ROOMS balani

What a great place. Good food, friendly and efficient service, and the most idilic of spots. We stumbled across Balani Bar Restaurant on a drive along the lake and stopped for lunch — simple but fresh and tasty food with the most incredible view. They have a beautiful empty beach that was perfect for swims in the lake. Would definitely recommend as the target destination for anyone driving out from Shkodër for a day by the lake.

We were on a bikepacking trip at the beginning of october and arrived at 20:00 at the hotel with no reservation whatsoever.
The place was dark and seemed closed but after a couple minutes of us discussing wether we should continue biking or put up camp the owner showed up and offered us his hospitality.
He and his wife prepared us dinner, gave us a nice room to sleep and prepared breakfest the next morning. They basically opened up the hotel for us since we were the only guests that late in the season.
Lovely people and I would recommend this place any time.

Wonderful position on the top of the lake with direct access to the water. The family owning the hotel is very friendly, cooks very nice meals as you wish. The bedrooms are simple but comfortable with large balconies directly on the lake!

This place is a true gem where we met 3 generations of the Balani family. It offers breathtaking views and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like part of the family. The food prepared by chef Mostafa was fresh and very tasty.
The view of the lake is stunning and you can easily stroll down to the water (I recommend water shoes for more comfort).
Our child had a wonderful time playing with the Balani family’s kids, which added to the charm of our stay.
If you’re looking for a beautiful, local place with incredible views and service, this is the perfect.

Very nice atmosphere. The owner was the nicest person I have ever met. The food was honestly the best in all of albania and cheap too. Definitely worth every penny.

The place is beautiful and the food was exquisite. The service was impecable and the beach under the terrace was simply amazing. The view was the best of it. Loved it and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to stay and eat wonderfully.

We stayed here for 2 nights. What a great place!
The owners are extremely friendly and helpful. A place with a great view, total quietness — definitely worth a stay for a couple of days!

We had wonderful time and stayed for two nights with this lovely family Balani. Lovely view and private beach with free sun beds available. Water of the lake is nice temperature as well (surprisingly warm).
Diners were excellent and for nice price as well. You should try the traditional cooked fish from the oven.
Room are bit basis but have everything you need. Big balcony/terras with view on the lake, refrigerator incl freezer, small kitchen. One two persons bed and one bunk bed. The bed are very comfortable. Bathroom is small and simple, but it supports the needs.

Delicious food, friendly staff and you will have great time.

Very hospitable family, great cuisine!
The eel from the lake is a delight — from the grate or in fine sauce from the tube.
The pasta dishes and risotti are also tasty.
Beautiful location right on the lake, at the end of the asphalt road, opposite the mosche.
Beautiful walks to the border or up into the mountains.

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