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Luxury Villa Rentals in Budva
Villas above the Budva Riviera, from the walled old town to the hills behind Sveti Stefan
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Venetian walls, pebble coves and mountains straight behind
People have lived in Budva for some two and a half thousand years, and the old quarter still sits on the small peninsula where the town began, ringed by Venetian walls. Around it runs the Budva Riviera, a coast of sand and pebble beaches pressed up against steep green mountains. Sveti Stefan, the walled island village, is a short drive to the south. In summer the town fills up and stays up late. The hills above it remain remarkably calm.
There are 39 villas in our Budva collection, and most of them sit in the hillside villages rather than on the promenade: family villas in Rađenovići, houses around Sveti Stefan and in Stanišići above Bečići, suites and villas within the Ananti resort at Reževići, and a penthouse in town.
Below you will find the coast village by village, the best months to come and the short journey from Tivat.
Budva at a glance
- Villas
- 39 on the Budva Riviera, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,800 to £3,700 a week, from around £1,400
- Best areas
- Sveti Stefan, Rađenovići and Stanišići; Drobnići and Rijeka Reževići to the south
- Best time
- June to September for swimming; May and late September for walking and quieter beaches
- Airport
- Tivat, around 20 km and half an hour away; Podgorica around 1 hour 15 minutes
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Jasna Montenegro | 6-Bedroom Villa in Sveti Stefan6 bedrooms
Villa Bozo Montenegro | 4-Bedroom Villa in Tudorovici4 bedrooms
Adriatic Villa Ananti Montenegro4 bedrooms
Villa Cetia Montenegro | 4-Bedroom Villa with Heated Pool in Prijevor4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Budva
Sveti Stefan and Rađenovići for the famous island and quiet hillside lanes, Stanišići and Prijevor for easy access to Budva's old town and beaches, and Drobnići and Rijeka Reževići for the calmer coves to the south.
Marble lanes and an open-air stage
Budva's old town stands on a small rocky peninsula. Inside its Venetian walls is a tight maze of marble lanes, with the Citadel and the churches of St John and the Holy Trinity. Much of it was carefully rebuilt after the earthquake of 1979, and the repairs have worn well.
Every summer since 1987 the Grad Teatar festival has turned its squares into open-air stages, with theatre, concerts and readings on most evenings from around the start of July to late August. By day, a path round the headland takes you to the two coves of Mogren beach. The long promenade of Slovenska plaža is where the town gets loud after dark, which is a good argument for a villa up in the hills.
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The island everyone photographs
Sveti Stefan is the picture that sells Montenegro: a 15th-century fishing village on an islet, joined to the shore by a narrow causeway. It became an Aman hotel in 2009, then spent five years closed over a dispute about beach access, and reopened in the summer of 2026. Under the settlement, local residents can now use the beach facing the island again. The pines and gardens of Miločer run along the shore towards Pržno.
Inland, Rađenovići climbs the slopes just above Sveti Stefan, with olive terraces, quiet lanes and wide views over the coast. The beaches are only a short drive away, yet the promenade feels much further off than it really is.
Smaller coves and a slower pace
South of Sveti Stefan the coast gets quieter. Drobnići and Rijeka Reževići sit on the slopes above a string of small pebble coves, Drobni Pijesak among them. The old Reževići monastery stands among olive trees beside the coast road, and Petrovac, a small harbour town with a good beach, is a few minutes further on.
The Ananti resort has its own inlet here, and a few of our suites and villas are inside it. This stretch suits anyone who wants quiet days and early nights, with Budva's restaurants still within easy reach for an evening out.
Mussels, mountain ham and a warm sea
On the coast, dinner comes from the sea: grilled fish sold by weight, black cuttlefish risotto and mussels cooked na buzaru with garlic, white wine and parsley. From the mountains come Njeguši ham and cheese, named after the village on the old road up to Lovćen, and the red to drink with them is Vranac. Kotor, Cetinje and the Njegoš Mausoleum on Lovćen all make easy day trips.
The sea is warm enough to swim from June into early October, and July and August are hot and busy. May and late September are the months for walking, visiting monasteries and taking long lunches without the crowds. Our concierge can arrange boat days, transfers, restaurant tables and drivers for the mountain roads.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Budva
Villa Nenad Montenegro | 3-Bedroom Villa in Budva Rađenovici3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,686 a week
Casa Mireille Montenegro4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,563 a week
Villa Ramo Montenegro | 3-Bedroom Villa in Budva Rađenovici3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,558 a week
Villa Amika Montenegro | 3-Bedroom Villa in Sveti Stefan3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,479 a week
Villa Sanah Montenegro | 3-Bedroom Villa in Blizikuce3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,479 a week
Villa Milovan Montenegro | 3-Bedroom Villa in Budva Rađenovici3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,302 a week
Villa Irnes Montenegro | 3-Bedroom Villa in Budva Radenovici3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,175 a week
Villa Budua Montenegro3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,119 a weekWhy book your Budva villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Budva's villas are spread across villages at very different heights above the sea, and we know which have an easy run down to a beach and which involve a steep, winding drive. With 39 properties in Budva, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Transfers from Tivat or Podgorica, boat days along the Riviera, Grad Teatar tickets, restaurant tables, day trips to Kotor and Lovćen, and car hire. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay near Budva?
Sveti Stefan and the hillside village of Rađenovići above it suit couples and families who want quiet and a view of the island. Stanišići and Prijevor are handy for the old town and the beaches. Drobnići and Rijeka Reževići, further south, are the calmest of all.
When is the best time to visit Budva?
June to September is the swimming season, and July and August are the hottest and busiest months, when Grad Teatar fills the old town with performances. May and late September are quieter and better for walking and sightseeing.
Is Budva a good base for visiting Kotor?
Yes. Kotor's walled old town and the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are around half an hour to forty minutes away by road, depending on traffic. Lovćen National Park and the old royal capital of Cetinje are also within easy reach for a day out.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Budva?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Budva cost?
Across our 39 villas in Budva, weekly rates typically range from £1,800 to £3,700, with the most affordable from around £1,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport is closest to Budva?
Tivat airport is the closest, around 20 km away and roughly half an hour by car. Podgorica is around an hour and a quarter by road. Dubrovnik is further and involves a border crossing, which can be slow in high summer. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from any of them.
Are there villas in Budva for large groups?
Yes. Our Budva collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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