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Great atmosphere Great view Welcoming host Great food Easy to access with car

Stayed two nights late June, was treated more like a family guest than a commercial one. Ordered a food box to go for an early morning hike, the mother and daughter stayed up till midnight to cook it so the food would be fresher a few hours extra. They normally close the kitchen 10pm. Told them later how much I enjoyed the food, they beamed with such heart touching affection. The hotel is barely a year old, run by a generous hardworking family, fluent English spoken. Conveniently located off the Shkoder-Theth road, tugged in its own curve, sheltered from traffic noise, with an open view to the Theth valley and beyond. Ten minutes walk to village center and the Theth-Valbon trailhead.

The view the food and the stuff were awesome

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They even helped us with some pointers how to get around and have lunch. This little boutique hotel is truly a home away from home. Highly recommended!

The conditions were very good, the room was clean and warm and had a beautiful view. We had some drinks included in the room

The room was beautiful and the breakfast so delicious

The location is very close the the main tourist location in the area, the Blue Eye. This is how we have chosen this property. There was a big parking available and on-site restaurant, details important because the area is generally lacking eating opportunities. The breakfast was fabulous, with some kind of small breads made on the spot and honey or fig jam. The waiter told us that is was a local custom in the distant past to great very important visitors (like kings) with that type of food. Each morning I ate all, until I could barely move.

Excellent location if you prefer quiter than Theth. It is right on the start of hike towards the blue eye. Therefore the area gets some "action" during day time, but in the evening it is surreal how quite and nice the area becomes. It has plenty of parking space, althouth you need to cross through rocky dried river bed, but it is fine even for a small car. Otherwise, just leave your car on the otherside of the river. Rooms are mountain hotel style - very basic, but has all you need. Bathroom convenient. Owners super friendly, breakfast great.

Had an unplanned stay at Kulla e Bajraktarit, however we were warmly welcomed. The rooms are warm, tidy and modern. The staff is great. Overall, it is a great place to feel isolated yet comfortable.

Absolutely magnificent, built with love, a very new construction but keeping the feel of the Valley. Astonishing views, fantastic bedroom with the greatest view. With a great restaurant, everything DELICIOUS, cooked in-home, with local produce. And extremely well attended by Lucas and Stephany. And the owner looking after every detail. This Lovely, picturesque and serene Valley is worth at least 2 nights. We even had a LUNCH BOX for our hike to valbona-Theth pass!!! Just hoped to have stayed one more night!

This hotel is brand new. The facilities and the rooms were very clean and accommodating. Staff was friendly and our server at the restaurant spoke fluent English and entertained us while we hung out in the bar area. The food was delicious as well. Highly recommend for anyone traveling to Valbona.

Very new and comfortable family-run Hotel. Views from balcony are stunning! Kind hosts, nice breakfast included.

מקום מקסים. מאד יפה. מיקום מצויין. נוף מהמם . בעל הבית מקסים ועוזר. יש מסעדה במקום

It’s a family business and the owner is very helpful. Answers on booking and was very helpful and service full to all our questions. The location is great and breakfast is hand made by the owning family, very modern rooms compare to the surroundings and the view is really breathtaking

Everything... the staff is amazing... Maggie and Adria are very helpful and helpful in everything... the owner Prel and his lovely wife are very warm people... Israeli lovers... attentive to every request... staying at the Zillina Hotel was simply amazing... the hotel's location is excellent... not far from the start of the trail to the Gronas waterfall....

The Stay was insanely beautiful. After arriving from Koman lake, you take the bus from fierce to valbona, this bus stops about 1h15 walk from the hotel. BUT make sure to message the host because they will pick you up in a 4x4 for the ride to their stay. Beautiful place, great people, very nice dinner. Their stay is right next to the valbona to theth hike. In the morning the breakfast is really good and filling and we took some lunch and pancakes for on the hike. Everything fresh from their place, the butter, the honey, the milk. Would go back 100% if we ever come back for the hike!

Friendly staff , good food , best location and view

We had a really wonderful stay! The hosts were so kind and the food was some of the best I had in Albania. The room is not heated but they provided lots of warm tea and extra blankets. We enjoyed spending the evening with other guests together in the warm kitchen. It’s about a 25 minute walk to the start Valbonë pass.