Uji i Ftohte Vlor, Albania
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MaritimCliffside casino resort
Days revolve around the cliffside pools and private beach cove, before shifting to late nights at the gaming tables.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away in a secluded bay on the Albanian Riviera, Maritim Marina Bay Resort SPA & Casino offers the best of both worlds: enough facilities so that you don’t need to leave
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Uji i Ftohtë borders a quieter stretch of coastal cliffs, roughly ten minutes by car from central Vlorë.
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The rooms
Deluxe Full View rooms look out over the bay through corner windows. Suites add central bathtubs and balconies facing the sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A black-tiled infinity pool overlooks the Adriatic beside a thatched swim-up bar. Indoors, a heated pool glows under circular lighting.
The spa and gym
A marble hammam has a circular stone slab under a round skylight, and the fitness room holds free weights and treadmills.
At the table
Terraces face the sunset over cocktails and grilled Adriatic seafood. Indoors, dinner is served beside a backlit wine display.
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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.