Iberostar Herceg Novi (price A)

We stayed at Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi as a couple for 10 nights in June 2026. All I can say is this place is absolute perfection! The staff, the views, the cleanliness throughout, the food, the entertainment.... We really didn't want to leave! Our full review is below, but if you want a summary then we would say if you're looking for a spotless hotel with excellent facilities, welcoming feel, wonderful staff, great buffet offering at every meal and breathtaking views then we are sure you will love it. The hotel is on a hill so there are a lot of steps, so could be an issue for anyone who struggles with mobility, however buggies are available and there are lifts in the accommodation buildings. This is a beautiful, welcoming and laidback hotel with plenty of games and evening entertainment providing a great balance of relaxation and things to do. If you're after a buzzing nightlife on your doorstep, look elsewhere. RECEPTION Upon arrival, the exterior of the reception building is very modest, however as soon as you are greeted by the welcoming reception team, this is forgotten. We were checked in very quickly and shown to our room, our luggage carried for us. ROOM Our room (1505) was large and bright with a balcony giving expansive views across the gorgeous bay. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived and kept that way throughout our stay. We had one minor problem with the plug sticking in the bathroom sink which, after informing reception, was immediately resolved. DINING The restaurant is a large buffet-style restaurant with a really wide selection of foods at each meal. There was plenty of choice - we are far from fussy eaters but I would imagine there's something for even the fussiest! We loved trying a wide range of local and international dishes, and enjoyed the themed nights which included seafood, Italian, Asian and Mexican. My partner particularly enjoyed the variety of meats and fish cooked on the grill, while I ate lots of salads and local stews. Soft drinks, wine and lager are available on tap, as well as bottles of wine and fizz from a fridge. The staff are very attentive but not intrusive, and are always smiling and welcoming. Occasionally they can be a little quick at clearing plates, however this only happened at peak times when the restaurant was busier. POOL The pool area was lovely with lots of comfortable beds around the pool and overlooking the bay. There was never an issue for us getting beds. Like everywhere else, this area was kept spotlessly clean, and the pool bar staff regularly came around collecting empty (reusable plastic) glasses. BEACH The beach has loungers and its own toilet facilities and bar, which offers snacks at lunchtime. We tended to spend our days by the pool or in the Old Town across the bay so didn't really use these facilities. BARS There are three bars at the hotel. One by the pool which is open all day and has soft drinks and lager on tap, and also serves a wide range of cocktails and spirits. Next to this was a snack truck serving ice cream, waffles and crepes every afternoon. The rooftop bar opens at 7pm and was perfect for pre-dinner drinks watching the sunset. The bar staff there deserve special mention for their attentiveness and friendly nature. There was also an indoor bar on the floor beneath the restaurant, however we never used this. ENTERTAINMENT The animation team at this hotel are exceptional. We have stayed at an Iberostar before where the entertainment was fabulous and so we were expecting similar. The entertainment here was more laid back than the other Iberostar we have visited, which we personally preferred, but the staff were no less attentive, welcoming and hardworking. They quickly got to know people and would chat each morning and afternoon. Everyone was invited to every activity (these included pilates, aqua aerobics, darts, bingo, water polo, water volleyball, archery, rifle shooting, etc) but there was never any pressure to take part in anything and none of the activities impeded on our relaxation. The evening shows at the beach stage varied from an orchestra playing modern songs everyone knew, to a dance show performed by the staff, live musicians, and every Friday the white party (beach disco). Special mention to Omar, Adam and Mickey who were really friendly and always smiling. HERCEG NOVI From the beach at the hotel you can get a little boat across to Herceg Novi for 15euros return (which you can use as many times in a day as you like). The town is beautiful with the old town a maze of narrow alleyways and gorgeous squares clustered on the hill behind the fort. There are a lot of steps which could be an issue for those with mobility issues, however it is one of the most stunning and welcoming places we have visited and so if you can cope with the steps, definitely visit. We also visited both forts which take 30-40 minutes each to wander around. We visited the town a couple of mornings and also a couple of evenings. Our favourite place was Bellavista Square which has a couple of bars and restaurants and a shop along with a beautiful Orthodox church in its centre - listening to the bells ringing for the 7pm service with a glass of wine in hand as the sun was starting to set is something I will never forget. Along the bay runs the newer part of town with a selection of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops which made a lovely walk with beautiful views. BOAT TOURS If you want to see more of Boka Bay, there is a lady at the top of the steps which lead down to the restaurant who works for the local boat company and who is very helpful. We booked a trip through her to Perast and Kotor and really enjoyed it, although if you're wanting to explore Kotor properly you probably need to book something else because we only had an hour and a half there. In summary, we highly recommend this hotel for its atmosphere, staff, location, views and food, and definitely suggest visiting Herceg Novi because of its laidback beauty. We loved this holiday and we will definitely be returning.

This was my first experience with Iberostar hotels. Reception staff were friendly on arrival. The hotel setting is stunning! Such beautiful scenery. The actual hotel buildings ( they are in blocks spread out) are basic looking however interior is pretty modern. Lovely spa area with a gym. Spa is extra cost. Rooms are basic but comfortable.. all rooms are sea facing and have a balcony. Rooms were cleaned every day. Coffee machine and fridge in room and water stations on each floor. There are lifts available between floors. Lots of steps as hotel is built on a hill side so not really equipped for major disabilities/ walking issues. Pool area clean and plenty of sunbeds. Although you do get some people reserving them with towels and no staff to monitor this. There are also plenty of sunbeds down by the beach and beach bar. Lovely clear sea water and little floating platform to swim out to. Paddle boards and kayak for hire approx €20 per hour. Beach bar is ok, limited seating and very busy with limited food choices. Also down by the beach is a water taxi to the main Herceg Novi town ( which is lovely to visit although lots of steps!) sadly I felt the taxi boat was very expensive! €15 per person return ( literally 10 minutes) it’s a shame that hotel guests don’t get a discount rate. Also note that this hotel is very isolated so if you need a pharmacy or specific groceries then the main town is your only choice. The main restaurant is very busy however there was plenty of seating and lots of food choices. Lots of fresh meat and fish being cooked throughout the restaurant opening hours. The pool bar is good and didn’t have to wait too long to be served. Also next to the pool bar is an ice cream truck that was open for most of the day. Also there is a small roof top bar on one of the buildings, also a small bar on a patio with gorgeous views next to the main restaurant ( but only a handful of seats). The main highlight for us was the activity team. They were all amazing ! There were various activities throughout the day, they would come ask you to join in but if you didn’t want to then they would not pester you . Extremely friendly. They work long hours and 6 days a week yet always smiling and genuinely pleased to interact with their guests. Especially Adam and Mickey. They were very professional, warm and friendly and deserve a medal! Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel complex. Stunning setting.

We had an amazing time it was lots of fun! The staff were amazing, big shout out to Omar #bestie

We have had a wonderful time, all the staff have been amazing. 10/10 hotel!!

This was our second stay at Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi and certainly will not be our last. Check in and out both swift and luggage taken immediately to our room. We opted again for the premium location sea view room at Luna building which was spotless and with a stunning view. We had excellent maid attendance throughout our stay. One of the main points for praise for this hotel is the attention to eco friendly tourism. We didn’t encounter any single use plastic which is to be commended. There are water fountains near the bedrooms to refill drinks bottles or carafes. The hotel grounds are beautifully maintained. The sea was crystal clear with ample sun loungers. They even measure the lining up of the loungers when clearing at the end of the day! The bars were attended by friendly staff and wine/ beer and prosecco are self service. Plenty of choice of cocktails and soft drinks. Lovely fresh juices and detox waters at breakfast. The restaurant is one reason we came again. The standard of food hygiene was impeccable. If people think the food is samey they must be choosing the same things each day!!! Each day there was a theme ranging from seafood to chocolate fountains and a special shout out to ACO manning the grill section with a smile each day. There was a choice of 2 grilled meals and a fish choice each meal time with a variety of sauces to add interest I was so addicted to the mojo green sauce that I have had to learn to make it at home. There is a pizza section and a roast meat choice in addition to stews salads etc… The waiting staff are attentive and always friendly. One of our waiters Aldo even chatted to us on his day off. They added a cocktail night one night and this was lovely. We used a few of the day time activities and these were fun with no pushiness from the team. The evening entertainment on the whole was good but the fire show was not as good as last year. The water taxi is great and he went out of his way for viewings of a pod of dolphins which was lovely. We did not use other excursions as we hopped on the service bus from Herceg Novi to Kotor which was a beautiful drive around the fjord. We only used the pool at the end of each day but it was always clean and well maintained. We love the hotel the location the food and the staff and have come to consider this hotel as a relaxing retreat surrounded by beautiful views and pretty places to visit. We will be back!