Vibe
Venetian palatial architecture meets a private sandy beach on Boka Bay, where resident DJs soundtrack sunset sessions beside the infinity pool.
“Adriatic wellness outpost”
Forbes Travel Guide rates the hotel Five-Star in 2026 and it has a 43,000-square-foot Chenot Espace.
A 43,000-square-foot medical retreat featuring bio-energetic diagnostics, whole-body cryotherapy, ozone therapy, and a vaulted colonnaded pool.
Private sandy beach by Boka Bay, private jetty, infinity pools, and tennis facilities within Portonovi marina village.
On Boka Bay in Portonovi marina village, with private sandy beach and mountain waters.
“Its rooms, suites, and villas are chic, spacious, and exceptionally comfortable, while the views of the Bay of Kotor are extraordinarily calming.”
Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the bay, while suites and villas center around fireplaces inspired by traditional Montenegrin coastal homes.
“Sprawling accommodations designed by Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy boast floor-to-ceiling windows to keep those Boka Bay views close at hand.”
Wellness
A vaulted colonnaded indoor pool anchors the medical retreat, which pairs whole-body cryotherapy and ozone therapy with an Oriental Hammam.
Backstory
Marking the brand's European debut, the resort translates Venetian coastal palaces and terracotta gabled roofs into a modern bayside enclave.
Eat & drink
Tapasake Club serves robata-grilled dishes beside the daybeds, while waterfront Sabia pairs fresh Adriatic seafood with handmade pasta.
The neighborhood
Set within the Portonovi marina, the resort looks across Boka Bay toward pine-forested mountains and medieval coastal villages.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.