Velipoja Grand Europa Resort Affiliated by Meliá

The hotel is great. The breakfasts are very tasty. But one big disadvantage: the hotel does not have a first aid kit, and when I needed help to stop the blood from the wound, I could not do it because there was not even a bandage

As we drove up in our bus we were excited to see a waterpark, the beach and hear about outside and inside pools. Until all of the extras were explained to us. We had to pay to use a resort deck chair, pay to swim in the indoor pool. Couldn't swim in the outdoor pool,because it was too crowded...there were 3 people in it. And the waterpark was closed at 5pm so we couldn't enjoy that. The dining room food was barely average and fellow tour group members suggested we eat elsewhere. The drapes in our rooms were luxurious, except the trees are lying on their sides. The fridge door can't open fully and the air-conditioning was lame. Would I recommend this hotel to anyone? Only because of it's close proximity to the best restaurant in Velipoje, Norma Restaurant. 😀

Felt Unsafe — Targeted, Followed, and Harassed I booked Velipoja Grand Europa Resort, Affiliated by Meliá through Booking.com. When I arrived, the front desk receptionist immediately demanded cash, even though my booking was confirmed and secured with my card. The next day, they claimed my card “didn’t go through” and asked to hold my cash—but when I checked my account, I saw they had already taken the payment. This felt like a shady tactic to scam me out of more money. It was clear they tried to take advantage of me because I was an American traveling with cash. While I was at the hotel, I noticed people following me around the property, which made me feel extremely uncomfortable and unsafe. I left without staying. After I left, the harassment continued—multiple calls and texts from different phone numbers, including a man claiming to be “the sheriff of the police.” This was intimidating, unprofessional, and alarming. Why I felt unsafe: • Pressured to hand over cash despite confirmed card payment. • Contradictory explanations about my booking and payment. • Followed on the property, making me feel watched and targeted. • Harassing calls/texts from multiple numbers, some pretending to be law enforcement. • Clear targeting because I was an American with cash on hand. • Concern over who had access to my personal information. This was one of the most unprofessional and threatening experiences I’ve ever had while traveling. I do not recommend this hotel to anyone who values honesty, professionalism, and safety.