3,700 m² spa with included hydrotherapy (sauna, hammam, steam bath, indoor pool, and ultra-low-temperature room) for a 292-room property is exceptional
Swim-up pool villa suites offer private pool access without the crowding of shared pool areas
Opening in 2026 means brand-new facilities with no accumulated wear
Almar Beach Bar Sunset Ritual with live music is a differentiated evening social experience
Cons
No guest reviews available as of opening — operational quality, food variety, and service standards are unverifiable until the resort has been running for several months
Emilia Italian and Grill Restaurant carry additional charges beyond the all-inclusive — an important budget consideration
Gravel beach (not sand) is the standard for this part of the Adriatic — some guests find this less comfortable for beach days
Three airport options, but none is genuinely close — Podgorica is the shortest at 41–56 minutes
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
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Iberostar Selection Montenegro is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
