Palazzo Radomiri

Rooms

The 10 traditional rooms gaze out over the bay. Inside there are antique beds with embroidered throws, heavy wooden wardrobes and dressers, perhaps a painted landscape or gilded mirror. Bathrooms are a much more modern affair: sleekly designed in soft beige or grey, fluffy beige towels with gold embroidery, pretty L'Occitaine toiletries and bathrobes on request. Only two suites have bathtubs with a shower head (Family Suite Fortunata and Deluxe Suite Speranza); the rest have showers.

We stayed in a Deluxe Suite and loved its tranquil bedroom and homely lounge: proper squishy sofas, glossy coffee-table books and a decent bureau for postcard writing. The Attic Suite is of a similar ilk, although here you’re in the eaves, with sloped ceilings. Also on the top floor are the Attic Standard Rooms, which have a little seating area and twin beds. We'd opt for these over the Standard Rooms, which are considerably smaller - although they do offer more authentic décor and some will prefer their full-height ceilings.

The 2 Family Suites would work well for parents with 2 children, or a group of 4. Both have 2 bedrooms and a large bathroom, though no living area. Fortunata has 2 double bedrooms (one kingsize, one queensize), so children would have to be happy bunking together, while Serpente is more flexible with a twin room (that could also be made up as a double) and a double bedroom overlooking the pool.

The Junior Suite is perfect for a honeymoon. A Baroque kingsize bed and exposed beams set a suitably dramatic tone, while rich creamy drapes lead to a glorious stone balcony. Original corbels are engraved with 3 Atlantes, who symbolically blow the rough winds away from the palazzo. The panoramas here are unrivalled so order room-service meals and hide away from the world.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Radomiri’s restaurant has an ever-changing and varied menu of Mediterranean-Balkan fusion dishes, so on our visit there were unusual offerings like olive ice cream appearing beside traditional apple strudels and cakes. Ingredients are fresh and sourced locally, including Montenegrin cheeses and proscuitto from Njegusi. We went for homemade falafels and a vibrant borscht (a chilled beetroot soup) to start, followed by veal medallions in fig and prune sauce, and catch of the day cooked in olive oil with Mediterranean vegetables - though expect the menu to be different upon your visit. The tasty fare was matched by friendly, if slightly disorganised, service and staff happily answered any queries we had. Be aware that fresh fish dishes are sometimes priced by weight, so it’s best to be specific about the portion size you’re expecting.

Breakfast is served in a quiet, dedicated indoor room, and consists of a choice of 4 home-cooked menus: healthy (fruits and oatmeal), a full English, a continental or Montenegrin (filo pastry pie and cold meats and cheese). There are also some a la carte choices. Room service is available, too.

If you fancy a change of scene, head into Kotor Old Town where there’s a lively restaurant and bar scene, particularly in the summer months. It’s an easy 5-minute drive from the hotel (staff can assist with taxis and restaurant bookings), but there are a couple of eateries along Dobrota’s waterfront if you’d prefer to stay within walking distance.

Features include:

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service

Activities

• The walled old town of Kotor is a 5-minute drive away. Wander its narrow pathways, visit museums and churches, browse the markets or head up the countless steps to the ruined fort of St John’s for panoramic views over the town. In the evening, explore the town's sociable bar and restaurant scene
  
• Palazzo Radomiri can arrange excursions around the bay, including diving and sailing, plus there are kayaks and bicycles to hire - all offer a dynamic view of this dramatic landscape
  
• Visit the pretty village of Perast and take a boat out to Our Lady of the Rocks, a small man-made island holding a tiny church. It has unrivalled views of its neighbour Ostrvo Sveti Dorde, a beautiful private monastery off limits to the general public
  
• Drive south of Budva to the famous Sveti Stefan island (1 hour), an ancient fishing village turned 21st-century luxury resort. The island itself is closed to the public, but it’s a stunning site to behold from the surrounding beaches (entry to which is expensive) and woodland. Nearby beaches in Budva and on the Lustica peninsula can be used free of charge
  
• Take the twisting Kotor-Lovcen mountain road to Cetinje, the former Montenegrin capital. It has the best-preserved collections of medieval arms and artefacts in the Balkans, and the views from the mountain road are astounding - although the route is not for nervous drivers…
  
• Take the time to explore beyond the coast; Lake Skadar, in central Montenegro, is an unmissable natural wonder covered in lily pads and teaming with birdlife
  
• Back at the hotel: swim in the outdoor pool, lounge on the jetty, unwind with a free yoga class (seasonal), or indulge in a massage and relax in the sauna

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Kayaking
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Sailing
• Scuba diving
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Well being
• Windsurfing
• Yoga

Kids

Families are welcome and outdoorsy children will love swimming and kayaking in the sea and cycling in the nearby national parks.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

There are 2 Family Suites (each with 2 bedrooms); Fortunata has space for a baby cot, too. Deluxe Suites and Attic Suite each have a sofabed to sleep a child. Most rooms have space for a baby cot, but the Junior Suite and Standard Rooms are for 2 people only

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available, Family Rooms

Distances:

• Airport: 20 minutes' drive (Tivat)
• Shop: 5 minutes' walk
• Hospital: 5 minutes' drive (Kotor)

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Palazzo Radomiri is in the village of Dobrota, which merges with Kotor. It sits on the coastline of Kotor Bay, in southwest Montenegro.

By Air:
Tivat (11km) is the closest airport, but most people fly into Dubrovnik (66km) before self-driving along the coast to Montenegro. It is also possible to fly into Podgorica (80km), the Montenegrin capital city. Click on the links below for a list of airlines serving these airports.

From the Airport
We'd recommend hiring a car (see below), but if you don't drive, the hotel offers transfers or you could take a taxi.

By Car:
Dobrota is quite quiet so you're likely to want a car to explore the wider area. See our car rental recommendations. There is free off-road parking at the hotel but spaces are limited.

By Boat:
Palazzo Radomiri has private mooring facilities in front of the hotel, which can accommodate yachts of up to 20m / 65ft - enquire for details.

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