Title: Top Independent in Budva - Expedia.com [Budva Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Budva.dx6050135)[Hotels in Budva](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels.d6050135.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Budva](https://expedia.com/Budva-Vacation-Rentals.d6050135.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Budva](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Budva.d6050135.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Budva](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Budva.d6050135.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Budva](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Budva.d6050135.Car-Rental-Guide)[Budva Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Budva.d6050135.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Coast Of Montenegro By Night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050135/047a673c-4353-487e-9228-dfe3c2b6d03a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050135/047a673c-4353-487e-9228-dfe3c2b6d03a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Mar 13 - Mar 14](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6050135&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Mar 14 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6050135&startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6050135&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6050135&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.com/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBudva-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d6050135--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBudva-Hotels-Independent.0-0-d6050135--bIndependent.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Top Budva Hotel Reviews ![Merit Starlit Hotel Casino & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103145700/103145612/4249bf75_y.jpg) ### Merit Starlit Hotel Casino & SPA 8/10 Good "Our stay in this hotel was absolutely wonderful. The hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. The room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully designed, with an amazing view of the sea. The staff were incredibly kind, professional, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The location was perfect—close to the beach, restaurants, and the charming Old Town, making it easy to explore the area. Breakfast was delicious with many fresh options, and the atmosphere throughout the hotel was relaxing and elegant. We truly felt welcomed and taken care of during our entire stay. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Budva and would definitely love to come back again." [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Merit-Starlit-Hotel-Casino-SPA.h103145612.Hotel-Information) ![Iberostar Waves Slavija](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36900000/36894600/36894546/b1006dc2_y.jpg) ### Iberostar Waves Slavija 10/10 Excellent "However, we didn't manage to enjoy the pool area as it was closed. The staff did explain that it opens during summer. The breakfast was lovely, served warm, and offered a variety to choose from. A special thanks to a member of the staff, Željko. I can rate him 10/10; he was quick to respond to every call during breakfast. He always had his eyes open and cleared tables very fast to make space to enjoy breakfast. Every morning I looked forward to breakfast; he was really amazing.Spar and fitness wow.We enjoyed Hamman bath and massage. Overall experience, I will give the hotel an 8/10." [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Slavija-Budva-Hotel.h36894546.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Bracera](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13060000/13052700/13052659/8bcef02b_y.jpg) ### Hotel Bracera 2/10 Terrible "No nice breakfast, staff didn’t turn on the light for me when I wanted to take my birthday picture as a solo traveler who arrived by 10pm, no birthday surprise for me even after mentioning it, nothing to eat for breakfast I didn’t even eat the last breakfast.. my room which they said was upgraded to sea view had a scraped of paint near the bathroom, the bed are so uncomfortable and very low.. The staff were really nice but I’m not staying here again. Not happy I wasted my money." [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Hotel-Bracera.h13052659.Hotel-Information) ![Marinero Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46095200/46095173/c978802b_y.jpg) ### Marinero Apartments 10/10 Excellent "It’s well located and close to everything " [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Marinero-Apartments.h46095173.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Hotel Riva - Budva](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95973800/95973740/3a47bf95_y.jpg) ### Luxury Hotel Riva - Budva 2/10 Terrible "Terrible attitude of staff, spiders in room, useless heater" [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel-Riva-Budva.h95973740.Hotel-Information) ![Astoria Hotel Budva - Montenegro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1850000/1845000/1844938/b651f3be_y.jpg) ### Astoria Hotel Budva - Montenegro 10/10 Excellent "What a location! Spent new years here and it was right at the heart of everything. Wonderful staff, lovely rooms and fantastic breakfast. The beach terrace was literally rocking each day with live bands in the winter sunshine… a true gem of a place" [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Astoria-Hotel-Budva-Montenegro.h1844938.Hotel-Information) ![Apartments Aqua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15995400/15995337/af78ec91_y.jpg) ### Apartments Aqua 10/10 Excellent "We spent 5 lovely days in Budva. The view from the windows was breathtaking. The apartment was spacious and suited our needs perfectly. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful." [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Apartments-Aqua.h15995337.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Majestic](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19420000/19410500/19410468/26b5603a_y.jpg) ### Hotel Majestic 10/10 Excellent "Great location … wonderful staff … outstanding breakfast … Three Poached Eggs on toast with bacon and smoked salmon. Two large slices of Prosciutto and Cheese … Two large, warm Croissants with honey and preserves … a basket of assorted bread … butter. Cappuccino, Café Americano … Hibiscus Tea with Honey and a shot glass of Lemon Juice … fresh glass of Orange Juice … Many thanks to Hotel Majestic and Budva, Montenegro. Mange Takk!" [](https://expedia.com/Budva-Hotels-Hotel-Majestic.h19410468.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Imperial Conference & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102840000/102831500/102831489/239f9a13_y.jpg) ### Hotel Imperial Conference & Spa 10/10 Excellent "Excellent breakfast, comfortable room, great service. 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