Beach towels
FreeBeach towels are complimentary. Guests regularly mention Thanos sending them to the water with a proper towel — not a bath sheet from the room. Return them when you come back up the hill.
Himarë, Albanian Riviera
Wait 'n Sea
A family hotel on the hill above Livadh. Eighteen rooms, a serious breakfast, and the Ionian from the bed — and from the shower.
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9.6Exceptional
800+ reviews
800+ reviews
Included in the stay
Four things we do not make you hunt for.
Wash & fold service
€10Wash and fold service is €10. Useful after a dusty drive down the Riviera or a week of salt. Leave a bag at reception; we return it folded. Ironing is available on request.
Private parking
IncludedPrivate parking is included and on site. The hotel sits above the Livadh road — a car makes the beach two or three minutes away and saves the steep walk after dinner. Spaces are for hotel guests.
Breakfast
IncludedBreakfast is included and it is why people stay an extra night. A buffet of local produce, then eggs, crepes, pancakes, or avocado toast made as you like them. You can eat on the terrace — regardless of the weather.
Rooms
Every room looks at the water.
2 guests · 1 double bed
Deluxe Double with Sea View
A wide balcony, a glass rail, and the Ionian laid out below the bed.
Spa bath2 guests · 1 queen bed
Queen Room with Spa Bath
A jacuzzi in the corner window. The sea does the rest.
The hotel
You wait. Then you see the sea.
Thanos and his family run Wait 'n Sea as a hotel, not a resort. The hill is quiet. Livadh is a short drive. The old town is nearby. What guests come back for is the view, the breakfast, and being looked after.
About usGuests, in their words
9.6 on Booking.com
Exceptional · 800+ verified reviews
“Perfect little hilltop oasis. Just far enough removed for some peace and quiet but close enough to town. The breakfast every morning was exceptional, and the balcony was the cherry on top.”
“Thanos is so friendly and kind. We had eggs, crepes and pancakes made fresh to order every morning overlooking the ocean. The view from the bedroom and shower is amazing.”
“Amazing hotel with great view and nice staff. Our room was spacious and modern with sea view and nice bathroom. The breakfast was delicious with lots of choice from local products.”
Location
Above Livadh, not on the sand.
The hotel sits on the Himarë–Livadh road. The beach is two or three minutes by car. The walk is steep and poorly lit after dark — bring a car if you can. Parking is included.
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