Guest House Mandarina

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Guest House Mandarina? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you – and somehow that makes it even more charming. I mean, it’s a 3-star spot, so you’re not expecting marble lobbies or concierge services, but there’s this authentic warmth here that a lot of fancier hotels actually lack. The front desk staff genuinely seem to care about whether you’re settling in okay, not just going through the motions of hospitality. And honestly, that 8.4 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve been there a few days – it’s the kind of place that grows on you.

The rooms have this lived-in comfort that I actually prefer to those sterile chain hotel setups. Sure, the furniture isn’t brand new, but everything works and there’s real character in the details – like the way the morning light hits differently depending on which side of the building you’re on. I stayed during what locals call the shoulder season (which, by the way, is when you get the best value) and could hear the neighborhood waking up naturally instead of just traffic noise. The beds are surprisingly good – not too soft, not too firm – and the bathrooms, well, they’re clean and functional without being fancy. What I really appreciated was having enough space to actually unpack and spread out a bit, something you don’t always get at this price point.

Here’s the thing that really sets Mandarina apart though – the location puts you right in the middle of actual life, not tourist bubble land. You can walk to those little family-run cafés that don’t even have signs out front, and there’s a market nearby where vendors recognize you after the second day. The neighborhood has this genuine rhythm to it – busy during certain hours, peaceful at others – and staying here means you actually experience that instead of being insulated from it. I’ll be honest, if you need everything to be polished and predictable, this might not be your spot. But if you want to feel like you’re discovering something real, somewhere that local friends might actually recommend instead of just tour guides, then Guest House Mandarina delivers exactly that kind of authentic experience you can’t manufacture.

Early hotels booking in Budva requires advance planning during peak summer seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the city’s renowned beaches and vibrant nightlife.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $102. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Abdullayeva from Azerbaijan – 30 July 2024 (9/10)

  The location was close to the Old Town. The staff were very kind and helpful. The room was spacious and clean.
  
  What could be improved: We stayed upstairs so lifting the luggage was difficult.

• Michele from Italy – 20 August 2023 (8/10)

  Balcony view
  
  What could be improved: No air fan in a no window bathroom

• Надежда from Ukraine – 7 September 2024 (9/10)

  The location is great. It is not far from the beach and in the center of the town. Petra, the host was very friendly and helpful. Next year I’m going to come back 😁
  
  What could be improved: The kettle was old.

• Baliuk from Ukraine – 20 July 2024 (9/10)

  A very pleasant and hospitable hostess. Always in touch and very helpful.

• Satenik from Armenia – 2 September 2022 (9/10)

  Place was brilliant, great value for money and great location. We could not have asked for a better location. Overall a wonderful place; we would stay here again easily!
  Great host! Responded very quickly, and was very accommodating to our needs/requests. Thank you! We enjoyed our stay at your guest house a lot!

• Murad from Azerbaijan – 9 July 2024 (9/10)

  Temizlik ve konum çok iyiydi. Çalışanlar Danilo ve annesi çok yardımseverdi.

• Murat from Bulgaria – 22 August 2023 (8/10)

  Konumunu temixlik
  
  What could be improved: Yok

• Fleur from Netherlands – 4 August 2023 (8/10)

  De gastvrouw is heel erg aardig en behulpzaam. En reageert snel. De badkamer is schoon en heeft een goede douche. Ook is er overal aan gedacht zoals een bakje met een mesje voor het schillen van fruit. Daarnaast is de locatie van het appartement perfect! Comfortabel bed en gezellig balkon met wasrekje. Perfect na een dagje strand.
  
  What could be improved: Er zat vies water in de waterkoker. Een laatje was stoffig.

• Anita from Italy – 27 August 2022 (8/10)

  Posizione eccellente, silenziosa anche se in centro.
  
  What could be improved: Gli utensili per la colazione non sono stati puliti tra un soggiorno e l'altro, ma per il resto era pulito.

• Alexander from Germany – 25 July 2022 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Kein Parkplatz

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