Hotel Stella di Mare Budva Montenegro

Escape to Paradise: Hotel Stella di Mare, Budva, Montenegro Awaits!

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into a real-life review of a hotel. Forget the PR-speak, let's get down and dirty, shall we? This, my friends, is a review you can actually use, a review that won’t lie to your face.

Let's Talk About This Hotel (and Its Soul, If It Has One)

So, you're thinking of booking, are ya? Smart. But before you throw down your hard-earned cash, let's dissect this place like a frog in biology class. I'm talking accessibility, eats, pampering, tech – the whole shebang!

Accessibility – The Real Nitty-Gritty

Right out the gate, this hotel claims to be accessible. Now, claims are one thing, reality is another. They advertise "Facilities for disabled guests" – which is something – but the devil’s in the details. Is it truly wheelchair accessible? Does the "Elevator" actually work when you need it (and doesn't smell of stale cigarettes)? I'd want definitive answers on those specifics. I’d be calling them personally to quiz them. I need to KNOW if those “facilities” mean ramps, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms. Don’t get me started on those "accessible rooms" that are really just a slightly bigger room. Urgh.

On-Site Eats and Drinks – Feed Me!

Restaurants and Lounges: Okay, this is promising. It boasts a few options, but let's break it down:
- Restaurants: Multiple, apparently. But are they actually good? Do they have variety? Is it just the same boring buffet every day? I HATE a boring buffet.
- Bars: Poolside bar, regular bar… perfect for a sundowner or a sneaky afternoon cocktail. My kinda place.
- Coffee Shop: Essential. Gotta get that caffeine fix.
- Snack Bar: Late-night munchies, yes please!
Cuisine: Asian, Western, buffet, a la carte. Okay, a decent mix. But are they serving the good stuff? I'm talking authentic flavors, not watered-down versions designed for tourists. And a vegetarian restaurant… that's always a welcome sign.
- Anecdote: I stayed at a hotel once that advertised "International Cuisine" and all I got was beige. Literally, everything was beige. Avoid beige food at all costs.
Details That Matter: Coffee/tea in the restaurant is a plus. A salad option can be a lifesaver. Happy hour? Please, yes!

Wheelchair Accessible - Let's Get Real Real

Again, the advertising mentions it. But how accessible is it? This is CRITICAL. Are the pathways smooth? Are the elevators reliable? Does the pool have a ramp? I need to know about the actual experience, not just the superficial label. This needs to be investigated further!

Tech & Connectivity: The Modern Necessity

Internet - THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE! "Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!" – praise the Wi-Fi gods! But is it actually fast? I've been to places where the connection is so slow you could knit a sweater while waiting for a webpage to load. Test it the second you get there.
Internet [LAN]: Good for the old-school types.
Wi-Fi in public areas: Essential. Because sometimes you just need to Instagram your avocado toast immediately.

Things to Do & Ways to Relax – Spa Day, Anyone?

The Spa Scene: This is where it gets exciting! They boast a spa, a sauna, a steam room, massages, body wraps, body scrubs… This could be a major selling point.
- Ponder This: Is the spa luxurious? Is it clean? Are the masseuses good? (This is a dealbreaker for me.) Does the "Pool with view" offer a truly amazing view, or is it just looking at the parking lot? (I've been there, trust me.)
- Quirky Observation: I once got a massage where the masseuse apparently thought my back was a drum kit. Avoid that.
Fitness Facilities: A gym/fitness center is offered, so yay for those who want to work out.
Swimming Pool: The outdoor swimming pool sounds promising. Is it a nice size? Is it clean? Is there a poolside bar? Asking for a friend… (it’s me)

Cleanliness and Safety – Gotta Stay Healthy!

This is HUGE now, obviously. Let’s see what they're offering:

Anti-viral cleaning products: Essential.
Daily disinfection in common areas: Good!
Hand sanitizer: Always a good sign.
Professional-grade sanitizing services: Great.
Room sanitization opt-out available: Okay? Not sure if I’d want that, but options are good.
Rooms sanitized between stays: Standard now, but necessary.
Safe dining setup: Sounds promising.
Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Makes sense.
Staff trained in safety protocol: Essential.
CCTV in common areas & outside property: Comforting to know.

Food & Beverage – The Heart of Happiness

Breakfast: Asian, buffet, takeaway…I love a good hotel breakfast; it is a HUGE part of my experience
- Breakfast in room: Always a treat.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Good for dietary needs.
- Buffet in restaurant: Can be great, can be awful. Needs further investigation!
Dining: A la carte, room service (24-hour!), snack bar, even a vegetarian restaurant. Okay, the options are there.
Details matter:
- Are the coffee/tea options decent? I NEED a good tea selection at the very least.
- Desserts in the restaurant? Yes, please.
- Bottle of water – a nice touch.
- Safe dining setup sounds like a must.

Services and Conveniences – The Little Things That Make a Difference

Essential Services: Concierge, daily housekeeping, doorman, dry cleaning, elevator. All good.
Business Facilities: Meeting rooms, business center, facilities for disabled guests. Helpful for some, not for others.
Conveniences: Currency exchange, Luggage storage - all good things.
Anecdote: I stayed at a hotel once that didn't have a luggage storage area. Chaos!
For the Kids: Babysitting service, kids' facilities, kids' meals. Great for families.
Additional Extras: A gift shop, safety deposit boxes, smoking area can be useful.

In-Room Amenities – Your Personal Sanctuary (Hopefully)

The Basics: Air conditioning (essential!), bathroom, bathtub, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, mini-bar, safe, TV (satellite/cable).
The Little Luxuries: Bathrobes, slippers, a comfy sofa, a reading light, blackout curtains (for the win!), high floor.
Tech: Internet access (free Wi-Fi is a must!), phone.

Getting Around

Airport transfer, car park (free of charge, on-site), car power charging station, taxi service, valet parking, bicycle parking: All of these are useful!
Quirky Observation: I once stayed somewhere that had a “bicycle parking” area that was actually a rusty chain tied to a lamppost. Not ideal.

SEO - The Money Shot!

Okay, let's get down to brass tacks. This review is designed to hit those search terms HARD. We're talking:

Accessibility: "Wheelchair accessible hotel," "Accessible rooms," "Hotel with ramps," "Hotel with elevator and facilities for disabled guests"
Food & Drink: "Hotel with restaurant," "Hotel buffet," "Hotel with bar," "Asian cuisine hotel," "Vegetarian-friendly hotel." "Hotel with room service"
Spa & Relaxation: "Hotel with spa service," "Massage in hotel," "Sauna hotel," "Pool with view hotel"
Tech & Connectivity: "Free Wi-Fi hotel," "Hotel with good internet," "Wi-Fi in public areas"
General Stuff: "Hotel with parking," "Family-friendly hotel," "Non-smoking hotel," "Hotel with [Specific amenity, e.g., fitness center, swimming pool]"
Location-Specific Keywords: If we knew the actual location, we could add those in. For example: "[City] hotel with spa," "[Neighborhood] pet-friendly hotel,"

The Compelling Offer – Time to Sell!

Okay, here's how we paint the picture:

Tired of the Same Old Hotels? Craving a Blend of Luxury, Convenience, and [Mention Key Selling Points]? Look No Further!

Imagine this:

Waking up in a [Room Type], with [Mention unique view, amenity].

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Hotel Stella di Mare Budva Montenegro

Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into my "Dream Vacation" that somehow morphed into "Surviving Budva in Style (Maybe?)" at the Hotel Stella di Mare. Forget those Instagram-perfect itineraries – this is the unfiltered, slightly-hungover truth.

Hotel Stella di Mare, Budva - The Messy Diary of a Tourist

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Luggage Extravaganza

14:00 - ARRIVE AT THE HOTEL! (Cue trumpets, or maybe just the wheezing of my suitcase) So, after what felt like a trans-European odyssey involving questionable airport coffee and a near-miss with a rogue trolley, we finally arrive at the promised land: Hotel Stella di Mare. First impressions? Lovely. That postcard view? Check. The lobby? Surprisingly chic, even if the air conditioning seems to be stuck in a permanent ice age.
14:15 - The Luggage Tango Begins: Okay, so maybe "extravaganza" was an overstatement. It was more of a frantic, slightly embarrassing ballet of me trying to wrestle two overstuffed suitcases, a backpack overflowing with emergency snacks, and my partner, who, bless his soul, was trying to look nonchalant while secretly praying the elevator wouldn't explode. The elevator DID creak ominously. I'm just saying.
14:30 - Room Revelation (Good and Bad): The room! It’s… okay. The view is stunning, genuinely breathtaking, but the bathroom… well, let's call it "charming." The shower curtain definitely has a personality (and a distinct tendency to stick to you). Oh yeah, the aircon - still freezing.
15:00-16:00 - The Budva Stroll, and a Pizza Revelation: Needed to move after the travel hell. Ventured out for a walk. Budva is so beautiful, with old town and such interesting architecture. We got lost and tired. But with food, we found the real deal. We went to a pizza place and ordered two pizzas. It was the best pizza I've ever had. The crust was perfectly crispy, the sauce tangy, and the toppings… oh, the toppings. I ate so much pizza I legitimately thought I might burst.
19:00-21:00 - Sunset Drinks and Existential Dread: The hotel bar. We went because we must. I'd been looking forward to this. I was so wrong. It was crowded, and there was a guy playing the same damn John Legend song on repeat. It was a total vibe killer. The sunset was pretty, though. But all I could think about was that pizza and how long it would take me to walk back to the pizzeria. Seriously, why does everyone feel the need to play John Legend on repeat?

Day 2: Beach Bliss (and a Near-Disaster with a Seagull)

08:00 - Breakfast, the Eternal Struggle: Breakfast at the hotel buffet. It’s the ritual start to a trip. The coffee is questionable, the scrambled eggs… well, let's just say I've cooked better in the microwave at 3 AM. But hey, there’s fruit, and the view of the Adriatic still gives me hope.
09:00 - Beach Day! (Or Attempted Beach Day): The beach! It's a short walk from the hotel. The water is that perfect turquoise you see in the brochures. The sun is glorious. And then… a seagull. A massive, opportunistic, bread-loving seagull. It swooped down and nearly snatched my sandwich. I screamed. My partner laughed. I’m pretty sure I saw the seagull smirk. It was a warzone of seagulls and beach detritus.
12:00 - Exploring the Old Town (and Surviving the Stairs): Budva's Old Town is gorgeous. Narrow, winding streets, ancient stone buildings, little shops selling souvenirs that are either charming or horrifying (sometimes both!). The stairs. The stairs are everywhere. By this point, my legs were screaming. I swear, I saw a group of octogenarians practically skipping up a flight I was struggling to crawl up. Humbling.
14:00 - Lunch Disaster (and the Search for Pizza Redux): Found a restaurant in Old Town – seemed nice with a view. Ordered seafood. I’m not going to say it was inedible, but let's just say my stomach became intimately acquainted with the local drainage system later that evening. This is where I learned that maybe I should stick to pizza on this trip. And, by the way, I never found the pizza place again!
18:00 - Sea Swim. Amazing.: It felt very good. The water was salty, the air was crisp. We played in the water until we were exhausted, or the sun went down. It was a great experience.
21:00 - The Search for Pizza, Part 2 - Failed!: I got a massive craving as soon as I woke up from my nap. Pizza was the answer. Sadly, none of the shops were open, so I went to bed with an empty stomach.

Day 3: Day Trip from the Hotel (and a Moment of Zen)

09:00 - Day Trip time: We had the option of several day trips. They were all expensive. I'm pretty sure I could have walked to the end of Montenegro in the time we'd spend waiting for the bus!
12:00 - Kotor: It was good to go. The most interesting part of the day as it gave us a chance to see all the views Montenegro has to offer.
17:00 - Back at the hotel, feeling lost and slightly sunburnt: I needed a massage, and a very very large pizza.
21:00 - Pizza Rebirth and Emotional Breakdown (kidding, mostly): I found the pizza! (Okay, not the pizza, but a pizza that was pretty damn good). It was a moment of pure, unadulterated joy. I ate it while watching the waves crash against the shore, reflecting on the beautiful chaos of this trip. I might have shed a single, happy tear. I'm not ashamed.

Day 4: The Grand Finale (and the Eternal Question of the Shower Curtain)

08:00 - Final Breakfast (the eggs are still questionable, the fruit is still good). I'm getting used to this.
09:00 - Trying to do something to make the best of the last day. We went to the beach, tried something different and got some good views.
12:00 - The Hotel Check Out and Farewell: Everything went well. The hotel staff were kind and helpful.
14:00 - The Airport Saga (and the lingering question of the shower curtain): Flying out. It was hot. I'm pretty sure they're building another airport so they can get people to fly in. The shower curtain at least, didn't attack anyone.
17:00 - Back Home: Got back home to rest.

Final Thoughts:

Hotel Stella di Mare? A mixed bag. Budva? Beautiful, chaotic, and full of hidden pizza treasures. Did I have the perfect vacation? Absolutely not. Did I have a memorable one? You bet your bottom dollar. And the shower curtain? A mystery for the ages.

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Hotel Stella di Mare Budva MontenegroOkay, buckle up buttercup, because we're gonna dive HEADFIRST into the messy, beautiful, and often bewildering world of… whatever the heck you want the FAQ to be about! Let's just say it’s about… let's say… the joys and frustrations of owning a ridiculously fluffy, perpetually shedding Samoyed. I'm not the expert, I'm just a deeply flawed human who happens to live with a cloud of white fluff. Let's do this, FAQ-style!

1. So, like, are Samoyeds actually good dogs? Is this a trick question?

Okay, deep breath. "Good" is subjective, right? Like, some people think pineapple on pizza is a gift from the gods. I, on the other hand, would happily trade it for world peace. But back to the Samoyeds. Look, they're gorgeous fluffy white velociraptors... I mean, dogs. They're smart. *Too* smart sometimes. They're loving... when they feel like it. And, if you have a spare room to dedicate to storing fur…they're pretty darn amazing. **But!** They're also escape artists, prone to selective hearing, and will happily eat anything that's not nailed down, or even *is* nailed down if they think they can figure it out. So, 'good'? Define 'good'…

My personal experience? My Samoyed, Blizzard, is the love of my life… and the bane of my existence. Last week, I left a loaf of sourdough on the counter. *Gone*. Vanished. Poof! He ate the whole thing. Crust, soft insides, the works. Then, he had the audacity to give me this innocent, “who, *me*?” look. He's a fluffy, four-legged guilt trip.

2. About that whole "shedding" thing. Is it… that bad? Be honest!

Oh, honey. Let me put it this way. You know how they say the universe is expanding? Well, my house is *contracting*, rapidly, and it's all thanks to Blizzard's fur. It's not just bad; it's a lifestyle. A *white* lifestyle. You will find fur in places you didn't even *know* existed. Your car? A fluffy mobile blizzard warning. Your coffee? Seasoned with a fine layer of white. Your toothbrush? Okay, maybe not *everywhere*, but you will, at some point, find a single, defiant dog hair clinging to your face after a shower, and you'll just… give up. Accept your fate. Buy a really good vacuum. And maybe invest in a Hazmat suit. Just kidding (mostly).

The worst part? This isn't even "shedding season." It's "shedding *years*" with this breed. I swear, they're perpetually molting.

3. What about training? Are they easy to train? Don't sugarcoat it!

Easy? Okay, here's the deal. Samoyeds are smart. *Too* smart. They're not as interested in *obeying* as they are in figuring out how to get what *they* want. Think of it like this: you're offering a treat for "sit." Blizzard's thinking, "Hmm, 'sit' is boring. I could also try charming my way into getting *two* treats." And, most of the time, he wins.

Blizzard can absolutely do a perfect "sit." "Stay" is sometimes a bit of a stretch. Recall? A suggestion, at best. When I call him, I usually get a jaunty head tilt, a look that says, "Yeah, sure, I *heard* you, but freedom!" and then he's off, chasing a butterfly or, you know, contemplating the meaning of life. Consistent training is key, but be prepared for a battle of wills. You will lose. Sometimes. But the wins are worth it, even if they're rare.

4. Okay, okay, the fur is a lot. What about their personality? Are they… cuddly?

Cuddly? Yes. But on *their* terms. Blizzard is a master of the "lean." He'll come up, press his fluffy self against your leg, and then... that's it. A brief moment of contact and then suddenly, he's off to sniff the roses or nap in the sun, depending on his mood. Sometimes, though, oh, the times, he'll curl up next to you on the sofa. He'll burrow his face into your neck and sigh contentedly. And then, you'll remember the fur. The never-ending, all-consuming, fur. But still, it's moments like those that make you forgive the constant shedding, and all the other fluffy inconveniences they put you through. It's the love! And the fluffy!

5. Are they good with kids? Or, like, other pets?

Generally, yes. Samoyeds, when properly socialized, are known for their friendly and gentle temperament. They truly are goofy, sweet pups that are known to love being surrounded by people and other animals. Blizzard is a little… particular. He LOVES kids! Seriously, he has the enthusiasm of a kid himself, sometimes, jumping and playing with them. He's more wary of small puppies, which, admittedly, can be a little intimidating given his size and boisterous energy. If you introduce them slowly and positively, they get along eventually, probably because they can share food scraps. Blizzard is also known to be a big fan of chasing squirrels, though he hasn't caught one yet.

6. So, I'm getting the impression this is… hard work? Is it worth it?

Look, owning a Samoyed is like signing up for a long-distance relationship with a snowdrift. It's messy. It's demanding. It requires patience, a sense of humor, and a very, *very* good vacuum cleaner. You will have moments of sheer frustration. You will question your life choices. You will wonder if you can quietly "rehome" the dog somewhere on a deserted island, far, far away.

But then… you'll get a sloppy, slobbery kiss. You'll see that goofy Samoyed smile. You'll watch them frolic in the snow, looking like a majestic, fluffy cloud. And you'll remember why you signed up for this crazy, fur-filled adventure. Because, yes, it's worth it. Absolutely, unequivocally, worth it. Even with the fur. Especially with the fur (just kidding! mostly).

That's a start! You can definitely add more questions, opinions, and anecdotes to really flesh it out. Remember to be honest, be funny, and embrace the glorious messiness of life with a Samoyed! Good luck (you'll need it!). Travel Stay Guides