The Chedi Lustica Bay

"A wonder week break at the Chedi Hotel. A true 5 star ⭐ experience . Everything was perfect The staff go above and beyond and the room, cleanliness, quality of food in all the restaurants including breakfast were wonderful. We will be happy to return."

"Location & Arrival The Chedi is situated in Luštica Bay, an area that’s still developing and somewhat sparse. On arrival, there’s an unmistakable sense of being in a construction zone — new buildings, unfinished surroundings, and a faint air of ‘still in development’ that comes with freshly built resorts. Poor signage to the hotel( we reached the hotel via three different routes over the two days we were there. Once you pass the “Residents Only” signage and drive down toward the main entrance, however, things improve noticeably. The concierge area features high ceilings, a stylish interior, and impressive views of the yachts moored in the bay with the mountains rising behind them. Room (4115 – Grand Deluxe, Fourth Floor) Our room was well designed, with quality finishes, a comfortable double bed, and an overall refined aesthetic. There was a small, enclosed outdoor terrace with a partial view of the yacht bay, though the building opposite obstructed much of it. Storage was limited — more hangers would be helpful. The bathroom design was problematic: the frosted glass only extends halfway up, leaving the upper section clear at eye level. This severely limits privacy, especially when sharing with someone who isn’t a partner. The thin linen curtain meant to provide extra cover is ineffective, particularly when using the shower or toilet. The toiletries (Aqua Palma yellow ) were of good quality but mostly wall-mounted. The heated bathroom floor, while luxurious, made the room overly warm and dry at night. Noise insulation could also be improved — we could hear both corridor activity and outside conversations or cars passing by. Outdoor Pool The infinity pool offers a beautiful view of the bay, though the sun disappears behind the hills earlier than expected, so it’s not ideal for watching sunsets. For the longest afternoon sun, choose loungers on the left-hand side facing the view. The pool itself is unheated and about 15 meters long. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi was generally adequate but patchy around the beach area. Restaurants & Bars The hotel features several dining options, including a recently opened Japanese restaurant, the breakfast bistro (closed in the evenings), and the Rok Bar by the beach. Unfortunately, service at Rok Bar was poor. Staff promised to take orders at our loungers but never came, so we had to go up ourselves. The feta pita bread was disappointing, and the Pinot Grigio was mediocre and overpriced — €60 for two glasses and a sandwich. Breakfast The breakfast buffet and à la carte options were underwhelming for a hotel of this calibre. Scrambled eggs, salmon Benedict, and French toast were all below average. Pastries were dry (seemingly a day old), fruit unripe, and grapefruit juice inconsistent — noticeably worse on the second day. Coffee was weak, though a flat white could be requested. Prosecco was available. Service was polite but reactive rather than proactive. Spa & Gym There’s no separate spa entrance — guests must walk through the main lobby in swimsuits, which feels awkward. The spa includes a small (10 m) heated indoor pool at around 20°C, a gym next door, two gazebo beds, one swing, and about a dozen loungers overlooking the promenade and yachts. The steam room and dry sauna were pleasant, though dimmer lighting would improve the atmosphere. The multisensory “experience shower” with storm and rainforest themes was a highlight. Beach The beach is a 5-minute walk from the lobby, beside Rok Beach Bar. It has a nice view of the lighthouse but is made of pebbles, making it uncomfortable to walk on or enter the water barefoot. The beach appears man-made, though the water is clean and clear. Sunlight lasts until the early evening before disappearing behind the mountains. Service & Staff Front desk staff were excellent — special mention to Ivan, Dijan, and Pviar (the bellboy). Valet parking is complimentary, though we once received the wrong car (same model and colour, but a different size). Overall The Chedi Luštica Bay offers stylish interiors, beautiful views, and attentive front-desk staff."

"We are a couple in our very early 60s and have just returned from a week's holiday (early October 2025) at the Chedi Lustica near Tivat, Montenegro. Make no mistake, there is a lot to like about this hotel. The deluxe sea view room we had was larger than average, spotlessly clean, well-appointed with a large flat-screen TV, mini bar, balcony and underfloor heating to the bathroom; and the bed was large and very comfortable. The bathroom is screened from the bedroom with a glass wall, which is only partly obscured, so could remove any last mystery from your relationship when in use if travelling with a partner. There was a fault with the door locking mechanism that I reported, and it was fixed immediately. To add to the positives, the housekeeping staff, those at breakfast and around the hotel are without exception friendly, helpful and did their utmost to make our holiday as pleasant as it could be. The breakfasts we enjoyed were very good with lots of choice from the buffet style areas that include salads, cold meats, cheeses, smoked fish, freshly baked bread and of course cereals, a wide choice of fruit and pastries as well as a good choice from the a la carte menu; all included in the B&B option. Now the bits they don't tell you.... What I found out when there was that the hotel was completed circa 2018 along with the rest of the development comprising villas, apartments and shops and restaurants about this time, all by the same developer. It is located at the foot of a very steep hill with the only way out by car on mainly unlit roads with no footways. Access to the hotel and village area is controlled by barriers so it is more like a gated community rather than a naturally evolved village. Before choosing this hotel, I did the usual reading of the reviews and looked to see what choices we would have for alternative restaurants. There's a few on the same strip as the hotel, all alongside the harbour. I even noticed some a short drive away from the village area that the hotel appeared to be located in. So, I thought we'd have our first meal at the hotel and then a range of options for lunch and dinner only a stroll away. The first night's meal was OK (trying to head towards a Michelin star but missing by quite a bit) but what was most memorable was the cost; it is extortionate. A modest starter, modest main and perhaps two glasses of wine will cost circa £100 each. Yes, £200.00 for each evening meal for two people. The 'house' wines start at 60.00 EUR a bottle. The same wine I was told could be bought in a supermarket for 6 EUR. Ah, don't forget to add the 10% service charge so pretty much the menu EUR prices are a straight read across to GBP. On the second night when we were looking at options to eat from the selection of restaurants on the harbour there was no difference in pricing. All the restaurants were pretty much empty, and it felt to me that they are all somehow linked. So, if you are planning to go and want to eat when you're there(!) I suggest a budget of £400.00 per couple per day. In the morning, I pointed out to one of the reception staff that we'd like to eat at one of the restaurants outside of the complex. The reception staff member told me that it would cost us 50 EUR in a taxi fare as they will charge from Kotor. So, that makes eating out like eating in. Right at the end of the conversation, the reception staff member said: “or you could take the courtesy bus”. I thought why did that take so long to be offered? To get this bus, you must go to the far end of the marina, about 400m away, and wait there. You wouldn't even know it was available if it wasn't pointed out. The bus goes to a location called Centrale, about a 5-to-10-minute journey, and there you can eat for about 50% of the cost at the hotel and marina area. Expect Wetherspoon's quality but 5x the price. I did consider hiring a car, but to be honest the standard of driving is horrific. We saw each time we were in a taxi a near-death event of people overtaking on a blind bend, swerving in and out to overtake and driving on the wrong side of the road. We did go to Kotor old town once about 10 miles away having been told by the reception staff member to expect to pay 25 EUR, cash only, each way. The cost there was just under 30 EUR, not far off the 25 EUR, but when trying to get back the taxi driver said, "I know you'll have been told it's 25 EUR to get back, but that's wrong, it's 40 EUR, cash and not on the meter". I negotiated it back to 30 EUR, but I imagine many will pay what was demanded. So, another rip-off. As I was lying on the sun lounger, I was wondering why the reviews are so positive but that's contrary to our experience. So, I went on to an AI app and asked for an assessment of the reviews to see what proportion are either paid for or written by hotel staff, and how many are genuine. The response was very interesting: between 20 to 30% of reviews are either paid for or by hotel employees, about 40% are likely to be genuine, and 30% genuine. Also, while on the sun lounger we noticed something else... when the sun lounger was vacated next to us the couple handed their used towels to one of the staff members. Without blinking an eye, the staff member gave each one a shake, folded it neatly, and placed the used towel back on the sunbed. Nice. So, in summary, a lovely hotel but with extortionate meal costs, difficult to get out of, so an ideal place to go, stay, and lose weight."