All-inclusive holidays to Albania: what to check
An all-inclusive rate in Albania can cover everything or little more than the buffet. Ask five questions before you book, and look for a checked label.
Five questions to ask about any all-inclusive rate
Are local drinks included all day?
Some rates include drinks only with meals.
Are sunbeds on the beach included?
On many Albanian beaches you pay for sunbeds separately.
Which restaurants are included?
An à la carte restaurant often costs extra.
In which months is the rate offered?
Many beach hotels close in winter, and some offer all inclusive only in high season.
What does it cost against half board?
Compare the two rates for your dates before you decide.
Our All-Inclusive Check
We give a hotel one of three labels after checking its rate: Full AI, AI light or Not AI. Each label comes with the month we checked and what is and isn't covered.
Until a hotel has a label, we don't call it all inclusive, even if it is sold that way somewhere else.
- Full AI
- AI light
- Not AI
FAQs
Is all inclusive in Albania worth it?
Only when the rate covers what you'd otherwise pay for: drinks through the day, sunbeds and snacks. Check those three before you compare it with half board.
Where are the all-inclusive resorts in Albania?
Most resort-style hotels are on the coast near Durrës (Durres), in Golem, and on the Riviera around Vlorë (Vlora) and Sarandë (Saranda). See all-inclusive hotels in Albania.
Can I book an all-inclusive package from the UK?
Yes, several UK tour operators sell package holidays to Albania. Use the same five questions to check what the package rate includes.