Hotel Palazzo del Mare - Essenza
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8.8Excellent
(610 Ratings)
"Fantastic! Boutique Hotel by the water, stunning view, great staff, everything was perfect!!!"
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Located in Kotor, 1.8 miles from Orahovac Beach, Hotel Palazzo del Mare - Essenza provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private beach access
Beach access
Garden
Sauna
Beach front
Family friendly
Key access
Key card access
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.8Excellent
(610 Ratings)
"Fantastic! Boutique Hotel by the water, stunning view, great staff, everything was perfect!!!"
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Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
Beautiful mountain and bay views. Nice quiet location at the end of the bay road. Easy parking, lovely decor, delicious breakfast.
The breakfast room is tiny and part of the reception area, so although it was fine out of season, I can’t imagine how it would work when the hotel is fuller. Loads of things weren’t finished - the air con didn’t work and the rooms were boiling (26°C constantly). Spa isn’t finished so there’s no steam room or sauna. Gym is tiny. Just felt not quite built yet. Also, there are panels of light switches on all the bedroom walls; most of them don’t work here and they’re all really brightly lit which is distracting at night.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic! Boutique Hotel by the water, stunning view, great staff, everything was perfect!!!
8.0 / 10.0
Waterfront
A distance out from old city
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
Tiny place. No air con. Dirty pool. We need to ask for iron or hairdryer and such items even if it's mentioned. No place to put your shower jel or other items on the wall. Total waste of money
9.0 / 10.0
Beautiful hotel , rooms were well appointed great bed great shower and friendly staff
Was a little bit far from
Town costing 15euro in taxi or a long walk. Many restaurants nearby closed for season making it hard to dine.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location with perfect view of the bay and mountains! Relaxing sun-bed area and new modern rooms.
The breakfast was a bit odd but everyone else had clean plates so maybe that’s just us!
8.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our 5 night stay, the hotel was in a great location, the views were absolutely incredible, the decor in the room was modern and the bed was extremely comfy. Overall we had a really lovely stay! We would definitely return to this hotel should we visit Kotor again! On our final day we also had an invitation to visit the Essenza spa, I believe this was very newly opened, pool was amazing however none of the other facilities we could use such as sauna, steam room as they weren’t working. A very beautiful hotel with the views being our main highlight especially from our bedroom. Breakfast was good it was nice to sit outside and admire the beautiful surroundings!
There were a few small issues that could have made our stay a 10/10. There was a very odd smell we think it was coming from the bathroom, it was a sewage type smell we stayed in room 10. A few of the fixtures were missing on the outside of the room this is just very small attention to detail. The cleaners did a very basic job each day, I wouldn’t say they cleaned the room it was the bare minimum. The toilet in the reception area was out of order which was again a small inconvenience. The beach bar had a food menu, however didn’t serve food which meant we had to up and travel for lunch it would have been nice to have the option to relax and have food there. The toilet at the beach bar was faulty the chain didn’t work again something small but should be a fairly quick fix.
10.0 / 10.0
Service, size , location
Nothing
5.0 / 10.0
Beach front with beach club access.
The room smelled like sewage and air freshener. It was right in front of the kitchen so it was also very noisy. Not as cozy as the pictures make it look. No water the next day and no one was apologetic about it or showed that it mattered whilst I couldn’t shower or brush my teeth. Poor value for money. Disappointing stay.
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view and very helpful staff
There were few good restaurants nearby and the required taxi to go anywhere
9.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay here. Location, views, sea accessibility, sunbeds at no cost. Very nice room, comfortable bed, friendly relaxed helpful staff.
No full length mirror in the room and the mirror above the sink in the bathroom was too high for us to use. The lighting system in the room was confusing. Music started too early at the beach bar. Would have liked more peaceful/relaxing mornings by the bay. Music starting in the afternoon would have been more appropriate. Paddle boards and kayaks to hire were ridiculously expensive. We didn’t hire them because of this and we never saw anyone else rent them, probably because of the price.
10.0 / 10.0
The facility was clean, the staff were wonderful and helpful. The location was perfect for touring the bay. Having the beach club across the street was very convenient.
Some notes in the facility description about the lack of lift in some buildings would have been helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
it was absolutely very nice hotel, super clean, smells very fresh and clean, staff was polite.
The only one thing can be improved is breakfast, variety of food could be better.
9.0 / 10.0
This is the best hotel in Kotor Bay and a beautiful location. Staff is amazing, beach is great, food is delicious
I didn't like that baldahine costs 100 Euros, it is more expensive than Saint Tropez or Italy. You get a free champagne that costs 12 euros in a shopping mall and watermelo. In the end, only one was rented by us. Put it at 50 Euros but no chapmaping and you will get more people - now it's empty
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful room. Photos were accurate
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely staff, great breakfast and having your own private beach was a luxury!
Room number 6 did not have a great location, we were woken up by the kitchen noises before 7am every morning. Toilet seat was broken and wallpaper was untidy which left an unfinished feeling for the whole room.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely boutique hotel 5 min drive from Kotor
Beautiful views over bay. Great sea front lounges. Staff attentive
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed 3 nights, the facility is very clean and staff is cleaning/tidying up your room and changing towels everyday. It is 7-8 mins away from Kotor centre by car and 12-15 Euros by taxi which is perfect to be able to swim in good condition sea. Staff is extremely helpful and positive. I would definitely recommend this hotel especially the rooms with sea view! I look forward to come back again.
7.0 / 10.0
The views from the hotel are sensational, the location was amazing, easy to get around from the hotel. The staff were incredible so accomadating, I think the lady that was particularly helpful was IVA, she helped arrange birthday room decorations for one of my guest so she could have that on arrival as I requested. Some of the guests were provided with another room to better suit their needs as a group of 3. It's a really beautiful boutique style hotel. It's greatly accomadated with robes, slippers etc.
The breakfast could have been improved slightly, as I requested fresh pancakes and was told there was no more coming even though there was a fair amount of time left for breakfast to be served. However, overall there was good enough variety.
The safe in one of our guests rooms was really hard to use, and the other didnt have one. The TV in our room didnt work. There's alot of cats around which I guess is inevitable but not great if you don't like them.
1.0 / 10.0
The rooms are very low and small, the sound insulation of the rooms is terrible, the breakfast is bad. constant construction work... a complete
9.0 / 10.0
Nice property. I was lucky to have a room in the new building on the first floor with a great view on the bay. Lots of space, bathroom big as well.. Breakfast nice and good variety of food every morning. Friendly staff. Good food options in walking distance.
Room safe is not mounted to the furniture. Construction noise from early morning even on Sunday. Parking lot too small for the property, not enough space for all guests.
8.0 / 10.0
Location on a lovely coastal road to kotor old town , the beach bar and sunbathing area across the road
The building work going on noisey at times early morning moving of breakfast chairs on the terrace above, would have liked to be served proper tea & coffee at the breakfast table instead of the coffee machine which was poor , reception cramped with indoor breakfast area around it , stylish hotel but no indoor ambience or facilities
10.0 / 10.0
The rooms are brand new—although a bit small, they are comfortable, clean, and equipped with all the essentials for a pleasant stay. The sea view rooms offer a stunning panoramic view over the entire Bay of Kotor, in a peaceful and relaxing setting. The hotel also features a waterfront bar with sun loungers and direct access to the sea, making it a perfect spot to unwind.
The breakfast should be improved
10.0 / 10.0
We recently stayed at this hotel and had a truly excellent experience. The room was exceptionally clean and very comfortable, with fresh linens, modern furnishings, and a cozy bed that made for a great night’s sleep. The housekeeping staff clearly take pride in their work.
The location was absolutely fantastic—right in the heart of the bay of Kotor, within walking distance of major attractions, shops, and restaurants. It made getting around incredibly convenient.
The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything we needed, from directions to restaurant recommendations. The check-in and check-out process was smooth and efficient.
Amenities were great as well. The Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, and the hotel offered a lovely breakfast with a good variety of options.
A minor inconvenience was the absence of a kettle in the room, as we usually drink a lot of hot water. However, the staff went out of their way to provide hot drinking water whenever we needed it throughout our stay
9.0 / 10.0
The hotel is at 5 km/h to Kotor in front of the sea.
All the team is very kind and always helpfull
Quality of the room & the breakfast too
You have some close restaurants
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Location
Everything was wonderful
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely location overlooking the bay with a nice jetty to sit on with a ladder to get in the water to have a dip. The staff were so accommodating and friendly we felt part of a family. They also helped us book excursions which were far cheaper than online.
I would of liked a coffee machine in the room, even if it was an extra cost.
10.0 / 10.0
The location and peaceful setting.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
The location of the hotel is good enough; just behind its own beach and close to the main road.
Breakfast was almost perfect; menu prepared of good quality food and delicious. The staff was kind and respective. Hotel manager Grazia was also helpful. Thanks to all staff...
The only negative thing about the hotel is the rooms under the ground floor. (Basement rooms). Basement room has moisture that disturbs the guest with the hot and humid climate of Kotor.
6.0 / 10.0
The staff in the hotel was absolutely amazing and helped us with everything we asked for. We could not have wished for better and more service minded staff. The beach club was nice although a bit pricy.
The hotel as such and especially the room was far below our expectations given the price we paid for the hotel. It did not look like the pictures on Booking.com. We got a room in the basement of the hotel where things had been fixed with duct tape. The air in the room was very moist with a touch of mold. The drain in the shower was very bad, and we had to wait in-between to avoid flooding in the bathroom.
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was excellent
The room was in the basement and quite dark
10.0 / 10.0
The hotel was beyond my expectations. The staff is super friendly, the rooms are beautiful, the location is perfect and we could not ask for more. The breakfast served is simple, and just across is the beach deck operated by a third party, which is also amazing in itself. Do not look anywhere else. Try and get the room on the second floor and do not look back. Boutique hotel like no other.
Nothing - Everything was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our first place where we stayed in Montenegro. Very comfortable room, delicious breakfast. The hotel is in a very nice location and has a beautiful view. The street is very calm, we enjoyed walking it. I enjoyed my stay.
The water in the pool was very cold :)) but this hasn't stopped us to use it :))
8.0 / 10.0
Really modern hotel in a nice location. Rooms are large and the bed was very comfortable. Great WI-FI. Parking facilities at the hotel. There is a very nice waterfront area across the road with loungers and a bar cafe. very nice
The Breakfast area is very small in the self service area. Unfortunately my friend found some flies in the salad and when this was pointed out to the staff they seemed quite dismissive which was disappointing. We avoided the salads from then on.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Palazzo del Mare - Essenza. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Palazzo del Mare - Essenza. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel Palazzo del Mare - Essenza pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?
We found 23 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, shuttle available, free wifi/internet, free parking, and air conditioning.
