ESSENZA Hotel & SPA

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Kotor Bay

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When you stay at ESSENZA Hotel & SPA, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kotor Bay and Kotor Old Town Walls. The coffee shop/cafe is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the steam room for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Queen Room with Sea View

  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Studio

  • Bay view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

  • Bay view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Palazzo Del Mare Essenza, Dobrota, Dobrota, 2802

What's nearby

  • Kotor Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Tripkovići - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Marovići - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Radimiri - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kotor Old Town Walls - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Tivat (TIV) - 29 min drive
  • Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) - 85 min drive
  • Podgorica (TGD) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Citadella Open Bar & Restaraunt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mondo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mira By Moments - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Timun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bastion 3 - ‬9 min drive

About this property

ESSENZA Hotel & SPA

  • When you stay at ESSENZA Hotel & SPA, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kotor Bay and Kotor Old Town Walls. The coffee shop/cafe is perfect for a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the steam room for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include a 24-hour fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

ESSENZA Hotel & SPA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, varied, and local with many options, and was a highlight of the stay. (12 reviews)
  • Parking was included and easily accessible at the hotel. (5 reviews)
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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Helpful, hardworking staff. Room was perfect, amazing view. Great breakfast. No complaints. Will hopefully be back.
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6/10 Good

The location is good, away from the crowds of Kotor and the hotel has beautiful views of the bay. The beach area is nice. The poor rating has more to do with the beds and noise from other rooms. At this price point you should be able to get a good nights sleep. The beds were very hard. If I could do it again, I’d pay a bit more for a place that’s a bit nicer and more comfortable.
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8/10 Very good

Great location with private bay access
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is modern yet in keeping with the beautiful natural surroundings. The spa facilities are fantastic, gives you a chance to use an indoor space if the weather is not great. The hotel staff are amazing. They are more than willing to sort excursions out for you, arrange taxis and just generally help. The location is wonderful, It’s outside of the town about an hour walk into Kotor or a 10 minute taxi ride and it’s a little more peaceful further out. You can get boat trips from the hotel. Very impressed with this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was very good. Rooms are charming. Location perfect but a car is recommended.
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6/10 Good

We were very disappointed with this stay, as the marketing photos and description were not accurate based on what we actually experienced. The restaurant shown in the photos was not open and available, the beach bar was closed (despite it being shown on our tour upon arrival), the pool in the spa was not heated, noone was working at the spa so we weren't able to book any services, and the staff brought in all the sushions and seats from the beach & outdoor pool so those could not be used as well. Definitely an overpriced property for few amenities available and as far as it is from restaurants, etc. We were hoping for a restful stay on property, but ended up having to go off property often given how much was clsoed or not functioning as expected. We also purchased an upgrade for a room in the historic building with a sea view balcony, and instead were put in one of the newer rooms, although it had terrible ventilation and a shower left the whole room steamy, and we were on the ground floor with some views of the sea but mostly people and cars going by on the road right by our room. Breakfast was wonderful!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice boutique hotel

Nice boutique hotel just next to the sea with a small but charming pool area and a great beach bar
Verified review

6/10 Good

The property is beautifully situated in a cove. Old & new architecture are blended well. For the price (mid-high) Essenza is striving for seasoned international travellers who are looking for quality offerings and solid customer service. The good news is that if it can deliver on both, then Essenza has the potential to be a standout spot for return visits from a loyal clientele, both in peak and off-season. The bad news is we found the service very inconsistent. Management would be wise to take note and help train employees to up their game. Pros: - Hotel personnel mostly speak English (great!) - On-site parking for those who do not wish to rely on taxi transfers - Spa with sauna, steam room, small pool and very small gym - Exclusive seaside deck with bar, lounge chairs and open cabanas with food service (during peak season) - Friendly personnel at reception and seaside lounge Cons: - Spa attendant acts very inconvenienced by your presence and changes opening hours at will. She locks entry doors an hour before closing time, barely smiles, and complains about having "difficulties with clients." With that attitude, no shock. - Housekeeping does BARE minimum, does not replace coffee, tea, water or toiletries. - Breakfast could improve with higher quality yoghurt and coffee from ground beans instead of powdered residue masquerading as cappuccino et al. Hotel takes debit/credit cards but many spots in Dubrota/Kotor take cash only + ATMs charge outrageous fees. Prepare!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location!

Lovely hotel in a stunning location in Kotor Bay. Rooms are comfortable, with amazing views over the water. It’s great to be able to access the Beach Club while staying at the hotel, and to enjoy a dip in the sea followed by a glass of wine. Staff at both the hotel and beach club are very friendly and professional. Looking forward to a return trip!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful!

Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The staff are excellent and went the extra mile to ensure our visit was perfect. I loved the beach club across the road, with sea access, which is free to use for the hotel guests. Only 1 drawback is the parking - or lack of it. Often people would be double parked in a very small car park, with very little parking available on the roads.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! Best beach club right across the street! Great price for the 5 star hotel… Ni only opinion is the kitchen is right across one of the suites and it wakes you up in the morning . Make sure you get a suite on a higher floor
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10/10 Exceptional

We really had a good time in this hotel . View was amazing, looking to the mountains and water from balcony . The only thing streets are very narrow and sometimes difficult to park. But it was very convenient if you rent a boat for a trip, they pick you up right in front of the hotel . Another thing we really liked the buffet breakfast, they had a lot of food variety. The location of the hotel was very convenient . Thank you so much to all the staff, they were great . Last but not least , if you need to do laundry, they will do it for you too. Thanks.
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10/10 Exceptional

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in September 2025 and loved our stay. The hotel is very well kept and very clean. The staff were absolutely amazing and so friendly and helpful. There was a great breakfast every morning. The views of kotor bay are unreal at this location. It is very walkable to many restaurants and there is a small market close by to get bottled water and other beverages & snacks. A long promenade to walk along the water gets you off the busy road on the other side and where you can get to the restaurants. We rented a car while here and driving around is easy and a great option. Lots of free parking at the hotel. There is a pool and a small beach club on kotor bay, this has a snack bar and drink service. The hotel provides you with beach towels. Overall great stay!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very nice boutique hotel with beautiful views on the Kotor Bay! Attentive and friendly stuff, nice and quiet pool area, access to a water front (can’t call it a beach) with lounge chairs and umbrellas . Walking distance to restaurants coffee shops annd oyster farms. Hotel needs a repairman to fix some obvious items like peeling wallpaper in the hall and stained carpets in the rooms ! Other than that I loved it!
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels ever visited. Overall great service and helpfull people working here but not all of the employees were so nice and helpfull. I still give 5/5.Breakfast was also very good and veried considering hotel only has 10 rooms. We had room in the 2. Floor. Very beautiful view and clean room. Parking was also included.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just Perfect, so lovely !!!
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is beautiful and the room was stunning. It really is a gorgeous place. However the room wasn’t cleaned every day and the coffee etc wasn’t restocked. So they just basically made the beds and left towels every day. The staff was okay. I asked about taxis and they weren’t very helpful. I wanted to get some clothes washed too and it was just crazy expensive. When we arrived there was no one at reception I had to literally walk around and bang on the kitchen door for someone to go find someone to check us in. So all of that being said for how much we paid to stay there for 10 days the service wasn’t really up to scratch. It’s a very expensive hotel so would have liked a bit better customer service. Although it’s a beautiful place.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Really helpful friendly staff. Hotel has a great location near the lake. Lovely small pool area, with free sunbeds and towels, also sunbeds and brollies around the lake. Lovely spacious room, most with lake views. Good choice for continental breakfast including hot and cold selections.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique hotel with fabulous views. We had a sea view room which was spacious and great for sitting out on the balcony, but also you could take in the spectacular views having breakfast outside or from the loungers overlooking the water. Breakfast was plentiful, varied and local and we really enjoyed the different options. It’s a long walk into Kotor which we did once, plus there are limited evening dining options within a short walking distance. On a couple of evenings we walked 25/40 minutes to restaurants further towards Kotor. The hotel had easy parking and a small pool and there was a supermarket close by. The beach bar loungers were great and there was a large sectioned off sea area for swimming. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

100% recommended! Just in front of the lake.... and the views are phenomenal! We're so glad we were just outside kotor as it was quieter. The beach bar across is cool and wasn't too crowded. Staff were all helpful and friendly. We arrived at 1am due to flight delays and there is a 24hrs receptionist that helped us promptly. Spacious rooms. Definitely need a car there as taxis are pretty dear. We were about 10-20 mins from Kotor depending on traffic. Loved it ... thank you!
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4/10 Fair

Good location is the only thing to say - the worst condition of a room that I have stayed in. No further availability. Changed towels every day was the only service provided, sometimes not used - always hung up. Some reasons meant we had to stay put, but felt disgusted the entire time. Not cheap and not happy.
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2/10 Poor

NEVER BEFORE HAS SUCH A LACK OF MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE OF LODGING AND HOSPITALITY DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE HOTEL...I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE BY EMAIL OR MESSAGES ON THE FIRST DAY OF STAYING THERE WAS A FIRE THE HOTEL PROVIDED POOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE FIRE WAS CONTROLLED, THE MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT GUESTS GO BACK TO SLEEPING IN THE SAME ROOMS...WITH SOOT. A HORRIBLE SMELL. TOXIC WORSE, THE FIRE ALARM DIDN'T WORK NIGHTMARE CHAOS
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A very mixed experience at Palazzo del Mare....a tad Fawty Towers! The hotel website describes a restaurant on site. This was not the case and the kitchen was still being built when we were there. The manager pointed out to us that other restaurants were only a short walk away - which wasn't really the point. The hotel looks great at the outset but has the feeling that it was thrown up while skipping many corners. Temperatures at night were in the low 30s and the air conditioning in our room shut down at 3am three nights in a row and didn't return. Despite advertising that their reception is 24 hours, there was never anyone available in the middle of the night. After the first sleepless night, we let the lovely staff at reception know and they told us the engineer was coming to look at it. After the second sleepless night, we were a little more peeved and were told we could speak to the manager 'down at the bar'. He offered us a free drink which we declined and promised it wouldn't happen again. Sure enough it did happen again and was only fixed at 4am. On communicating that this wasn't good enough, we were comp'd our spa massages and assured a refund of one night stay. He took our bank details but 5 weeks later, no such refund and he has ignored our messages. Overall: beautiful views, lovely reception staff, poor breakfast, corners cut (e.g. bathrooms have no shelves and lighting is non existent, shower floods room after use) and extremely unprofessional manager.
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4/10 Fair

Værelse: Værelset levede ikke op til forventningerne. Man skulle låse sin dør op 3 gange, før den reelt åbenede. Deres 'fancy' lyssystem fungerede ikke - og vi brugte uendelige mængder tid på at forsøge at tænde og slukke lyset. Toiletpapir holderen var ved at falde ud af væggen og indtrykket var generelt virkelig fladt relativt til prisen. Reception: Oplevede desværre ikke en hjælpsom reception. Informationerne var begrænsede og når man italesatte en mangel - f.eks. at kaffemaskinen var løbet tør for kaffe, så gik der en halv time før de gjorde noget ved det. Ikke pga travlhed eller tilsvarende. Super underligt. Morgenmaden var kedelig. Mens receptionen var ved at hjælpe os, så begyndte de at hjælpe andre samtidig, hvilket skabte meget unødvendig ventetid og irritation. Strand: Det er sjældent at jeg har følt mig så meget i anden række som her. De betalende strandgæster fik al opmærksomheden og hotelgæsterne var overladt til langsom service, liggestole der var gået i stykker og parasoller der ikke virkede. En af dagene ventede jeg 30 min i bagende sol på bare at få lov til at betale med kort. Tjeneren havde travlt med at servicere alle andre - og nok også glemt min forespørgsel. Maden var middelmådig og alt for dyr. Vandet var møgbeskidt. Trapperne ned til vandet var fuld og alger og virkelig glatte. En stor sikkerhedsfare, hvis I spørger mig. Ønskede man at ligge ved poolen var man 100% overladt til sig selv. Den var fuld af døde bier og ingen service i nærheden.