Montenegro, once a part of Yugoslavia, has few seaside resorts, because the length of its coastline is only 300 km. Of these, one-fourth of the equipped beaches account for 73 km. But despite this, the rest here is wonderful. We invite you to look into the small family-run hotel Aquarius 3 *. Budva is the city where it is located, and at the same time the best and most fun resort in the country. There are many places for entertainment, many narrow old streets, which are so interesting to walk along, many gorgeous beaches and even more attractions that give the city a special highlight. The owners of our hotel are pleased to all guests and try to make their stay in the country pleasant and comfortable.
Location
Without exaggeration, in each review of tourists it is reported about the convenient location of Aquarius 3 *. Budva is located approximately in the middle of the coastline. This is one of the smallest regions of Montenegro. On the one hand, it is washed by the Adriatic Sea, on the other three, the resort towns of Kotor and Bar adjoin it, as well as the second capital of the country, Cetinje, which does not have access to the coast. Hotel guests can easily visit all these amazingly beautiful places, since the distances here are small. So, to Kotor - only 22 km, and to Bar - about 35 km. The bus station is located from Hotel Aquarius ten minutes away. Also very close are the market, the Old Town and the coast.
How to get there
Travel agencies offer several travel options to Budva.
The fastest and cheapest air route "Moscow - Montenegro". The country has two international airports, the first is near the city of Podgorica, the second is 4 km from the city of Tivat. Airplanes from Russia fly to Podgorica only in season, and the distance from there to our hotel is about 52 km. But the path lies through the famous Skadar Lake.
There are more flights to Tivat from Russia, moreover, they exist not only from Moscow, but also from Samara, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and St. Petersburg. From the airport, called the same name as the city - “Tivat”, to the hotel - only about 20 km, which the transfer overcomes in no more than half an hour. It is also easy for independent tourists to get to Budva from there. There is a highway 100 meters from the exit from the terminal, and there is an unofficial bus stop in all directions. Those who do not like to “vote” on the roads can drive up to the bus station (1.5 km away), and there they can buy a ticket to any desired city and ride in comfort.
In addition to the air, there is a land route "Moscow - Montenegro". It passes through Belarus, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Croatia. Travel time - from 44 to 65 hours (depends on the route number, which must be specified in the travel agency where the tickets are purchased). Bus tickets are no cheaper than plane tickets. This type of travel may be of interest to those who wish to ride in Europe.
Description
Hotel Aquarius is not just urban, but located on one of the streets near the center of Budva. The hotel occupies a corner position, so roads run from both sides - one with more busy traffic, and the other a narrow and very quiet one. There is not much parking space in front of the main entrance to the Aquarius, but the hotel staff does not look at the guests' cars. The territory in "Aquarius" is as compact as possible. In fact, it occupies the entire hotel building, surrounded by flowers and a small garden with evergreen trees. Under their canopy, a recreation area is equipped. There is no pool at this hotel.
Infrastructure
Hotel "Aquarius" is very small. In the lobby of his only four-story building, on the second floor, there is a reception. The hostess of this institution sometimes speaks good Russian. Basically, at the front desk there is staff who understands only their mother tongue and English. At the reception, guests can use the safe, take an iron, call a taxi, check bus routes, buy a tour, invite a doctor. The lobby has a wonderful corner with sofas and armchairs. It is convenient to just relax or sit on the Internet using free Wi-Fi.
General characteristics of the rooms
In Aquarius 3 * (Budva) there are two buildings - A and B. According to tourists, the second is somewhat more comfortable than the first. There are only 19 rooms in the hotel, floors are 4. There is no elevator, you can get into your room only through intricate staircases, which are an integral part of the building design, and you can get to the first floor only by first going up to the reception and then going down again , but already on another, small staircase. Every single room in the hotel is different both in area and in design. Some are very spacious, others are too compact, some have bathtubs, others have showers, and others have only a shower with a tray and a curtain. Another difference is the balconies. In some rooms they are not at all, and in some there are very spacious terraces. All this must be clarified when booking. But the views from the windows of all rooms are approximately the same. They can be on the road, neighboring hotels and city buildings. They clean the hotel very high quality, linen and towels are changed every other day, hygiene products provided on the day of arrival are regularly replenished. The hotel rooms are so different that we decided to dwell on their description in more detail.
Category "Standard"
In Aquarius 3 * (Budva) these numbers are available in each case, on all four floors.
1. Standards for 2 persons. Their area is from 11 to 24 "squares". The rooms on the ground floor of Building A have terraces ranging from 3 to 8 squares. The rooms on the 2nd floor have small balconies. Room 205 has a very spacious terrace, but the windows face north. In building B double rooms are more spacious, about half of them with balconies, and the second half with terraces. Room No. 402 has an area of 32 "squares" and is equipped with two terraces. The room equipment is also not the same, but each one has sets of new high-quality furniture, a TV, a very compact refrigerator with a minibar, and air conditioning. In addition, the rooms may include an electric kettle and an iron.
2. Standards for 3 people. In building A there are only two such rooms, on the 1st and 2nd floors. Their area is quite large, up to 22 "squares", each has a terrace. In building B there are three such rooms, on the 2nd and 3rd floors. They are also spacious, equipped with a balcony or terrace.
Superior Categories
Three-star Aquarius (Montenegro) is pleased to offer tourists who love to relax with all amenities, wonderfully decorated rooms in which the floors are carpeted, the walls are decorated with paintings, and the bedroom furniture and soft sofas are included in the furniture set.
Categories:
1. Studio with an area of 30 "squares". There are only 2 of these rooms. They are equipped with a kitchen area with an electric stove, an electric kettle and kitchenware, and a Jacuzzi is installed in the hygiene rooms.
2. Apartments. There are only two such numbers, both in Building B. Number 213 has an area of 37 squares. Its layout is a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen area, a hygiene room (there is a shower with a tray and curtains), a balcony (3 "squares") and a terrace (5 "squares"). This room is located near the reception, equipped with two entrances. Number 403 has an area of 34 squares. Layout - bedroom, living room, kitchen area, hygiene room (there is a shower) and a terrace (area - 6 "squares"). The feature of the rooms is that they have sloping ceilings and there are no internal doors.
Nutrition
Travel agencies sell vouchers to the Aquarius Hotel with different food systems. Montenegro is a Mediterranean country with its rather interesting national cuisine. You can taste it in dozens of cafes and restaurants located very close to the hotel. Therefore, it is better to take tours here with the "BB" power system. There is a nice little restaurant in Aquarius called Aquarius.
Breakfasts are served European, buffet style. The assortment includes scrambled eggs, ham, sausages, feta cheese, cheeses, sausages, granola or cereal, pies, milk, tea, coffee and fruits. Guests who have taken vouchers with breakfast only can freely buy lunches and dinners at the hotel. The meat menu costs 5.5 euros, and the fish menu costs 6.5 euros. Prices, as tourists convince, are average in Budva.
Sea
In Montenegro, the climate is warm, but not hot, due to the mountains and vast forests. In the summer at sea resorts the thermometer’s column jumps to +30 ° C on rare days, basically it freezes in the region of +25 ... +26 ° C, and in winter its readings are about +9 ° C. Water in the Adriatic Sea, off the coast, warms up to +24 ° C, but by October it cools down to +18 ° C. Wonderful beaches are said to be the best on the coast, Budva boasts. Hotel Aquarius 3 * is located close to the seashore and from the marina, from where boats to the islands start. But on the mainland, the rest is wonderful. Guests need to walk only 500 meters to the nearest Slavyansky beach. Its cover is sandy, with pebbles, the entry into the water is good, but the beach is too crowded. Behind the old city there is another, called "Mogren", more beautiful and cleaner. You can also go to the beaches of "Yaz" or "Ploce". All of them are municipal. Sun loungers and umbrellas are everywhere paid, on some beaches, for example, on Yaz, excellent playgrounds are equipped.
Additional Information
Hotel "Aquarius" is designed for active guests of any age who come to Montenegro, to Budva, to get acquainted with the beauty of this land, for those who do not plan to spend much time in the room, for those who are not spoiled by the impeccable service of "fives". For children in the hotel in question there is absolutely nothing. Parents must take care of the comfort of their little ones on their own. For young people, there is nothing in Aquarius itself, but there are many bars and discos nearby, on the neighboring streets. In addition, music festivals and theatrical performances are often held in Budva.
Tourists who want to get acquainted with the country can take dozens of excursions both in the hotel and in city travel agencies. The most popular is a trip to the island of St. Nicholas. But you can go there yourself, paying only 3 euros for a ticket on a ferry. The beaches here are pebble, sunbeds and umbrellas are expensive, from 15 euros per set.
Hotel Aquarius 3 * (Budva, Montenegro): reviews
Many tourists like this cute family hotel, so its rating is from 4.5 to 4.7 points out of 5 possible. Noted advantages:
- convenient location;
- cleanliness and comfort;
- Friendly staff, eager to help in everything;
- good housekeeping;
- tasty food.
Noted disadvantages:
- there are very small and raw rooms;
- the hotel has too many stairs that you have to climb to get into your room;
- a complete lack of entertainment and amenities for children.