Himare, AlbaniaPalase
Green Coast Hotel
Terraced hillside resort
Palase Himare, Albania
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorTerraced hillside resort
The resort is carved into the coastal cliffs, orienting daily life along stone terraces that lead down to the sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Private Blue Flag beach frontage paired with an infinity pool overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Listed
A hillside stone spa featuring a traditional Turkish hammam and local herb treatments.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
rooms are dressed in stone and sand tones, with terraces in many framing Ionian views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Palasë Beach below the Ceraunian Mountains, right along the shore of the Albanian Riviera.
The rooms
Calm earth tones and timber shape the interiors, where nearly every room steps out onto a private sea-facing terrace.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
Sun loungers line the curved infinity pool terrace, and the spa houses wood-paneled saunas behind glass doors.
Restaurant
MOSAÏC
An open kitchen turns out flame-grilled dishes, and breakfast brings traditional flaky byrek to the sea-view terrace.
How it began
Julius Caesar landed his fleet on this beach in 48 BC, and guests receive a commemorative coin at check-in.
Himare
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.