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2025

    8.0
    Best Hotel Views in Ksmail
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and views. Clean and staff friendly.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place, very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double bed in the family room was not comfortable but they apologised and said they were in the process of replacing the mattress so it should be good next time.

    Wonderful view over the bay. Lovely to be out of the bustle and noise of the town. Great resturant sitting out on the terrace.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2025

    10
    I cannot recommend this place enough. Beautifully maintained amazing property facing the gorgeous sea. Wonderful host, g
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything.

    Everything!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2025

    9.0
    Excellent location for beach and also main street/public transport. Great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Might be good to have TV?

    The location, the size of the room and the people who work there.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    I would always come back. Very clean and amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    I’ve stayed at many places during our vacation in Albania but this was the best. The room was clean and the location on top of the hill is amazing. It’s 2 minutes from the beach and the view was amazing as well. I would return anytime. They also serve good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was very good & the view was amazing. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, definitely I will come again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The position Is perfect, 3 minuts to the beach. Just leave the car there, for free, and go to the beach without thinking about the parking and so on. The person are super profession and friendly. The view Is Amazing. I raccomand It

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay, the views were stunning, very lovely staff. Thank you

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    8.0
    A beautiful spot, beautiful sunsets and a family welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music from the town was very loud

    Johns guesthouse is in a lovely location with excellent views across the bay of Ksamil. It’s within easy walking distance of the town and beaches. The food was very good and great value. The chef is a great fisherman too and this made for some beautifully fresh seafood as well as traditional Albanian fare. The staff were great and made us feel very at home. I would recommend this destination for the 18-30 demographic due to the nature of the resort.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Sea view and hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful place where hospitality and beauty go hand in hand. Stunning sea views from both the rooms and the restaurant, and the kindness of the owners and staff makes the stay unforgettable. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just one tiny thing with what you can live - the toilet seat lid was not staying open, so for my husband it was difficult to attend the toilet :D

    The room was wide and clean, with comfortable beds and pillows. The view - we mostly sat outside where the view was amazing - especially in sunset. Location also is very good - just a trail down the hill and you are at the sea. We ordered additional breakfast and dinner - it was delicious. And the stuff very friendly and helpful => 2 young boys were serving the tables - special thanks to them.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic family stay with stunning views, friendly staff, delicious food, and easy access to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    We had a wonderful stay at Johns guesthouse in Ksamil. The location is set uphill with exceptional views, and it was just a short walk into town. We also loved how close it was to Butrint National Park, which made for an easy day trip. There are several beaches within walking distance, including the beach in front of the guesthouse. We didn't pay for sunbeds. All beaches have sunbeds to rent, water sports, beach bars etc... but all had crystal-clear water, which was amazing for swimming. Take beach shoes and some are pebbly. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made us feel at home straight away. We chose to have both breakfast and dinner at the guesthouse, and the food was delicious every time. Our room was perfect for a family of four, with a good shower, a spacious terrace, and plenty of room to relax. Ksamil is lively and not very quiet in August, but the guesthouse offered a peaceful spot above the bustle. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this guesthouse to families looking for great views, friendly service, and easy access to both the beaches and the town.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
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    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not included

    It was better than the photos

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Enjoyable 😉
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best location Hospitality and everything nice and clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom floods when you use the shower and there is no way to dry/ mop the water away.

    Great location and very friendly staff. We enjoyed the restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Best views in all Ksimal. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Best view in all Ksimal. Great location - not to close to the beach clubs, not too far. Fantastic food and friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing, from the location to the view to the rooms and the food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend to others. Perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to have had a kettle and some coffee/ tea facilities the room, or water in the fridge. The bathroom wet room got very wet after a shower so was then difficult to use toilet until it had dried.

    Fabulous location. Lovely outdoor seating area with amazing views. We could have sat there all day. Lovely staff. Simple, clean and traditional accommodation. Loved that it was on one level. Short cut down a private path to the beach. Easy to find from the bus stop. Loved that they had cats and took good care of them.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is clean well positioned with a very nice view. The food at the breakfast and dinner was amazing. Compliments to the cook

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location and venue, totally recommended. Friendly staff and excellent restaurant. Easy to reach the beach and town

    Stayed in July 2025

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