Palazzo del Mare - Essenza

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Kotor Bay

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In the heart of the historical district, Palazzo del Mare - Essenza offers an upscale retreat. Unwind by the private beach with sun loungers or enjoy a refreshing dip in the seasonal pool. With high-speed WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers are also available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Why we love this property

Exclusive beach retreat
Step onto the dramatic black sand beach at this private hotel. Lounge under umbrellas or embark on a boat tour with snorkeling adventures nearby.
Dining delights
A restaurant, cafe, and bar create culinary magic at this hotel. Free continental breakfast starts each day on a deliciously satisfying note.
Poolside bliss
The seasonal outdoor pool at this hotel creates a perfect oasis for relaxation, complete with comfy loungers and shady umbrellas.

Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room with Sea View

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

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

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

Superior Queen Room

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

Deluxe Double Studio

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

Standard Double Room

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

Comfort Double Room

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

Panoramic Double Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

Premium Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Konoba Timun - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Platanus Bar&Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kotor Bay Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bella Di Mare - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Light House Restoran - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Palazzo del Mare - Essenza

  • When you stay at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza, 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 fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

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

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Boat tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2018
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 9 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 47
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 30 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to November

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 5-0929905/001

Also known as

Palazzo del Mare Essenza
Palazzo Mare Essenza Dobrota
Hotel Palazzo di Mare Essenza
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Hotel
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Dobrota
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Hotel Dobrota

Frequently asked questions

Does Palazzo del Mare - Essenza offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Palazzo del Mare - Essenza does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a steam room. Palazzo del Mare - Essenza also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Palazzo del Mare - Essenza have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Palazzo del Mare - Essenza like?

Palazzo del Mare - Essenza is located a short 2-minute walk from Kotor Bay.

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Reviews

Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach club across the street offered free access and stunning sea views, making for a perfect beach experience. (8 reviews)
  • Parking was included and easily accessible at the hotel. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was plentiful, varied, and local, and the hotel's beach bar and snack bar offered convenient options. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was very good. Rooms are charming. Location perfect but a car is recommended.
Eyal, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location
Rachael, 3-night trip
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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
Jesper, 3-night trip
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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!
Anna, 7-night 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.
Daniel, 5-night trip
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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
Erika, 1-night trip
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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!
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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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.
Alma, 6-night trip
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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!
Dorota, 3-night trip
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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.
Santeri, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just Perfect, so lovely !!!
Casper, 6-night trip
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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.
Louise, 6-night trip
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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.
Keith, 7-night trip
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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.
Rachel, 4-night trip
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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!
nimisha, 4-night trip
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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.
Melanie, 4-night trip
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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
claudio, 3-night trip
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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.
Anna sophie fokdal, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Emplacement idéal et parking gratuit Un petit déjeuner extraordinaire et un personnel aux petits oignons Nous y retournerons dès que possible
Guillaume, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Veldig fint hotell. Perfekt lokasjon rett ved havet. Stranden og verandaen var helt magisk. Frokosten kunne vært noe bedre
Anders, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sitio lindo, pequeno almoço óptimo e todo staff muito simpático. Um pouco longe do centro mas a paisagem compensa a distância
Carla, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superbe hôtel à l'écart du bruit et des odeurs de Kotor, face à la mer et proche de petits restaurants. Personnel au petit soin et toujours disponible. Bon petit déjeuner, parking à disposition . En saison , piscine et bord de plage présents et agréables.
pierre, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pitkä viikonloppu Kotorissa perheen kanssa.

Pitkä viikonloppu perheen kanssa. Siisti huone, kaksi parveketta huoneistossa. Hyvä aamiainen jossa hyvä palvelu sekä hyvät parkkipaikat. Lokakuu jo vähän offseason, säät kuitenkin suosi ja meri/kaupunki päivän jälkeen ilta-aurinko rannan tuoleilla tai parvekkeella mukavan rauhallinen. Lähellä kauppa jonka vieressä leipomo josta halpoja ja hyviä pikkusuolaisia. Lähellä pari ravintolaa rantakadun varrella syötiin yhdessä, hinta taso ja laatu vastasi kotorin keskustan rantakadun ravintoloita. Aulan kahvikone josta sai kahvin rannalle/huoneeseen oli kätevä. Aulasta myös pyörä vuokra, ranta pyyhkeet ja meri reissu jossa nouto viereisestä laiturista. Jos miinus pitäisi sanoa. Äänieristys ei huoneissa täydellinen, naapuri, läheisen ison tien liikenne kuuluu vaimeasti huoneeseen. Yöaikaan liikenne vähäistä, hiljaista. Itseäni ei häirinnyt, herkempi voi tuon huomata.
Antti, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Genel değerlendirme

Tüm çalışanlar saygılı güleryüzlü ve yardımsever. Plaj ve deniz mükemmel. Kahvaltı çok tatmin edici. Sessiz sakin. Çok tavsiye ederiz.
Sevgi, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent séjour dans un hôtel moderne et confortable disposant d'une magnifique vue sur la baie de Kotor sans subir les désagréments de la foule de touristes inondant littéralement la vieille ville de Kotor. Déjeuner préparé avec soin uniquement avec des produits frais et renouvelés chaque jour pour le plaisir des papilles.
Didier, 3-night trip