Vivid Blue Serenity Resort

Disappointing stay and we won’t be returning First impressions were not great, and unfortunately, things didn’t improve much during our stay. The area directly in front of the hotel is used as a car park, but it looks more like waste ground. Parking is a free-for-all, and spaces can be very limited at times. There is also a considerable amount of building work taking place around the hotel. If you are hoping to relax by the pool during the day, be prepared for the constant noise of drilling and other construction work. On a more positive note, the reception staff were friendly and welcoming. We were offered a welcome drink on arrival, and check-in was quick and efficient. We were then shown to our room, number 301. We found all staff very polite and professional. Unfortunately, the room was disappointing. It was on the small side for two adults, with just one small wardrobe that offered nowhere near enough space for our clothes. The balcony was a nice feature, but our enjoyment was spoiled by the constant noise from the nearby building work. There was a very small fridge containing a minibar with eye-watering prices, and virtually no space to store bottled water purchased separately. The bed was rock hard, and the complimentary coffee and herbal tea were hardly worth bothering with. No milk provided. The pool area itself was clean and tidy, and there were always sunbeds available, which was a plus. However, the pool water was absolutely freezing, making swimming far less enjoyable than it should have been. The hotel is advertised as adults-only, yet on two occasions we saw children eating in the restaurant. This disappointing for us as we had chosen this hotel on the understanding that it was adults-only. We have formally raised our concerns with our holiday company, Jet2, regarding the children’s use of the restaurant and the inadequate selection of half-board meal options. We have requested that they investigate this matter. Our biggest disappointment was the food. We stayed on a half-board basis, and the choice was extremely limited. The food was, frankly, very poor. Some dishes were so overcooked that they were practically inedible. Under the half-board arrangement, you are allowed three choices from each of the starter, main course and dessert sections, but having a choice on paper is of little benefit when the overall quality is so disappointing. We also came away feeling that, as half-board guests, we were being treated as second-class customers. The choice available to us was extremely limited compared with what was offered on the à la carte menu. It was disappointing to see a much wider selection available to other diners while we were restricted to a far more limited menu, particularly given the poor quality of some of the food we were served. For guests paying for half board, we expected a better choice and a much higher standard. Don't bother going half board it's a waste of money. Breakfast was also very limited, and items were not always replenished. We certainly did not feel that the food offered good value for money. Drinks were expensive, too. €12 for a mini bottle of Prosecco and €4.5 for a local bottle of beer seemed excessive. There were also no complimentary water stations around the hotel, which would have been a welcome addition. Location is another major drawback. The hotel is very isolated, and there are no proper footpaths outside. The main road is busy, and walking along it can feel uncomfortable and unsafe. We were particularly concerned by the driving we witnessed, with drivers frequently appearing to use their mobile phones. If you enjoy walking and exploring the local area on foot, this hotel is not is not for you. We did discover a supermarket about five minutes down the main road, which was useful for buying wine and snacks to enjoy on the balcony. If you do walk along the road, crossing over to the left-hand side gives you a little more space. Overall, this was a very disappointing stay. Friendly staff and a clean pool area were the main positives, but these were outweighed by the building noise, cramped room, uncomfortable bed, freezing pool, poor food, limited half-board menu and , expensive drinks. We had hoped for a relaxing adults-only break, but the experience fell well short of our expectations. We also feel that the half-board offering did not provide the choice or quality we expected as paying guests. We have raised our concerns with Jet2 and hope they will investigate the issues we have experienced. Based on our stay, we would not return and unfortunately cannot recommend this hotel.

The most relaxing holiday in a beautiful place. We could not fault the hotel, the food or the staff. Our room had everything you could need or expect with a balcony overlooking the pool. The infinity pool was perfect and there were always sun loungers available. The view of the sea and the mountains was stunning and as for the sunsets; heavenly. The food in the restaurant we felt was delicious with plenty of options available, we also enjoyed the barbecue night. We took the free transport to the beach and used the fix priced taxi to visit Budva Old Town which is full of narrow walk ways and gorgeous views. If wanting to travel further afield, yes, a car would be necessary and yes there is building work in the surrounding area; it’s an up and coming tourist spot but it didn’t disturb the experience. This was a little bit of paradise and the most enjoyable weeks holiday. Special shout out to Lazar and Sasa (sp).

We spent 7 nights at this boutique hotel which is situated a short distance from Sveti Stefan. Our first trip to Montenegro and we quickly learned that you ideally need a car. The alternative is expensive taxis or excursions requiring a long time on board a coach. Room was comfortable and well cleaned everyday. Paint work could have done with a touch up in places but a job for out of season, I imagine. Kettle in room but just a really slim mini bar with no space to store fresh milk or your own drinks. Lovely Rituals toiletries and a reasonable hair dryer plus full length mirror. We were on half board and there are three courses with three choices. The portions are very large. As a fish lover I was very well catered for and particularly enjoyed the swordfish. Some dishes were better than others but overall good. Arrive early for breakfast as you will find that some items run out quite quickly and are not replenished. There is an a la carte menu with excellent omelettes etc. The view from the infinity pool is beautiful and the sun hits the area for most of the day. Gorgeous sunsets. Very comfortable sun loungers and we never had a problem getting one. Montenegro is a country to get you off of a sunbed as there are so many highlights. We visited Kotor and aside from the delightful old town we drove some distance around the bay. Wonderful. Sveti Stefan is in a picturesque setting but quite manicured as you would expect. It is definitely worth a visit. Petrovach is a very pretty place with a nice atmosphere and good cafes and bars. Had a fabulous three hours on the water at Lake Skadaw. Not experienced a trip like it previously. The staff are really nice and work very hard but there is a need for additional help at meal times. Violetta on reception was particularly helpful and gave us sufficient information to enable us to make informed choices on car hire and places we should visit. To summarise, we had a very enjoyable stay which was enhanced by the staff. Montenegro is a beautiful country which you can only really appreciate by travelling and making an effort to see it. There is a lot of building work going on (including alongside the hotel) but nothing was happening during our visit. In five years time I think this country will be extremely popular. Visit outside of July and August.

This was one of our favorite spots and experiences! Excellent service, beautiful hotel, sexually the pool, and the breakfast is also very nice. The location is beautiful. The whole experience lives up to the bake of the hotel. We never wanted to leave!

Amazing experience, From the reception desk warming wellcome,home feeling ambient felt all the way through.Zdravko coffee barister made nicest ever cup of coffee I enjoyed on the balcony with stunning see view.Watching sunset was breathaking...Highly recomended.