Palazzo del Mare - Essenza offers a refined getaway in the historical district with a private beach area and sun loungers. Guests can cool off in the seasonal pool and enjoy high-speed WiFi. Practical amenities include dry cleaning services and complimentary newspapers.
Located in Dobrota, Palazzo del Mare - Essenza is in the historical district and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kotor Bay and Lovcen National Park, while Maritime Museum of Montenegro and Perast Town Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby snorkelling, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kotor travel guide
Palazzo Del Mare Essenza, Dobrota, Dobrota, 2802
What's nearby
Kotor Old Town Walls
9 min drive - 5.8 km
St Matthew's & St Eustace's
5 min drive - 3.3 km
Clock Tower
9 min drive - 5.8 km
Sea Gate
9 min drive - 5.8 km
Maritime Museum of Montenegro
10 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Tivat (TIV)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Konoba Portun
18 min walk
Ancora
7 min drive
Platanus Bar&Food
7 min drive
Boulangerie Mone
7 min drive
Konoba Timun
5 min drive
About this property
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza
Upscale hotel in the historical district
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza. With amenities such as a private beach and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free secured self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Boat tours
Seasonal outdoor pool
Steam room
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Laundry facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Free minibar (limited items)
Paper towels
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 30 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5-0929905/001
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to November
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Palazzo del Mare Essenza
Palazzo Mare Essenza Dobrota
Hotel Palazzo di Mare Essenza
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Hotel
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Dobrota
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Hotel Dobrota
Frequently asked questions
Does Palazzo del Mare - Essenza have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Palazzo del Mare - Essenza pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Palazzo del Mare - Essenza?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Palazzo del Mare - Essenza located?
Located in Kotor, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 2 mi (3.2 km) from St Matthew's & St Eustace's, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kotor Bay and Sveti Dorde Island. Kampana Tower and St Luke’s Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Palazzo del Mare - Essenza Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Lovely hotel in a stunning location in Kotor Bay. Rooms are comfortable, with amazing views over the water. It’s great to be able to access the Beach Club while staying at the hotel, and to enjoy a dip in the sea followed by a glass of wine. Staff at both the hotel and beach club are very friendly and professional. Looking forward to a return trip!
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The staff are excellent and went the extra mile to ensure our visit was perfect. I loved the beach club across the road, with sea access, which is free to use for the hotel guests.
Only 1 drawback is the parking - or lack of it. Often people would be double parked in a very small car park, with very little parking available on the roads.
Beautiful hotel! Best beach club right across the street! Great price for the 5 star hotel…
Ni only opinion is the kitchen is right across one of the suites and it wakes you up in the morning .
Make sure you get a suite on a higher floor
My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in September 2025 and loved our stay. The hotel is very well kept and very clean. The staff were absolutely amazing and so friendly and helpful. There was a great breakfast every morning. The views of kotor bay are unreal at this location. It is very walkable to many restaurants and there is a small market close by to get bottled water and other beverages & snacks. A long promenade to walk along the water gets you off the busy road on the other side and where you can get to the restaurants. We rented a car while here and driving around is easy and a great option. Lots of free parking at the hotel. There is a pool and a small beach club on kotor bay, this has a snack bar and drink service. The hotel provides you with beach towels. Overall great stay!
We really had a good time in this hotel . View was amazing, looking to the mountains and water from balcony . The only thing streets are very narrow and sometimes difficult to park. But it was very convenient if you rent a boat for a trip, they pick you up right in front of the hotel . Another thing we really liked the buffet breakfast, they had a lot of food variety. The location of the hotel was very convenient . Thank you so much to all the staff, they were great . Last but not least , if you need to do laundry, they will do it for you too. Thanks.
Alma
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Dorota
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice boutique hotel with beautiful views on the Kotor Bay! Attentive and friendly stuff, nice and quiet pool area, access to a water front (can’t call it a beach) with lounge chairs and umbrellas . Walking distance to restaurants coffee shops annd oyster farms. Hotel needs a repairman to fix some obvious items like peeling wallpaper in the hall and stained carpets in the rooms ! Other than that I loved it!
One of the best hotels ever visited. Overall great service and helpfull people working here but not all of the employees were so nice and helpfull. I still give 5/5.Breakfast was also very good and veried considering hotel only has 10 rooms.
We had room in the 2. Floor. Very beautiful view and clean room. Parking was also included.
Really helpful friendly staff. Hotel has a great location near the lake. Lovely small pool area, with free sunbeds and towels, also sunbeds and brollies around the lake. Lovely spacious room, most with lake views. Good choice for continental breakfast including hot and cold selections.
Lovely boutique hotel with fabulous views. We had a sea view room which was spacious and great for sitting out on the balcony, but also you could take in the spectacular views having breakfast outside or from the loungers overlooking the water. Breakfast was plentiful, varied and local and we really enjoyed the different options. It’s a long walk into Kotor which we did once, plus there are limited evening dining options within a short walking distance. On a couple of evenings we walked 25/40 minutes to restaurants further towards Kotor. The hotel had easy parking and a small pool and there was a supermarket close by. The beach bar loungers were great and there was a large sectioned off sea area for swimming. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
100% recommended! Just in front of the lake.... and the views are phenomenal! We're so glad we were just outside kotor as it was quieter. The beach bar across is cool and wasn't too crowded. Staff were all helpful and friendly. We arrived at 1am due to flight delays and there is a 24hrs receptionist that helped us promptly. Spacious rooms. Definitely need a car there as taxis are pretty dear. We were about 10-20 mins from Kotor depending on traffic. Loved it ... thank you!
Good location is the only thing to say - the worst condition of a room that I have stayed in. No further availability. Changed towels every day was the only service provided, sometimes not used - always hung up. Some reasons meant we had to stay put, but felt disgusted the entire time. Not cheap and not happy.
NEVER BEFORE HAS SUCH A LACK OF MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE OF LODGING AND HOSPITALITY DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE HOTEL...I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE BY EMAIL OR MESSAGES ON THE FIRST DAY OF STAYING THERE WAS A FIRE THE HOTEL PROVIDED POOR ASSISTANCE AFTER THE FIRE WAS CONTROLLED, THE MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT GUESTS GO BACK TO SLEEPING IN THE SAME ROOMS...WITH SOOT. A HORRIBLE SMELL. TOXIC WORSE, THE FIRE ALARM DIDN'T WORK NIGHTMARE CHAOS
Superbe hôtel à l'écart du bruit et des odeurs de Kotor, face à la mer et proche de petits restaurants. Personnel au petit soin et toujours disponible. Bon petit déjeuner, parking à disposition . En saison , piscine et bord de plage présents et agréables.
Pitkä viikonloppu perheen kanssa. Siisti huone, kaksi parveketta huoneistossa. Hyvä aamiainen jossa hyvä palvelu sekä hyvät parkkipaikat. Lokakuu jo vähän offseason, säät kuitenkin suosi ja meri/kaupunki päivän jälkeen ilta-aurinko rannan tuoleilla tai parvekkeella mukavan rauhallinen. Lähellä kauppa jonka vieressä leipomo josta halpoja ja hyviä pikkusuolaisia. Lähellä pari ravintolaa rantakadun varrella syötiin yhdessä, hinta taso ja laatu vastasi kotorin keskustan rantakadun ravintoloita.
Aulan kahvikone josta sai kahvin rannalle/huoneeseen oli kätevä. Aulasta myös pyörä vuokra, ranta pyyhkeet ja meri reissu jossa nouto viereisestä laiturista.
Jos miinus pitäisi sanoa. Äänieristys ei huoneissa täydellinen, naapuri, läheisen ison tien liikenne kuuluu vaimeasti huoneeseen. Yöaikaan liikenne vähäistä, hiljaista. Itseäni ei häirinnyt, herkempi voi tuon huomata.
Excellent séjour dans un hôtel moderne et confortable disposant d'une magnifique vue sur la baie de Kotor sans subir les désagréments de la foule de touristes inondant littéralement la vieille ville de Kotor.
Déjeuner préparé avec soin uniquement avec des produits frais et renouvelés chaque jour pour le plaisir des papilles.
Excelente hotel, bien ubicado en la zona de Dobrota, hermosa vista al mar y la bahía, personal muy agradable y profesional, volvería de nuevo a Palazzo de Mare