Himare, Albania
Rea Boutique Hotel
Minimalist portside boutique hotel
Minimalist portside boutique hotel
A local couple runs this waterfront hotel, bringing a quiet, minimalist aesthetic to the edge of Himare's working port.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The contemporary Rea Boutique Hotel enjoys a prime location right on Spile Beach in the pretty coastal town of Himara.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Spile Beach, where the pedestrian promenade meets fishing boats docked at the town port.
The rooms
Seafront rooms keep their lines simple and clean. Select suites open onto balconies with private outdoor hot tubs over the water.
At the table
Breakfast arrives à la carte on the covered terrace, where tables look directly out over the port and bay.
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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.