Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi

A very mixed review. Firstly, the hotel is surrounded by beautiful views. It is quite isolated which gives a relaxing feel to it and the steps were ok for us but wouldn’t be so great if you had a buggy or mobility problems. The entertainment team are great and they make an effort to chat to you. We particularly enjoyed the water aerobics which was finished with a big game involving everyone. The music quiz was fun but short at 15 minutes. We also enjoyed the white party but we were disappointed and unaware that there was no activities on the Saturday. The sea is clear and lovely to swim in although shoes are needed to walk in. There is a ladder further down on the private bay to enter. The weather was predicting heavy rain on day 1 but this seemed to stay on the mountains and cleared quickly. The pool is nice (very deep - I think around 1.47m) with a separate shallow part for children. We caught the boat across to the old town which was €15 each for the crossing but it was nice for a change of scenery - again lots of steps. Very easy to navigate but you’ll need cash. There are a few negatives for us though at the high pricepoint. Firstly when we arrived the reception decor appeared rundown and they weren’t the most welcoming even though we were the only guests there at the time. But when we checked out it was a different team who were happy and helpful. We’ve been to a few Iberostar hotels before in various locations and have always been ‘wowed’ by the food but on this occasion we were heavily disappointed. I read about repetition in peoples reviews, which it was, but that wasn’t necessarily the issue. The problem was the variety and quality as a whole. It seems very small for the size of the hotel. A lot of it was lukewarm and some of it tasted odd. On day 2, I actually had really bad stomach pains (I’ve never had this abroad before) and couldn’t eat for that day and the next morning. One of the nights didn’t have a theme and so options were very limited. There is always a live cooking station usually with one meat and fish such as chicken and salmon. The cheeses were dry and the cured meats seemed to have been left out for a while. We were very disappointed that the drinks were non branded. I like Coca Cola and this is the first Iberostar where this isn’t included. You can get it (extra) from certain bars but this certainly didn’t taste like Coca Cola and is hidden behind the bar. I will add the young lady at the bar by the restaurant was so lovely. They seem to have a good variety of alcohol although we didn’t really have any. The cocktail variety are limited at this Iberostar with around 4/5. They had glasses of nuts in the bar in the evening but some more snacks at night with the entertainment would be nice. Difficulty finding the rooftop bar but great to watch the sunset from. The snack bar is very limited. Burgers, occasional chicken nuggets and some salad bits but there was a constant stream of flies (which i understand is pretty impossible to eradicate). The snack bar by the pool looks cool - they serve waffles and pancakes. Behind that bar they had a screen showing the football late at night which was nice. There are water coolers everywhere which is very handy. The rooms and spacious enough with a small area for luggage. The bathroom is tired with wallpaper peeling in places and mould in corners. The hairdryer was good and had a switch - not the ones were you have to hold the button constantly! Shower over the bath but the bath base was looking old and stained and was quite difficult to climb into. But they cleaned the rooms very well everyday and were very friendly. The bins were emptied everyday. The beds are quite hard but clean. Good wardrobe space. Overall the stay was ok. We felt stressed when it came to meal times which is something we usually look forward to. We didn’t really enjoy the drinks and felt there could have been more activity wise. I regret to leave a slightly negative review but just want to prepare others for things we hadn’t been aware of for such a high pricepoint. Overall it is clean, set in a lovely location with friendly people. The pool is clean. There is enough sunbeds (although the ones directly by the pool usually go) and there are cats in hidden places which was a lovely addition - they seem to fed by the hotel which was good- although some are looking a little frail.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely amazing stay! I’ve travelled to so many places over the years and I’m not usually someone who returns to the same hotel, or even joins in with the activities and entertainment. But Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi has completely changed that! From the moment we arrived, the hotel was clean, welcoming and had the most amazing views. But what really made our holiday special was the entertainment team. They were so friendly, energetic and genuinely made everyone feel included. A special mention has to go to Adam, who was absolutely fantastic! 🥰 The entertainment was incredible, but the Iron Man event and the fire show were completely out of this world! 🔥🤩 They were definitely highlights of the holiday and something we’ll remember for a long time. I actually found myself joining in with all the activities, which is something I never normally do! The atmosphere, the team and the people we met made it so much fun. And the biggest compliment I can give is that we’ve already booked to come back! ✈️❤️ I genuinely never book the same place twice, but Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi has been the exception. A huge thank you to the whole team for making our holiday so special, and especially to Adam and the entertainment team. We can’t wait to come back! 🌴☀️❤️ Highly recommend — 10/10! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautiful scenery all around the resort. The terrain is ridiculous. So many steps & slopes. Not fun with cases etc. Poor cleanliness in room, especially bathroom where the built up grim in the corners was disgusting. Staff amazing. Food not ideal. Wouldn’t return.

Just come back from this amazing hotel. What I can say.... that's the best holiday we ever have. We been very much satisfied by everything. Standards of this Hotel are very high. We been in lots of 4 star hotels,but this is 4+. Staf very polite and every single one know very well what have to do. We even didn't notice any managers to have discussion with staff, everything it's absolutely spot on. Our room was very nice and clean. But....not just room,all hotel it's maintained extremely well. The View....oh my God! You have to see that! I left part of my soul there. Lots of Bars around the hotel. You can choose where to chill. They are using branded spirits and food, that's looks very expensive.I was very surprised to have alcohol free beer in a all inclusive bases. For me it's a big PLUS. Entertainment team are doing very well thru day and evening. Roof bar!!! One love!!! Special thanks to bartender! Very easy going guy! He always will have something special for you.Iberostar! You definitely have a new permanent customer.Thanks a lot to everyone who make our holiday perfect! P.S. Montenegro we already love you! Will come back!

After a really long wait at the airport and quite a long transfer ( the less said about Tivat airport the better easily the worst airport I’ve been to both arriving and leaving). HOWEVER, every single second of this was completely worth it for the most incredible hotel you will ever visit. Instantly as soon as you arrive you realise the journey and everything else are irrelevant, what a place! We are a very well travelled couple and out of all the countries and hotels we’ve been to this is by far the BEST. The pictures and videos on the websites and that you take yourself do not do this place any justice at all. The views are absolutely surreal, it is genuinely all you want to do all day long is look at your surroundings as they are completely out of this world. The hotel is just set in the most perfect location, the pool area is stunning with glass surrounds overlooking the sea and mountains. The hotel is so quiet away from any hustle and bustle, in what feels like its own private coastline. The hotel also has its own private/ exclusive beach just for guests with a beach bar. Again I can’t put into words how nice it is have the beach to yourselves and the ability to swim in such crisp blue water, without being overwhelmed by people it’s just so peaceful. Once again the views from the beach are incredible and you can see for miles across the water. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the evening meals. There was so much choice every single night it was genuinely difficult to narrow down what you would like. They had themed nights too such as Mexican, Indian etc. alongside all of the usual options for food. Every night you have the choice of 4 fresh meats/ fish which are cooked in front of you to your preference. E.g medium rare steak. All of the meats were locally sourced and of very high quality. The dessert options were endless too and I couldn’t fault anything we ate. Finally the staff were all so pleasant, from waiters/ waitresses, bar staff and chefs. However, the entertainment team are incredible and really do help to make this hotel such a great holiday experience. They offer so much every single day and their energy, enthusiam and general warmth really make everyone feel welcome and included. They come around and talk to you, encourage you to take part in activities but are far from pushy if you say no, they are just genuinely lovely people. (Adam and another guy beginning with A were particularly brilliant but I can’t remember his name sorry!) The evening entertainment was excellent too, with some really good acts across the week. Overall there isn’t a single thing I would change about this hotel to make it better, they have completely nailed it! Thank you!!