Hotel Ponta Nova

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at Hotel Ponta Nova a handful of times now, and honestly, it’s become one of those reliable spots I actually recommend without any weird caveats. You know how some 4-star places feel like they’re trying too hard? This isn’t that – it’s more like someone put real thought into what travelers actually need without getting all fancy about it.

The first thing that struck me (and still does) is how the lobby manages to feel both polished and lived-in at the same time. There’s this warm wood thing going on that doesn’t scream “chain hotel,” and the staff actually seems to recognize returning guests – I mean, they remembered my coffee order by day three, which was pretty nice. The rooms are solid too, with these thick curtains that actually block out light if you’re trying to sleep in, and the beds have that perfect firmness where you don’t feel like you’re sinking into quicksand or sleeping on concrete. What I really appreciate is the bathroom setup – decent water pressure (trust me, this matters more than you think when you’re road-weary) and enough counter space that you’re not playing Tetris with your toiletries.

The whole vibe is just… comfortable, I guess? Like, the 8.2 rating makes total sense because it’s not trying to be something it’s not. You’ll find locals having coffee in the ground floor café area, which is always a good sign, and the evening crowd tends to be a nice mix of business travelers and couples who clearly did their research. I’ve never felt like I was staying in some tourist bubble, which can be refreshing. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet after 10 PM or so – perfect if you’re actually trying to get some rest instead of partying until dawn. Parking can be a bit tight during busy periods (learned that one the hard way in summer), but the front desk folks are pretty good at suggesting alternatives nearby. One small thing – the Wi-Fi is solid throughout the building, even in the elevator, which sounds minor until you’re trying to coordinate plans with people and can’t get a signal. Overall, it’s the kind of place where everything just works the way it should, without any unpleasant surprises or crazy expensive add-ons.

Reviews

• Tugay from Turkey – 25 October 2024 (9/10)

  excellent breakfast

• Taras from Poland – 10 October 2024 (9/10)

  Amazing view on the sea from balcony
  Clean
  Friendly personal
  Nice breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Stressful parking

• Rami from United Kingdom – 7 October 2024 (9/10)

  Good location , amazing staff

• Manuel from Luxembourg – 4 October 2024 (8/10)

  The location was pretty nice
  
  What could be improved: The lifts

• Bledi from Italy – 15 September 2024 (9/10)

  Good location, near the beach, 9min from Budva by car, helpful staff, parking infront of the hotel, clean and comfortable room.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast can be better, very bad wifi in the room, noisy door room, loud AC even at lowest power.

• Barbulescu from Romania – 7 September 2024 (8/10)

  The apartment was big with a magnificent view.
  
  What could be improved: The room was not as clean as I was expecting.

• Miia from Finland – 28 August 2024 (8/10)

  Location, very good breakfast, pool
  
  What could be improved: Pool music too loud,
  Not shower curtain and shower holder

• 444ttys from Hungary – 25 August 2024 (9/10)

  This is our 3rd vacation in Hotel Ponta Nova and we'll come back soon. The view is amazing from the rooms, breakfast has many food types, plenty of restaurants and beaches right next to the hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Arriving with a car – especially a 9-seater bus – is challenging, limited parking in a steep, curvy and busy lot.

• Leah from Ireland – 3 August 2024 (9/10)

  A great hotel with a great location. Gorgeous view from our room. Stunning rooftop pool and overall we had a fantastic time staying here!

• Katie from United Kingdom – 2 August 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, situated on the stunning seafront of the Rafaelovici area of Budva amongst a great selection of restaurants, cafes and bars and just steps away from the beaches. Rooftop terrace and pool area, including pool bar have stunning views and catch a much-needed breeze in summer. Our room was in modern part of hotel with stunning views over the bay, including the beautiful sunsets. Simple but adequate furnishings and comfy bed, kept clean daily.
  
  The beach at Kamenovo is gorgeous, being more sandy/shingle and so easier to get into the sea than some of the other beaches. Great beach bar/restaurant with service to your sunbeds, which cost €15-25 per day for 2 with parasol.
  
  Restaurant attached to hotel had excellent quality food, great service and stunning location/views right next to the sea.
  
  What could be improved: Quite a way out from Budva and old town and the traffic in high season makes it pretty expensive to get anywhere.
  
  Breakfast at hotel had decent choice but was more aligned to local cuisine.

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