Aleksandar Hotel 

This was not our first stay at Hotel Aleksandar, and overall we had another very enjoyable experience. The location is one of the hotel’s biggest advantages. Slovenska Beach is only about a 2-minute walk away. There are plenty of shops, cafés, bars and places to grab food nearby. The bus stop is also very close, which is convenient if you want to visit Sveti Stefan on your own. There is also a pier nearby where you can take a boat to Hawaii Beach on Sveti Nikola Island. The hotel grounds are beautiful and well maintained, with lots of greenery, flowers and plants. There are several swimming pools and a bar, and the whole complex has a very pleasant atmosphere. We stayed in one of the villas with a sea view, which was beautiful. The room was comfortable, cosy and nicely decorated, with almost everything we needed, including a refrigerator and hairdryer. Our room was cleaned every day and the towels were changed regularly. The food was varied, and we especially enjoyed the fish and desserts. There were a few things that could be improved. There was no drinking water provided in the room, and the water in the shower drained quite slowly. Our terrace was sometimes covered with leaves and small debris blown in by the wind, but unfortunately it was not cleaned as regularly as the room itself. The biggest downside for us was the noise at night. There are nightclubs very close to the hotel, and the music can be extremely loud until around 1 a.m. Our villa was located quite close to them, so it was difficult to fall asleep early. Rooms further away seemed to be much quieter. If you prefer going to bed early or are sensitive to noise, I would definitely recommend requesting a room further away from the seafront and the clubs. We visited in August, when the hotel was very busy, and early check-in was not available. We had to wait until 1 p.m. August is also extremely hot in Budva, and many restaurants have mostly outdoor seating, which can be uncomfortable during the hottest part of the day. On the positive side, there are plenty of places selling takeaway food such as pizza and gyros, which you can enjoy by the beach. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would consider staying at Aleksandar again. Montenegro itself is a beautiful country with so much to see - beaches, mountains, historic towns, old fortresses, monasteries, scenic viewpoints and plenty of excursions. It is also possible to take reasonably priced trips to neighbouring countries such as Albania, Croatia and Serbia. We felt safe throughout our stay and had a wonderful holiday. Aleksandar is a very good choice in Budva if you value being close to the beach, beautiful green surroundings and a convenient location. Our main recommendation would simply be to request a quieter room away from the nightlife.