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Reviews of Hotel Grbalj 3 stars

Trg Sunca bb, 85310 Budva, Montenegro

#102 of 102 hotels in Budva

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 28 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    8.0
    modest but good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    minor problems were with warm water during the first day, but it was not for a long time. TV had only programs in Serbian language, but it is not im[portant , as the sea was not far from the hotel

    Breakfast was good. Restaurant proposed variety of dishes and not in the morning only. Great palinka and grilled meat with vegetables.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and clean hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure if there was a restaurant or not as other people were eating but when I asked for the menu, they said no. No tea and coffee facilities in the room as advertised and the hairdryer didn't work in my room. But it was no big deal as I found a lovely coffee shop in the old town.

    Amazing hotel so close to lots of shops, restaurants, the bus station, walk into the old town etc. Breakfast was good. Super friendly staff and my room was very clean and comfortable. It was the perfect place to explore!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neat the bus station, quiet, basic but fine room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Value for money. Good for transit/one-night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel cant hold luggage after check-out (the restaurant attached to the hotel can't hold luggage either), so you need to figure out yourself between 11am check-out and your next bus departure. There is no 24/7 reception but the restaurant staff would help with check in/out.

    Just a couple minutes walk from the main bus station, the hotel will probably the best choice for those who wanna be the closest to the station. Most standard rooms come with a balcony. Single room is more like a make-shift room just enough for a single bed and a wardrobe at the very end of the top floor with no window (only one window in the bathroom) and balcony (but the plus side is you get the least noise disruption). Not a huge issue for one-nighter as the A/C can compensate the ventilation.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Fits Expectations, Good Value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room is a bit dated. There was some confusion about the room number on the key and in the course of correcting it I got a lesser room than the one the first key went to -- though it might have been the proper room in the first place.

    Good breakfast. Nice location if you don't mind a little walk -- especially at this price in Budva. Nothing uncomfortable about the room or hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The bathroom needs some renovation. Some of the staff was old, like the shower head, the door handle. Also, it is important to have different sizes of towels for face and showering. Sometimes, each guest was provided with one towel, sometimes with two towels of the same size.

    The cuisine was good. The breakfast was satisfying. Also, the hotel has a restaurant with a good selection and reasonable prices. The portions were also enough to fill you up. Would definitely recommend the restaurant. The stuff was friendly and helpful. The location was okay, 15 m walk to the nearest beach, about half an hour walk to the old town.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed there for 7 night and they didn’t change the bed sheets at all, just the towel. Breakfast was very poor quality, and there wasn’t any fresh vegetables, just pickles. Employees didn’t speak english.

    Very good location, close to the city centre.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2022

    6.0
    I would not stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They took my passport for a long time which made me feel uncomfortable walking through the city without a document, staff can't speak English or German or Spanish or Portiguese... They said you can check out at 7 but when I tried at 7:50 the person responsible was sleeping. I had to wait even though I had a bus to catch soon. And then he tried to charge me again for the room that I already paid though Paypal. We couldn't understand when I said I paid already and showed the document so he called his wife, she could speak English. They end up not charging me the tourist fee because of the inconvenience. I believe it was an honest mistake but pay attention! And I still got upset cause I was running out of time fot my bus.so be sure to check out with time even if you already paid.

    Clean, breakfast was small but had all the basics, close to the bus station

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    10
    I stay at this hotel every year. It was great as always! Everything was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I stay at this hotel every year. It was great as always! Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    4.0
    A nightmare stay- Avoid at all costs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay at this hotel was nothing short of a disaster. Despite being outrageously overpriced, the hotel lacked even the most basic amenities. There was no elevator, and we were forced to haul our suitcases up to the 4th floor ourselves. The staff? Rude and unhelpful. We booked a "Superior Double Room," which turned out to be a glorified closet. The room was so small that we couldn't even open our suitcase without blocking the door. The air was very dusty, and the air conditioning was practically useless, stuck at one temperature and spewing out dusty air. To make matters worse, the tiny window was useless for drying towels, adding to the discomfort. The bed was a complete nightmare. It felt as though the mattress had been turned upside down, with the springs digging into our backs. My partner and I woke up every morning with aching backs and sore ribs. The lack of a shower door meant water splashed everywhere, and the towels provided were so small they might as well have been napkins. Breakfast was another disappointment. The food was horrible, and the options were limited. We ended up eating elsewhere because we just couldn't stomach it. In summary, this hotel is a joke. Overpriced, uncomfortable, and staffed by rude individuals. Do yourself a favor and stay far, far away.

    Close to the bus station

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken shower, dirty room, check-in staff who can’t speak english. Not recommended.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I stay in this hotel frequently. The hotel is clean, breakfast is delicious. Whenever I need something they help me fast. And the most important thing is hotel staff are kind and friendly people, this is the number one reason that I choose this hotel. You feel like you are at home. Thank you so much to the hotel workers & owners.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room size

    Checked-in, and then immediately left after paying the amount due. I booked the single room. So poorly furnished and tiny that It almost made me feel asphyxiated. Maybe they have other better rooms but this one was below decent for my taste. I didn’t spend the night there I insist, checked-in and left immediately

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent value for money. Room and general facilities were great. Breakfast was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not being allowed to have breakfast outside was a little odd.

    Outstanding value for money.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. The staff were so rude and bad manner 2. Although the room was hot, they insisted it is cold then changed the room in the 2nd night after long discussion 3. The reception lady doesn't accept any request and just shouting , she also through A..C remote control infront of us when we told here it is hot( she said she is the manager) 4. Bathroom door wasn't closing and difficult to tell them to repair it 5. The rooms are so small

    The location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Was absolutely amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, easy access to all places. Comfortable bed and spacious room, very clean and bright. Amazing breakfast, serves at the restaurant or veranda. Everybody is super friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    I couldn't see anything because they didn't even accommodate me. The hotel was locked. No one was working at the reception. No one answered the phone that they left behind on door. No one answered the messages and cal. I arrived late from the road around 00:15 and was forced to look for another hotel. In the morning he sent a message that he was on television and that his call had been cut. An extremely frivolous breach of business

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Avg continental breakfast

    Cozy. Clean. Great value. Relatively close to the old town and beaches. Super helpful mgmt

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very sub standard. a rip off. you pay for the location only. terrible/non existent breakfast. don’t even include it if you decide to pay lots of money for nothing other than location and just a bed

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2022

    8.0
    had a good time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was fine

    everything

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

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