Budva, MontenegroZavala
Dukley Hotel & Resort
Cascading peninsula resort
Cascading peninsula resort
It runs like a private seaside village, stepping through pine groves to three secluded coves and lively waterfront clubs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Sergei Tchoban terraced the modern villas down the pine-covered Zavala hillside.
Listed
Multi-bedroom residences and penthouses open onto expansive terraces facing the Adriatic.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a luxe compound made up of a series of modern stone-and-glass buildings cascading down the hillside, ending in a sunset-facing private beach.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Budva's medieval Old Town sits across the water, and the sweeping beach of Bečići lies just to the south.
The rooms
Residences are fitted with Italian Poliform furnishings, opening onto wide private terraces that face the Adriatic.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The hydrotherapy pool
Counter-current jets power the indoor hydrotherapy pool, set beside botanical tile murals and quiet wooden loungers.
The spa
Massages take place in private treatment rooms indoors or inside a shaded wooden cabana overlooking the sea.
Shalom Restaurant
Montenegro's only certified kosher restaurant serves Middle Eastern plates on a covered deck looking out over the bay.
At the table
Sumosan serves Japanese dinners on a dock beneath illuminated cliffs. Up top, tables sit beside the rooftop infinity pool.
How it began
A group of villa buyers salvaged the half-built hillside in 2010 after its original developer went bankrupt.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.