Sol Tropikal Durrës

We had a wonderful stay at Sol Tropikal. The hotel is spotlessly clean, well-kept, and offers great value for money. The buffet is decent overall, but the Albanian night was absolutely fantastic and a real highlight of our trip. There’s also a variety of activities daily that kept us entertained. The real stars, though, are the staff. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and cared for, which truly made our holiday special. A big shoutout to Jaime and Yona at the front desk and Anna and Renato at the pool bar—they were so friendly, helpful, and an absolute credit to the hotel. If you’re looking for a clean, friendly, and great-value place to stay, Sol Tropikal is a perfect choice.

We have never been to Albania before, we were pleasantly surprised, the food was excellent, weather superb, it was so relaxing, the entertainment evenings were great fun, something different each night! Special thank you to all the bar staff by the pool, always smiling & especially a thank you to Daniel in the lobby who actually went out his way & took us out on the evening to some bars & restaurants in Durres, how amazing! The location is in the quieter part & a 5 min walk along the beach (not the main road as really busy) to get to other bars & restaurants , so be prepared to get sandy & wet feet, but it’s a paddle, not a swim so it’s all in good fun though, Lynette & Pete

We were looking forward to our holiday at Meliá Sol Tropical, but sadly our experience did not meet expectations. Buffet food was often cold, and when raised with reception we were told this is why a microwave is provided in the dining area. For a resort of this level, we expected hot meals. Breakfast presentation was poor, with fruit mushed up and thrown together in bowls, which was unappetising. The pool area was not well maintained: toilets were unclean, floors needed attention, and deckchairs were dirty. Reception staff were friendly and tried their best, but it was clear they had not been trained to handle guest issues effectively. On arrival, there was no luggage assistance or trolleys available, which was surprising for a resort of this size. The gym facilities were extremely limited, with space for only around five people at a time, far too small for the number of guests. The resort itself is much larger than appears online, and facilities like the tennis courts are not clearly presented before booking. We also spoke to several other guests who felt similarly, which shows these issues are not isolated. While there are positives, the overall stay was disappointing, and improvements are needed for the resort to meet the standard expected of the Meliá brand

We stayed 12 days in hotel Sol Tropikal, end July 2025. Nice location, at the beach , busstop just in front of the hotel , easy to visit Dürres. Delicious food, lots of variation and wine in bottles available. Great service at the pool bar, thank you Ana, Drita. Always something to do , animation team is wonderful, Shakira is super friendly, always with a smile. Enkel and Garry, in charge of pool area were also very friendly. The beach was always clean. We can not forget about the service at the reception desk , professional and helpful team, thank you Sara and Blerina for helping us out with transfer to the airport! Finally, we had a pleasant stay and if we visit again, we certainly stay with you again. Thank you for nice experience. Evelyn and Henk from Belgium

We spent 10 days at Sol Tropikal in Durrës and left with plenty of great memories. The resort offers clean, modern rooms, beautiful landscaping, and fun activities for all ages. While there were a few downsides – such as the lack of proper air conditioning, issues with the beach facilities, and one less helpful staff member – the overall experience was very positive. For the price we paid, it was well worth it, and we’re already recommending it to friends and colleagues. We’d love to return in the future! The rooms: Clean and modern furniture. Our queen sized bed had pillows that were perfectly firm, with a proper filled duvet. The bathroom was beautiful and modern, with sand tiled walls and floor, and a walk-in shower with a rain shower head. Most rooms have a neatly sized balcony, with two simple chairs and a table. There was also a minibar, sofabed, and dressers, plus hangers - so plenty of storage spaces for your clothes. There was also a smart-TV. However, the smart TV produces an awful high-pitched sound when on standby, so I recommend unplugging it when it's not in use. There was also a kettle, and complimentary teabags + instant coffee. No iron. House keeping cleaned our room every day, but only changed our bed once during our 10 day long stay. Recommendations for improvements: The only minus was that there is only a central ventilation system, and no airconditioning in our room. There was a panel which looked like it, but I believe that only was for the bathroom. As we were there only in May, when the temperatures had not yet peaked 24 degrees, I can only imagine how hot the rooms may become during the summer months. The pool area: Very aesthetically constructed. Plenty of comfortable sun beds, with a children's pool and an adult's pool. There is a pool bar at the end. For all-inclusive guests, drinks are included. For regulars, it may be a bit pricy. We opted mostly to just purchase our soft drinks at the supermarket located on the right side of the big building at the other side of the roundabout outside the hotel. Recommendations for improvements: The pool bar did not offer food (despite the online menu mentioning there is a charcoal bbq). Loud club music from the bar was a minor annoyance, especially for my grandmother. This is, however, something I believe is a cultural thing in Albania, as we experienced this everywhere. There also appeared to be a problem with some of the water fountains in the children's pool, as the water often ended up turning in the wrong direction, flooding the sun bed area. There is also no life guard, so you need to have an extra watchful eye for your kids and little ones. The private beach: The beach has a lot of potensial and room for improvement. Some days, the sun beds and umbrellas were scattered everywhere, with very few actually being usable. The beach bar appeared to be totally abandoned, and there was an unserviced lifeguard tower. The beach itself was clean of trash, but there was a lot of

The Location was perfect. The atmosphere was perfect, a good break from the cold . The room was perfect , I miss the big bed . The staff were very welcoming especially LULE and the chef on duty for Dinner(forgot his name). Would only recommend more variety at dinner, I got bored with having pasta . Generally, I’d say I sure did get value for money. Felt like a home away from home .