Reviews of Garni Hotel Larimar 4 stars
Sremskog Fronta, 85316 Budva, Montenegro

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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room design was very practical and convenient. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
The road from the beach to the hotel is somewhat uncomfortable, but the hotel compensates for it by providing free shuttle from the beach.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location not down town and not too far , the cleaning was perfect , quite area witch is perfect for families.
I had to pay for almost everything, the front desk is open only untel 11pm . We had a situation that our key did not work and we got stuck outside for almost 2 hours , this situation happen while the receptionist should be there 22h30 . However no one was there .
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff in the hotel was very welcoming and extremely friendly and my wife was even a bit sad she did not exchange the contacts with some of the staff members. It is really great that they organize the shuttle from the beach to the hotel and vica versa 3 times a day and also provide towels for the beach. Cleaning and taking care of the guests' needs deserves an excellent evaluation. The hotel was at quite a distance from Budva, but it was great for us as we could walk and it was much a quiteter place in comparison to Budva quite vibrant life.
The swimming pool was smaller vs. what we expected and we hardly used it. If you decide to go from the beach on foot, be prepared for a quite steep ascent & descent to and from the hotel. For some people it can become quite a challenge. Breakfast options both at the hotel and in the surroundings are fairly limited.
Thank you for your kind words. We are truly happy that you chose our hotel for your vacation and truly happy to meet your family. We will be glad to see you again. Sincerely, the Larimar Hotel Team.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe property was as advertised. Clean and a nice pool area. Good size room.
I booked this hotel, based on its good reviews, for my 18 yr old daughter and her friend. It was their first holiday without parents, although I was in the country and dropped them off and saw them during their stay. I paid the tourist tax on arrival, they were staying for 4 nights. At €1 per person per night this should have been €8 but I was charged €10...I didn't question this and assumed there was some sort of admin fee. I checked the girls in at around 11am as we were then going out for the day. When we returned around 10.30pm it was immediately obvious there was a problem with the key card, we could get in but when putting the card into the slot on the wall the lights came on and went off. I went down to reception and initially the lady told me to wait until morning. I stated the girls were in darkness, had just arrived and were using their torches on their phones. A maintenence man then accompanied me back to the room, telling me he knew what the problem was, making reference to the hotel buying 'cheap' cards from China. He gave the girls his 'magic key' for the night and the following morning when I picked them up he exchanged the key for another. Unfortunately this same situation happened for another two nights and with a total of 3 keys being given. They would be brushing their teeth and the lights would go off, or in the middle of the night they would be woken by a beeping sound as the electric had gone off. Of course they wanted the air con in the night, charge their phones etc so it wasn't an option to just leave they key card out. After a phone call from my daughter, in tears after midnight one night I'd had enough of the same, repeated situation. My daughter went to reception, no-one was there and no-one answered the telephone number provided. They sat in reception for at least 2 hours not knowing what to do due to lights coming on and off and a beeping noise. They were not the only guests with this issue...
Reviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThis is a rare 10 from me, not because its the best hotel I have stayed in, but for how I felt about it. A new hotel with a very clean room with a small but functional kitchen area. The staff are great, very genuine and happy to help. My room was not advertised with a sea view but had a nice partial one. The hotel is on a hill. however the hotel offers a shuttle service 3 times a day (I didn't use it). Location was a short walk to a nearby beach. Budva old town might need a taxi, however I walked serval times. Has onsite washing machines for laundry, just 5 euros.
Honestly sure, there were small things like any hotel that could be improved. But for nothing significant enough to write about. If this hotel was more centrally located it would be double the price for sure.
Reviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff are very kind. The room was clean, the breakfast was OK.
Need transportation to reach the city center and beaches
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNew, clean hotel located in a quiet place next to other hotels. There is a beautiful view of the sea from the balcony. The room was spacious, clean and modernly decorated. There are plenty of shelves and space in the bathroom for toiletries. Wifi works well (interestingly on the balcony it no longer works). The hotel has an elevator, so it is convenient with luggage. Big plus for clean towels for the beach every day. You can park your car under the hotel (free of charge) or in the hotel's parking lot under the roof (charged 8 euros per day). There are 2 supermarkets nearby.
The hotel is close to the beach (Becici), but the approach is really steep. On the plus side, there are transfers from the beach 3 times a day if it will be a challenge for someone to go uphill. The drive up to the hotel is also steep (even by Montenegrin standards). An automatic transmission comes in handy. The weak point of the hotel is the breakfasts. They are simple, there is not much choice and the food is not at a high level. These are not breakfasts at the level of a four-star hotel. It is worth improving this issue, because it lowers the rating of the stay.
Reviewed: 1 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewApartment hotel was perfect in every way possible! Friendly staff helping you with any questions, clean room with all the facilities needed. Room is exactly like in the photos. I was traveling alone but these rooms are perfect for families for sure! Amazing view to the see. There is a steep road up to the hotel but friendly staff picks you up by car three times a day and there are mini markets near for urgent needs. Couple of restaurants near by and the hotel isn't far from the beach either.
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe haven’t had a breakfast at the hotel but I guess it was great as everything was.
We liked everything
Reviewed: 23 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed our holidays in Becici thanks to this wonderful hotel! I’d like to thank the hotel’s managers, Yuliya, Aleksandr and their young assistants for all the support they provided. The Larimar hotel is newly built and pleasantly located in a quiet place, so there are no noises from the highway. Spacious terrace outlooking a hill side where you can breathe fresh mountains air in the evening. Still, it’s just a 20-minutes walk down the hill to the beach. And they provide transfer back to the hotel 3 times a day in a very nice mini-bus, and even from the hotel to the beach if you come at the right time. The hosts do their best to make their guests feel comfortable at every step and their kind attitude was really felt. You get all the services like in a large 4-star hotel but also, very personal care like in a guest house. We would definitely want to stay here again on our next holidays in Becici!
Be careful walking up and down the hill because the traffic is so intense - cars, motorbikes speeding. If you book the room with the “second floor”, note that there’s very little space between the beds and the ceiling - you can basically only lie down. And the stairs are very steep. But it was all right for us. I would ask the cleaning lady a few questions - she didn’t bring new soap bars so I had to ask for that, and on the last day she didn’t bring toilet paper. However, these were minor issues and not a problem for us at all.
Reviewed: 18 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewMy mom and I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is very clean, comfortable, and feels brand new, with excellent facilities and stunning views. Hosts Julia and Alexandr were incredibly helpful, providing us with valuable advice and making our stay even more enjoyable. The beach is about a 15-minute walk away, and there are plenty of small markets nearby. Although the hotel is situated on a hill, it wasn’t a problem for me or my mom. Plus, the hotel offers a convenient transfer from the beach three times a day, which was a great bonus. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for a pleasant and comfortable stay.
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Reviewed: 29 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewEverything was excellent!!! Friendly stuff, location great, breakfast very good!!! You will 100% enjoy staying at this place!!!
Reviewed: 29 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe room had a great view. Was comfortable and roomy. Near the beach by foot. The staff were very nice and responsive