Hotel Sanja Former Oliva in Budva
✅ Hosts Branko and Verda are described as kind, helpful, and family-like ✅ Rooms are consistently noted as clean and comfortable with good air conditioning ✅ Free parking is a significant advantage in Budva, mentioned by multiple guests ✅ Breakfast is praised for being plentiful, fresh, and tailored to requests ✅ The garden with olive trees and a waterfall creates a pleasant dining atmosphere ✅ The restaurant offers generous portions and tasty dishes, including seafood and tomato risotto ✅ Guests appreciate the personalized service and welcoming atmosphere ❌ Some guests found the shower surface disfigured and washbasin drainage slow ❌ No elevator in the hotel, which may affect accessibility ❌ Parking on the street can be tricky despite available free parking on site
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Description
Hotel Sanja Former Oliva is a three-star property in Budva, built in 2004, offering a range of room types including standard singles, doubles, triples, and rooms with balconies. The hotel maintains a high cleanliness rating of 9/10 and provides amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and free bike rentals. Guests appreciate the spacious, clean rooms and the friendly, family-like service from the owners Branko and Verda. The hotel features a restaurant serving buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 to 10:00, a bar, a garden with olive trees and a waterfall, and free parking, which is a notable convenience in Budva. Additional facilities include tennis courts, diving, fishing, massage services, and laundry. Check-in starts at 14:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Pets and service animals are not allowed, and the main guest must be at least 18 years old. The hotel’s blend of traditional hospitality and practical amenities offers solid value for money in a central yet peaceful location.
Location
Hotel Sanja Former Oliva is located in Budva's Velji Vinogradi area, about 560 meters from the nearest beach, making it a convenient spot for beachgoers. The old town and the Budva Riviera are also within easy reach. The hotel is 16 km from Tivat Airport (TIV), providing accessible connections for travelers. Nearby dining options include several restaurants within 250 meters, such as Balkan Budva (203 m), A CLUB Restaurant (216 m), and Hotel Admiral’s restaurant (229 m). The hotel is situated in a quieter part of central Budva, offering a balance between accessibility and tranquility.
Tips
- If you plan to drive, take advantage of the free parking, but be prepared for some tricky street navigation.
- Request a room with a balcony if you prefer outdoor space, as several room types include this feature.
- Breakfast is served in a peaceful garden setting—arrive early to enjoy the full buffet selection.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Children between 0 and 3 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Outdoor furniture
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transportation
- Area shuttle
- Car rental
- Transfer services
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Free bicycle rental
- Library
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Garage
- Water sport facilities
- Next to the beach
- Fax and copy machine
- Diving
- Cycling
- Snorkelling
- Massage
- Ski storage
- Skiing
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 560 m. It takes 8 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 560 meters
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Video: Hotel Sanja former Oliva, Budva, Croatia
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Reviews
The hosts are incredibly kind and treat you as family.
The rooms are very clean, the food is tasty and sufficient.
Highly recommend.
Price is higher than other cities in Montenegro but Budva in general is more expensive.

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The room is very big, including a kitchen and a balcony. The room is super clean, design is up to date and the bathroom is new. I do wish they would offer different soaps for body vs. shampoo and conditioner, but this is the most ridiculous comment I have ever had on a hotel.
Breakfast was worth it - fresh veggies, eggs, nuts, granola, pastries and fruit. From what it looked when we were looking for an hotel in Montenegro, it's more than average.
They have a lots of parking soace, a groceries store near the hotel, based right near the beach and it's 15 mins walk from the old town.
They have a small gym and a swimming pool which we didn't try because it was cold.
We will definitely come back on our next stay. Thank you Admiral hotel team!
Breakfast was perfect, nicely presented and delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful. The beach is just a 5–10 minute walk away, and the Old Town is also close.
The pool area is cosy and pleasant, and you can even take the towels to the beach (just let the reception know first). One thing to keep in mind: there’s no elevator in the building.
For about 10 hours there was no hot water in the hotel. After coming back from the sea and the pool, we couldn’t shower and had to stay like that for dinner and going out. The showers only had freezing water, and when we approached the staff we were told this was a recurring problem throughout the hotel, and that the technician could only come the next morning. Only thanks to a very kind employee, who personally went to the boiler and fixed it himself, the problem was eventually solved.
The next morning we approached the reception expecting at least some acknowledgment, but instead experienced terrible service: the manager denied the issue completely, accused us of lying, and spoke in a rude and dismissive way. This was one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever had in a hotel. The staff members were nice, but the manager’s attitude was simply unacceptable.
Other things to note:
• No elevator in the hotel, and this is not mentioned anywhere.
• The room was very small, even though we booked a “Superior” (supposedly the largest).
• Noise is heard clearly in the rooms.
Bottom line – I do not recommend this hotel at all.
Staff were very helpful. We asked them to arrange airport shuttle for arrival and departure.
Breakfast options could be more. Only pork was available. There could be beef.
Frequently asked questions about Hotel Sanja Former Oliva
What room types are available at Hotel Sanja Former Oliva?
The hotel offers Run of House, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Single room with balcony, Standard Triple room, Standard Triple room with balcony, Standard Double room, and Standard Double room with balcony.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free parking is available on site for guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Sanja Former Oliva?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed at this property.
What breakfast options does the hotel provide?
A buffet breakfast is served daily from 08:00 to 10:00. Additional breakfast fees are paid at the hotel.
How far is the hotel from the nearest beach?
The nearest beach is approximately 560 meters from the hotel.
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