Aman Sveti Stefan Resort in Montenegro to Reopen on July 1
The luxury resort closed in 2021 after a dispute with local residents over beach access. Under the new agreement, residents will have free access to two beaches while one remains for hotel guests. The state will receive a 10 percent share of profits and no additional construction will occur beyond existing permits.
EuronewsLocal residents will now have free access to Sveti Stefan Beach and King’s Beach. Queen’s Beach will remain exclusive to Aman guests. The island town of Sveti Stefan, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, lies about 10 kilometers from Budva.
The property was converted into a hotel by the Yugoslav government in the 1950s. It reopened in 2009 as Aman Sveti Stefan following extensive renovations. The resort closed again in 2021 after residents demanded free use of the beaches opposite the hotel.
The state will receive a 10 percent share of profits from the resort. Officials have also agreed there will be no additional construction in the park beyond existing permits. The island resort will operate seasonally.
Accommodation on the island is located in restored 15th-century stone cottages with sea or garden views. The largest unit, the Sveti Stefan Suite, includes a private pool, separate living room, dining area, pantry and steam room. The Aman Spa at Queen’s Beach offers four double treatment rooms, a 24-meter indoor swimming pool and three hydrotherapy areas with steam room, sauna and either a cold-plunge pool or bathtub.
A 140-square-meter fitness center includes a pilates and yoga studio. Two swimming pools are available on the island, one of which is adults-only. Sveti Stefan Beach measures 170 meters and consists of pink pebbles. King’s Beach stretches 280 meters.
Queen’s Beach lies in a lagoon with emerald-green water and pink sand. Three seasonal restaurants operate on the island: Arva serves Italian cuisine for dinner with a Rakija Bar on the upper terrace; Piazza offers rustic Mediterranean dishes for breakfast and lunch; and the Cliff Pool Bar is located next to the adults-only pool.
Bookings include daily breakfast, in-room refreshments such as soft drinks, tea and coffee, and access to snorkelling equipment and paddle boards.
