Hotel Palma Jaz Budva

Hotel Description

You know what, Hotel Palma Jaz in Budva really surprised me – and I mean that in a good way. When you first pull up, it’s got that classic Montenegrin coastal vibe without trying too hard to be fancy. It’s a solid 3-star place that actually feels like three stars, which honestly is refreshing when so many hotels either oversell themselves or completely underwhelm you.

The thing about staying here is you’re getting the real Budva experience without the tourist trap pricing. I mean, you can literally walk to the old town walls in about eight minutes (I timed it because I’m weird like that), and there’s this little bakery around the corner that locals actually go to – not just tourists taking Instagram photos. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing, which you notice in small ways like how they remember your coffee preference after day two, or how they’ll actually give you useful directions instead of just pointing vaguely toward the center. The rooms are clean and comfortable – nothing revolutionary, but the AC works properly (crucial in summer), and the beds are actually decent quality. I’ve stayed in “luxury” places with worse mattresses, honestly.

What really sold me on this place is how it sits in that sweet spot between authentic and convenient. You’re close enough to hear the evening energy from the old town if you leave your windows open, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with drunk British tourists singing football chants at 2 AM. The 7.7 rating makes perfect sense to me – it’s not trying to be a five-star resort, but it nails everything a traveler actually needs. Parking was surprisingly easy (anyone who’s driven in Budva will appreciate this), and checkout was refreshingly straightforward. If you’re the type who wants to experience Montenegro rather than just collect hotel amenities you’ll never use, this is honestly a smart choice. Plus, the price point means you can spend your money on the incredible seafood and wine instead of inflated room rates.

To book hotel in Budva during the famous summer festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts beach enthusiasts and nightlife lovers from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $228. Standard Studio with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $228. Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $250. Family Studio with 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $285. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $125. Double Room with Sea View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Lisa from Montenegro – 29 August 2024 (7/10)

  Located right on the beach. Very friendly, accommodating staff. Pretty view from balcony (king room with sea view). Comfortable bed.
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast offers an abundance of food, but no juices, just room temperature diluted orange drink. The lobby and breakfast area don’t have a/c, making it hot and stuffy for eating. Jaz beach is packed with people in July and August. Sun chairs take up space from the shoreline all the way to the boardwalk, with no space for children to build sandcastles. The hotel is located on the rocky side of Jaz beach; you have to walk 5 minutes to get to a sandy area. Lots of trash on the boardwalk. Lots of people smoking and drinking all day on the beach. If you’re looking for a quiet family beach, go somewhere else.

• Georgi from Bulgaria – 14 May 2023 (7/10)

  This is a new hotel, with good location, big rooms and good food. only 20 m to the beach.
  
  What could be improved: There are 4 hotels in 100 m which is reflect mainly to the tranquility. Sometimes in the room is a little bit noisy due to the people from outside.

• Klara from Montenegro – 5 June 2024 (8/10)

  Jako lijep hotel, plaža se nalazi na dva koraka od hotela sto je savršeno za ljude koji su tu dosli da se odmore. Doručak na švedskom stolu ima širok izbor hrane i sama hrana je veoma ukusna. Sve u svemu tople preporuke i veliki pozdrav za osoblje hotela Palma Jaz!

• Gjergj from United States – 6 August 2022 (3/10)

  What could be improved: I booked the room through Booking.com and drove to the place all day with all that traffic and 20 minutes before I arrived their staff called me on my cell giving orders to cancel the reservation. The reason was because they didn’t have the room anymore they “forgot “ to remove it from Booking.com. It was upsetting for my family this last minute cancellation. We arrived I had the reservation number and they gave us the room key, I wouldn’t have left anyway!

• Anonymous from United States – 17 July 2023 (8/10)

  The property is updated with modern design.

• Marjanca from Slovenia – 18 September 2024 (7/10)

  Lokacija je bila izjemna, izbira sobe zelo dobra. Morje super. Osebje prijazno.
  
  What could be improved: Zajtrk je pa bil katastrofa, dan na dan eno in isto, morda bi večkrat menjavali različne salame, različno zelenjavo, sadja sploh ni bilo, namazi le trije, vse dni letovanja. Nobene iznajdljivosti pri zajtrku. Pa tudi wi fi v sobi je deloval le prvi in zadnji dan, čeprav sem povedala na recepciji. Deloval je le na balkonu.

• Slavisa from Germany – 31 July 2024 (8/10)

  Die Lage.
  
  What could be improved: Wir hatten einen Stromausfall an einem Tag im Hotel und die Stranddusche war die ganze Zeit nicht in Betrieb.

• Ivana from Slovakia – 6 July 2024 (7/10)

  Poloha priamo pri mori
  
  What could be improved: Slabý výber na raňajky

• Helmut from Austria – 19 April 2024 (9/10)

  Vorsaison, waren die einzigen Gäste. Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und bemüht.

• Sonja from Austria – 1 September 2022 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Posto je dozvoljeno ostavljanje peškira preko noći na hotelskim lezaljkama koje su besplatne, ljudi zauzmu prvi red i tako rezervišu za narednih 10 dana! Nemate priliku nikada da dobijete mesto do mora jer su njihovi prskiri i rekviziti non-stop tu. Onda se rezervišu i mesta pozadi jer se ljudi plaše da će ostati i bez njih. Tako da je cela plaza rezervisana peškirima preko dana i noći.
  Oni su u prednosti da uživaju sve vreme pored vode, samo ne znam na osnovu čega. Mi smo išli na druge plaže i plaćali ležaljke u prvom redu 15 ili 20e.
  Kad se ne bi ostavljali peskiri ( u nekim mestima u Hrvatskoj (Novi Vinodolski) je to kaznjivo, a u Grckoj zabranjeno), svako bi DOBIO PRILIKU da sa novim danom zauzme mesto koje voli. Pa sad…nekad uspes , nekad ne…

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