Sol Tropikal Durres

Mixed experience really, however we had great holiday despite the negatives. This was the first holiday my wife and I have had with our 2 boys being old enough to drink alcohol, so was looking forward to a more grown up break. We'd arranged airport transfer with the hotel for 35 euros, we found out later this was on the expensive side, Taxi Lux took us back to the airport for 22 euros. On arrival, we checked in, but we were early and our rooms weren't ready, but reception were great, they popped our luggage in the back room, gave us our AIl Inc wrist band and we sat by the pool for a few hours. 3pm we picked up our room keys and luggage and went to the rooms. I've read other reviews and spoke to other guests who said they had a welcome letter and sweet treat on arrival to the room, sadly we didn't, a little consistency would have been nice here. First meal was dinner, lots of choice, however not all the food was hot, some not even warm, I think the hot plate needs turning up. This continued for the whole week, so although lots of selection and hot food was great, cold carrots, cold broccoli, cold cauliflower and cold pizza was disappointing. The resort and private beach were very clean, we did see a lot of maintenance going on and painting of kerbs, but it didn't affect our stay. Entertainment/ Animation team were French, and only some spoke a little English, all the activities were catered for the French guests, so at first we felt a little left out, but I have to give the team a lot of respect, they tried to include us were possible and quite a few day activities there was only our family taking part, so we created a really good relationship with the team by the end of the week. The Gym facilities were basic, but great to have as an option, my youngest son used it a lot, but I'm not sure it's fully finished yet, there was bare wires, holes in walls and scaffolding in the middle of the room, for work still to be complete. Staff were great, always helpful and friendly, but I did get the impression that there was a staff shortage, we waited 20mins one night waiting to be served at the bar in reception. All Inc doesn't mean any drink, but there was no lists available letting you know what drinks we could have, we had quite a few responses of 'sorry that's not included in All Inclusive' but had been served the drink previously, so were left a little.confused. For a hotel who bill themselves as one of the best hotels on that area, I still think there is work to be done, especially around the food and drink. We've been to lower star rated hotels and had better choices. This is a lot of inves**ent in this resort, hopefully once finished, they get most things right.

Efficient and friendly guest services/staff, went above and beyond in addressing my requests. Was also upgraded to a sea view room which was breathtaking esp on sun down. We have also received appetising delicacies and a personal handwritten welcome note in the room which we find to be a very unique and kind gesture indeed. The furnishing in the room are of high specs, comfortable mattress and extra large bed is a plus too. Beachfront property with lots of sun beds. Outdoor pools are both big and well maintained. Good value for money, highly recommended

I stayed at Sol Tropikal Durres in June 2023 with my family. We are glad that we chose that hotel. First of all it is situated in a big area, not like others near the centre sandwiched between some buildings. The grounds, garden are beautiful with lots of trees, palms, flowers. The beach is a part of hotel with free sunbeds. There are two big pools, wide sandy beach and delicious food with great italian pizzas everyday (the hotel has an italian restaurant). You can eat sea food, sushi and fish almost everyday. All members of staff are full of enthusiasm and are genuinely kind and willing to make your stay the best (waiters, receptionists, cleaning ladies). They clean your room everyday, even with changing your sheets everyday. There is a kidsdom, where children can spend their times, there are animations for kids - mini disco, cinema, baloons, tatoos. There is live music, disco for adults, streching, swimming zumba , beach volleball oraz beach running for adults. Barmans serve great drinks with lemon, mint, brown suger - excellent! I hope we will come and stay here again and see how this resort blossoms over the years, bacuse there are so changes to be maid in the future. In every hotel there are some things that should be improved: too little wastebaskets, laundry dryer on the balkony. In June not all facilities were opened yet.

Very good hotel just near the beach. Staff is all very helpfull and pleasant we really had an excellent week. Albania is such a beautiful country to discover trully recommended especially its coast area. Great value for money.

I like a lot the enterteiment team !! Vero good very proffesional team. They give you a good energy with their smile, Food is also good and the staff is very helpful and friendly .. the city is not to much far from hotel and is a nice city.. they clean the room everyday. The best!

Great night at Citarella! It was a lovely dinner! Great service! Amazing food and cocktails 🍸 Once again,thank you to the Citarella team for making it special and sang Happy B-day for us😊 you guys were amazing*** Definitely will be back soon!

Everything is very good.. rooms .. food and staff is very nice,, also the kidsclub is very good our children had an amazing time with girls and all of entertainers were really nice. we would love to come back again

This year we gave a chance to albania and we stayed at Durres.Turns out it was one of my best choices sot far. Not only was the staff at SOL amaizing but the view from our room and the responsibility from everyone was amaizing.We spent 1 week there where we had the chance to try out all kinds of food from the hotel buffet. They offered traditional food,kids food and also has an open kitchen where they would prepare fresh sushi. Their italian restaurant was very pretty and had delicious plates. 9/10 would reccommand

Excellent entertainment team in Sol Tropikal Durres. Every day different exercises, and a professional team.Special thanks to Albano, because with his special advice as an entertainer sport activity! Thanks for making our holidays exellent🥰🥰