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Offering mountain views, Villa Shuaipaj in Gjirokastër features accommodations, free bikes, a garden, a terrace, and a bar. The guest house, housed in a building dating back to 1956, is 28 miles from Zaravina Lake. The guest house also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Featuring a patio, the units offer air conditioning and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and bathrobes. Continental and Italian breakfast options with pancakes, fruit, and juice are available every morning at the guest house. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and high tea. For guests with children, Villa Shuaipaj provides outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. The nearest airport is Ioannina Airport, 52 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Juljan
    Albania Albania
    Great experience.Very gentle host.Tasty breakfast.
  • Gin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very lovely house in the hills near Girokaster. Perfect for somewhere peaceful to stay out of the city but easy to drive down and park in the city for the day and see the sights. Flamur was a great host, very friendly and proud to show us his...
  • Jonathan
    Belgium Belgium
    As with every guest house stay in Albania, you come for the views but you stay for the albanian hospitality. As a couple we enjoyed a lovely double room on a beautifully crafted hard wood bed in a calm of the beaten path location. We enjoyed our...

Managed by Flamur Shuaipaj

Company review score: 9.7Based on 51 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our entity is registered with the National Business Center as a natural person from 08/11/2019 until today with activities as a farmer, agritourism, guesthouse-bed-breakfast. Our subject is distinguished by correctness in work and services, as well as complete safety during the stay in our premises. Being that until today we have received very positive evaluations in the way of carrying out the activity, we very much hope that in the future we will expand the facilities and increase the field of activity, such as a farm or a swimming pool.

Property info

Our villa was built around the 50s-60s of the 19th century, which served as a residential house for generations. With the funds of IPARD in 2021, their facilities have been reconstructed and adapted into a guest house. Our villa is located in the village of Asim Zeneli and is located 5 km from the city of Gjirokastra. In our characteristic surroundings, it is the peace that forgives the village, as well as the traditional foods. All the foods that are used in our facilities originate from the village and the surrounding area. The rooms of the villa meet all contemporary standards regarding the interior environment. A very important part of the stay in our facilities is the hospitality, which we have an old tradition. At Villa Shuaipaj, the friend is known as at home :)

Neighborhood info

MONASTERY OF SPILE, is located 2 km far from Antigonea Archaeological Park in the village Saraqinisht, on the slope of Lungeria Mountain. It has been damaged during the years, but from the old complex resisted only two churches. The Church of St Mary, which is 400 years old, built in XVI century (1635). The church is totally decorated with mural alfresco and biblical motifs. The other church is Shen Kolli, which is places in a cave in the slope of the mountain 30 m high from the ground. This cave according to the legend has served as a place of sacrifice for the Eremites. It is called differently the Cave of Eremites. The road to the Monastery is very difficult, you can go only by 4 x 4. Then you have to walk until reaching the destination. To go there, take the road from Gjirokastra to Asim Zenel, Saraqinisht and then to the Monastery place. The moanstery is about 4 km from Villa Shuaipaj. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF ANTIGONE Antigonea is one of the largest ancient cities of the territory of Albania and the most important ancient settlement of the Drinos Valley. Residence within the fortification walls of the c. III has an area of ​​45 ha, while the territory of the archaeological park is over 90 ha. There have been various hypotheses about the location of Antigone until the archaeological research of the 70s provided reliable evidence for this. The city got its name from Antigone, the first wife of King Pyrrhus. The city was fortified with powerful walls at the beginning of the century. III BC, while it is not excluded that there was an earlier settlement in that place, later renamed by Pyrrhus. The park is about 10 km from Villa Shuaipaj

Languages Spoken

English,Albanian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Traditional Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Greek • Middle Eastern • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Villa Shuaipaj
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Albanian

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
5 years old
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
€ 12 per child, per night
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 12 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

FAQs about Villa Shuaipaj

  • Yes, Villa Shuaipaj is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Shuaipaj offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Karaoke
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinners
    • Live music/Performance

  • Villa Shuaipaj is 3.1 miles from the center of Gjirokastër. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Villa Shuaipaj may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Villa Shuaipaj include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Villa Shuaipaj has 1 restaurant:

    • Traditional Restaurant

  • Check-in at Villa Shuaipaj is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.