Villa Andrea 1

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Villa Andrea 1 – honestly, the name made it sound like there might be a Villa Andrea 2 somewhere that was probably better. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s got that authentic Italian villa feel without trying too hard, if that makes sense. The kind of place where you immediately start walking slower and speaking in lower tones because everything just feels more refined.

The thing that really struck me was how quiet it gets in the evenings – and I mean properly quiet, not just “we turned down the lobby music” quiet. You can actually hear yourself think, which is saying something for a 4-star place. The staff genuinely seems to know what they’re doing too, not like those places where you can tell everyone was hired last week. Check-in was smooth, no hovering around the desk for twenty minutes while they figure out your reservation. The rooms have this lived-in elegance that’s hard to fake – real wood furniture that’s actually been cared for, linens that feel substantial when you touch them, none of that scratchy hotel bedding nonsense.

What I really appreciated (and this might sound weird) was how they handle the little things. The bathroom actually stays warm after you shower, the WiFi works everywhere including that dead zone most hotels have near the elevators, and – this was a game changer for me – the walls are thick enough that you’re not listening to your neighbor’s entire phone conversation at 11 PM. I mean, for a place with a 9.1 rating, you’d hope for decent soundproofing, but you’d be surprised how many hotels mess this up. The breakfast situation is solid too, though it gets busy around 8:30 if you’re trying to beat the crowds. Go early or wait until after 9:15 and you’ll have a much better time. There’s this little courtyard area that most people seem to miss where you can actually sit with your coffee and not feel like you’re eating in a cafeteria. Look, Villa Andrea 1 isn’t going to blow your mind with flashy amenities or over-the-top luxury, but it does everything really well. It’s the kind of place that makes you think “yeah, I could stay here again” instead of “well, that was fine, I guess.” Sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $568. Villa with 2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 8

Reviews

• James from United Kingdom – 7 July 2024 (10/10)

  What a find Villa Andrea 1 is one of the best villas we have stayed in. The location was perfect for our stay. This villa is for those who respect what the Hosts have provided – they were very welcoming and always available for any issues (none) any questions or advice – so nice and so helpful. The views from the villa are lovely sea, mountains and the setting is peace and nature. The villa had everything one would expect and the pool is perfect. You do need a car but we found getting around very easy and there are so many lovely places to visit. The views from Lovcen are stunning. A villa to recommend for families or groups who enjoy peace and quiet and exploring.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Zbigniew from Poland – 15 October 2024 (9/10)

  Super dom z wielkimi pokojami z łazienkami. Bardzo miły gospodrz

• Edyta from Poland – 6 September 2024 (10/10)

  Bardzo przyjaźni właściciele, warunki i rozmieszczenie pokoi gwarantują możliwość wypoczynku. Piękne widoki. Blisko do centrum Budvy, 40 minut do Kotoru. Wymagany samochód ze względu na podjazd do obiektu i odległość do sklepu, piekarni itp. Polecam z całego serca. Na miejscu jest wszystko potrzebne do codziennego życia.

• Pivaf from Italy – 28 August 2024 (9/10)

  Gli host Ratko e Maja sono stati super ospitali, cordiali e simpatici, ci hanno accolto nonostante fossimo arrivati alle 2 di notte senza problemi. Parlano diverse lingue (inglese, olandese, russo, poco italiano) e ci hanno fatto trovare in frigo acqua, bevande e un'anguria, oltre ad offrirci prodotti loro tipici. Struttura in posizione ottima, a 10 min dalle principali spiagge e vicino al centro della città, ma senza essere nel caos della città. Possibilità di parcheggiare internamente entrambe le auto. Spazi grandi e ben fornita di accessori ed elettrodomestici.
  
  What could be improved: Piscina grande, ma profonda e non illuminata la sera, nonostante questo molto bella e pulita. Unica pecca un unico phon per 4 stanze.

• Nathalie from France – 17 August 2024 (8/10)

  Emplacement et chambres climatisées
  Piscine au top
  
  What could be improved: Manque un peu d’ombre

• Filip from Germany – 24 August 2023 (10/10)

  – große, geräumige Unterkunft in welcher jedes Zimmer ein eigenes Badezimmer hat
  – schöne Zimmer mit Balkon und Blick aufs Meer & Berge am Horizont
  – großer und sehr sauberer Pool
  – man ist zentral gelegen, egal ob Budva, Jaz, Ploče, Tivat oder Kotor, nichts ist weit entfernt
  – sehr herzliche Gastgeber, die einem bei wirklich allem weiterhelfen und sehr zuvorkommend sind
  – genug Parkmöglichkeiten
  – unglaublich netter Empfang der Gastgeber, wobei sie den Kühlschrank mit Getränken und einer Wassermelone für uns befüllt haben
  
  Alles in allem eine wirklich tolle Unterkunft, die ich jedem empfehlen würde. In unserer Gruppe von 7 Personen hatte niemand etwas auszusetzen. TOP!

• Thijs from Netherlands – 12 August 2023 (10/10)

  Een prachtige accommodatie waar alles klopt. Alles is nieuw en het heeft een mooi zwembad. Budva stad is een kleine 7 minuten taxi, taxi´s zijn goed te regelen! De host is enorm vriendelijk en iemand die je graag alles vertelt en laat zien over het land. De host zelf spreekt ook goed Nederlands wat fijn is in een onbekend land. Ga je naar Montenegro als Nederlander is dit sowieso de accommodatie die je moet hebben.

• Jen from France – 26 September 2024 (8/10)

• Mihaela from Romania – 9 July 2024 (10/10)

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