The staff, especially Susanne, went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, Susanne even picked us up from the Old Town when it was raining very heavy and we couldn’t get a taxi. We were also surprised with a bottle of champagne to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. The staff at this hotel were exceptional. Very helpful with great recommendations of good restaurants nearby. It was also so nice to have the use of bicycles, free of charge. We had a lovely stay at this hotel. A wonderful boutique hotel with a beautiful lemon tree garden, excellent selection of breakfast including a la carte, outdoor plunge pool and jacuzzi on the roof with a fabulous view of the Bay of Kotor with surrounding mountains.

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We had an amazing stay at the hotel. Definitely book this if you plan to stay around Kotor. The property was very clean and modern and had a cosy feel to it being a small hotel - which is quite unique. The grounds were well kept and we loved seeing the tortoises roaming around everyday. Our room was spacious and kept super clean by the great housekeeping. We had a partial view of the bay which was beautiful. It was around a half an hour walk to Kotor old town, which we enjoyed as it was along the seafront. There are also lots of restaurants along the seafront by the hotel. There was plenty of parking for the hotel which also didn’t cost extra. The staff definitely made the stay great. They were so friendly and happy to help with anything. They helped organise a boat trip which picked us up from the beach by the hotel which saved us walking to Kotor. There was a yummy breakfast selection and you could choose how you wanted your eggs done which were prepared fresh by the chef who did a great job. Overall the staff have put a lot of care into making this a great hotel and it really shows.

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Me and my bestie were on a girl's trip in Montenegro, we had so much fun exploring Kotor! We love Hotel Alkima so much, the breakfast is amazing also the lunch, the chef is incredible! The owner of the hotel are soooo friendly and hospitable, Milena is an awesome boss. During one of the days we were staying at Hotel Alkima, we couldn't find any restaurants open because the storm, and she even drove us to the restaurant! Also the staff Susan drove us to the bus station when we checked out, everyone is just so amazing! I highly recommend you guys to stay in Hotel Alkima!

Nothing! Because everything's just perfect about this hotel!

Very helpful and friendly staff that help you with whatever you need (towels for the beach, even beach chairs; prepared us breakfast to go, help with directions, helped to reserve beach boat tours etc.). Gorgeous place with a nice garden where turtles run around, feels like paradise. Place is just outside of Kotor old town, which is perfect and quiet, yet not far away from main attractions. Sights from the balcony are breathtaking.

Cannot think of one bad thing.

From the moment we arrived until we left everyone at this small family run hotel could not have been more friendly or professional. As another reviewer has recently commented, the owner, Marko (or Mark – so sorry if we’ve got the name wrong) and his wife make all of their staff feel part of the family. They made us feel so much at home, to the extent that one evening during our stay whilst they were celebrating their daughter’s birthday, they insisted we share with them some of the food and drink. We felt that that was a mark (sorry about the pun) of true hospitality. The room was very clean, modern and finished and furnished to a high standard. Nothing at all, large or small, was too much trouble. We broke a hinge on a bathroom cabinet one evening and Marko arrange for it to be fixed within 30 minutes. All of the staff, receptionists, cleaners, cooks greeted you with a bright, happy, smiling hello every time you saw them. We found the location to be excellent with a great view of Kotor bay. The mountains which surround the bay are stunning. It is a spectacular place. The location itself turned out to be really good. The hotel is less than 100m from the waterfront, with beach, restaurants, shops etc close at hand. In addition to attending to our every need, Alexander on reception, could also be relied on for restaurant recommendations and bookings. A 30 minute or so walk along the waterfront brought us to the old town with it’s walled fortress, which we read pre-dates Dubrovnik. The garden was an oasis of calm to relax in, the pool was lovely and very clean and the roof-top spa with jacuzzies, sauna and great views was an absolute delight. As it was our first visit to Montenegro, we feel we were lucky in the extreme to have selected the Alkima as the base for our stay. It is the complete opposite of the standard corporate brand name hotel. We would happily return there and without a second thought recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Kotor.

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Just 5 mins from seafront where there are some of the best restaurants. Lovely pool with sun loungers, gardens with a family of tortoises. Staff cater to your every need. Fantastic rooms, breakfast, free tea, coffee all day. Despite a 22hr power cut, staff did all they could to make our stay enjoyable, treating us to a bbq and drinks. They really went over and above what was expected.

No lift! The only negative in an otherwise excellent stay. Staff did offer to help with luggage.

Everything we wanted and good value for money. Confortable room with small balcony (even though next to reception on entry level). A small outdoor swimming pool and surprisingly private sunny terrace overlooking the water. Really helpful, charming staff in an established family business. Great breakfast, two days. A garden area with citrus trees (and tortoises!) Parking outside for our motorcycle. Property offers apartments too!

Building work on site next door

The location was exceptionally convenient, and the staff demonstrated remarkable hospitality and assistance. It was undoubtedly one of the finest establishments I have had the privilege of residing in. The chef prepared a delectable breakfast.

For the first time, I can't say that I liked everything about the accommodations, facilities, staff, and breakfast.

For us it was just the perfect, small, three-star boutique hotel, just up a tiny hill from the shore of the bay. (It is four star in local terms but three star internationally as it has no bar, lounge or meeting rooms). The food, both breakfasts and dinners on the roof garden were absolutely gourmet delicious.

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- Very friendly and helpful staff - Delicious breakfast, varied every day - Bed was good with a firm mattress - Walking distance to the old city - Parking was fine and easy - Quiet in the night (we had a room away from the street and don't know if it was different in the other rooms)

- The plumbing in the bathroom is probably done wrongly, which results in a damp smell from the shower. We closed the door when we used the room, and made a slight draft through the room when away. For us that was not an issue.