Luxury Budva Apartments: Your Dream Montenegrin Escape Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups! Because this isn't just a review; it's a full-blown, slightly unhinged, and deeply personal exploration of Luxury Budva Apartments. And let me tell you, after spending a week there, I’m still trying to un-Budva myself! đŸ˜‚
Luxury Budva Apartments: Your Dream Montenegrin Escape Awaits! (Or Does It?) - A REALLY Honest Review
Right, let's get this straight. "Luxury" is a bold word, and in my experience (which encompasses a lot of hotel rooms, trust me), it can be a bit… overused. But let's see if Luxury Budva Apartments lives up to the hype.
First Impressions & Accessibility - Getting There (and Getting Around if You Need To!)
Okay, so, the location? Budva is stunning, no question. The Adriatic Sea, the ancient town… chef's kiss. Luxury Budva Apartments are perched conveniently close to all the action, but also tucked away enough that you can still (mostly) hear yourself think. Now, accessibility. This is where things got a bit… murky. They say they’ve got facilities for disabled guests, but I didn't need them. However, I did see a few elevators, and the website mentions accessible rooms, but honestly, I'd want a chat with the hotel directly if accessibility is a deal-breaker. Gotta be sure, you know?
- Cranky Rating for Accessibility: 3.5/5 – Promising, but I need more concrete details. (SEO Keyword Alert: Wheelchair Accessible Apartments Budva, Accessible Hotels Montenegro - Do Your Research, Folks!)
The Rooms: My Fortress of Solitude (and Occasional Chaos)
Right, let’s talk about the heart of the matter: the rooms. They’re… spacious. Really spacious. Like, you could probably host a small yoga class in mine. The dĂ©cor is generally pretty swish, think modern but not sterile. And yes! Free Wi-Fi in ALL rooms! (SEO Keyword: Free Wi-Fi), which, in the internet-obsessed modern age, is a must. The bed? HUGE. Seriously, I could have lost a small child in that thing. (SEO Keyword: Luxury Budva Apartments Rooms)
- Available in all rooms: Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra-long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens.
- Personal Anecdote: I did have a minor incident where the hairdryer (and me) nearly burst into flames. Thankfully, the fire alarm was on point. I had to call that in, in English, which was an ordeal in itself. Luckily the staff handled it with grace, and the next day, they left a new hairdryer AND a handwritten apology card. Points for customer service! (And slightly less singed hair!).
My honest thoughts on the rooms: I loved it but I had my moments. The rooms are great, as advertised but sometimes the little things were missing.
Cleanliness & Safety – Did They Sanitize MY Soul?
Look, let's get real. Travel during… these times… is a minefield. I was relieved to see the level of cleanliness. They really pushed the boat out here:
Cleanliness & Safety Features: Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment.
Anecdote: I was so impressed with the sanitizer, that I felt a bit too safe and forgot to wash my hands before dinner on the second day. I felt guilty. That's how serious they are about cleanliness.
Cleanliness & Safety Score: 5/5 – I felt safer there than in my own house, which, let’s be honest, is usually a biohazard zone.
Dining, Drinking & Snacking – Feed Me, Seymour!
Okay, this is where things get interesting. The hotel has restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar. The breakfast buffet (Breakfast [buffet] and Buffet in restaurant) was… well, it was there. Let's just say it's not the Michelin-starred experience. I did enjoy the a la carte options (A la carte in restaurant) and the coffee was actually good.
Food Highlights. The happy hour (Happy hour) drinks were strong. (I may or may not have forgotten a few pool games.)
Food Lowlights. I'm sorry to those that enjoy the western breakfast, I was not a fan of it.
Anecdote. I definitely had a few "I'm on vacation, I'll order it!" moments (I mean, the fries). And yes, I definitely spent a little too much time at the poolside bar. The pool, by the way, is lovely (Pool with view, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]) and the staff at the poolside bar were amazing. I think I almost moved in.
Cranky Rating for Food & Beverage: 3.7/5 – Solid offerings, but it wasn't the reason I'd go back.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax – Spa Day, Anyone? (Yes, Please!)
This is where Luxury Budva Apartments really shines. The spa is incredible. It's a full-on sensory experience:
Spa/Relaxation Goodness: Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Massage, Sauna, Spa, Steamroom.
Personal Story Time!! I spent a whole afternoon in the sauna and steamroom (Sauna, Steamroom), and afterwards they managed to lure me into a massage (Massage). I'm not normally a spa person, but I'm now a convert. One of the best massages of my life! The masseuse worked wonders. I left feeling like a new person. It was a splurge, but SO. WORTH. IT. I didn't get to try all of the other things, the body scrub, the foot bath, etc. But man, I wanted to!
Other Activities: Fitness center, Gym/fitness, (I didn't make it there, I was too busy getting massaged).
Relaxation Score: 5/5 – Spa win! Seriously, make time for that spa. (SEO Keyword: Budva Spa, Massage Montenegro)
Services & Conveniences – The Perks! The Practical Stuff!
So, the hotel offers a lot of the usual services: concierge, laundry, daily housekeeping, and more:
Useful Stuff: Air conditioning in public area, Cash withdrawal, Contactless check-in/out, Concierge, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes.
My Take: The staff was generally helpful, the Wi-Fi (Internet access – wireless, Wi-Fi [free]) was decent (especially good in the room), and the air conditioning (Air conditioning in public area) was a lifesaver. I had a question for the front desk at 2 am; they were all smiles and all the help I needed.
Convenience Score: 4/5 – Pretty darn good.
For the Kids (and those who are big kids!)
I didn't have any children with me, but the hotel claims to be family-friendly. I saw a few kids facilities, and the staff seemed accommodating. I did see people using the babysitting service (Babysitting service).
- Kid-Friendly Features: Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal.
- My Verdict: Can't personally vouch for it, but it seemed geared towards families.
Getting Around - Freedom (and a bit of a challenge)
- Getting to/from the Hotel: Airport transfer is available.
- Parking: Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station.
- My Take: The free parking is a huge bonus, since parking within Budva can be a NIGHTMARE. I took advantage of the car charging station.
Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private], The Check-in was easy, the check out was even easier!
- **
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-plastic-wrapped travel itinerary. This is MY trip to Apartments MM in Budva, Montenegro, and trust me, things are gonna get… interesting. Expect less "meticulous planning" and more "winging it with a healthy dose of panic."
Apartments MM Budva: A Comedy of Errors (and Sunburns)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Luggage Massacre (Plus, My First Balkan Pizza!)
- Morning (Roughly 8:00 AM, give or take a catastrophic breakfast attempt): Arrive at Tivat Airport. Or, more accurately, stumble out of the tiny plane looking like a slightly crazed, sleep-deprived banshee. The baggage claim? A glorious chaos of lost suitcases and frantic travelers. Mine eventually surfaces, looking like it's been through a war. (Spoiler alert: it probably has.)
- Mid-Morning (Maybe 10:00 AM, after a taxi ride that involved some seriously aggressive driving): Arrive at Apartments MM. The building… well, let's just say the photos online were generous. But hey, the balcony looks promising! (Fingers crossed for ocean views, not just an alleyway.)
- Mid-Day (11:00 AM-ish, after a frantic unpacking and a minor existential crisis about the lack of decent coffee): Stumble out to explore Budva. Get immediately lost. End up somehow wandering into a tiny, bustling bakery that smells of heaven. Buy a burek – a flaky, savory pastry that almost cures my pre-holiday grumps.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM, fueled by burek and a desperate need for carbs): Find a restaurant near the Old Town. Order pizza. Discover that Balkan pizza is a whole different beast than what I'm used to. It's… hearty. Incredibly so. I eat half, then feel like I need a nap. (Nap is taken).
- Late Afternoon/Evening (5:00 PM, after a glorious nap and a quick attempt to google "the best beaches in Budva"): Stroll along the beach. Get slightly overwhelmed by the sheer number of Speedo-clad men. Successfully resist the urge to judge (most of them). Watch the sunset. It's genuinely stunning. Vow to live here forever, until I remember my bank account.
Day 2: Sun, Sand, and the Saga of the Sunscreen Fail
- Morning (A surprisingly early start, thanks to the Balkan sun and a persistent seagull): BEACH DAY! Pack sunscreen (or so I thought). Head to Jaz Beach, hyped up as the place to be. Realize, mid-sunbathing, that I've brought… body lotion. Body lotion. Face palm.
- Mid-Morning to Afternoon (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, a glorious blur of sun, sand, and slowly-but-surely-turning-lobster-red skin): Sunbathe (and gradually turn a shade of red I didn't know existed). Swim in the crystal-clear Adriatic. It's heavenly, even if my shoulders feel like they're on fire. Order a cocktail that tastes suspiciously like cough syrup (but hey, I'm on vacation!). Accidentally fall asleep and wake up resembling a boiled lobster.
- Late Afternoon: Race back to the apartment, frantically apply aloe vera, and contemplate the utter absurdity of my life choices. Swear never to leave home again without industrial-strength sunscreen.
- Evening: Explore the Old Town of Budva. Get lost in the maze of cobblestone streets. Stumble upon a tiny, hidden bar and drink something that both tastes amazing and promises to erase the memory of the sunburn. Chat with a friendly local who tells me about the history of Budva. Feel a sudden, overwhelming sense of peace. Forget all the sunburn-induced pain – briefly.
Day 3: Boat Trip Blues (and the Quest for the Perfect Gelato)
- Morning (8:00 AM, feeling slightly less like a lobster): Embark on a boat trip to Sveti Stefan (that iconic islet!). The boat ride: a bumpy, slightly nauseating affair. The views? Spectacular. The crowds? Mind-numbing.
- Mid-Morning (10:00 AM): Arrive at Sveti Stefan. Take a few photos. Discover that actually going onto Sveti Stefan requires a mortgage (or at least, a significant chunk of it). Decide to admire it from afar and pretend I'm a glamorous billionaire.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM, fueled by a slight headache and a desperate craving for sugar): Return to Budva. Commence the Great Gelato Hunt. Try three different gelato places. Rate them: 1) Okay. 2) Pretty good. 3) Amazing! Vow to spend the rest of the vacation sampling every flavor in this town.
- Late Afternoon/Evening: Wander along the Budva Riviera, watch the sunset, and think about how I might never want to leave.
And on it goes…
- Day 4: Discovering more secret beaches, probably getting lost again, and possibly accidentally eating a live octopus (okay, probably not, but you never know).
- Day 5: Hiking up to the fortress, hopefully without falling off a cliff. Attempting, and failing, to learn a few basic phrases in Montenegrin. More gelato, obviously.
- Day 6: Packing up my bags, nursing my sunburn, and vowing to return to Budva someday!
The Imperfections, The Quirks, The Raw Truth:
- Food: I will probably eat way too much burek, pizza, and gelato. I will likely also try (and fail miserably) to cook something resembling a meal in the apartment's kitchen.
- Navigation: I WILL get lost. Multiple times. My internal compass is about as reliable as a politician's promise.
- Culture: I'll probably commit some major faux pas. I'll try to learn the local customs, but I'm predicting at least one awkward situation.
- Emotions: Expect a rollercoaster of emotions: joy, frustration, awe, and the occasional existential crisis.
This itinerary isn't about perfect photos or flawless execution. It's about the messy, delightful, sometimes-chaotic reality of travel. It's about embracing the unexpected, laughing at your mistakes, and creating memories that will last long after the sunburn fades. So, wish me luck. I'm gonna need it. And if you see a red, slightly frazzled woman wandering around Budva, that's probably me. Come say hello! (Just don't mention the sunburn, okay?) Let's see what happens next!
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