The bay views from terrace rooms are genuinely hard to match in Montenegro — and the sea-view suite terrace is functional, not just decorative.
Breakfast at the Panoramic Restaurant is a consistent highlight: fresh, varied, and well-presented with a bay-facing terrace.
The thermal spa circuit (hammam, sauna, pool, steam room) is included in every booking — unusually generous for a B&B rate.
The car-free town of Perast means your immediate surroundings are genuinely quiet — no road noise, no traffic.
Cons
This is B&B, not all-inclusive — dinner, drinks, water sports, and excursions all add up fast if you're not budgeting for them.
Some rooms have compressor/ventilation noise, audible at night. Not universal, but specific enough to ask about at check-in.
Dinner quality lags behind breakfast — the two à la carte restaurants have received inconsistent reviews, while Perast's local restaurants are often better value.
Towel quality has been flagged by multiple guests as below what you'd expect at this price point.
Parking is off-site — if you're arriving by car, confirm the parking location and luggage transfer process before arrival.
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Summary
Heritage Grand Perast by Rixos has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
