this is where the European Yachting-Set go to get a way from the crowds.
Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days.
NOT part of the EU or the Schengen Agreement.
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Sveti Stefan
Size: 58 guest rooms, cottages, and suites
Style: Historical
Year Opened: 2009
Designer/Architect: Jean-Michel Gathy / Denniston
Currently Closed due to politics of access to the beachfront.
Aman Sveti Stefan is a story in two parts. One is a beautifully preserved 15th-century fishing village on a fortified islet; the other, on the mainland, is the shore-side former summer home of the Queen Maria of Yugoslavia – a rustic retreat and a royal residence connected by an isthmus. Together, these historic properties occupy an 80-acre patch of Montenegro’s wildly beautiful coast, including three idyllic swimming pools and a trio of pink-sand beaches that are among the most beautiful on the Adriatic.
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Herceg Novi Portonovi Resort,
Size: 123 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary / Sophisticated
Year Opened: 2021
Designer/Architect: Jean-Michel Gathy / Denniston
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
The Adriatic has a new nautical playground: One&Only Portonovi. With its spacious rooms, suites, and villas, Riviera-style dining and idyllic location at the secluded entrance to Boka Bay (which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site), this 60-acre retreat is a must-stay for couples and families alike. Play on the private beach, try an al fresco yoga session, or join the after-dark festivities hosted by the resort’s resident DJ.
Let the kids have their own fun in One&Only’s onsite children’s programs, offering hours of indoor and outdoor activities, from baking to sand-castle building.
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Luštica Bay Marina, Tivat
Size: 111 rooms and suites
Style: Casual Contemporary
Year Opened: 2018
Designer/Architect: Samih Sawiris of Orascom
Seasonal Operations: open year-round
The Chedi Luštica Bay has become a haven for health and wellness enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why. Here, you’ll discover spacious rooms and suites bathed in natural light. Spa treatments that harness the healing power of botanical and medicinal ingredients. And a prime location tucked between the sparkling sea and UNESCO-protected Boka Bay mountains, perfect for kayaking, hiking, or working off The Rok’s signature sushi rolls.
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• Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Porto Montenegro Village, Tivat,
Size: 149 / 51-room and 35-suite
Style: Contemporary
Year Opened: 2014
Designer/Architect: ReardonSmith Architects
The Bay of Kotor’s history is colorful, to say the least, but neither pirates nor the Venetian empire threaten any longer — hence the swelling fleets of superyachts, hence the feverish development on the Tivat waterfront, and hence Regent Porto Montenegro, the hotel portion of a sprawling nautical village/dining/shopping/entertainment compound. The region’s days as a Yugoslav Navy shipyard are long gone; nowadays the pleasure-palace vibe reigns supreme, all part of Canadian tycoon Peter Munk’s vision to erect a “Monaco of the southern Adriatic.”
Where UNESCO-protected Boka Bay once harboured Roman noblemen, modern mariners now arrive by superyacht to Regent Porto Montenegro. The hotel anchors the glamorous Porto Montenegro nautical village, and the 175 rooms (one- to three-bedroom suites and penthouses in three hotel wings) boast a seafaring theme along with bay or mountain views. There is a holistic spa as well as four elegant pools: three outdoor infinity-edge pools and one indoor pool with a Jacuzzi, all boasting views of Boka Bay. Dining choices include the elegant Murano restaurant, the chic Gourmet Corner, the lavish Onyx Bar & Garden, and the posh Pool Bar.
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• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Size: 32 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary
Year Opened: 1988
Designer/Architect: MCM / Piotr Wisniewski, weStudio
Seasonal Operations: Property is closed during the winter season
Encircled by the sea, Mamula Island is a diligently restored 19th-century fort—a one-of-a-kind setting reimagined for sophisticated individualists and lovers of nature.
Originally a fortress built in 1852 by Austro-Hungarian General Lazar Mamula, the hotel is born from a meticulous restoration done in concert with local heritage authorities. Every brick, wall, and feature has been carefully restored to its original state, yet with a keen eye to the surrounding natural elements. Through prominent courtyards and outdoor gathering spots, the hotel has become an open, breathing entity that allows the sea, wind, rocks, and crashing waves to augment the beauty of the structure. The hotel does not have a lobby in the traditional sense, with the fort’s tower hosting the spa, suites, and more.
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Simply arriving in Kotor is an unforgettable experience. One of the world’s most breathtaking waterways, the fjord-like Bay of Kotor follows a winding path through the forested mountains that rise on all sides of the sparkling sea. Nestled along the most inland cove are the coral-tiled roofs of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Fortified during Venetian rule, medieval ramparts surround the Old Town, where visitors will find historic landmarks such as the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Tryphon and the Maritime Museum. The physically fit should climb the 1,350 steps to clifftop St. John’s Fortress for gorgeous views of the town and the bay. A more leisurely option would be a boat tour to the unique Our Lady of the Rocks Church, situated on a tiny manmade islet, or a drive to the charming medieval town of Budva.
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► VIRTUOSO: Montenegro Information Page
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► WIKIVOYAGE: Montenegro Page
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► VISIT Montenegro
The official visitor information for Montenegro.
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page updated: December 2024
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