14 Top-Rated Beach Resorts in Montenegro

As long as you don't mind pebbles with your sand, Montenegro is a dream destination for beach enthusiasts. The beaches, and the resorts on them, have still not taken off completely when it comes to mass tourism, and this means there is a greater chance that you'll find fewer crowds and lower prices than in neighboring Croatia for instance.

Beach resorts along Montenegro's 259 kilometers of Adriatic Sea coastline come in all sizes and styles. You'll find boutique, 5-star resort properties, as well as larger family-focused affairs along the Budva Riviera, which is the country's number one beach destination. In the midst of its beaches, you'll find the bustling old town of Budva, with more hotels and resorts.

There are more resorts around Europe's southernmost fjord, the magnificent Bay of Kotor, which is anchored by the UNESCO-listed medieval walled city of Kotor and nearby Perast. You can choose between the pool and the Adriatic Sea when it comes time for a swim.

Find the best place to stay near the sea with our list of the best beach resorts in Montenegro.

Heritage Grand Perast

The 5-star Heritage Grand Perast occupies an 18th-century palace and blends into its environs in historic Perast. On the Bay of Kotor, Perast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is filled with well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century Baroque architecture.

This hotel features contemporary rooms and suites with a neutral color scheme and crisp white linens and duvets. A morning breakfast buffet is included.

Other on-site amenities include two restaurants, two swimming pools, a full-service spa with a steam room and sauna, and a beach club with sun loungers facing the sea.

Address: Marka Martinovica, Perast, Kotor Municipality, 85336, Montenegro

Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort

In a fabulous location on a mile-long stretch of sand-and-pebble beach on the Budva Riviera, Hotel Splendid is a modern 5-star resort with lots of glass and nice landscaping.

The rooms and suites are spacious and come with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. The best rooms have direct ocean views. The wellness suites are one of a kind. Done up in a minimalist style, they feature circular beds and in-room hot tubs.

There are three restaurants on-site. There are also multiple free-form pools with hot tubs, and activities from jet-skiing to parasailing can be arranged on the beach. If you're traveling with the kids, there is a club for kids between the ages of three and 12. There is also an amazing spa with three types of saunas.

Address: Becici Bb, Becici, Budva Municipality 85310 Montenegro

Dukley Hotel & Resort

On the Budva Riviera between Slovenska and Becici Beaches, the Dukley Hotel and Resort is a new 5-star property on beautifully manicured grounds.

The all-apartment hotel offers one- and two-bedroom units that are luxe contemporary in décor. They come with full kitchens and plenty of space to move about. This is a great choice for families, although it also works for couples or groups of friends. The best apartments also come with hot tubs on your private terrace. They also feature outdoor showers.

Amenities here include three beaches, including one with good swimming. Breakfast is free, and there is a restaurant on-site for other meals. The hotel also runs a boat taxi to downtown Budva.

Address: Jadranski put bb Zavala Peninsula, Budva, Budva Municipality 85310 Montenegro

Nikki Beach Hotel & Spa Montenegro

On the beach in Tivat Bay, about 40 minutes from Kotor's Old Town, Nikki Beach Hotel & Spa Montenegro is a luxury resort from the renowned brand. Like other Nikki Beach properties, this resort brings in resident DJs and live percussionists to curate a fun vibe from May through October (it closes for the winter).

A boutique resort, there are 50 rooms, suites, and apartments that were designed with the area's natural beauty in mind. All have a bright and contemporary vibe and come with high-end amenities like Nespresso machines, designer bath products, and sophisticated décor.

There is a Beach Club open to non-residents where the DJs spin, and you'll find a pool platform with sunbeds and lounge chairs overlooking the Adriatic, which guests have access to. You'll also be able to just chill out on a private beach reserved for guests only with more sunbeds and umbrellas.

Other amenities include two swimming pools, the Nikki Spa, and Tone Gym. Book a treatment at the spa, work out in the gym, or just check out the steam room, hot tub, indoor pool, and ice fountain.

For dining, you'll have two options. The Beach Club has a seaside restaurant serving international fare for lunch and dinner, while the Soule Lounge is open from breakfast until midnight. It serves a complimentary breakfast each morning and Turkish delicacies after dark.

Nikki Beach is best geared towards adults, but if you are traveling with kids, the property welcomes families; however, certain areas are off-limits to children.

Address: Bogisici Bb, Tivat, Tivat Municipality 85320 Montenegro

Forza Mare

If you want a boutique 5-star resort experience on a private beach, look no further than Forza Mare just three kilometers from Kotor. This property has a distinctly romantic vibe, and most of the guests here are couples. It features a fun modern design with an emphasis on opulence.

Each room is individually decorated to reflect a different travel destination, from Morocco to Japan. The Forza is popular with visiting celebrities, and even Beyonce and Jay-Z have slept here.

Amenities here include a lovely, free-form, mosaic-tiled swimming pool; a top-of-the-line gym; and a small spa with a sauna. There is also a hot tub overlooking the Bay of Kotor, and a restaurant on-site. Breakfast is included, and meal plan options are also available.

Address: Kriva ulica bb, Dobrota, Kotor Municipality, 85331, Montenegro

Maestral Resort

On the Budva Riviera about four kilometers from Becici Beach, the Maestral Resort is another beachfront option. This hotel features elegant rooms with balconies, many with sea views, which are clean and comfortable. There are also bi-level suites that are perfect for families and feature separate living spaces; some have Jacuzzi tubs.

Amenities include a free breakfast buffet. For other meals, there are four restaurants to choose from. Maestral also has indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a private section of beach with chairs and umbrellas for guests. There is also a gym and a spa on-site.

Address: Setaliste Kapetana Iva Vizina 4, Tivat Municipality, 85320, Montenegro

La Roche Hotel

A swanky 5-star option, La Roche is a boutique property across from a Bay of Kotor beach in Tivet. The rooms and suites are spacious with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows leading out to balconies, all of which have some type of sea view. The color scheme is blue and creamy white with boldly patterned rugs.

Amenities include a private beach with sun loungers for guests and a rooftop swimming pool. There is also a spa on-site. Should you be traveling with a dog or cat, La Roche is pet-friendly.

Address: Setaliste Kapetana Iva Vizina 4, Tivat Municipality, 85320, Montenegro

The Chedi Lustica Bay

Part of the luxe new Lustica Bay marina village just north of Budva, The Chedi is right on the waterfront. Although the property is just a few years old it was designed to blend into the local landscape, with architecture drawing inspiration from neighboring villages.

Rooms come in all shapes and sizes and are done up with mid-century modern furnishings and a demure color scheme. Amenities here include a pebbly beach with sun loungers and umbrellas.

There is also an infinity pool; a spa; and a gym with a sauna, steam room, and an experience shower (these are all the rage in Montenegro hotels and allow you to "experience" everything from summer thunderstorms to snowfall). There is also a restaurant serving a range of global fare.

Address: Lustica Bay Marina, Radovici, Tivat Municipality, 85323, Montenegro

Lazure Hotel & Marina

In a beautifully renovated old stone building, Lazure Hotel & Marina is right on the beachfront in Herceog-Novi. This luxury hotel caters to couples and families alike.

The rooms and suites here have a lovely contemporary design that also incorporates some of the original brick walls. They come in different shapes and sizes, but all feature one-of-a-kind modern art and bold pops of color in pillows and bed-runners.

Amenities include beach access with sun loungers and umbrellas, an indoor swimming pool, as well as an outdoor one with a view. There is also a hot tub, fitness center, yoga classes, and a full-service spa with a sauna.

Families will appreciate the kids' pool, as well as the kids' meal selections at the restaurant. Finally, a complimentary breakfast is included, as is parking. The Lazure is within walking distance of a number of Italian restaurants, as well as landmark sites.

Address: Brace Pedisica BB, Meljine, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85340, Montenegro

Iberostar Bellevue

Right on Becici Beach, just three kilometers outside of Budva's Old Town, the 4-star Iberostar Bellevue is popular with families. It runs a Star Camp that offers a range of activities for kids, so parents can get some downtime.

Rooms and suites are contemporary, with wood furnishings and starched linens. All have furnished balconies, but the sea-view rooms are the nicest.

There are three restaurants on-site; two are buffets and one is a pizzeria, and most people staying here choose the all-inclusive package that includes meals.

On-site amenities include four swimming pools, including one inside, a gym, tennis courts, and beach volleyball. There is also a relaxing spa offering a range of treatments and a steam bath and Jacuzzi.

Address: Plaza Bellevue Beach Budva, Becici, Budva Municipality 85316 Montenegro

Hotel Perla

Set on a private beach overlooking the Bay of Kotor by Herceg-Novi, Hotel Perla is a great choice if you are looking for a hotel that includes some meals in its rates-breakfast and dinner are included.

The rooms are elegant and comfortable and come with balconies. Families will like the apartments, which have separate living spaces and kitchenettes.

The beach has chairs and umbrellas on the sand and a roped-off swimming area. Water sports can also be organized through the hotel.

Besides the main restaurant, there is a cafe serving coffee, pastries, and pizzas where you can grab lunch. Other amenities include a gym and one treatment room for massage services.

Address: Setaliste 5 Danica, Herceg-Novi, Herceg-Novi Municipality, 85340, Montenegro

Hotel Montenegro Beach Resort

Right on Becici Beach and an easy 30-minute walk along the promenade from Old Town Budva, Hotel Montenegro Beach Resort also offers guests an all-inclusive package with three meals a day. The food is a mix of Montenegrin and international favorites like pizzas and pasta, and there are six restaurants on-site.

Choose from rooms or apartments. The latter come with pullout couches in living rooms. All are spacious and comfortable, with balconies. Other amenities include chairs and umbrellas on the beach; two swimming pools, including one for kids; and a full-service spa with its own swimming pool plus two saunas, a steam room, and a hot tub.

Address: Ul. Narodnog Fronta bb, Becici, Budva Municipality, 85316, Montenegro

Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa

The Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa is in the spa resort town of Igalo, which is on a Bay of Kotor beach. The luxury hotel has a striking modern look with lots of reflective glass looking out onto the water. Choose from rooms or suites, all of which are contemporary and comfortable.

Amenities include a private beach area with sun beds and umbrellas; an indoor swimming pool filled with the mineral-rich water Igalo is famous for; and the spa, which is known for its mud treatments.

There are also three restaurants on the grounds, including one on the rooftop that serves good Mediterranean fare. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are both included in the rates.

Address: Sava Ilica 7, Igalo, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85347 Montenegro

Iberostar Herceg Novi

The Iberostar Herceg Novi sits at the edge of the Adriatic Sea on the Bay of Kotor and is an all-inclusive resort option. The hotel has a private beach with sunloungers and white umbrellas for guests to use. And there is also a Beach Snack Shack restaurant for light meals by the sea.

The rooms and suites are clean and comfortable, and this property is very family-friendly. Kids can partake in daily activities at the on-site Star Camp. There is also a spa with a sauna and steam room and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Breakfast and dinner are included in your rate at the hotel restaurant.

Address: Nijvice, Igalo, Herceg-Novi Municipality 85347 Montenegro

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