Review: Aman Sveti Stefan Montenegro - 747

Review: Aman Sveti Stefan Montenegro

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:13:10 +0000

Aman is my favorite hotel group in the world. They have just a few dozen properties around the globe, and all the ones I've been to have been spectacular. While everyone knows about Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, etc., Aman is a brand that a vast majority of people haven't heard of. Most of my favorite hospitality…

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Goca — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:52:30 +0000

Boy, how pretentious are many? Waiting 5 minutes for breakfast service. Comments on turn down service. I have been to Sveti Stefan, beautiful area. Love old town Budva. Budva has hip party vibe. Many small places on coast to enjoy.

Melissa — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 02:15:23 +0000

Hey Ben love the pics! I have never stayed at Aman before . It looks like an amazing place but I too wouldn't shell out $1000 a night there either! Maybe $300 tops ? For That price they should of treat you like a king ! Expensive for a massage to! I love travelling to and massages are a staple for me ! I have had good ones and ones that were very bad ! You never know what to expect while travelling! Thanks for sharing!

Chad — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:31:18 +0000

I've stayed at quite a number of Aman properties (with Amantaka in Laos and Aman Tokyo probably topping the list of my favourites, followed closely by Amanpulo in the Philippines -- curiously, I didn't care as much for Amansara, as others have mentioned), and I can answer the question about price/value pretty easily. Delivering the Aman experience (or any five-star experience) in a remote backwater is considerably harder and more costly than doing so in a place with well-established, mature high-end infrastructure. So yes, it's more challenging to deliver a curated, luxury experience in the wilds of Bhutan on on a small island in Montenegro than it is in the beating heart of Tokyo or even in travel-mature Bali. My special Aman story is that on two successive queries while staying at Amanpulo, I said that I preferred sparkling over still water. I've never had to answer this question at an Aman property since. They know. THAT tells you how seriously they take service. This is easy to do: all resorts have computers. They just have to WANT to provide this level of service. If you travel solo and always prefer to get into bed on the left side, once Aman is aware of that, your turndown will always be on your chosen side. That's what conveys true luxury... not a bunch of bling.

Pierre — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:10:16 +0000

Pity you did not push on to Cetinje, 1/2 hour inland, the old Montenegrin capital, straight out of a Hergé "Tintin" book (those among you European born know what I talk about). In particular "Le Sceptre d'Ottokar". Perfect illustration of the pre-WW1 Balkans.

Marija — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:36:39 +0000

Been there before it was Aman... and I can confirm the furniture did NOT change. It was teak furniture then, it is now. (While teak wood is very expensive, it is hardly considered uderstated luxury anymore) One thing that I noticed missing - original paintings from famous artist (hyper realism, very expensive) that graced my room are not to be seen anymore? And room I had for 100us a night had separate living room... not sure what "upgrade" Aman did when they trimmed down the number of rooms, claiming you are getting essentially whole house for yourself. While the service was not polished-topofthenotch kind by any stretch of imagination, still never waited to be served. While this is squarely eastern Europe, the property was good enough for foreign royalties and dignitaries long before Aman existed. I'm just not seeing the "upgrade" worth 1000 per night. And original top deck pool had beautiful waterfall, better then current sterile, can-be-anywhere black box. I think they pored all money into spa (It was blah before), that they left the island as is. And for those interested: Milocer villa (the one on the shore) is left over royal summer house, and should be much better style and service than island itself (was closed when I was visiting). The park behind it has plenty of self serve white figs, but you have to go in September. Being that is surrounded by manicured gardens and amazing juniper trees, you truly feel like king (and it is notoriously empty, so you are often ONLY guest).

Andrei Daniel — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:46:07 +0000

It looks amazing. 3 years back I visited Budva and the northern part of Montenegro and I enjoyed it a lot, I'm from Romania by the way, which is very close by.

Ron — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 14:10:45 +0000

Frankly, I just don't get it ... on this and many other reviews on this blog (not the primary reason I read it and usually ignore them). I've been to the area and to "nearby" Dubrovnik. Geographically beautiful. One can enjoy it at more mainstream properties. One can stay in good hotels or private apartments for quite some time in that part of Eastern Europe for $1000. $1000/night??? The whole luxury hotel/aspirational property thing ... frankly, I just don't get it. Why is this important or necessary to enjoy visiting a location? Is the need or desire for something like this based upon one's insecurity and/or need to feel important? I don't mean this to be obnoxious ... I just deep down don't get it. Maybe I'm too practical. Toiletries? High quality. I'm sure that was based on scientific testing... It's soap! My guess is that one could put store brand toiletries in expensive-labelled bottles and most people would not be able to tell the difference. Yes, here I'm being obnoxious ... but really...

travlermb — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 11:22:07 +0000

@kevinh So true in my experience at Aman, for example the excursion to Angkor Wat temple was something very few have access to. Not unusual for Aman properties.

Andyandy (The Points Ninja) — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:59:09 +0000

Whoops, just saw your follow up review of the food. Nevermind!