Best Luxury Hotels In Montenegro
Take a trip to Montenegro, a little gem of the Adriatic, where rugged mountains cradle azure coastlines and medieval towns exude timeless charm. Its small but perfectly formed coastline, on the Balkan Peninsula, is peppered with secluded beaches, picture postcard views and mountains that jut out from crystal clear waters. While its ancient walled towns, with historic fortresses and winding streets, are just waiting to be explored. Enjoy Balkan luxury and hospitality and stay in a boutique hotel or a waterfront five-star hotel – the choice is yours! Read on to discover more.
Villa Geba
Villa Geba is a stylish boutique hotel which presents to its guests eight luxury and individually designed contemporary suites. The hotel is constructed to feel like a family home with interiors paying tribute to the plethora that makes Montenegro such a beautiful destination; think Roman columns and Greek vestals combined with a modern and minimalistic setting. Guests can take time out to relax in the luxurious spa or private swimming or for the ultimate indulgence in-suite massages can also be enjoyed. Although each suite has kitchen facilities guests can also dine at MUSE, the hotel’s celebrated restaurant and bar, with a Parisian bistro inspired atmosphere and menu. Elegant décor and an exceptional collection of wines complement a menu to complement the refined cuisine. Located on the Sveti Stefan peninsula the hotel offers breath-taking panoramas of the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. This really is the perfect place to escape for a magical break.
Regent Porto Montenegro
This chic waterside property overlooks the marina at Porto Montenegro on the Unesco Protected Boka Bay. The hotel is grand and refined with architecture taking reference from Venetian Renaissance masters and the Italian Riviera. The property has 87 rooms, suites and residences with decor inspired by yachting; think blues and creams and wooden finishes. The hotel’s restaurant The Murano offers indoor and outside seating with menu options focused around sophisticated Mediterranean dishes, and after dinner head to the Library Bar which is reminiscent of a London club with leather armchairs and open fireplaces. The signature Regent Spa is a place for holistic well-being and relaxation whilst the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and gym are ideal for those who like to keep fit whilst on holiday.
Herceg-Novi, Herceg Novi County
Lazure Marina & Hotel
Housed in an 18th century stone building with Venetian architecture, this five-star property is just outside of the centre. 25 serenely decorated bedrooms are accented by original features and large abstracts on the walls. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy a leisurely dinner by the waterfront, take breakfast in the courtyard eatery and lunch at the venue’s beach bar. There’s also a spa (with a dreamy pool, hammam and sauna), a quaint chapel for hosting weddings,the option of interconnecting rooms and a kids’ club. Suites come with romantic in-room freestanding tubs.
Hotel Forza Terra
This is a more recent addition to the luxury scene in Dobrota and the boutique property is small and beautifully formed with just 12 bedrooms and suites. The hotel is an A list hang out with VIP’s like Tina Turner to Beyonce all having stayed here. The property has a sun terrace which looks out to the Bay of Kotor while the interior is finished in luxurious marble and rooms have a contemporary design and finish to them. Each of the rooms here is inspired by and named after leading designers of the world. The hotel’s restaurant La Bistecca offers dishes crafted from carefully chosen organic meats and vegetables make sure you visit the property’s wellness centre, complete with a Finish sauna and indoor and outdoor pools.
The Chedi Lustica Bay
Where the rolling mountains meet the Azure seas you’ll find The Chedi Luštica Bay Hotel which is certainly one of the best five-star, luxury hotels in Montenegro. Set on the Trašte Bay in the coastal town of Luštica Bay this contemporary resort offers light-filled rooms echoing the movement of the Adriatic Sea. The resort features 111 rooms and suites, two restaurants one offering regional cuisine with a Mediterranean twist and the other boasting a more casual all-day dining vibe with endless vistas of the sea. The hotel has two bars, The Lobby which serves coffee through to cocktails and nightcaps in a relaxed ambience and The Rok which is a summer-only bar and the place to be for sundowners and beach parties. The onsite wellness centre with an indoor pool, a private beach and a heated outdoor infinity pool are luxurious places to relax and unwind.
Herceg-Novi, Herceg Novi County
One&Only Portonovi
This stunning seaside resort is the first One&Only property to be launched in Europe. It’s stylish and chic (think muslin-slung mahogany daybeds and hanging egg chairs beside an infinity pool), yet family-friendly (there’s kids’ club and spacious suites). The decor is by Hirsch Bedner Associates, displaying opulent contemporary elegance. The Chenot Espace Medical Spa is a major draw for guests seeking cutting edge treatments or detox programmes, with doctors, nutritionists and beauticians working side by side. One&Only Portonovi has three restaurants serving Asian fare by the pool, Italian food on the beach and local dishes on the terrace.
Sveti Stefan, Budva County
Ananti Resort, Residences & Beach Club
With a name that translates roughly as joy and peace, Ananti makes clear its mission from the off. It’s set on an unspoilt verdant hillside beside a private beach on the Budva Riviera in Rezevici. Accommodating plush suites and multi-bedroom villa residences that have been inspired by Asian and Middle Eastern traditions, this is a boutique property with expansive private terraces to take full advantage of the sweeping views. Guests can dine at the Mediterranean TerraMar Restaurant, in the hotel’s signature Asian-fusion eatery or at the Panorama Caffe. Ananti also has a spa, an outdoor pool (some rooms have their own lap or plunge pools too) a kids’ video room, a beach club and a fitness centre.
Ananti Resort, Residences & Beach Club
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